Committees
Architectural Review Committee ("ARC")
The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) is comprised of residents who volunteer their time to ensure our neighborhood remains one of the premier neighborhood in the area. The ARC is responsible for performing the duties outlined in the Declaration of Covenants.
Additionally, the Committee is charged with maintaining architectural standards, safeguarding members of Richmond Place from the dangers of unauthorized changes or modifications and generally preserving the aesthetic appeal of the neighborhood.
The primary duties of the Committee are as follows:
- Establish reasonable rules and regulations relating to the procedure for architectural approvals and general guidelines for architectural plans;
- Review established rules and regulations on an annual basis;
- Recommend any revisions to established rules and regulations to the Board for approval;
- Ensure homeowners are apprised of any changes to rules or regulations within a reasonable timeframe and prior to enforcement;
- Make periodic inspections of the properties under the Association’s jurisdiction to determine whether improvements, alterations or changes have been made and ensure compliance with the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and approved architectural guidelines;
- Provide an update on committee activities at each Board meeting, including but not limited to,
- Number of new requests for approval
- Number of approvals
- Updates on remediation of noted violations
- Maintain records (either electronic or paper) of
- All requests and supporting documentation received for approval
- Any communication(s) generated between original request date and the later of approve, decline or post-implementation inspection date
- Approval and/or decline notifications
Covenants Control Committee
The Covenants Control Committee has been established to better our Community. This is a committee of 3 to 5 residents appointed by the Board of Directors who volunteer their time to ensure that all Member and Tenants abide by the Rules and Regulations established in our Covenants. Formation of this committee is approved by Florida Statute 720.305. The primary focus of the Committee is to establish a Covenant Violation Fine Schedule to ensure our neighborhood is maintained in a manner that is both aesthetically pleasing and maintains or enhances property values.
Social Committee
Creates recommendations for events for our Homeowners that include family and adult events.
Stays abreast of events happening outside our gates that affect our Residents.
Promote use of the www.richmondplacetampa.com website.
Coordinates the writing of newsletter articles, and recommending items/updates to add to the web-site to keep our residents informed.
Landscape Committee
The Landscaping Committee advises and assists the Board of Directors ("Board") by promoting, preserving and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of common areas and encouraging the highest level of maintenance of the association's physical assets.
The primary duties of the Committee are as follows:
- Facilitate contract process for landscape maintenance contractor;
- Manage landscape maintenance contractor relationship;
- Review and monitor landscape maintenance contractor performance against contract;
- Review the landscape maintenance specifications and make recommendations for changes and adjustments on an annual basis;
- Ensure proper maintenance of association irrigation systems;
- Evaluate the current landscaping conditions and make appropriate recommendations to the Board for review, comment and approval
- Identify any deficiencies in the current landscaping or ground maintenance and document any required corrective actions;
- Make recommendations to the Board regarding planting projects, walkway conditions, annual landscape maintenance and improvement projects and other enhancements to common areas;
- Provide monthly committee activity update to the Board; and
- Provide input to the annual budget process necessary for the Committee as directed by the Board.
Social Committee
Creates recommendations for events for our Homeowners that include family and adult events.
Stays abreast of events happening outside our gates that affect our Residents.
Promote use of the www.richmondplacetampa.com website.
Coordinates the writing of newsletter articles, and recommending items/updates to add to the web-site to keep our residents informed.
If you would like to volunteer for a Committee, please contact us with your information, and a member of the Architectural Review Committee or Board will follow up with you shortly.