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Get HOA approval for your fence, roof or backyard.

Upload your HOA's CC&Rs and describe the project. Approveway checks every rule, writes your request form and letters, draws your plan and side view, and puts it all in one packet, ready to submit.

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418 Larkspur Lane

Cedar privacy fence

Approvable with changes

  • Materials & style

    Cedar board-on-board · §3.3

    Meets rule

  • Fence height

    6 ft 6 in vs. 6 ft max · §3.1

    Conflict

  • Stain color

    Solid stains not allowed · §3.5

    Conflict

  • Drainage easement

    Keep the swale clear · §3.7

    Judgment call
Approval package

82%

of new US homes sold in 2023 are in an HOA.

2–5 mo

typical permit wait for a San Francisco home project.

1 PDF

with your forms, drawings and photos, ready to submit.

How it works

From CC&Rs to a ready-to-submit packet, fast.

  1. Drop HOA documents, plans or photos
    • CC&Rs-2024.pdf2.1 MB
    • Architectural-Guidelines.pdf640 KB
    • backyard.jpg1.4 MB
    • Plat-survey.pdf880 KB

    Step 1

    Upload your HOA rules

    CC&Rs, bylaws, guidelines. PDFs, plans or photos.

  2. FenceDeckSolarADU

    6 ft cedar privacy fence along the rear and side lot lines, with a 4 ft gate.

    Height 6 ftFinish Natural stain

    Step 2

    Describe the project

    What, how big, which materials, and where. Your sizes become the drawings.

    • PDFReview application
    • PDFCover letter
    • PDFNeighbor notice
    Download package

    Step 3

    Get your packet

    Every rule checked, every document drafted, one PDF to submit.

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Your whole project, in one place.

Status, rules, documents and answers, live.

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418 Larkspur Lane

Austin, TX 78745

In HOA review
1

Project status

2

Rules check

7Meet rules2Conflicts3To check

Drop the lattice topper to meet the 6 ft limit in §3.1.

3

Documents

5 of 5 ready
  • PDFReview application
  • PDFCover letter
  • PDFPermit checklist
4

Assistant

Can I use a walnut stain?

Semi-transparent tones are allowed under §3.5. Solid stains are not.

Application progress2 of 6 steps
1

Live status

Every milestone to final inspection, with dates.

2

Rules check

Conflicts flagged against your CC&Rs, with the fix.

3

Your packet

Forms, drawings and photos in one PDF to submit.

4

Assistant

Answers about your rules, with citations.

What you get

Everything the committee asks for, before they ask.

Every recommendation cites your HOA's own rules.

Every rule, checked

Each requirement quoted from your own documents with its page, and exactly what to change.

Height limit · §3.1Conflict
Approved materials · §3.3Meets rule
Finished side out · §3.4Need info
Committee discretion · §1.4Judgment call

The city side, too

Whether you need a permit, what to bring and how long it takes.

Drawings, done for you

Enter your measurements and get a plan and a side view, to scale, ready for your packet. No drawing skills needed.

  • Decks, patios, pergolas, fences and sheds
  • Back and side yards, cut-in patios and extensions
  • Distances to the house and lot lines, dimensioned
  • Black and white, with a proper title block
Existing covered patio10'-0" opening8'-0" deep(to remain)HOUSESide lot lineNew deckPergola above (dashed)10'-0"3'-0"13'-0"12'-0"PLAN VIEWScale 1/4" = 1'-0" on letter paper024'PROJECTSide yard deck and pergola418 Larkspur Lane, Austin, TX 78745Owner: Sam RiveraNOTES1.3'-0" from the side lot line across from the house (13'-0"from the house).2.Existing covered patio (10'-0" opening) to remain; the newdeck sits right outside it.3.Freestanding; not fastened to the house or the existingpatio.4.Drawn from the owner's measurements. Not a survey.SHEETA-1Plan viewSample sheet
A-1 Plan view
12'-0"8"9'-0"9'-8" overallELEVATIONScale 1/4" = 1'-0" on letter paper024'PROJECTSide yard deck and pergola418 Larkspur Lane, Austin, TX 78745Owner: Sam RiveraNOTES1.Deck floor 8" above grade. Framing, posts and footings onsheet A-3.2.Beam and rafter sizes and spacing shown for illustration.3.Materials: Pressure-treated wood deck on paver footings;freestanding cedar pergola4.Colors: Natural cedar5.Drawn from the owner's measurements. Not a survey.SHEETA-2ElevationSample sheet
A-2 Elevation
HOUSE2x8 joists @ 16" o.c.(2) 2x8 beamBeam on footings13" dia. footingsSecond beam andfootings to match5'-0"5'-0"12'-0"1'-6"7'-0"1'-6"10'-0"FRAMING SCHEDULEMEMBERSIZESPACING AND SPANJoists2x8 @ 16" o.c.Span 7'-0" (11'-10" allowed), 1'-6" cantileverBeams (2)(2) 2x8Posts 5'-0" apart (8'-2" allowed), 1'-0" in from the endsPostsNoneLow deck: the beam bears on the footingsFootings13" dia. or 11" sq., 6" thickBottom 1'-0" min. below grade; 25 sq ft of deck eachFRAMING PLANScale 1/4" = 1'-0" on letter paper024'PROJECTSide yard deck and pergola418 Larkspur Lane, Austin, TX 78745Owner: Sam RiveraNOTES1.Southern yellow pine, No. 2 or better, pressure treated.40 psf live load + 10 psf dead load.2.Footings on undisturbed soil (1,500 psf soil assumed), 12"min. below grade.3.Freestanding, not fastened to the house; second beam 1'-6"out to clear the foundation.4.Typical per IRC 2021 R507; confirm with your buildingdepartment.SHEETA-3Framing planSample sheet
A-3 Framing plan

Signatures, online

Neighbors sign from a link on their phone. Your signature goes on every form that needs it.

Tracked to the finish

A step-by-step plan from submission to final inspection.

Ask about your rules

Answers from your own HOA documents, with citations.

Your submission packet

Everything your HOA asks for, in one PDF.

Drafted documents, drawings and your own files, in the order the committee reads them. A checklist shows what's still missing. Flip through the folder.

Document01 / 07

Architectural review application

Your HOA's request form, filled in with the project, owner and property details the committee asks for.

  • Owner & property
  • Dimensions & materials
  • Colors & placement
  • Required attachments
01 / 07

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FAQ

Questions homeowners ask.

Straight answers on documents, permits, AI models and privacy.

Is this legal advice?

No. It prepares documents and explains your rules. For disputes or fines, talk to a real-estate attorney.

Do I need my HOA's documents?

For the best results, yes. Without them you get general guidance and a list of what to request.

Will my HOA accept these documents?

They follow the format committees expect and cite your HOA's rules. If your HOA has its own form, we mirror it. Everything goes into one packet, in the order the committee reads it.

Do I need drawings or a survey?

We draw a plan and side view from your measurements, to scale, for decks, patios, pergolas, fences and sheds. They're schematic, not a survey: if your HOA wants the recorded survey or plot plan, upload it and it goes in first.

Can neighbors sign online?

Yes. Each neighbor gets a link, reads the notice and signs on their phone. Signed names fill the notice, and your own signature goes on every form that needs it.

What about city permits?

You get a checklist with typical requirements, fees and timelines. Confirm with your building department before you build.

Which AI models can I use?

Any model on OpenRouter: free models, Claude, GPT, Gemini, Llama, DeepSeek and more. Pick one per project. On Claude Max or Team, connect your Anthropic key to spend your plan's credits.

Do I need my own OpenRouter key?

No. Free models work without one. Add your key in Settings to use paid models at provider prices.

What does it cost?

Free to start. Paid models bill your own OpenRouter key, usually cents per review, or your Claude plan's credits.

Is my information private?

Your documents stay in your account and are only used for your project.

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