The Olympia Architectural Review
Committee (ARC), with approval from the Olympia Homeowners Assn. (OHA) Board of
Trustees, has established the following procedure for the installation or
removal of a fence, and the modification of an existing fence. Any homeowner considering a fencing project
on their property must observe the following procedure.
1.
Simple repairs do
not need OHA approval and do not require submission of an ARC application form,
provided no changes are being made in the fencing.
2.
For installation,
replacement, modification, or removal of fencing, submit an “Application for
Modification to Your Home” form to the ARC.
These forms are available on the resident rack, across from the library
in the clubhouse, or on the website: www.olympiahoa.com
3.
Approval (in
writing, signed and dated) must be obtained from all neighbors directly affected
by the installation, replacement, modification or removal of the fence. The written approvals from the affected
neighbors and the ARC application form must be submitted at the same time.
4.
After receiving
the application form and the written approval from neighbors, the ARC will
review the fencing proposal and will recommend approval or disapproval of the
fencing project.
5.
If the
application meets all specifications for fencing and is approved by the ARC, it
will be submitted to the OHA Board of Trustees for a final written approval.
6.
If the
application does not meet all the specifications for fencing, the ARC will
recommend disapproval. ARC members then
meet with the homeowner and discuss the reason(s) for disapproval, and offer
advisory opinions and recommendations to obtain final approval from the OHA Board
of Trustees.
7.
After receiving
written approval from the OHA Board of Trustees, the homeowner must obtain a
permit from the City of Strongsville.
Permit forms are available at the Strongsville City Services Building
located on Foltz Parkway.
8.
All work must be
done by a licensed contractor who is also registered with the City of
Strongsville.
9.
No part
of the fencing project may begin
before the homeowner receives final written approval from the OHA Board of
Trustees and has secured a permit from the City of Strongsville..
10.
The following
requirements are required for all fencing projects within Olympia:
a. Fences may not exceed a maximum of 6 feet in height
b. Paint or vinyl siding on all fences must meet Olympia
house paint color specifications
c. The fence must be similar to the style established
throughout Olympia. Any variation will
be rejected.
-OHA revised May, 2017
