Architectural Control Committee Submissions

All projects must be approved by the ACC before any work commences on the property.

How to Submit

Where to Send: Email all required project documents listed below to NorwoodVillageACC@gmail.com
Submission Deadline: Submissions must be received at least 7 days before a scheduled ACC meeting
Review Timeline: The ACC will issue a formal decision within 60 days of receiving a complete submission.
City Alignment: All plans submitted to the ACC must be identical to the versions that have been (or will be) submitted to the City of Bellevue.

Ongoing Compliance & Cross-Verification

All building files, revisions, and inspection records submitted to the City of Bellevue are public record and are routinely reviewed by Norwood Village to verify alignment with ACC-approved plans. Please keep your plans current and accurate. If plans do not match at any point during the project, the ACC may convene an expedited meeting to evaluate the discrepancy, which may result in the suspension or revocation of your ACC approval status, stop work directives, or other enforcement actions under our governing docs.

What Happens if My Plans Change?

To maintain your active ACC approval status, the homeowner is responsible for:

Notifying the ACC in advance of any official City plan revision (REV) or expected on-site field changes (variances).
Re-submitting full, updated plans to the ACC for evaluation

All complete re-submissions will be reviewed at the next regular ACC meeting to determine if the changes alter your approval status. While it is rare for revisions or field changes to be material enough to impact your overall approval, homeowners are highly encouraged to secure ACC change approval well in advance. Executing unapproved changes may result in project delays and corrective expenses at the owner's own expense.

Please email NorwoodVillageACC@gmail.com with any questions.

New Construction Approvals

Requires:

Construction Design Documents Plan Set (.pdf)
Must match City submission

Fence/Shed Approvals

(5' or greater in height)

Requires:

Project timeline
Dimensions (LxWxH) of new structure and description of proposed materials and paint color (photo is helpful)
Parcel map with all properties adjacent to the fence or shed represented, with the proposed structure clearly marked in color.
List of all neighbors for which the alteration will be visible.
Declaration stating if the alteration is viewable from a public road, right-of-way, or HOA common area
Documented support from adjacent neighbors will likely expedite final ACC decisions for the project

Remodel Approvals

"BU Permit"(Interior Structural Remodels)

Requires:

Architectural Plan (.pdf)
Structural Drawings & Calculations
Must match City submission

"BR Permit"(Additions <3,000 sqft)

Requires:

Full Plan Set (.pdf)
Must match City submission

Other Approvals

Any external modification to the existing home or garage: Including the addition of secondary entry doors, exterior structural staircases, lower-level walkout doors, new ductless heat pump/AC compressors, or secondary utility meters.
All hardscaping and footprint changes: Including driveway widening, adding new paved or gravel vehicle parking strips, or installing perimeter walkways that route from a driveway directly to a side or rear door.
Landscaping: All new landscape elements 5' or taller.

Requires:

Please reach out to the ACC with details to request submission requirements