Architectural Review
Authority to Conduct Architectural Review
At the beginning of the Toro Park Estates subdivision, the original developers were declared as the Architectural Review Committee for Toro Park Estates. This included unit 1 along with units 2 through 6 of the Toro Park Estates Subdivision, pursuant to Declarations of Restrictions recorded in the office of the Monterey County Recorder. The Declarations provided that members of the original committee, or survivors of that committee, could designate a representative to discharge the responsibilities of the Architectural Review Committee. In the 1980's, the developers assigned responsibility of architectural review to the Toro Park Estates Home Association which expired in 1991. In order to restore compliance and responsibility for perform architectural review, in March 2024, David A.S. Kelton and Mark Kelton exercised the authority to appoint the Board of Directors of the Toro Park Estates Home Association as the representative to discharge responsibilities of the Architectural Review Committee for units 1 - 6 of the Toro Park Estates Subdivision.
A letter outlining the above process dated June 3, 2024, can be viewed HERE.
Items Requiring Architectural Review:
1. All additions to your house, including new roofs.
2. Fences or walls in front of your house.
3. Spas, pool houses, sheds and other small structures in side and rear
yard areas.
4. Painting your house in a new color which is not earth tone.
5. Alterations to the exterior appearance of the home, including changes
in siding/ stucco, alteration of windows or doors, etc.
If you feel your addition or remodel is insignificant, most likely so will the Architectural Review Committee and it will be reviewed and expediated accordingly. For larger projects, please submit a set of plans to the Architectural Review Committee and your earliest convenience and well before project permitting by the County and the start of construction. Review will be completed within 30 days, per the CC&R's and you will be provided a written response.
Architectural Review Documents / Applications:
Architectural Review Application
Architectural Review Application - PDF Fill-In (Open and download to your computer)
Roofing Documents:
Guidelines for Roofing Materials in Toro Park Estates - July 2024
Roof Replacement Self-Certification Form - June 17, 2026
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If your desired roofing material is not on the TPEHA approved roofing materials list, please submit an Architectural Review Application.
Submitial for Architectural Review
To submit an application for architectural review or a Roof Replacement Self-Certification Form , please complete the appropriate application form above and email to: toroparkestates@gmail.com. The form can also be mailed to:
Toro Park Estates Home Association
Architectural Review Committee
P.O. Box 7075
Spreckels, CA 93908-9800
Architectural Review Process Summary:
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The homeowner should plan on completing the ARC review process prior to filing an application to the Monterey County Department of Planning and Building Inspection. Early consultation with the Toro Park Estates ARC is highly encouraged. At an early stage of project planning, the ARC can help homeowners ensure that their plans conform to the CC&R’s and will not be subject to future conflicts.
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Submit an application, obtaining written approval of the application by the ARC, and subsequent adherence to the decision on the application.
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Once construction plans are prepared and materials chosen, the homeowner should submit a formal application to the ARC using the Architectural Review Application form found above. The application should include:
- Site plan
- Building elevations
- A brief description of principal construction materials
4. Because applications vary from something simple to more extensive, the ARC may be in contact following receipt of the application to schedule a meeting to go over the project.
5. As soon as possible, but within 30-days of submitting plans to the ARC, the application form will be completed by the ARC either approving the plans as complying with the CC&R’s, or finding that they do not.