CTC — Architectural Review

 

El Parque has a team of homeowners elected to serve on the Construction Technical Committee (CTC) to review and approve applications for improvements or modifications homeowners are planning to make to their private unit.  This review aims to preserve the architectural harmony of El Parque along with its safety, sanitary conditions, quality of life and to assure the rules and regulations established by El Parque and the Municipality of Chapala are being followed.

 

Please be advised that CTC members are volunteers. Please seek out CTC advice and permission to go ahead with a project, Monday thru Friday 10:00 AM -5:00PM.
During the summer and early fall, due to CTC members being away, please expect delays in approvals for projects.
Thank you for your patience and respect with regards to these matters,
El Parque CTC

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BASIC INFORMATION FOR HOMEOWNERS BEFORE STARTING A

MAJOR OR MINOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THEIR HOME:

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• Step 1: Decide on your project. Ensure the project complies with El Parque's architectural standards and rules.

• Step 2: Check if the project needs CTC approval using the information provided on the El Parque website.

• Step 3: Fully fill out and submit a CTC application form to a CTC Committee member with project details.  (Committee members' phone/email details are available in the website's password-protected section; see the last item in the website's "More" category.) 

• Step 4: Obtain signatures from two CTC members for approval.

• Step 5: Allow up to two weeks for approval depending on the complexity of the project. If approved, take the signed CTC       form to the El Parque Administrator.

• Step 6: Before beginning work on your project, have your contractor sign a contractor agreement form.

• Step 7: Display the copy of the signed CTC form visibly on your property during construction.

• Step 8: Follow construction hours and rules to avoid issues and penalties.

• Step 9: Supervise your project or hire a manager to supervise it.

• Step 10: Inform the CTC that your project is finished, and arrange to have them inspect and verify that everything was completed as described on your application form. Take your signed CTC form and give it to the Administrator of El Parque AFTER the CTC inspection.

 

 

What do homeowners need to know before they begin their projects?

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Please click on the highlighted links to forms and additional information:

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• Homeowners need to be aware of the CTC Rules and Regulations that are authorized by 1) El Parque Bylaws, 2) Action by the Board of Directors, Annual General Meeting or Extraordinary General Meeting, and 3) Norms established by the Construction Technical Committee.

  

• Homeowners need to understand the Requirements of all Home Improvements to ensure that the project meets the requirements established by El Parque.  This link provides both the general requirements along the specific reference authorizing these requirements.  If in doubt, contact a CTC member for advice and guidance before completing a CTC Application.

 

• Homeowners wanting to make improvements or modifications to the exterior of their homes must complete either a CTC Application Form Request for Construction Permit, Major Projects  or a CTC Application Form Request for Construction Permit, Minor Projects to obtain approval before any work can begin.To assist, CTC created Instructions for Completing CTC Application. Please submit this form to the CTC for their review and approval.

 

• Homeowners must also complete a Contractor Agreement required for all construction projects, regardless of if the work is for the home's interior or exterior. Please submit this form to the administrator, who will distribute it to the Security guards to know which workers are permitted to enter El Parque to perform the necessary work at specific homes.

 

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CTC Members for 2024/25 are Rhonda Newcombe, CTC President, Kem Spaulding, Beryel Dorscht, and Cindy Thomson.