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Design Review

Planning exterior work? Review the Design Guidelines, gather your project details, and use the ACC Application for projects that may need approval before work begins.

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Before you apply

Review the guidelines

Use the Design Guidelines to understand exterior-project standards before work begins.

Prepare supporting details

Have photos, location information, dimensions, materials, colors, and any documents specific to the project ready before starting the form.

Start the ACC Application

Use the ACC Application below to submit one exterior project to Community Standards.

When Design Review may apply

As a general rule, exterior work may need review if it is visible from the street or another property, visible from the first floor, or could affect another property, including drainage or natural water flow.

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Blackhawk ACC Application

ACC Application

Use this form to submit one exterior project for review by the Blackhawk Architectural Committee.

Owner only
The property owner must submit the application.
One project
Submit one project per application.
Documents ready
PDF, JPG, JPEG, or PNG.
Written approval
Do not begin work until written approval is issued.

Before You Apply

Before you start, review the Design Guidelines for your project and gather the details and documents needed for your application.

  1. Review the Design Guidelines for your project. Use the section that matches the work you plan to submit.
  2. Gather the project details. Have the location, dimensions, materials, colors, product names, contractor scope, and visible exterior changes ready.
  3. Prepare the supporting documents. Depending on the project, this may include a marked-up plat or final survey, drawings, photos, product sheets, material samples, or color samples.
  4. Know the application rules. Submit one project per application. The property owner must submit the application, and work should not begin until written ACC approval is issued.

Resident and Contact Information

Use the email address tied to the owner’s account.

Start typing, then select the matching Blackhawk property address.

Project Details

Design Guidelines section

Select what you are submitting to see the matching Design Guidelines section.

Supporting document checklist

    Dimensions and Specifications

    Upload Supporting Documents

    Upload up to 10 files. Each file must be 12.0 MB or smaller.

    Documents to prepare for this project

      Drop files here or On a phone, choose files from Files, Photos, or recent downloads. Scan paper surveys or plats before uploading. PDF, JPG, JPEG, or PNG. Up to 10 files.

      Document examples

      • Property survey or plat: the document from your closing papers that shows lot lines, easements, setbacks, and build lines.
      • Marked-up survey or plat: the survey or plat with the proposed project location, size, and distances marked on it.
      • Product specifications: manufacturer sheets, model information, dimensions, materials, colors, or installation details.
      • Photos or renderings: images that show what the project will look like or where it will be installed.
      • Elevation drawing: a side, front, or rear view showing height and exterior appearance.
      About surveys and plats: If the checklist asks for a property survey or plat, upload that document and mark where the project will go. Photos, screenshots, maps, sketches, diagrams, floor plans, satellite images, or a site plan can help explain the project, but they do not replace a required survey or plat.

      Accepted files: PDF, JPG, JPEG, and PNG. DOC, DOCX, HEIC, ZIP, and other formats are not accepted.

      After each file uploads, choose a document type.

      Owner Certification and Acknowledgements

      Review and Submit

      Review your application before submitting. Use Back to make changes before you submit.

      Design Guidelines

      Review the current Design Guidelines before submitting an exterior project.

      Open Design Guidelines

      Questions before you submit?

      Community Standards can help with application questions, project details, and Design Review questions before you begin.

      Contact Community Standards

      Related resources

      Governing Documents

      View Blackhawk declarations, bylaws, resolutions, and other association documents.

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      Compliance

      Find notice information, fine and enforcement policy details, and Community Standards support.

      Open Compliance

      Contact / Help

      Use Contact / Help if you are not sure where to start.

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