CW ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

Visit a neighborhood without an ARC and immediately appreciate the high standards ours tries to uphold as set forth and mandated in our covenants. It is sensitive and thankless work but the efforts of these diligent volunteers greatly enhance the appearance of our community and all of our property values. They deserve our gratitude and cooperation.
 

Our most common ARC violations?

Try to avoid these:

 

* garbage cans and recycling bins visible from the street

*  cars parked on the grass

*  commercial vehicles parked overnight

*  a need for pressure washing and/or paint

*  fence repair

*  mailbox replacement

*  overgrown landscaping
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC (WCSC) -

Charleston County residents may want to keep their barking dog quiet and their yard clean after a livability ordinance was passed that will allow people to report neighbors to police if they deem them a nuisance.

One Charleston County council member said that the county had over 1,000 complaints in the past years ranging from barking dogs to over-grown grass.

The ordinance focuses mainly on excessive noise caused by animals, vehicles or neighbors themselves. The ordinance is in place to ensure peaceful enjoyment of private property.

This only applies to people who live in neighborhoods, not those who live in rural areas.

If you believe your neighbor isn't respecting your property or livability, you can report it to the Charleston County sheriff's office or bring a private action to the magistrate judge.

"Now we've got a situation that really ensures that we're all good neighbors," said council member Colleen Condon. "That we have basic livability rights that we can ensure our neighbors rights don't infringe on ours."

If you are found in violation of the livability ordinance, a deputy can write you a citation or a neighbor can take civil action against you in court.

The City of Charleston has a similar ordinance. The fine could be up to $500 dollars or 30 days in jail and in some cases both.
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ARC APPROVAL REQUEST FORM
The ARC committee meets in the clubhouse on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30pm.  You are encouraged to attend these meetings and volunteer your time to serve on this committee.
E-mail ARC
(contact Debbie Inman for additional information)

The ARC is empowered by the CWCA Board of Directors to ensure that the appearance of the more than 300 homes and properties of our community is maintained to the high standards that initially attracted each of us to Canterbury Woods. The ARC's responsibilities, which are outlined in the Covenants, include two main areas:
  • reviewal and approval of all property additions/modifications
  • ensure resident compliance with the Covenants and Restrictions

All planned modifications to the exterior of homes, including fences, must be approved in writing by the ARC prior to obtaining permits from the appropriate government agency. Failure on the part of the homeowner to obtain ARC approval prior to construction is considered a violation of the Covenants. Confirmation by the ARC of legitimate Covenant violations will result in the following:

  • Registered notification letter sent to homeowner indicating violation - 30 days allowed for compliance
  • Continuation of violation results in a daily penalty of up to $25/day plus attorney's fees until corrected
  • A lien against resident's property will be place by the CWCA attorney should the violation persist and the penalties be unpaid

Should you have any questions regarding activities of the ARC or about the Covenants and Restrictions, please contact a member of the Board, or attend one of the ARC monthly meetings held the 2nd Monday of each month.

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Clarification of the description of Commerical Vehicles:

ARC Definition of Commercial Vehicle ? February 2003

In reference to the enforcement of the neighborhood covenants, the Architectural Review Committee defines commercial vehicles as those which are not designed to be used for customary, personal/family purposes. These shall be identified by one or more of the following characteristics:

1. Commercial type lettering on the sides of the vehicle, or other permanent attachments to the vehicle designed for commercial purposes, including attached roof signs, ladder racks, or other equipment. Police cars are exempted from this rule.

2. A size or type of vehicle which is not typical for personal vehicles. This includes tractor trailers, trucks other than pickup trucks, tow trucks, hazardous materials vehicles, large farm equipment, buses, limousines for hire, construction equipment, and similar vehicles.

3. Other vehicles, determined at the discretion of ARC, which are clearly commercial in nature. ARC shall state in writing the reason for its decision on these cases.
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CW ARC APPROVED FENCES
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CW ARC APPROVED GATES