Building & Improvements Approval
All plans for exterior improvements to property must be reviewed and approved by the ACC. City permits may also required before work can be started.
"Improvement" is defined as any addition or change to the existing property. Additions and major changes to your home and property that require prior ACC approval include, but are not limited to, the installation of sidewalks, fences, swimming pools, decks, spas and gazebos.
Improvements such as additional landscaping, basketball goals, playground equipment, fence staining and exterior painting must also be approved before the project is started. In most cases, the improvement request form must be supported by a copy of the construction plans; a site drawing showing proposed location of the structure in relation to the house and lot easements; and a listing of materials by color, composition, and manufacturer.
It is the homeowner's responsibility to submit an ACC Improvement Request form with supporting documents and obtain ACC approval prior to the start of any applicable project.
Fence Staining
Wooden fences may be stained (not painted) to protect the wood. The color of the stain must be in harmony with the neighborhood and must be approved by the Architectural Control Committee (ACC).
Did You Know
Canterbury Farms is zoned as a residential area. It is a violation of San Antonio City code, to operate a commercial activity in a district designated for residential use. Violations carry a fine of up to $2,000.
Obstruction of Right-of-Way is a Class C Misdemeanor. The City requires that sidewalks, streets and other public rights of way must be kept free of obstructions such as tree limbs, basketball goals, fences, dumpsters, shrubbery or other obstructions.