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Architectural Review Information and Resources

The Architectural Review Committee is tasked with regulating the appearance of Black Butte Ranch in order to maintain value of the property and to foster the attractiveness and functional utility of the community. Please review the ARC documents carefully and contact us at 541-595-1503 or e-mail the ARC if you have questions.

 

Click here to see the new proposed changes to the ARC guidelines.

The ARC meets the second Thursday of the month, excluding December. Submittals are due 14 days prior to the next scheduled meeting of the committee, by 12:00PM to the ARC office, located in the Administration building at the Ranch.

 

Items needed to submit to the ARC

The following four items are necessary for a review by the ARC at Black Butte Ranch:

1.  The ARC submittal form filled out, signed by the owner and received in its entirety. The committee is unable to accept faxed copies of this form.  Submittals are due 14 days prior to the next scheduled meeting of the committee, by 12:00PM to the ARC office, located in the Administration building at the Ranch.

2. A deposit check matching the amount listed on the submittal form, signed by the owner.

3.  One set of plans with the required items listed on the submittal form.

4.  A stringline certification signed by a registered professional surveyor showing the designated build circle and your proposed addition or construction.

Submittal Forms

ARC Submittal Form 10/18/05
Heat Pump and Propane Tank Submittal Form 6/9/09
Landscaping Submittal Form 2/16/09

ARC Documents

ARC-Rules 2/4/2010
ARC Regulations for Roofs 4/2/09
ARC Approved Paint List 10/8/03
Homesite Identification Markers
Tree Fine Schedule

Guidelines for Woodpiles 9/25/04

When stacking firewood please remember that the stack should not be so high that it
impedes safety and aesthetic conditions. Stacks should not be used to define property
lines or fencing and should be covered with brown tarps only. Please make sure your
wood is stacked in an orderly manner.

Landscaping

Landscaping Guidelines for Black Butte Ranch

Before any landscaping or the installation of an underground sprinkler system is allowed, a specific plan for the landscaping or the underground sprinkler system must be submitted and approved by the Architectural Review Committee.

Landscaping is not required except for restoration where there has been extensive disruption with the natural ground cover. All planting must be of indigenous species and lend a natural appearance to the home site.

All exterior lighting plans must be submitted to and approved by the Architectural Review Committee before installation. Exterior lighting must be indirect. The light source must not be visible. Colored light sources and colored glass is prohibited. Decorative lighting, other than Holiday lighting, is not allowed.

Landscaping plans must be submitted 14 days prior to the next scheduled meeting of the committee, by 12:00PM to the ARC office.

Landscaping Resources

Selecting Native Plants
Fire Resistant Plants
Indigenous Plants
Deschutes County Extension Service


Tree Thinning and SB 360 Compliance

See the Fire Prevention page for details.
Tree Fine Schedule