exterior alteration process
How do you go about getting approval for changes to the exterior of your property or for your in-home business? Read on to find out.
Step 1: Application
Download an Exterior Alteration Application:
Or download an In-home Business Application
Complete the application and submit with drawings and all appropriate information to the Covenant Advisor for Applications. NOTE: incomplete applications will not be processed or placed on the RAC meeting agenda for review until ALL necessary info is provided.
Step 2: Review
The Covenant Advisor reviews the application.
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Complete Applications: the Covenant Advisor will send an email to the applicant stating that the application is accepted, complete, and scheduled to be heard at an upcoming RAC meeting.
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Incomplete Applications: the Covenant Advisor will send an email to the applicant with the returned incomplete application and a request for more information.
Once the application is completed, accepted, and scheduled to be heard at an upcoming RAC meeting, it is given to the RAC. The RAC meeting agenda (including the list of applications to be heard) is published on the Oakland Mills website and displayed in the lobby of The Other Barn (village office).
Step 3: Decision
RAC recommends approval, approval with amendments, or denial.
RAC sends its recommendation to the Architectural Chair.
The Architectural Chair reviews and issues final decision.
The final decision is sent by email/mail to applicant.
RAC members visit property to view the site and the alteration plans.
RAC discusses application at its next meeting. (OMCA strongly recommends that applicant attend the RAC meeting for which their application is scheduled).
additional Info & Important Links
Oakland Mills Architectural Committee approval may not be the only approval required. It may also be necessary to obtain approval from your townhome or condominium’s Homeowners’ Association (HOA) and/or Howard County (HC). Howard County permit information can be obtained by calling 410-313-2455. It is the homeowner’s responsibility to obtain all necessary approvals. If there are inconsistencies between HOA and OMCA Covenants or HC regulations, the most restrictive criteria or covenant takes precedence. Exterior alterations begun without prior approval of the Oakland Mills Architectural Committee are done in violation of OMCA Covenants and are at the applicant’s own risk.
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Covenant Advisor for Applications: Michael Vaughn, email: applications@oaklandmills.org