LOGIN | REGISTER MEMBERS DEPARTMENTS LIBRARY CONTACT US ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW DEPARTMENT (ARB) The SOA Architectural Review Department (ARB) is made up of an Administrator, Compliance Officer, and Administrative Support. The Administrator receives all pertinent information needed for the review process for any new construction or modifications and ensures all items are in order for the meetings with the Review Board. The Compliance Officer works in the community to review new construction and modifications to ensure they are being completed in accordance with the approved plans. The ARB Staff Support personnel completes administrative duties to assist the ARB Department. Anissa Cannon, ARB Administrator (850) 424-5930 acannon@soaowners.com Josh Cummings, Compliance Officer (850) 424-5931 jcummings@soaowners.com Darlene Sholler, ARB Staff Support (850) 424-5931 dsholler@soaowners.com Department Objective The Architectural Review Board was established to define and interpret aesthetic standards in Sandestin. The ARB either approves or disapproves any and all proposed vertical, or horizontal improvements for commercial or residential building sites in Sandestin. ARB approval must be obtained for any project, including, but not limited to commercial or residential dwellings, garages, any type of outbuilding, landscaping, yard art, fences/walls, decks, terraces, patios, courtyards, sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, signs, mailboxes, improvements, and colors of any exterior surface or material. ARB Process The Board is made up of a minimum of 5 homeowners, a consulting architect, and a landscape architect. Plans/applications to be considered by the ARB are required to be submitted by 5 pm the Monday a week prior to the ARB meeting. The schedule for the current year’s meetings can be found on the Calendar page of this website. Technical meetings are held on the Wednesday, a week prior to the ARB meetings with the Consulting Architect and Landscape Architect. With their recommendations, the remaining Board members meet to review the submittals for consideration. To view a calendar of when Tech meets along with submittal deadlines please click here. The ARB Administrator, then advises of the Board’s decision via a letter. The Guidelines allow up to 10 calendar days for the decision to be provided, however, it is usually available within 5 business days. The Committee is governed by Architectural Review Board Guidelines, which can be viewed in PDF format by clicking on the link below. If you would like a copy mailed to you, please call (850) 424-5930 or you can stop by our office and pick one up. It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that the contractor they hire has a current FL Contracting License that permits them to perform the work in which they are to complete. Below is some helpful information regarding FL contractor license requirements. FL Contractor License Obtaining permit as Owner/Builder Neighborhood Association Supplemental Guidelines (Also see full SOA ARB Guidelines below) The following Guidelines have been established by the HOA/COA as Supplemental Guidelines with information that pertains solely to each respective Neighborhood Association. If your neighborhood is listed below, please be sure to refer to both the Supplemental Guidelines and the SOA ARB Guidelines. Bay Pines 5/2017 Bungalos 5/2012 Burnt Pine 5/2019 Burnt Pine East 6/21/2012 (Rev.6.2019) Crystal Lake 12/2011 Crystal Lake II 3/2018 Deerwood 5/2018 (Rev. 8/2020) Delmar 12/2011 Fountains Rev 8/2020 Grand Harbour 2/2011, (Rev. 3/2021) Harbour Point 11/2011 Laurel Grove 6/2021 Prestwick Place 10/17/2019 St. Andrews 12/2011 (Rev.5.27.20) Tuscana 2.25.2021 Vineyards 2/23/12 – Updated 12/2/2019 Villa Lago 5.7.2020 Section X Excerpt from 2010 ARB Guidelines, (Updated June 2021) includes specific information for Raven Oaks, and Island Estates. Neighborhood Association Guidelines – (Also see full SOA ARB Guidelines below) The following neighborhoods have established Architectural authority in their association governing documents. Please note, there may be other neighborhoods that have Architectural authority per their governing documents; however, the SOA has not been provided a copy of any approved Guidelines. If you are not certain if your neighborhood has Guidelines, please contact your Association Manager. For previous versions of the Guidelines, please contact your Association Manager. Fairways 8.2016 Genoa Rev. 7.2021 L’Atrium 5.2017 Tivoli Ridge 4.2019 ARB Forms ARB Title Size Download ARB Guidelines App'd 10.29 Eff 1.1.21 Rev 4.29.21 744.92 KB DownloadPreview New Construction Application 3.2020 199.15 KB DownloadPreview Exterior Modifications Application 1.2021 144.59 KB DownloadPreview New Construction Hardscape.Landscape 3.2020 82.30 KB DownloadPreview Variance Info - Modifications & New Construction 76.84 KB DownloadPreview Variance Request Form 2020 98.98 KB DownloadPreview SOA Agreement of Contractor 4.2019 99.63 KB DownloadPreview SummaryContractorRules. Eff 1.1.18 34.33 KB DownloadPreview Open House Rules and sign specifications 158.97 KB DownloadPreview Hurricane Shutter Policy 20.42 KB DownloadPreview Frequently Asked Questions ARB Do I need ARB approval for landscaping? How long is my approval good? When do I need to submit my project for ARB review? When will I get my deposit back? When will I receive the ARB’s decision? Where can I get a copy of the ARB Guidelines? Why do I have to pay a compliance deposit? Why do I have to pay a review fee? Why do I need ARB approval for new construction & exterior modifications? Quick Links Guest Registration Website Homeowner Specials 10.22.21 Cox Communications Contact Information Click here for Estoppel and Closing Document Requests Beach Warning Flags Flyer Sandestin Landscape “Best Management Tips and Practices” Brochure Swim safely – check out what color flag is flying before heading to the beach! 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