FAQ Category: Inspections: Completion & Compliance

Members of the Art Jury do not review their own projects. They are required to recuse themselves from the meeting, as is the President of the Homes Association. Those who have gone through the process before will acquire a proficiency and avoid issues that they know will be rejected. An architect or homeowner new to… Continue reading I hear that unless you’re a member of the Art Jury or one of their friends you can’t get their approval

Deed Restrictions are recorded limitations on the use and improvement of a property. They are legally enforceable. The Basic Protective Restrictions of Palos Verdes Estates were recorded in 1923.

Neighborhood Compatibility is a City policy, not a policy of the Homes Association.   Neighbors have a legitimate interest in your property as it impacts the character of their neighborhood, their views, and their privacy. The Neighborhood Compatibility Ordinance has placed additional limitations on the size and height of structures beyond those spelled out in the… Continue reading Why is there the “Neighborhood Compatibility Ordinance” and what is it?