Florida HOAs in West Palm Beach typically require Architectural Review Committee (ARC) approval for exterior modifications. FL §720.3035 limits HOA architectural authority to standards explicitly stated in recorded covenants and prohibits arbitrary denials.
Per FL §720.3035, an HOA may exercise architectural review only based on standards expressly stated in the declaration, articles, or bylaws. HOAs cannot enforce unwritten or arbitrary aesthetic preferences. Approval or denial must be in writing within the timeframe specified in covenants (typically 30 days). Failure to respond may constitute approval by default depending on covenant language. FL §720.3075 prohibits restrictions on solar collectors, hurricane shutters, FL-Friendly landscaping, and certain flags. Disputes go to mandatory pre-suit mediation under FL §720.311.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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