[quote=Hobie]3D: A lot depends on the history of enforcement and how specific the ARC rules are written. For example, in RSF, the Art Jury ( same as an ARC ) has language to not have ‘linear’ rows of plantings. Most tracts do not go into this level of detail and if they don’t have a written rule or history, then challenges usually tips in favor of the owner.

It is conceivable that in this case the ARC is trying to prevent same color schemes in adjacent homes.

All said, the lawyer letter is the most effective way of responding to any HOA complaints.[/quote]

That sounds about right. In my community the CC&R spelled out the colors and schemes and also that no x number, I think it’s 2, houses in the row should have the same colors and scheme.

I have not threatened my HOA with lawyers before but have used the “cease and desist” words in a couple of my responses to their naggings. It’s actually worked wonder.

Basically, if the OP go by the book and comply with what’s in the CC&R then there shouldn’t be any problems…unless that is….