Architectural Review Process

Per the Westminster Gates Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions, any exterior change to a home or lot — including paint color, roofing, fencing, decks, sheds/outbuildings, landscaping changes, antennae, and satellite dishes — requires prior written approval from the Architectural Review Committee before work begins.

Download the Architectural Review Request Form (PDF)

Steps to be followed by the owner for approval of any project

  1. Fill out the Request Form above. Mail it to the WGHOA Review Board at the address on the form. Submit sketches, blueprints, pictures, etc., detailing your plans. All information on the request form must be provided — incomplete forms will be returned without approval.
  2. The Architectural Review Committee will review requests. Approval or denial will be based on the Covenants and Restrictions and Architectural Guidelines pertaining to said lot. Work may not begin until written approval is granted by the Architectural Review Committee and a letter to that effect is received from management.
  3. If approved, the owner may proceed in accordance with the approved plans. It is the owner’s responsibility to secure all necessary permits and applicable inspections.
  4. If disapproved, the additions or alterations may not proceed. The Architectural Review Committee will let the owner know what modifications need to be made to bring the project into compliance, if possible. Requests that violate the Covenants and Restrictions and Architectural Guidelines may never receive approval regardless of modifications.

Enforcement Policy

  1. The Board of Directors of the Association is responsible for enforcing the restrictions and Architectural Review Committee Guidelines and Procedures.
  2. Failure to submit a request to the Architectural Review Committee and get approval before proceeding with any additions, deletions or alterations will result in a fine.
  3. If additions or alterations are already underway or complete and do not get subsequent approval, the owner must remove the additions or undo the alterations, as deemed necessary by the Architectural Review Committee, to come into compliance. This must be completed in a time frame specified by the Architectural Review Committee, or the owner will be fined per day, accruing until the violation is corrected. These fines are payable immediately upon receipt of ratification pursuant to the Association’s collection policy.

Westminster Gates HOA — Architectural Review Committee
PO Box 822
Daphne, AL 36526-0822

Do not begin work until you have received written approval from the Architectural Review Committee. Requests are reviewed on a rolling basis; incomplete submissions (missing information, signature, or required attachments) will be returned without approval and must be resubmitted.