> STANDARDS   > SUBMITTAL FORMS   > POSTING PERIODS		ARC STANDARDS SECTION 1 GENERAL ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE PROCEDURES 1.1. GENERAL The ARC conducts reviews of application by residents, which are called "submittals". It does so during its regularly scheduled meetings, normally held on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Meeting times and agendas are posted in advance at the Foundation office. These meetings are open to applicants, members, and their authorized representatives. The ARC will respond in writing within ten (10) working days after the completion of its review, but no later than thirty days (30) after the date of submittal, provided that the submitted documents are in accordance with the requirements of this document. Submittal documents will not be reviewed unless any applicable submittal review fee is paid and all assessments are paid. 1.2. COMMUNICATIONS The basis of the ARC review process is the submittal that must always be in writing. Applicants and/or their representatives are encouraged to attend the ARC meetings in order to facilitate the review process. Responses to an ARC finding should be in writing and may be sent to the ARC or provided personally by the applicant at an ARC meeting. Questions regarding submittals must be made through the Genesee Foundation office. 1.3. LIMITS OF APPROVAL Approval of plans by the ARC shall not be deemed to constitute compliance with the requirements of any local building, zoning, safety, health or fire codes. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to assure such compliance. Nor shall any approval waive any requirements on the part of the applicant or his agent to comply with setbacks, height restrictions, or other design requirements unless such waiver or variance is specifically requested at the time of submittal and provided that the waiver or variance may properly be granted, and is granted by the ARC. The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions as established by the applicable Declarations and Supplementary Declarations for Genesee shall remain in force as the legal restrictions governing all construction in Genesee. 1.4. TIME LIMITATION OF APPROVALS Final approval of plans for new dwellings and dwelling reconstruction is valid for eighteen (18) months. Final approval of plans for additions, decks, patio/deck covers; ancillary improvements; and landscape improvements is valid for twelve (12) months. Construction must begin within this period, and the applicant shall file a Notice of Commencement of Improvement (Form # NCI.006). If construction is not begun within the designated time, plans must be resubmitted and reviewed a second time without further submittal fees. A submittal of a different dwelling design on the same Lot requires payment of another review fee. 1.5. NON-LIABILITY OF THE ARC AND THE GENESEE FOUNDATION Neither the ARC, individual ARC members, the Genesee Foundation, or assigns, shall be liable for damages to anyone submitting plans to them for approval, or to any owner or applicant by reason of mistake in judgment, negligence or nonfeasance arising out of, or in connection with the approval or disapproval or failure to approve any plans, specifications or descriptive documentation. Every applicant who submits plans or descriptive documentation to the ARC for approval agrees, by submittal of such documents, that they will not bring action or suit against the ARC, individual ARC members or the Genesee Foundation, or assigns, to recover damages. ARC STANDARDS   > Architectural Definitions   > Section 1: General Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Procedures   > Section 2: Design and Construction of New or Replacement Dwellings   > Section 3: Construction or Additions, Decks, and Patio/Deck Covers   > Section 4: Landscape Design and Construction   > Section 5: Ancillary Improvements   > Section 6: Construction Regulations Questions? Comments? arc@geneseefoundation.org