Design Review Board
The Cordillera Design Review Board (DRB) is a committee of volunteers enthusiastic about the quality of architecture and landscaping in the community. The DRB is responsible for reviewing projects to ensure compliance with the Cordillera Design Guidelines, Bylaws and CC&Rs.
Please ensure that all correspondence includes the property address in the subject line.
Plan ahead and budget ample time in advance of your project start date to allow for the DRB approval process.
- Approvals are reviewed in the order they are received once all submission items are received by the DRB.
- Turnaround times vary by the type of project being reviewed and the completeness of the submission materials.
- Most projects require neighbor notifications (a legal requirement) with involves sending certified mail letters to all adjacent neighbors and providing them 30 days to comment on the project.
- If you have any questions about the process of applying to the DRB, please contact the Community Development Administrator at drb@cordillerapoa.com.
The DRB review may include architectural character, site planning, building materials and landscaping details, to ensure compatibility with our surrounding environment.
If you are aesthetically or structurally altering your home exterior or landscape, undergoing an exterior renovation, or building a new structure, you will need to follow the Design Guidelines and gain approval through the DRB process.
The DRB process requires meeting reviews for certain projects and off-meeting reviews for others. The Administration team is available to assist you with your project specific questions and determining the process that is right for your project.
Contact Information
Major Projects
- New Single-Family Home
- Additions
- Garage and Driveways
- Deck Additions
- Lot Line Vacations or Reinstatements
- Solar Panels/Renewable Energy Devices
- Building Envelope Amendments
- Landscape Modifications that include irrigation changes, grading or retaining wall changes, or extensive improvements
- Modifications to Approved Plans for Major Projects Under Construction
- Fencing
- Dog Runs
- Recreational Equipment
Minor Modifications*
- Firepits
- Replacing Exterior Materials (doors, windows, lighting, etc.)
- Roofing
- Sculptures and Artwork
- Paint Color or Stain
- Hot Tubs
- Planting Beds
- Healthy Tree Removal
- Adding or Removing Sod
- Adding or Removing Limited Landscaping
- Adding or Removing Patios
* If any of the above are outside the building envelope, add additional square footage, or require review by the Architectural Plan Reviewer, they become a Major Modification.
DRB Applications are NOT Required for the Following:
- Interior Remodels with No Exterior Changes
- Routine Maintenance and Repair: Same for Same Replacement (color and material)