Architectural Review Board
The goal of the Kiawah Island Architectural Review Board (ARB) is to achieve an uncommon and visually pleasing blend of natural beauty and man-made improvements. Resort activity and active recreational areas have been integrated with the residential development, and Kiawah's Developers have implemented a well-researched plan to guide home and homesite development.
The Kiawah Island ARB is committed to protecting and enhancing your precious asset. Environmentally sensitive design can be achieved through a careful, well-thought-out response to configuration of your homesite, the Lowcountry climate, existing vegetation, and topography of the building site. Thus, one of our primary objectives is to assist you with your planning efforts, and we stand ready to do so.
Location and Contact Info
The Architectural Review Board office is conveniently located at Freshfields Village. Feel free to stop in, call, or email with any requests you may have.
Standards and Guidelines
These guidelines are intended to serve as your benchmark in the process of planning a new home and to assist your Architect, Landscape Architect, and Builder. This information can neither provide all the answers nor guarantee ideal solutions for every situation, so as questions arise concerning your building plans, our staff and the Board will be very pleased to assist you.
Policy Changes and Updates
The following are memorandums that describe staff policy changes and updates to submittal procedures. Please review, as these may affect your project.
Fees, Deposits, and Fines
Please review the ARB Schedule of Fees, Deposits, and Fines that may assist you when planning your project's budget.
Board Members and Staff
The Architectural Review Board's knowledgeable and helpful staff is here to guide you through every step of your ARB process. Their extensive education and impressive experience speak volumes of the quality guidance you'll receive along the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about an existing home, new home, or homesite? Chances are you'll find an answer in our Frequently Asked Questions. You may even find information that you didn't know you needed to know.
Meetings
The ARB meets twice a month, on the first and third Wednesdays. Each meeting's topics are posted on this website a few days prior.
