Architectural review committees are common in Wichita HOA subdivisions such as Wilson Estates and Reflection Ridge. Owners must obtain written approval before exterior changes including additions, fences, paint colors, roofs, and landscaping per the recorded declaration of covenants.
Most Wichita HOA declarations recorded with the Sedgwick County Register of Deeds establish an architectural review committee with authority to approve or deny exterior modifications. Common review items include room additions, sheds, fences, swimming pools, decks, roof material and color, paint colors, driveways, and significant landscaping changes. Applications typically require a site plan, drawings, material samples, and an HOA fee. Decisions must usually be made within a defined period, often 30 to 60 days, with denials in writing stating the reason. Kansas law requires reasonable, good-faith application of architectural standards. Owners may appeal denials per the bylaws and ultimately to district court.
Making changes without architectural approval can lead to fines, demands to remove or modify the work, and liens against the property if fines remain unpaid. The HOA may also seek injunctive relief in district court. Closing on a future sale can be delayed if unapproved changes are revealed in the resale disclosure process.
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