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Architectural Review: what each state's HOA law says
Key provisions from 9 official statutes. Every entry comes from the statute's own wording; open a statute for the exact quote and full text.
| Jurisdiction | What needs approval | Deadline for a decision | Limits on the association | Appeal or review | When a request may be made | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Architectural designs, plans and amendments | Within thirty business days after the second formal review | Deposit held up to one hundred eighty days | At least two on-site formal reviews during construction | No separate entry | A.R.S. 33-1817 |
| British Columbia | alterations needed to install EV charging at a parking stall | No separate entry | No separate entry | No separate entry | on or after the date determined in accordance with the regulations | Strata Property Act, s. 90.1 |
| Florida | Plans for location, size, type, or appearance of improvements | No separate entry | Cannot enforce setbacks inconsistent with county or municipal standards | Denial must include written notice with specific reasons | No separate entry | Fla. Stat. 720.3035 |
| Illinois | No separate entry | No separate entry | Declaration may limit units to people 55 or older | No separate entry | No separate entry | 765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 160/1-15 |
| Ontario | Board resolution approval and a written agreement with the corporation are required. | No separate entry | No notice or approval is required for changes to exclusive use common elements if conditions are met. | No separate entry | No separate entry | Condominium Act, 1998, s. 98 |
| Pennsylvania | Association permission needed to change common elements' appearance | No separate entry | Association cannot block most exterior unit appearance changes | No separate entry | No separate entry | 68 Pa.C.S. 5213 |
| Texas | Construction of improvements in the subdivision | Board hearing by 30th day after request | Postponement limited to 10 days | Appeal a denial to the board | No separate entry | Tex. Prop. Code 209.00505 |
| Texas | No separate entry | No separate entry | Association cannot ban security cameras, motion detectors, or perimeter fences | No separate entry | No separate entry | Tex. Prop. Code 202.023 |
| Washington | Association may require approval application before installing heat pump | Deemed approved if not denied in writing within 60 days | Cannot effectively prohibit or unreasonably restrict heat pump installation | No separate entry | No separate entry | Wash. Rev. Code 64.90.580 |
A dash means we have no separate entry for that column. It does not mean the law is silent: the point may be covered in another column or elsewhere in the statute, so open the statute for its full text.
Statutes on this topic
British Columbia
Strata Property Act, s. 90.1: Owner request for approval of alterations
Florida
Fla. Stat. 720.3035: Architectural control covenants; parcel owner improvements; rights and privileges
Plain-English guide: Florida HOA Architectural Rules: Fla. Stat. 720.3035Illinois
765 Ill. Comp. Stat. 160/1-15: Construction, interpretation, and validity of community instruments
Ontario
Condominium Act, 1998, s. 98: Changes made by owners
Pennsylvania
68 Pa.C.S. 5213: Alteration of units
Texas
Tex. Prop. Code 209.00505: Architectural review authority
Texas
Tex. Prop. Code 202.023: Security measures
Washington
Wash. Rev. Code 64.90.580: Heat pumps
This page is general legal information, not legal advice, and Harrington Community is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, contact a licensed attorney or your state bar's lawyer referral service.