Tega Cay Dominion & Windward Bluff ARB Approval Guide
A field-tested guide to earning Tega Cay ARC approval for renovations, additions, and exterior changes in Tega Cay, SC — from a Southeastern Renovation project manager who submits to this board every month.
Most Tega Cay ARCs meet monthly or as-needed via committee email review. Turnaround is typically 2–4 weeks.
2–4 weeks for compliant submittals. Waterfront view-corridor variances add 4–8 weeks.
What the Tega Cay ARC reviews
- Any exterior change visible from a street or dock
- Roof replacements (some ARCs require pre-approval of color even on replacement)
- Fence style, height, and material
- Landscape and tree removal (specimen trees are protected in many Tega Cay subdivisions)
- Waterfront view corridors — deed restrictions apply to window/wall changes affecting neighbors' views
What the Tega Cay ARC does not review
- Interior-only work with no venting change
- Standard roof color match
Submittal package requirements
A submittal is either "clean" (approved first cycle) or "messy" (continued to the next meeting). The difference is almost always about how the package is prepared, not the underlying project. A minimal clean package includes:
- ARB application form (per subdivision — Dominion, Windward Bluff, The Bluffs each have their own)
- Site plan with setbacks
- Elevations for any exterior change
- Material spec sheets and photos
- Neighbor sign-offs for view-corridor changes
How Southeastern Renovation earns first-cycle approval
Tega Cay ARCs vary by subdivision — Dominion is stricter on materials, Windward Bluff cares most about view corridors. We scout your specific subdivision covenants before quoting so the ARB timeline is baked into the schedule.
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Do I need Tega Cay ARC approval for interior-only work?
Usually no — interior work with no venting change, no window/door change, and no exterior mechanical relocation is exempt. If a plumbing vent stack, HVAC condenser, or attic ridge vent moves, that becomes reviewable.
Can I submit the Tega Cay ARC package myself?
Yes, but boards look at your package the same way they look at any other — the format they read fastest is the format contractors like us use every month. Owners who submit themselves often see continuances that add 4–8 weeks. As part of every Southeastern Renovation project, we prepare and submit the Tega Cay ARC package on your behalf and attend the meeting.
What if the Tega Cay ARC rejects my package?
Rejections are rare when the package is prepared correctly. Continuances (deferred to next meeting) are more common and usually happen because of missing material samples or unclear elevations. We keep material samples on file for the specific Tega Cay ARC palette so the second round is fast.