The Riviera West Architectural Control and Planning Committee is a group of volunteers that help property owners understand and comply with the standards set forth in our Governing Documents and  Architectural/Building Guidelines. If you are building a new home, adding an addition, painting your home, adding solar panels, moving a propane tank, installing a fence, cutting down a tree (trunk larger than 6 inches diameter), or doing anything else to your structures, you must submit a request to the ACP for approval before your project can move forward.

Please click HERE for FAQs about the ACP processes.

The current members of the Architectural Committee are:  Clelia Baur (chair), Roberta Beat and Jose Casas. 

Understand the CC&Rs to Avoid a Fine

Familiarize yourself with the Riviera West CC&Rs (including the Rules and Regulations and Architectural Guidelines to Building) to avoid incurring a fine. Following is a list of common activities that require ACP approval:

  -  Building a fence

  -  Painting the outside of your house

  -  Replacing a deck

  -  Installing shingles or other roof covering

  -  Cutting down trees

  -  Putting in a shed or other outbuilding

  -  Grading, retaining walls, concrete work

  -  Putting in a carport

  -  Installing solar panels

  -  Installing gazebos, pergolas, shade structures

ACP members and the office staff are available to answer questions and assist you in completing your application.

Riviera West ACP Approval is Required Before Cutting Down a Tree

Beautiful, healthy trees are an essential part of our community’s unique character. However, trees – especially large trees reaching the end of their lifespans – can start experiencing problems. Trees can become overcrowded. They can present a fire danger, or interfere with septic systems, buildings or overhead wires. Managing tree removal carefully is in everyone’s best interest. The Architectural Control and Planning Committee (ACP) reviews all tree-cutting applications, and helps property owners understand and comply with the rules concerning tree removal.

When do you need to complete an ACP PROJECT APPROVAL APPLICATION if you want to cut down a tree?

The simple answer is – Always. Sometimes it is not easy to tell if a tree is healthy or sick, or if it is sick, whether it can recover. Some trees may even look dead when they are not. Property owners should consult a qualified tree service to determine the best course of action.

ACP members consider a number of factors when deciding if a tree should be removed, including the tree species, slope and size of the lot, proximity and health of nearby trees, etc. Because we consider the “big picture,” ALL tree removals must be approved by the ACP. This includes tree removal recommended by the Riviera West Fire Prevention Committee. When approving removal of a dead or dying tree, the ACP may ask that you replace it with a different tree, to combat erosion and maintain the beauty of the neighborhood.

Can I install a carport? 

A carport may be added under the following conditions:

  -  Before a carport can be constructed there must be a functional, fully enclosed two-car garage on the premises as per Section 13 of the Architectural Guidelines to Building provisions of the Rules and Regulations.

  -  A proposal must be submitted to the Architectural Control and Planning Committee for approval prior to construction.

  -  After plan approval by the ACP, all plans must be submitted to the Lake County Building Department for their approval and the issuance of the appropriate permits.

  -  The carport must adhere to all other provisions of the Architectural Guidelines to Building provisions of the Rules and Regulations.

How to avoid a $500 fine

Please complete your tree removal application before making arrangements to have your tree cut down. Cutting down a tree without ACP approval can result in a fine of up to $500 per tree. ACP members are community volunteers, and though we officially have 30 days to reply to your application, we always try to process your application as quickly as possible.

The ACP volunteers are anxious to work with you to ensure a beautiful, healthy and fire-safe neighborhood. Filling out the application only takes a few minutes! Download the Project Approval Application Form using the link below or pick up a form from the office, and let us know if you need help or have any questions. Thank you for your cooperation.

User-friendly forms are available from the office, or you can download from this site.
Please fill in the forms completely, including your phone and email contact information.

For ACP review of exterior paint, siding, or roofing projects, please use the Exterior Finishes Application Form.

For all other projects, please use the ACP Request for Project Approval Application Form.

For retaining walls and fences, please refer to the following documents from Lake County
and contact the County directly for permit requirments:

     Lake County Interpretation of Retaining Walls and Fences

     Lake County Building Code Regarding Retaining Walls

For Guidelines on Landscaping and Construction in a High Fire Zone, click HERE.