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Will my HOA approve wall art on my backyard wall?

Often yes, if the addition is on your side of the wall, sits below the wall's height, uses an approved color or finish, and you submit a clear drawing package. Rules vary by community, so check your CC&Rs and design guidelines before you commit to an install.

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How review usually works

Most master-planned communities in the Phoenix area require architectural review for visible exterior changes. You submit a request with drawings and details, a committee reviews it, and you receive an approval, a request for changes or a denial. Timelines and requirements differ by community.

What committees tend to look at

Placement: whether the addition is on your side of the wall and whether it shows above the wall line.

Size and depth: how far it projects and how it relates to the wall.

Color and finish: whether it matches the community palette.

Lighting: brightness, color temperature and whether light spills toward neighbors or the sky.

Installation: how it attaches and whether the shared wall is affected.

What to include in your request

A front elevation and a side section with dimensions, the location on a site plan or photo, the finish and color, lighting details, and a note confirming installation on your side of the wall.

How Trelace helps

Trelace prepares a submittal package for review boards, with elevations, sections and finish information, so your submission is complete from the start. Everything installs on your side of the wall: the frame, its anchors and its wiring.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need approval for something on my side of the wall?
Often yes, if it is visible from neighbors or common areas. Check your CC&Rs and design guidelines.
Can my installer submit for me?
Many communities accept submissions from the homeowner with contractor information; check your community's process.
What if my request is denied?
Most committees explain why and allow a revised submission.

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