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Approval from the Homeowner’s Association is required for all exterior changes. This includes, but is not limited to, Landscaping, Fencing, Lighting, Painting, Storage Structures, Patio Covers, Generators, Roofs, etc.  To request approval for an Exterior Modification, please visit the Crest Management website and complete their online form. A step-by-step “How To” Portal Guide is available on the Coles Crossing HOA website at the following link.
www.colescrossingcommunity.com/arc-information/
All Exterior Modification requests must be submitted prior to commencing work. Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Approvals usually take between 3-14 days. Click the link below to be directed to the Crest Management webpage to complete your request online. 
www.crest-management.com/Portal?ReturnUrl=%2FPortal%2FHomeownerDashboard
This month’s topic is Roofs and below you will find the Homeowner’s Associations Guidelines.
Minimum Acceptable Construction Standards - Coles Crossing
Roofing materials
1)    Asphalt shingled roof shall be of consistent color and quality through the neighborhood.  The standard color shingles for Coles Crossing shall be dark earth tones, to only include shades of Black, Dark Grey, or Dark Brown.
a.    Granular shingle material may contain several different shades of the same color-family to achieve the overall perceived color which must result in either Black, Dark Grey or Dark Brown appearance.
b.    Under no circumstances shall asphalt shingle roofing colors be perceivably lighter shades of the approved colors, or shades of any other color.
2)    Singles must be of architectural quality and provide a 3-dimensional appearance.
3)    Singles must be of a quality that is warranted for a minimum 25 years by the manufacturer.
4)    The use of alternative roofing materials that are perceivably different in appearance from typical asphalt shingles, such as clay or slate tiles, etc. may be considered for installation in the Estates section of the neighborhood as long as they are esthetically appropriate for the home elevation.
a.    Corrugated panels made of metal, fiberglass, plexiglass or other materials may not be used for roofing in any part of Coles Crossing on any structure.
5)    Singles that are storm resistant, energy efficient, hybrid material, or solar generating are permitted as long as they:
a.    Reasonably resemble the singles currently in use throughout the neighborhood.
b.    Are as durable and are of equal or superior quality to shingles specified here in.
c.    Match the aesthetics of the property surrounding the owner’s property.
6)    The builder for some homes installed sheet metal architectural roofing for porch areas and/or in small decorative accent roofing locations.  When necessary, these roofs shall be replaced with the same style materials and colors as originally installed (typically green or rust color). 
7)    Homeowners must apply for roof replacements with the ARC prior to installation to ensure the project complies with association ARC standards.  Should the HOA discover that a roof was installed without authorization and the ARC determines the roof does not meet specifications, the homeowner will be required to bring the roof into compliance at their own cost.
a.    It is understood situations occur where a roof must be repaired or replaced quickly to prevent damage to a home and ARC approval is sought after-the-fact.  However, it is incumbent upon the homeowner to review and comply with these requirements prior to installation, even in the event of exigent circumstances.