When should I submit a Modification Request?
If you are contemplating making any modification to your house that will alter the external appearance in any way (including color), or if you would like to make any change to a common element (including the land), you must submit a modification request and have it approved by the Association before you can start the work. Not doing so is a violation of our bylaws and will incur a fine.
If it is unclear to you whether a modification request is needed, it is your responsibility to ask. The safest course of action is to submit a modification request.
Some examples (but not a complete list) of work for which you would need an approved modification request are: a new roof, new windows, new garage door, a backup generator, new color for front door, alterations to your deck, new porch railing, addition to driveway or walkway, installation of a handicap ramp, addition of a storm door, creation of a border around your unit, altering the size or shape of the current border around your home, making a significant change to your existing plantings in your border, moving any irrigation lines or heads, etc.
(Note: Co-owners should be aware that if they make an unapproved modification, the Association has the authority to compel them to reverse the modification. If they refuse, Michigan state law gives the Association the authority to reverse the modification and assess the co-owner for the cost of doing so.)
How to submit a Modification Request
Please plan ahead! Submit modification requests at least one week prior to a Board meeting so the Board members have a chance to review your request. Check the FGA Calendar of Events for the Board meeting schedule. Please respect the time of the Board members, as we are all volunteers! We are just as busy as you are and it’s inconsiderate to ask us to do extra work to expedite your request. To be fair to everyone, if work begins without an approved modification request, a violation fine will be assessed per our By-Laws.
Effective 2024 Electronic applications only.
- Go online and fill out Online modification request form.
- Make sure all modification documentation is ready to attach to this online form in 1 PDF.
- Do not provide multiple attachments.
- Verify all the information is accurate before submitting for approval.
- Do not send electronic copies to the board member.
- Turnaround is usually within 10 business days and will be reviewed as we receive new request.
Notifications & Confirmations
Filling it out online will automatically generate a PDF based on the fields you filled out and a copy of that draft will be sent to you. Once it is approved, a copy with the signature of the board members will be provided.
Modification Request Approved
Tracking electronically since August 2021 using the on-line method to submit requests.
Modification Requests by Year
Tracking electronically since August 2021 using the on-line method to submit requests.