Question 1

Are basketball hoops allowed?

Accepted Answer

An Architectural Change Requests approval is required for outdoor athletic and recreational facilities such as sport courts, mini-golf, playscapes, swing sets, basketball hoops (one time use only and cannot be left out).

Question 2

Are holiday decorations allowed on my home, for example during Halloween, Christmas, or other holidays?

Accepted Answer

Owners may display holiday decorations on their Lots if the decorations are of the kind normally displayed in single family residential neighborhoods, are of reasonable size and scope, and do not disturb other Owners, residents, and Club Property Owner by excessive light or sound emission or by causing an unreasonable amount of spectator traffic. Permitted decorations may be displayed for such periods as are normal and customary for comparable residential communities, as the Board determines. PLEASE NOTE: Depending on your holiday decorations (e.g., yard decorations), normal landscaping may...

Question 3

Are tents allowed on the property?

Accepted Answer

You have to submit an ARC request for the placement of a tent. Applications will be reviewed for compliance with the POA covenants. You can find the ARC Application Form here. The following is from of our CC&R (POA covenants): Section 13. TEMPORARY STRUCTURES. No tent, shack, shed or other temporary building or Improvement, other than separate construction and sales trailers to be used by Declarant, its agents and contractors, for the construction, service and sale of Reunion West or other communities, shall be placed upon any portion of the Committed Property, either temporarily or per...

Question 4

Can I have a portable storage PODS in my home's driveway for a couple days?

Accepted Answer

You have to submit an ARC request for a portable storage unit (aka POD, or PODS, U-Pack) at your home. You can find the ARC Application Form here.

Question 5

Can I install a mini split Air Conditioner AC in my garage?

Accepted Answer

Yes, many mini split AC units have been approved by the POA ARC Committee for installation in a garage. You will need to submit an ARC application as well provide the Osceola County approved air conditioning vendor that can get your permit before starting the project. Once you have an approved ARC, then a permit will be required before starting the work.

Question 6

Can I install a storage shed on my property?

Accepted Answer

It is prohibited to have detached shacks, storage sheds or other structures of a temporary nature on any lot at Reunion West. You have to submit an ARC request for the placement of a temporary structure. Applications will be reviewed for compliance with the POA covenants. You can find the ARC Application Form here.

Question 7

Can I install CCTV or Security Cameras at my home?

Accepted Answer

No ARC request is required for CCTV or Security cameras that do not require extra electrical work, but if you are renting your property check with your management company, and if you have a preferred property manager, then also check with the Clubhouse rules too. Cameras may not be stationed in a manner that violates the privacy of neighbors. Also, you can find the ARC Application Form here.

Question 8

How can I contact the Reunion West builder's warranty department for questions about my home?

Accepted Answer

The Builder's Warranty department may be contacted via email or phone. Email: warranty@encore-fl.com Office: 407-874-1151 option 4, Hotline: 321-250-5346.

Question 9

How do I change the paint color of my front door, garage door, or house, and how do I know the correct approve colors?

Accepted Answer

Owners of each lot must keep and maintain their lot and the improvements thereon. Owners must perform painting, caulking and maintenance of the exterior surface of the walls, doors, windows, and roof of the physical structure. If you are repainting your house using the same colors as the original paint, then an ARC application is not required but you must contact the warranty department to obtain the original color codes. You may request the paint codes by sending an email to warranty@encore-fl.com. We have not had consistent response from the warranty department responding with color codes...

Question 10

How do I get approval to change my roof shingles or tiles?

Accepted Answer

The homeowner must submit an Architectural Change Request. You can find the ARC Application Form here.

Question 11

Is a permit needed for changes to the homes?

Accepted Answer

Any regulated structural improvement or work that requires a licensed contractor, may require a building permit issued by the Osceola County Building Office. You must email permitting@OSCEOLA.ORG verifying if a permit is required or not and attach their response to the Architectural Change Requests application. You have to submit an ARC request for structural improvements. Applications will be reviewed for compliance with the POA covenants. You can find the ARC Application Form here.

Question 12

What approvals do I need to convert my garage into a game room or add a mini-split?

Accepted Answer

An Architectural Change Requests approval is required for mini-splits in the garage. You have to submit an ARC request for the placement of a mini-split. Applications will be reviewed for compliance with the POA covenants. You can find the ARC Application Form here.

Question 13

What changes need an Architectural Change Requests and when are the ARC meetings?

Accepted Answer

Architectural Change Requests If you plan to do any new landscaping work, change the paint color of your house, convert your garage into a game room, relocation of irrigation lines, outdoor lighting, landscape changes, swing sets, extending pool pavers, garage/game room conversions, exterior painting, installation of AC unit, installation of solar panels, or any other modification to the appearance of your property, you must submit an ARC application that describes the proposed project. The ARC will review the application and hold an open meeting every first Wednesday of the month. Document...

Question 14

What is the Architectural Change Request or ARC Review? And where is the ARC Application form?

Accepted Answer

Here is the ARC application form: Reunion_West_POA_ARC_Application_4.18.22.pdf Any new landscaping work, exterior painting, garage conversion, relocation of irrigation lines, outdoor lighting, landscape changes, swing sets, extending pool pavers, installation of AC unit, installation of solar panels, or any other modification to the appearance of your property, you must submit an ARC application that describes the proposed project. The Architectural Control Board (ACB) will review the application and will respond within 45 days after delivery of all required materials to approve or reject a...

Question 15

When is the deadline to submit an ARC application? How long does the process take?

Accepted Answer

The current deadline to submit an ARC application is the Friday before the first Wednesday of the month. The committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month, which is typically seven days before the next scheduled board meeting. Our governing documents, CC&Rs, provide it could take up to 45 days to respond to an ARC application. Some applications are easier to process, and some are more challenging. To ensure your ARC application is processed before you need to start the work, consider submitting your ARC application at least 45 days in advance. As a reminder, do not start any work ...

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