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If you are ready to get started building your dream home in your dream community, please click here to review our complete Sugar Mill Design Review process, as well as access the forms you will need to submit your home design plans for the review and approval process.  

Some of the information covered in the attached PDF includes:

Design Review Policy

  • Function of the Design Review Process: To encourage the architectural harmony of Sugar Mill Olde Towne,
    the developer and all property owners are bound by regulations defined in Sugar Mill Olde Towne's
    Restrictive Covenants, Architectural Regulations, and by the requirements contained in this document.  
    To that end, no structure or improvement shall be erected or altered until approvals described in this
    document have been obtained.

  • The Architectural Review Committee: Membership shall consist of individuals appointed by Sugar Mill
    Olde Towne.   Meetings are held as requests are received.

  • Review Fees: Review fees are established by Sugar Mill Olde Towne.  Sugar Mill Olde Towne reserves the right
    to waive these fees at its discretion.

  • Review Policy: Sugar Mill Olde Towne reviews the submission and either grants approval, approval with
    stipulations, or denies approval.  The owner is notified of the decision in writing and/or drawings within
    thirty days from the date of receipt.  One set of plans will be returned with comments.  Sugar Mill Olde
    Towne may deny approval because the application is incomplete or inadequate.  If approval is not granted,
    a revised application may be submitted and reviewed in the same fashion as the initial application.  If the
    application is denied approval, a formal appeal may be made in writing to Sugar Mill Olde Towne, attn:
    Architectural Review Committee.

  • Variances. All variance requests pertaining to The Design Guidelines must be made in writing.  Any
    variance granted shall be considered unique and will not set precedence for future decisions.  

  • Approval of Builders.  All builders must be approved by Sugar Mill Olde Towne to build in Sugar Mill Olde
    Towne.  A list of pre-approved builders who understand the high quality of construction expected at
    Sugar Mill Olde Towne is available from Rutter Land Company.  A builder not on the list must receive
    approval by Sugar Mill Olde Towne.

Step 1. Review Documents
In order to proceed, you should have reviewed the following documents.  Please Contact Us to procure any missing documents.:
a.   The Lot Purchase Agreement.
b.   The Design Guidelines which consists of the Regulating Plan, the Urban Regulations, and the Architectural Regulations.
c.   The Restrictive Covenants.  
d.   The Design Review Guidelines and Procedures .
e.   The list of recommended architects, designers, landscape architects, and approved builders.

Step 2. Preliminary Plan Review - Fee Required   
This review confirms a correct interpretation of The Design Guidelines. Sugar Mill Olde Towne will stamp the drawings upon approval.  Submit the following:

a.   Form A - Preliminary Plan Review Application - enclosed within the pdf.
b.   Preliminary Design Drawings as outlined below:

  • Site Plan (1/16" = 1') showing:
    North arrow
    Building footprints with entries, porches and balconies delineated and overhangs shown as dashed lines.
    Drives and walks, with dimensions of each.
    Existing trees shown, if any.
    Any garden information.
  • Floor plans (1/8" = 1' or 1/4" = 1')
  • Elevations (1/8" = 1' or 1/4" = 1') showing:
    Porches, balconies, doors, and windows.
    Principal materials rendered and specified.
    Height of each floor, eave and maximum height in relation to ground level.
    Roof pitch.
  • Variances: If there are any variances to The Design Guidelines, submit a description of them
    and the justification based on merit or hardship.
  • Check in the amount of $150.00 payable to Abell+Crozier Architects.


Step 3. Final Plan Review - Fee Required   

** Be sure to submit Final Plan Review paperwork before sending project out to bid.**

This review checks the final plans for compliance with The Design Guidelines and verifies that recommendations made at the preliminary plan design review have been incorporated.  Conformity to applicable local regulations and building codes is the responsibility of your architect/designer or builder.  Sugar Mill Olde Towne will stamp the drawings upon approval. Submit the following:

a. Form A:  Preliminary Plan Review Application bearing Sugar Mill Olde Towne stamp of approval.
b. Form B:  Final Plan Review Application

c.   Final Plans as outlined below:

  • Site Plan showing:
    1/16" = 1': North arrow; property lines; and setbacks with dimensions:
  • Building footprints with entries, porches and balconies delineated and overhangs shown as dashed lines; location of parking on site; drives and walks with dimensions of each. Floor Plans (1/8" = 1' or 1/4" = 1') showing:
    Rooms dimensioned and uses labeled.
    All windows and doors with swings shown.
    All overhangs of doors and roofs as dashed lines.
    Overall dimensions.
    Total square footage (enclosed and porches shown separately).
  • Elevations (1/8" = 1' or 1/4" = 1') showing:
    Porches, balconies, doors, and windows.
    Principal materials rendered and specified.
    Height of each floor, eave and maximum height in relation to ground level.
    Roof pitch.
  • Details (Drawn to scale) showing:
    Eaves.
    Door and window surrounds.
    Porches.
    Others as requested by Sugar Mill Olde Towne.
  • Landscape Plan delineating planted area and new plantings by common species names.
  • Variances: If there are any variances to The Design Guidelines, submit a description of them and the justification based on merit or hardship.
  • Check in the amount of $300.00 payable to Abell+Crozier Architects.


Sugar Mill Olde Towne will either approve, approve with stipulations, or deny continued construction.  The owner may also be asked by Sugar Mill Olde Towne to stake out the building, garden walls, fences, and trees to be removed.   

All copies of drawings submitted will be filed with the Rutter Land Company.

If you have not selected a Builder by this time, you should do so now. See Approved List of Builders , provided by Sugar Mill Olde Towne.

Please click here for complete Design Review Guidelines and Procedures pdf file, or Contact Us with any further questions about our process.