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Don't most HOA's have something like this built into the bylines? I know all the ones that I lived in have had them. I think they were 60 day response timeframes.
Yes all of this is in your covenants and architectural guidelines. They will detail what is permitted, what needs approval and the time frame they have for getting back to you.
Notify the HOA by certified mail that you demand an answer from them about your plan and will consider a lack of response within 30 business days as approval.
Better still, if you have a reasonably priced attorney, have them send the letter for you.
better yet, you have covenants in place. read them. they'll tell you the length of time you must wait after aubmitting an architectural review/change request. I most frequently see 30 or 60 days.
The best thing to do is run for the HOA board, get a few neighbors to run with you. Be proactive and talk to the neighbors to get support. If you choose to give these people power these types of things will happen. It can attract crazies, trust me. Get them out.
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