ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES FOR EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
If you are thinking of doing a home improvement project, please read the Rules & Guidelines well before you plan to start. Some examples of projects that require prior approval include installing replacement windows, a new sliding glass door(s), a satellite dish (click for installation guidelines), or an air conditioner if tubes or apparatus will be visible outside your patio. The rule of thumb for when a MRF is required is Will the improvement be visible from the outside?
If the rules say "MRF required" download and complete a Modification Request Form (MRF) before you start. Here is a checklist showing the documents you will need to submit a complete application. Once the property manager receives your completed application they will approve it or ask you for more information. Be aware that if your project requires a city permit, it is your responsibility to find that out and acquire it.
GENERAL RULES & GUIDELINES, CLUBHOUSE RULES, POOL RULES
PVFP's Rules & Guidelines cover a wide range of topics in greater detail than the Bylaws and CCRs (links in last paragraph) including the architectural guidelines for some of the projects mentioned above. For example, they address whether the Association or individual homeowners are responsible for things like clearing sewer and drain backups, fixing leaks, repairing fences & gates, providing pest control, treating termites, etc. In addition, they cover non-maintenance / quality of life topics such as what can be put on your porch, parking, pets, vehicle maintenance, and more. We ask all owners to be aware of the rules and comply with them.
PVFP also has standalone Clubhouse Rules & Reservation form and Pool Rules.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
Governing documents are similar to a city's municipal code: they contain a host of provisions and policies that dictate how PVFP is governed, how maintenance and repair responsibility is parsed, what is expected of residents and owners, etc. Click Bylaws or CCRs (Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions) to view the document you want to read.