Design Review

The purpose of the Design Review Committee is to promote aesthetic excellence throughout the community by reviewing all exterior modifications and approving with compliance to the Governing Documents, Architectural Guidelines and Landscape Guidelines. Per the Governing Documents for the Daybreak Community Association, before any exterior change can be made to a home in Daybreak, it needs to be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Committee.

In-Person Meeting Required For Submission
Before residents submit any exterior modification application, they must schedule a 30-minute in-person meeting with a design review coordinator. During this meeting, the staff will review the application and checklist items to ensure the submittal is complete.  Please see below "steps to complete an exterior modification" for details. *Please note that no approval will be given at this meeting. Approval can only be given by the Design Review Committee and will be provided to the resident in writing.   

resident design Guidelines



SEE RESIDENT BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS

Design Review Procedure

Steps To Complete An Exterior Modification

  1. Please read Daybreak's Design Guidelines and ensure that all modifications comply with Daybreak's Design Guidelines.
  2. Review the application categories below to select the most appropriate application category for your exterior modification. Below each application category is a list of corresponding exterior modifications to help you. 
  3. Follow the application checklist to include all supplemental items required by the Design Review Committee. All items must be included in your application submission before the Design Review Committee can review. 
  4. Call the Association office and schedule a 30-minute phone or in-person consultation to submit your application. Provide your contact information, address and application category. During this meeting, our staff will review your application and checklist items. *Please note that no approval will be given at this meeting. Approval can only be given by the Design Review Committee and will be provided to the resident in writing.   
  5. Submit a $75 application fee (unless otherwise noted) via check.  You can mail or deliver this to the Association office. A drop box is available for after hours. 
  6. Once all items are received, you will receive a confirmation email and the team will present your completed application to the Design Review Committee. The team will provide the Design Review Committee's decision within 30 business days from the confirmation of the completed application. 
  7. If you application is approved, you can begin work immediately. Please post the application approval permit in your window and return once the project is complete. You have one year to complete the project. If your project is not completed within one year, you will need to submit a request for an extension. 
Sub-Association Residents 
Please note that if you live in a Sub-Association, your application must be approved by the Sub-Association Board first before it is seen by the Design Review Committee for the Master Association. Note: An application is not considered approved unit it has received approval from both associations.  This process may take additional time to complete.
Please Note
• Seasonal or temporary items do not require an application or approval from the Design Review Committee. 
• All of the proposed modifications must comply with Daybreak's Resident Design Guidelines. 
• Applications require the Association to notify any neighbors impacted by modifications.
• All approvals are valid for one year. If your approval expires before your modification is completed, you will need to submit for an extension or re-submit your application.

Design Review Application Categories

Addition/Ancillary Structure

This application can be used for addition/ancillary structure modifications such as:
• Addition to Home/Modification of Existing Structure
• Shed 
• Greenhouse
• Pergola/Arbor/Shade Structure/Trellis
• Basement Entrance
• Garage Addition/Modification

View Application>>When ready to submit, please call the Association office to schedule a 30-minute consultation with a staff member. During this meeting, the staff will review your application and checklist items to ensure the submittal is complete. 

Worksheets: 
Deck Application Worksheet
Pergola Application Worksheet

See Examples: 
See Shed Application Checklist Example >> 
See Pergola Example >> 
See Pergola Example 2 >> 
See Hand-Drawn Pergola Example >> 
See Digital Pergola Example >> 
See Basement Entrance Example >> 
See Deck Builder Set >>
See Deck Example >> 

Exterior Colors & Features

This application can be used for exterior color modifications on items such as:
• Body of Home (siding, stucco, etc.) 
• All Trim (windows trim, door casing)
• Doors
• Garage Door
• Soffit and Fascia
• Gutters
• Shutters
• Foundation Color Coating

Please Note:
• If painting a door, door casing/trim and jamb surrounding door should be painted to match the trim color and not the door color.  (See Guide) 
• It is not recommended to paint metal on the home as this becomes a maintenance feature. 
• Sherwin Williams Color Snap: (paint mock-up)
• Lowes: (paint mock-up)

View Exterior Color Application>>
When ready to submit, please call the Association office to schedule a 30-minute consultation with a staff member. During this meeting, the staff will review your application and checklist items to ensure the submittal is complete. 

Exterior Paint Application Example >
Fencing

This application can be used for fencing structure modifications such as:
• 3’ Picket Fence (No vinyl picket)
• 6’ Privacy Fence (Founders and Eastlake Village may have tan vinyl only)
• Trash Enclosure (see example)
• Screen Lattice (see example)
• Gates

Please Note:
• Only one color of fence stain offered from three vendors have been approved by the Design Review Committee. See fence stain options document for details. 

View Fence Application>>
]When ready to submit, please call the Association office to schedule a 30-minute consultation with a staff member. During this meeting, the staff will review your application and checklist items to ensure the submittal is complete. 

Fencing Example

General Application
This application is used to apply for miscellaneous items such as: 

Fee
  • Play structure
  • Driveway modification
  • Dog door (fee for wall installations only) 
  • Porch/stair railing
  • Generator 
No Fee
  • Play equipment (swings, basketball hoop, trampoline) (No fee)
  • Flag pole (No Fee)
  • Storm/screen doors (No fee) 
  • Spa/hot tub (No fee)
  • Radon mitigation system (No fee) 
  • Light fixtures (No fee)

View General Application>>
When ready to submit, please call the Association office to schedule a 30-minute consultation with a staff member. During this meeting, the staff will review your application and checklist items to ensure the submittal is complete. 
Landscaping

This application can be used for landscape modifications such as:
• New/existing front or backyard landscaping
• Patio/deck/walkway
• Trees, shrubs, plants, mulch, etc.
• Rock/retaining walls (10’ Sidewalk setback)
• Water Features
• Gravel/rock mulch
• Pool – contractor design
• Landscape lighting 
• Raised garden boxes
• Firepit/fireplaces

View Landscape Application>>
When ready to submit, please call the Association office to schedule a 30-minute consultation with a staff member. During this meeting, the staff will review your application and checklist items to ensure the submittal is complete. 

See pool application example >> 
See landscaping & fencing example>>

Park Strip
This application can be used for landscape modifications such as:
  • Trees, shrubs, plants, mulch, etc.
  • Edging (metal or composite)
  • Rock (if used in adjacent landscaping)
  • Brown or black wood mulch

Board-approved park strip designs are available here.

View Park Strip Application>>
When ready to submit, please call the Association office to schedule a 30-minute consultation with a staff member. During this meeting, the staff will review your application and checklist items to ensure the submittal is complete. 
Permanent Lighting
Aluminum permanent, track lighting may be installed and remain on the exterior of the home all year based on the following requirements:

  • Permanent lighting must be approved by the Design Review Committee prior to installation.
  • Daybreak Community Association reserves the right to require a resident to modify the brightness and programming of a light display after approved installation if light emission causes a nuisance or disturbance to neighboring properties.

View Permanent Lighting Application>>
Solar Panels
Solar Panel Addition
ATTENTION SOLAR PANEL COMPANIES:
 
Due to the high volume of incomplete solar applications we are receiving, we are no longer able to accept and process partial solar panel applications.
 
The following information constitutes a complete application packet:
·         A complete HOA solar application
·         A  resident signature on the complete application
·         A picture of the front of the home from a street view
·         The solar panel design layout shown on the roof with an aerial google earth image
·         The specifications of the proposed solar panels
·         A $75 application fee must accompany the application and have the ADDRESS and NAME of the homeowner listed in the memo line.  A PERSONAL or BANK CHECK will be accepted. At this time, we do not have a way to process credit or debit card payments in the HOA office.

View Solar Panels Application>>
When ready to submit, please call the Association office to schedule a 30-minute consultation with a staff member. During this meeting, the staff will review your application and checklist items to ensure the submittal is complete. 

Design Review Committee

Members & Charter

This committee reviews all residential, exterior modifications for approval and consists of both developer and resident-appointed members.

Committee Members: 

  • Greg Boudrero, Chair & Consultant
  • Paul Hirst
  • Caryn Musselman
  • Brent Eggli
  • Robyn Puzey
  • Cynthia Dahl
  • Katherine Smith

Design Review Committee Charter 
Design Review Committee Application
 Note: Meetings are usually the first and third Wednesday of each month from 10 am - 12 pm. Please be sure your schedule is open Wednesday mornings from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Guides & Info Sheets

Flip the Strip/Xeriscaping
Interested in flipping your park strip? Find pre-approved templates below or in the Association Office. If you want to submit your own idea, please review the xeriscaping guidelines below.

flip the strip templates 

xeriscaping guidelines 


Fence Stain
With Daybreak's climate, homes often need a fresh coat of fence stain. Fences will need to be stained about every 5 years. Often an entire street needs to stain their fences so neighbors have joined together to paint the street in one weekend. The Design Review Committee offers three stain vendor options but all are the same color. 

See Fence Stain Options and Maintenance
Paint Maintenance
With Daybreak's climate, homes often need a fresh coat of paint. Homeowners should save for this expense and plan to repaint their home every 7-10 years. Dark or especially bright colors may fade faster. If you receive a paint notice, please contact the design review team to discuss scheduling options, as we understand this is a large project.
Resident Design Guidelines
Landscape & Plant Guides
Additional Info Sheets & Guides

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