Design Guidelines

The Design Review Committee (DRC) is empowered to review all changes in design and landscape to ensure that they meet the requirements of the Protective Covenants and Bylaws.  These requirements they have been established to protect individual investments and help guarantee the livability of each home.  All plans for changes and additions to structure or landscape must be submitted and approved by the Design Review Committee. 

Two sets of design guidelines were developed for the neighborhoods; one for the Village, Woods and the Meadow, and another for the Knolls.  Both guidelines are accessible via the links listed below.  Because these regulations may be difficult to read as a large portion deals with the initial construction in the neighborhoods, some of the pertinent requirements are summarized below. 

Preliminary Plan Review
Submit one set of plans for change/addition with samples of color, brick, siding, and color chips to the Design Review Committee following the requirements specified on the change request form provided on this website. The submittal fee of $100 as specified in the design guidelines may be waived depending on the extent of the changes and whether or not the services of an architect is required for approval.  Your plans will be reviewed within 30 calendar days. The builder must respond to comments of DRC within 15 calendar days. 
If you submit your Change/Addition Form by the first week of the month, you will likely receive a response/approval before the end of the month.

Final Plan Review
A final review will be conducted when the builder has responded to the preliminary comments and is ready to proceed with final design and construction and provides the site plan showing location of building, setbacks, driveway, walks, fences, walls with elevation and floor plans, plant names and sizes, color schemes, and list of all variances requested.  After the final review, the DRC will respond within 15 calendar days.

Actions Prior to Construction
Approval is needed to remove any existing trees over 6 inches in diameter.  Any changes to the approved plans and specifications during construction that materially effect the location, architecture or aesthetics, will require prior review and written approval by the DRC.  Homeowner or builder is required to obtain all required local building permits and is also responsible for meeting all City of Franklin Building and Landscaping Codes.

Actions During Construction
Approved set of construction drawings must be kept on the building site at all times. Periodic inspections may be conducted by DRC without prior notice.  Any changes, alterations, or delays must be communicated to DRC during construction.

● Complete Village, Woods, and The Meadow Design Guidelines

● Complete Knolls Design Guidelines