La Vita Architectural process

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Architectural Forms & Guidelines

If you would like a copy of the architectural application, please click here.

If you would like a copy of the architectural guidelines, please click here.

How Do I Submit my Architectural Application?

Once you have have reviewed the Architectural Guidelines and the information on this website, please submit your application to Josh Zamora, the General Manager, via email to jzamora@apsmanagement.com. Please include all required and supporting documents with your architectural application.

Once everything has been submitted, Management will submit your application to the La Vita Architectural Committee for review and discussion. Once your application has been approved or denied, Management will email a copy of the review letter based on the Arc Committee's decision.

Submitting an Architectural Application

In order to expedite the process and submitting an architectural application and having it reviewed by the Architectural Committee, please submit the following with your application:

A completed architectural application that can be found at the top of this section of the website, or you can click here to be redirected to the La Vita Architectural Application.
All photos, renderings, unit plants that illustrate the proposed changes you are considering for your unit/home.
If flooring is being installed, please make sure the underlayment specification sheet is included with your application submission and it is in compliance with the La Vita Architectural Guidelines.
Include a copy of the contractor's license or provide Management with their contractor's license number for confirmation.
Include the contractor's insurance certificate for general liability and workers comp (if applicable) with a minimum policy in the amount of $1,000,000.00 for each policy.
Please include La Vita Homeowners Association as an additional insured on the contractor's insurance certificate. The association should be listed as:

La Vita Homeowners Association

300 West Beech Street

San Diego, CA 92101

Neighbor Awareness

In a multi-story condominium, noise travels father than just the neighbors next to you, above, and below you. This is why the association requires that you provide a timeline of your construction after you receive architectural approval from the La Vita Architectural Committee. You'll be required to provide notices to the residents on your current floor, the floor below you, and the floor above you. In addition, the association will place notices in the elevator and sent out a Carson notice.

Building/Unit Permits

To confirm if your architectural project will require a permit, please visit the City of San Diego website for more information on what's required for your property. You can user the link below for more information:

https://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/permits/building-permit

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are unable to find the answer to your question, please reach Management during business hours or send an email to Josh Zamora at jzamora@apsmanagement.com.

Is there a fee to submit an architectural application?

No, there is no fee to submit an architectural application.

Do I need to wait for approval before starting the work in my unit?

Yes, please wait to receive approval before starting any work in your unit. This will help you avoid delays to your project and prevent potential compliance fines to the owner's account.

What do I need to include with my architectural application?

Every submission is unique, but all applications will require a description of the proposed work, locations of the work being proposed, the contractors license number, an insurance certificate with the association listed as additionally insured.

What kind of insurance is required by my contractor?

The contractor completing the approved work will need an insurance certificate for general liability and workers comp (if applicable) that has a minimum of $1,000,000.00 for each policy. Again, the association needs to be listed as additionally insured before any work starts.

Are there any requirements when listing the association as additionally insured?

Yes, the association needs to be listed as La Vita Homeowners Association, 300 W Beech Street, San Diego, CA 92101 for the general liability policy and the workers comp policy.

How will I know if my application is approved or denied?

Management will email you with the Committee's decision once all requirements have been submitted and reviewed.

How do I reserve the elevator for a portion or my entire architectural project?

The association will pad and lock the elevator once your contractor is onsite. We require padding in the elevator for anything brought or taken out of the building that cannot be held with two hands. If you are unsure if you need the elevator padded, please contact Management.

I need to shut off the water to my unit in order to a do a portion of my entire architectural project. What do I need to do to schedule a water shut off?

You need to contact Management and schedule a water shut off that has a minimum of a 48-hour notice to the residents affected by the water shut off. If you aren't using the contractor who is licensed and insured to complete the plumbing work, the selected vendor will need to provide an insurance certificate with the association listed as additionally insured.