ARC Regulations and Application Process

• • ARC Regulations – Regulations complete with Appendices (May 2022)
    • Appendix A – Guidelines
    • Appendix B – (Removed) Now uses online ARC application – Link below.
    • Appendix C – Mailbox Specifications
                A separate (plain language) Mailbox Guideline.
    • Appendix D – Footer and Foundation Illustration
    • Appendix E – Summary of Changes
  • ARC Application – Link to Online ARC [Project Approval] Request Form
    • If you get the message, “Search returned no result, please try again”, try omitting (or spell out), street abbreviations such as “St”, “Dr”, “Rd”, etc.
    • Still having trouble, use only the first three letters of the address, e.g., “8400 Hig”.

What to expect when you submit a project to ARC:

The ARC meets quarterly (meeting dates are on the Highlands calendar).  The ARC process is typically completed within a month (if everything is in order and complete).  It is recommended that you submit a project early if timing is an issue, even if all the information is not available at the time of submission.  Additional information can be submitted prior to the site visit (if required)

Upon receipt of your project application, your project will be assigned to an ARC member.  After your project is assigned and before the next regularly scheduled ARC meeting you will be contacted to set up a site visit, if required.  One or two ARC members will meet with you during the site visit.  If the application is complete and all necessary information is obtained, your project will be submitted for a vote at the ARC meeting.  

Following completion of the project, it is the homeowner’s responsibility to contact ARC to arrange for final ARC review.  If you do not notify ARC that the project is completed, an ARC member will reach out to you approximately six months after the approval for a final ARC review. 

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ARC Sub-Committee Members:

ARC Chairman	Jim Hale	ARC@HighlandsCA.com
ARC Vice Chairman	Hans Pfitzer	ARC@HighlandsCA.com
Secretary	Darriel Prestegaard	ARC@HighlandsCA.com

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Helpful Links to Chesterfield County Regulations and Information

(Please note, your project must comply with both ARC Guidelines and County Regulations)

• Residential Project Requirements and Application Submittal
  Includes information on the following project types: – Additions – Decks – Fences – Finished Attics & Basements – Fire Damage Repairs – Garages (Attached) – Garages (Detached), Carports and Tool Sheds – Handicap Ramps – Renovations, Repairs and Alterations – Retaining Walls – Sunrooms and Florida Rooms – Swimming Pools
• Keeping of Chickens in Single Family Residential Districts
• Plot Plans in GeoSpace:
  • Click on “Open Parcel Viewer” and enter address.
  • For Real Estate info on this address, click on “Real Estate Link”

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Previous ARC Regulations (OLD!!!)

ARC Regulations Previous Version Dated July 2021 (For Reference Only)

• ARC Regulations – Complete with appendices.
• Appendix A – Guidelines
• Appendix B – ARC Application Form
• Appendix C – Mailbox Specifications
• Appendix D – Footer and Foundation Illustration
• Appendix E – Summary of Changes
• ARC Application (Appendix B)