Architectural Review Board
Fontana has been planned to be a distinctive and unique community in the Charlottesville area. The ARB was established to provide guidance to homeowners and ensure that the quality of the architecture, design, and landscaping in Fontana remains high. All homeowners receive a copy of the Fontana Architectural Design Guidelines when they purchase a house in Fontana. Anyone wishing to alter the exterior of any structure, including landscaping, fencing, sheds and home additions, must follow the procedure and guidelines described in that document. An application must be submitted to the ARB and the design approved before any building or alteration can begin. You must be the owner of the property before beginning the ARB process.
The Architectural Review Board members are appointed by the Board of Directors. They are:
Fred Guendel
Donna Manley
Rahul Kapoor
Alternates:
Kevin Schlipper
Both the procedures and application documents are available here in electronic form. The ARB application can be emailed to the ARB at arb@foai.org. Please provide as much information as possible on the application to expedite the approval process. Pictures are always apperciated!