Design Guidelines, Forms and Sample Submittals

Design Guidelines & Forms

Changes to the yard/ exterior of the home.

Variance Requests

The HARD deadline for the DRC submissions is by 12 noon the FIRST Monday of the month. Plans submitted after that will be submitted for the next month's meeting. Meetings are held on the SECOND Tuesday of each month.

Variance Requests (minor modifications) - Variance Requests are reviewed by the Design Review Committee, which meet on the second Monday of each month with a deadline for submittal on the first Monday of the month. Following are the documents that are required for review, D-4 (Variance Request) and D-2 (Neighbor Statement) forms, three color photographs (from different perspectives) of current site, plot plan, scaled drawings, samples and diagrams (as appropriate to explain improvements).
The DRC process for solar, minor landscaping changes, paint changes is as follows:

You will need to submit the following documents for review by the Design Review Committee:

D-4 Variance Request with Attorney Revision (BE AS DETAILED AS POSSIBLE) & D-2 Neighbor Statement with Attorney Revisions.
Complete & clear plans from the company you are having the work done by.
Be sure to add photos/specifications of purposed materials and photos of the current yard/house conditions.
Plans, forms & photos should be uploaded on the new resident portal @ Del Sur Community Association Del Sur Community Association (connectresident.com). You will need to create a resident account. Click this link to view the FAQ page about the new submission process Smartwebs Resident FAQ
Click on this link to get more information about submitting online. Smartwebs Resident Quick Guide
The plans will be reviewed by the Design Review Committee then you will receive a letter stating the approval and conditions of the approval if there are any. You may start the job once you receive written approval.
Once the project is completed a D-3 Notice of Completion with Attorney Revision is submitted with pictures of the improvements made.

• Synthetic Turf - If you are installing synthetic turf, the product specifications are required. (IE. Brand, color, pile height and weight. Please be sure to notate the setback requirements in the design guidelines for artificial turf.)

•Satellite Dish- If you are installing a satellite dish, please note, you are encouraged to hide the dish behind home elements, chimneys, etc., to minimize visibility from the street.

Solar Panels & Security Cameras

The approval turnaround for solar panels is usually 3-5 business days. It’s a much quicker process and there is no review fee. I have attached the forms for your convenience.

The Variance request process for solar panels & security cameras is as follows.

You will need to submit the following documents for review by the Design Review Committee:

D-4 Variance Request with Attorney Revision (BE AS DETAILED AS POSSIBLE) & D-2 Neighbor Statement with Attorney Revisions
Complete plans from the Solar company you are having the work done by.
Be sure to add photos/specifications of purposed materials and photos of the current yard/house conditions.
Plans, forms, & photos should be uploaded on the new resident portal @ Del Sur Community Association Del Sur Community Association (connectresident.com). You will need to create a resident account. Click this link to view the FAQ page about the new submission process Smartwebs Resident FAQ
Click on this link to get more information about submitting online. Smartwebs Resident Quick Guide
The plans will be reviewed by the Design Review Committee then you will receive a letter stating the approval and conditions of the approval if there are any. You may start the job once you receive written approval.
Once the project is completed a D-3 Notice of Completion with Attorney Revision is submitted with pictures of the improvements made.

Arch Modifications

The review turnaround for Arch Modifications such is usually 3-6 weeks. There is no specific deadline to turn plans in for this type of submission.

The Arch Modification process is as follows.

If you’d like to update ANYTHING outside your home, it must be approved by the HOA first.
This includes playhouses and other structures. You can find all this information in the design guidelines.

New Architectural Modifications require forms D-1 (Application) and D-2 (Neighbor's Signatures) along with 2 copies of plans (all plans must be drawn to scale and printed on the appropriate size paper that reflects a true scale) 1 scaled down to fit in the file, and colored photographs of components being used. If you are installing synthetic turf, please submit the product specifications, e.g. face weight and pile height. Plans and forms should be submitted to Nikole Suarez at the Ranch House for processing. Plans are forwarded to the landscape architect for review (current review process is approximately 4 - 6 weeks). Initial review fees are paid in escrow. There is a fee for re-submittal of plans that ranges from $75 - $100. Once your plans have been approved and installation is completed, please complete and submit form D-3 (Notice of Completion). Once this is received a final inspection will be scheduled with the landscape architect.

If you are building or installing anything over 3 feet high or complete renovating your landscape for example: pergolas, patio covers, ADU’s, outdoor kitchens/ BBQ’s, Media walls, in ground pools and spas, etc. The process is as follows:

You will need to submit the following documents for review by the Landscape Architect Consultant & the DRC.

D-1 Property Improvement Application with Attorney Revisions & D-2 Neighbor Statement with Attorney Revisions (For a pool you would mark water feature in the D1 form.) **For pools/ spas be sure to add how you plan to enclose pool equipment.)
Soft copy digital set of the plans should be uploaded along with the D1 & D2 on the new resident portal.@ Del Sur Community Association Del Sur Community Association (connectresident.com). I have attached the user guide above. You will need to create a resident account. The consultant will not take hard copies anymore. Soft copy of the plan MUST BE scaled drawings minimum size (preferably) 11”x17” but no larger than 18”x24”.
Click this link to view the FAQ page about the new submission process Smartwebs Resident FAQ
Click on this link to get more information about submitting online. Smartwebs Resident Quick Guide
Be sure to add and upload photos/specifications of purposed materials and photos of current the current yard/house conditions.
Check in the amount of $150 review fee (or $200 if it’s front and back yard), ESTATES, ARTESIAN RIDGE, & CERRO DEL SUR ONLY Check in the amount of $250 review fee (or $350 if it’s front and back yard), please make checks payable to Del Sur Community Association and drop it off at the Ranch House 15455 Paseo Del Sur San Diego CA, 92127.
The plans will be reviewed by the consultant and then will be sent to the Design Review Committee for final review.
You will receive a letter stating the approval/ denial and conditions of the approval if there are any. You may start the job once you receive written approval.
Once the project is completed a D-3 Notice of Completion with Attorney Revision is submitted with pictures of the improvements made.