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Every property within the Oella Homeowners Association is governed by a covenant that requires that any proposed external change to a structure or grounds be approved prior to being undertaken (Article IV of the 1984 Declaration of Restrictions and Grant of Easements). The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) is comprised of Charles Wagandt as Developer, a member of the HOA Board, and a member of the community chosen by the Developer and the Board.
Inquiries and requests for proposed external changes in a property should be directed to the Architectural Review Committee c/o the Oella Company, 803 Oella Avenue, Ellicott City, MD 21043; or members of the ARC can be reached via email.
The ARC will investigate each proposal, through discussions with the homeowner, visits to the property, and independent research. The ARC tries to work with homeowners to develop mutually acceptable solutions, and prefers to follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation for Preserving and Restoring Historic Buildings. The ARC attempts to render a definitive decision within 30 days of submission of a proposal. Submitted request that allow time for proper review (i.e don't wait until last moment and expect a decision within a day or two) as well as documentation such as plans, pictures, paint chips, manufacture specifications, etc, that will aid the ARC in its decision is appreciated and will help expedite a response.
NOTICE: Although the ARC is not currently a committee of the Oella HOA - it is an independent group as defined above - the plan is to transfer all responsibility for architectural controls from the ARC to the HOA and to develop a set of guidelines to assist homeowners. This page is provided as a courtesy to homeowners.
Click here to read the 2008 ARC letter to homeowners.
Permit information:
It is the responsibility of the homeowner to ensure that you or your contractors have obtained the required permits.
Permits are required for additions, decks, new fences, or replacement fences of greater height, sheds >120 sq. ft. or in Chesapeake Bay critical area), plumbing & electrical upgrades, pools larger than 15 ft. in diameter.
No permit is required for replacement roofs, windows, and doors.
Contact:
Dept. of Permits and Development Review
County Office Building
111 West Chesapeake Ave., Suite 105
Towson
410-887-3900
www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/permits/index.html
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