2025 Wrap Up Architectural Application Count: ■ Approved Final Applications = 140 ■ Approved Remodel Applications = 15 ■ Approved Change Order Applications =14 ■ Disapproved Applications = 21 ■ Applications Still Under Review = 8 Does It Need Approval? ■ Outdoor Televisions and Outdoor Sound Systems— These items are not considered to be … [Read more...]

A nationwide survey reveals that over 55% of pre- owned homes that are purchased end up going through an exterior remodeling process. We don’t have exact figures for Niguel Shores resales, but we have no doubt that the total is even higher here. Design Workshop—Most homeowners haven’t experienced the first time challenges of rebuilding a home … [Read more...]

ARCHITECTURE COMMITTEE Fire Hazards—Could it happen here? The heart wrench- ing scenes of devastating fires in the southland weigh heavily on everyone’s mind now. It would be foolish of us to assume that our community is not vulnerable to the same fate. It is indeed startling to see how a brush fire can quickly move through a neighborhood and … [Read more...]

2024 Review It’s been a busy construction year in Niguel Shores for the Administration Office and the Architectural Committee. Activity between January 4 and November 8 of 2024: ■ 133 Final Applications approved ■ 17 Remodel Applications approved ■ 7 Applications disapproved ■ 7 Remodel Applications currently under review Why the … [Read more...]

Architectural Plan Sets New home construction and major exterior modification projects are at an all-time high in Niguel Shores. The Architectural Committee uses the services of a consulting architect for review of the design plan for remodels and new construction before the approval of any work. This process was created to ensure compliance … [Read more...]

Monarch Villas Apartment Project The City of Dana Point Planning Department reports that the January 28 preliminary application made by the apartment project developer has expired, and the July 29 deadline for the developer to file a final application for the 700 unit project has passed without any filing. At the present time, there is nothing in … [Read more...]

Roofs and Roof Colors—Due to the continuing volume of remodel and construction projects in Niguel Shores, our attention has been drawn to the impact roof colors have on neighboring homes. Shake shingle, asphalt and asphalt composite roof materials are no longer permitted for safety reasons, and the height of new house roofs are limited to protect … [Read more...]

Homes in our perfectly situated seaside community do not stay on the market long. Niguel Shores is among the most coveted coastal residential areas in Orange County. As a result, the Architecture Committee has been extremely busy this year. Most home sales here quickly become remodel projects. The volume of applications we process has increased … [Read more...]

Rules Changes Be sure to check out the current proposed rules changes for our community that were mailed out to you in Septem- ber. These also appear on the Niguel Shores website at nigel shores.org. Many of the suggested changes pertain to Architectural guidelines. You can still participate in this year’s rules process by providing your written … [Read more...]