Architectural review committees are creatures of the HOA Declaration, not state law. NY courts enforce CCR-based architectural rules if procedures are followed and decisions are reasonable. Schenectady County has no separate rule.
Most Schenectady County HOAs (e.g., newer subdivisions in Niskayuna, Glenville) operate an Architectural Review Committee (ARC) under the Declaration. The ARC reviews additions, paint colors, fences, pools, and exterior changes. Courts apply the business-judgment rule and require ARCs to follow their own written criteria. Solar panels: NY does not have a robust solar-access mandate, but RPL §335-b restricts solar-panel bans for ground-mount systems in certain subdivisions.
Violation orders, daily fines per Declaration (commonly $25–$250), and injunctive relief in Supreme Court.
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