Home Modification Application

Please complete the form below, submit it as directed with the required attachments, and drop the appropriate Application Fee off at the POA office (or mail it to the address below). Once all required items are received your project will be submitted for review by the DURB. For additional information, please refer to the FAQs at the bottom of this page, or email durb@pointhopecharleston.com.

DURB APPLICATION FEES

Please make check payable to Cainhoy Town Association.
Mail or drop off to the Point Hope Design & Use Review Board:
1049 Point Hope Parkway, Charleston, SC 29492

Additions or Major Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25 per 100 sq. ft. or $100 maximum
(heated, screened porch or open deck)

Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100
(or addition of heated space over detached garage)

Pools or Spas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50

Walkways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25

Fences, Walls or Service Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25

Exterior Color Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25
(only if changing color)

Landscape Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25

Application for Home Modification Approval

Modification Questions

  • What is the Design and Use Review Board (DRB)?

    The DRB ensures that architectural guidelines and covenants are followed in a manner that protects and maintains appropriate community appeal. The DRB reviews all requests for approval to paint or stain, build, landscape, modify or change the exterior of all homes or structures to ensure it meets guidelines and standards.

  • When should I submit for DRB approval to landscape my yard?

    Anytime you are changing any new or existing landscaping located within areas of the yard that are visible from the streets, or other neighbor's homes. Provide detailed plans that indicate approximate locations, measurements, colors, types, and sizes of trees, shrubs, and bushes, decorative rock areas, grassy areas, walkways, paths and other landscape-related items.

  • What about fences and decks?

    Almost anything you do (except power washing) to fences and decks requires review by the DRB (adding, modifying, changing or staining). Provide detailed plans or schematics that indicate approximate locations, measurements, colors, types of material (wood, brick, wrought iron, etc.), sizes and shape of fencing material, and any other related item(s). Note: No fences greater than six (6) feet in height are allowed. Attach site plan indicating the placement of fence and gate(s) on property.

  • What about pools?

    Provide approved plot plan noting the location of pool with detailed plans and schematics that indicate approximate measurements, types of decking material and note width around the pool. Show fence height & location and any other related items. Show drainage, Not to drain on neighboring properties.

    Show the plan of access to the pool. How is dirt going to be removed without accessing a neighboring lot owned by someone else or POA or disturbing rear property from pathway or POA property?

    Pools are allowed beyond the rear setback and view the 20' rear setback like the City does - as a building setback. Decking material to be placed at least a few feet from all property lines leaving space for fencing and privacy screening with plant materials.