The SOA Architectural Review Department (ARB) is made up of an Administrator and a Compliance Officer. The Administrator receives all pertinent informaiton needed for the review process for any new construction or modifications and ensures all items are in order for the biweekly meetings with the Review Board.
The Compliance Officer works in the community to review new construction and modifications to ensure they are being done in accordance with the approved plans. Contact information for both staff members is below.
| ARB Administrator | (850) 424-5930 | |
| Victor Malabet, Compliance Officer | (850) 865-4347 | vmalabet@soaowners.com |
Department Objective
The Architectural Review Board, or ARB, was established to define and interpret aesthetic standards in Sandestin. The ARB either approves, or disapproves, any and all proposed vertical, or horizontal improvements for commercial, or residential building sites in Sandestin.
ARB approval must be obtained for any project, including, but not limited to commercial or residential dwellings, garages, any type of outbuilding, landscaping, yard art, fences/walls, decks, terraces, patios, courtyards, sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, signs, mailboxes, improvements, and colors of any exterior surface or material.
ARB Process
The Board is made up of five homeowners, a consulting architect, and a landscape architect.
Plans/applications to be considered by the ARB are required to be submitted one week prior to the technical meetings. The schedule for the current year's meetings can be found on the Calendar page of this web site.
Technical meetings are held approximately every other Tuesday with the ARB Administrator, Consulting Architect, and Landscape Architect to review all plans submitted. With their recommendations, the remaining Board members meet the next day to review the submittals for consideration.
The ARB Administrator, then advises of the Board’s decision via a letter. The Guidelines allow for up to 60 days for the decision to be provided, however, it is usually available within 5 business days.
The Committee is governed by Architectural Review Board Guidelines, which can be viewed in PDF format by clicking on the link below. If you would like a copy mailed to you, please call our office at (850) 424-5930 or you can stop by our office and pick one up.
Victor Malabet
| SUPPLEMENTAL ARB GUIDELINES | |
The following documents are considered Supplemental to the SOA ARB Guidelines. If your neighborhood is listed below, any submittals to the ARB will be required to comply with both the Suppolemental Guildelines and the SOA ARB Guidelines. Additional neighborhoods will be added once approved by the SOA Board of Directors. | |
| Crystal Lake 12/2011 | Deerwood 11/2011 |
| Delmar 12/2011 | Genoa 11/2011 |
| Grand Harbour 1/2012 | Harbour Point 11/2011 |
| Prestwick Place 11/2011 | St. Andrews 12/2011 |
| Villa Lago 11/2011 | |
| Title | File |
|---|---|
| Hurricane Shutter Policy | Download form |
| ARB Guidelines 2010 | Download form |
| ARB Guidelines July 2011, Rev. 10.2011 | Download form |
| New Construction Application 7.2011 | Download form |
| Modification Application 7.2011 | Download form |
| Open House Rules and Sign Specifications | Download form |
To maintain Sandestin’s commitment to quality and consistency within a given area or neighborhood environment, and to create a superior living environment for generations to come through the preservation of the architectural motif and natural character of the community.
All exterior modifications, including landscaping, fountains, patios, and statues require an approval from the ARB prior to implementation.
All submittals should be in the ARB office by close of business on the Tuesday a week prior to the meeting. Meetings are held every other Wednesday. See our calendar link for specific dates.
The ARB has 60 days from the date of their meeting to render a decision. However, every effort will be made to notify applicants within 5 business days after the decision is made.
For new construction and major modifications, work must commence within one year from the date of the letter. New construction must be completed within 18 months from the date of the approval letter. Major modifications must be complete within 12 months from the date of the approval letter. Minor modification approvals are valid for 90 days and work must be complete within 90 days from the date of the letter. An extension to these deadlines may be requested by submitting such request to the ARB Administrator in writing prior to the expiration of the approval.
This fee covers the cost of consulting services for the architect and landscape architect that review each submittal.
The purpose of the compliance deposit is to provide the ARB with funds to complete the proposed improvement in the event an owner fails to complete construction of the proposed improvements in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, including the approved landscaping, or fails to clean up the construction site.
The ARB Compliance Officer will conduct a final inspection to ensure the project is completed as approved. If there are no outstanding fines, a refund check will be sent to the party who originally paid the deposit.
A copy of the Guidelines are available to download using the link above or a copy may be picked up at our office during business hours. We recommend you also check with your neighborhood association documents as some may have specific guidelines that must be followed as well.
