HOA architectural committees enforce CC&Rs; Utah law requires reasonable review timelines and written decisions.
Under the Utah Community Association Act, architectural review committees must act on homeowner requests within the timeframes in governing documents or reasonable time if silent. Decisions must be in writing with reasons if denied. Utah Code 57-8a-218 protects owners' rights to install certain items over HOA objection, including solar energy devices (with reasonable aesthetic restrictions), xeriscaping/drought-tolerant landscaping, and electric vehicle chargers. HOAs cannot unreasonably deny applications that meet CC&Rs.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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