Deed Restrictions Govern Improvement Projects
Each section of Pirates Beach, Pirates Beach West, Pirates Cove, Laffite’s Cove, The Enclave and The Villas are governed by specific Deed Restrictions that provide rules and regulations to protect the value of our neighborhoods. For your convenience, all PPOA Deed Restrictions are available, by Section, on the PPOA website under the Dedicatory Documents section.
ARC Approval Required for Repairs and Improvements
When you consider any repair or improvements to your property, you must complete an Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Application BEFORE starting any work. The ARC will review each application and deliver a written decision within 45 days. Most approvals will be completed in much less time. The ARC committee members review all Applications on a web-based system, so ARC Applications can be submitted throughout the month.
Projects that begin work without ARC Approval are a Deed Restriction Violation, will be stopped and will require an approved ARC Application before work can continue. Fines may be imposed as well.
All Deed Restrictions are also easily found on the PPOA Website under the Documents heading with links below based on the nature of the work.
Which ARC Application Should I Use?
Interior Home Repairs
The application that is needed will depend on the complexity of your project. If you are only doing an interior renovation without the use of a dumpster, then no application is necessary.
If the work is for a minor exterior repair of damaged material with the same material and color, then use the Repair/Report-Only Notification. This form can be submitted electronically and will usually obtain quick approval once the form is reviewed. This application does not require a deposit.
Examples of projects that use this form are:
- Minor deck and/or railing repairs of same material and color
- Boat dock repairs of the same material and color
- Roof repair or replacement with same material and color
- Siding or stucco repair with same material and color
- Window or door replacements with the same material and color
- Painting with same color or a change in paint color to the Approved House Colors found in the Policy and Guidelines Section (Click here to see those colors)
- Driveway patch of same material and color
This application requires the submittal of a property survey, sample of material changes and/or color changes, pictures of existing area to be changed, a $500 deposit, and possibly engineering drawings where there is no change to the existing footprint of the building. Examples of projects that use this form are:
- Replacement of all deck boards or railings
- Construction of new fence or replacement of one fence
- Installation of an outdoor cargo lift or personnel lift
- Installation of solar panels
- Replacement of siding with different materials or colors – i.e., vinyl siding to hardy plank
- Installation of above ground propane tanks
- Changes to outdoor lighting
- Replacement of roof with different material and/or color
- Renovation of interior that uses a dumpster
- Expansion of driveway
- Installation of playground equipment or basketball hoop
- Painting with a different color than what exists or is not on the Approved House Colors found in the Policy and Guidelines Section (Click here) – This only requires a $150 non-refundable deposit
This application is used when the complexity of the project is greater than what is allowed with the Minor Improvement Plan Review Application. This application requires the submittal of a property survey, samples of material changes and/or color changes, pictures of existing area to be changed, either a $1,000 or $2,000 deposit, and typically engineering/architectural drawings. Examples of projects that use this form are:
- Installation of a new pool or jacuzzi
- Expansion or major repair of a boat dock
- Installation of new stairs or relocation of existing stairs
- Any changes to the footprint of the home, including additions to an existing home or expansion of the deck
- Any work requiring the addition or replacement of piles
- Any work on a bulkhead
- Addition or removal of a garage
- Change of property elevation
This application is used when a new home or new boat dock is being installed. This application requires the submittal of a property survey, engineering/architectural drawings, proposed site plan, landscape plan, sample of exterior lighting, and a deposit of between $4,500 to $10,000. Examples of projects that use this form are:
- Construction of a new home or major expansion of an existing home
- Installation of a new boat dock
For Questions, Contact CKM Property Management
ARC e-mail is PPOAARC@CKM1.com
ARC telephone number is (281) 255-3055 extension 25
