# Architectural Guidelines ## Introduction to the Architectural Guidelines These Architectural Guidelines are designed with the goal of maintaining the aesthetic beauty, and preserving the value and desirability of AXIS. By adhering to these Architectural Guidelines, which include guidelines and standards for all improvements and sound and noise guidelines, all Residents will benefit from the beauty and enjoyment of AXIS Community. These guidelines are in addition to the approvals required to be obtained from the Master Design Review Committee. Upon approval from the Board or Architectural Committee in accordance with Article 7.9 of the Declaration and these Architectural Guidelines. Prior to making any Improvements to your Unit or any Exclusive Use Area, you must first submit a complete Architectural Application to the Architectural Committee. After receiving written approval from the Architectural Committee and complying with applicable Governmental Agencies, you may install your Improvements, or undertake your approved action. Please review these Architectural Guidelines prior to completing your application form to ensure your submittal is complete. In the event of a conflict between these Architectural Guidelines and the Declaration, the Declaration shall prevail. It is recommended that you also refer to Article 7, Section 7.9 of the Declaration in conjunction with these Architectural Guidelines to insure a complete understanding of the submittal and review process. If at any time you have any questions regarding the review process, please contact the General Manager. ## Purpose These Architectural Guidelines are not intended to restrict individual creativity or personal preference, but rather to assure and preserve the value, desirability, attractiveness and architectural integrity of AXIS. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.axishoa.org/association-handbook/architectural-guidelines.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.