Wellington Greens Planned Community, Inc.
So, you're thinking about a home improvement project?
You have big dreams for that home you've purchased here in Wellington Greens. Let's work together to help your project your project to life!
Most outdoor projects that involve changes to the exterior of your home or changes to your property require approval of the Wellington Greens Architectural Review Board ("the ARB") and others also require the approval of West Manchester Township.
An ARB application is required whenever a planned alteration to the exterior of the property or home will change the way the property or home looks.
It is a violation of the Association’s guidelines to make an exterior alteration without submitting an application and obtaining the appropriate ARB approvals prior to the start of work.
Violations include (but are not limited to) unkempt yards, house paint chipping, siding in disrepair or
dirty, changes in trim or door color, and unlicensed vehicles parked on the property.
Some home improvement projects
These are a few of the home improvement projects that you may be considering. Know that all of these projects, and lots of others, require our ARB's approval, and may also require West Manchester Township permits.
Check with the ARB to get your home improvement project on its way!
- Installing a new deck
- Adding a shed, patio, driveway, or greenhouse
- Adding a pool (no above-ground pools allowed)
- Changing your windows or doors
- Changing the color of your siding
- Installing solar panels
- Other stuff
- More other stuff
- Other more other stuff
Info About Projects In Our Community
Any condition that does not meet the Wellington Greens standards as designated in Article VIII of the Wellington Greens By-Laws is prohibited.
It is a violation of the Association’s guidelines to make an exterior alteration without submitting an application and obtaining the appropriate ARB approvals prior to the start of work.
Wellington Greens Construction Guidelines
- All construction and installation plans must be approved in writing by the Architectural Review Board (ARB) prior to the start of any construction or installation.
- Out buildings or detached structures must be constructed of the same materials as the dwelling. (i.e., storage sheds, tool sheds, garages, gazebos, etc.)
- NO fencing of any type shall extend forward of the rear portion of the house structure.
- Fencing must be constructed of pressure treated wood, cedar redwood, aluminum or PVC plastic materials and approved by the ARB.
- NO above ground pools are allowed. Pool enclosures (fencing) are required and must meet Township requirements and ARB review
- Spas and/or hot tubs are permissible, upon ARB approval. All spa's and/or hot tubs must be covered or enclosed within a barrier when not in use.
- Greenhouses that are incorporated into the house structure are allowed, with ARB approval.
- Zoning regulations of West Manchester Township (www.WestManchesterTownship.com) shall govern all parking regulations.
- No poles or appliances upon which to hang or expose laundry shall be erected on the premises closer to the front of said premises than the rear wall of the dwelling.
- NO roof top antennas will be allowed.
- Wood decks will be allowed to the rear of the premises only with approval of the ARB.
Wellington Greens Shed Guidelines
- All sheds must be located in the rear yard area of the house. No sheds are permitted in the front or side yard.
- All sheds must have horizontal vinyl siding that matches the color of the house. The roof shingles and pitch must also match the roof of the house.
- The specific size and design of the shed must be reviewed and approved. The shed size must comply with Township regulations and must not exceed 12’x24’.
- The dimensions of the shed must be noted on the ARB request.
- A copy of the plot plan or sketch of the yard must be provided showing the exact size and location of the shed installation.
- All applications must be submitted for approval, in writing and only after receiving approval, in writing, may the applicant install the shed.
- All applicable Zoning and Building Permits must be obtained and approved by West Manchester Township.
West Manchester Township Permit Guidelines
What Type of Building Permit Do You Need?
West Manchester Township requires permits for many types of construction and building work in residential structures. Some jobs will require only a “Zoning Permit” and other jobs will require a “Building Permit”. These are separate permits with their own application forms. Zoning permits typically do not require an inspection. Building permits are typically for jobs that fall under the State Building Code and do require an inspection.
Examples of work that requires a Zoning Permit:
Construction and/or installation of a shed, unattached carport, or unattached garage.
Construction and/or installation of a fence.
Construction and/or installation of a patio or porch with no roof or walls.
Construction and/or installation of a walkway on the property other than the sidewalk.
Construction and/or installation of a deck where the deck is not more than 30” high.
Widening an existing driveway.
Examples of work that requires a Building Permit:
Above ground and in ground swimming pools, even “wall-less” pools!
Building an addition onto your house.
Adding a garage or carport attached to your house.
Adding a roof to a patio, porch, or deck where the roof requires support columns.
Construction and/or installation of a deck where the deck is more than 30” high.
Installation of doors and windows if the new doors and windows are of a different size.
Almost all electrical work.
Examples of work that does not require any permit:
Repair and replacement of existing structures such as floorboards in a deck.
Replacing existing siding on a house.
Replacing windows and doors when the new windows and doors are of the same size as the old ones.
Replacing a garage door (however, replacing a manual door with an electric door will require an electrical permit).
Wallpaper, carpet, tile, paint and interior cabinetry such as kitchen cabinets.
Please contact the Township Zoning Officer at:
West Manchester Township
380 East Berlin Road
York, PA 17408
Phone
Fax
E-Mail - Info@WestManchesterTownship.com
www.WestManchesterTownship.com
