Codes · 5 min · 2026-05-22
HOA approvals for awnings, pergolas and sails
Color, projection, and lighting rules typical of residential associations — and how to package a submittal.
What to submit
Product cut sheet, color chips, projection, and a photo overlay description. Use the printable order form and the configuration summary from the design center. Avoid LED and heaters in the first submittal if the CC&Rs are silent — add them after approval.
Questions people ask
- Will an HOA allow a cassette awning?
- Cassette (closed when retracted) is the most commonly approved look. Send RAL/frame chips and a house photo from the configurator.