ARB/ARC Information

In order to make modifications to the exterior of your house, you must submit an ARB. Please complete the packet and email the PDF along with the supporting documentation as outlined in the packet to the ARC Committee. Please note, the ARC Committee will only be meeting on the same night as the Board Meetings.

We recommend giving a copy of the ARB Packet to your contractor in order for them to see the requirements, for example needing a Certificate of Insurance. This will help in avoiding back and forth during the process.

Note: For roof ARBs an aerial view can be obtained from the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Website – https://www.pbcgov.org/papa/
You’ll have to take a screen capture. For other projects a survey must be included, for many this would have been done / provided when you purchased your home. If not you will need to contact a land survey company.

ARB Guidelines and Request Form

ARB Hurricane Shutter Information

ARB Requests for hurricane shutters of either the accordion type or removable panel type will be approved. The color of the accordion type hurricane shutters should closely match the color of the exterior wall on which they are mounted. Accordion type shutters may be closed and panel type shutters installed when a Hurricane Watch is announced by the National Weather Service. Accordion type shutters must be opened and panel type shutters must be removed within five (5) days or the following weekend, whichever is longer after passage of a hurricane or hurricane watch. The POA will permit permanent window treatments in areas of limited accessibility of a polycarbonate material that is clear, flat (not corrugated), that meets Miami-Dade hurricane shutters standards, and is contoured to fit the window (also known as Lexan shutters).

Architectural Review Committee Rules/Regulations

EXTERIOR PAINTING Homeowner is required to maintain the appearance of residential exterior. An ARC application must be submitted to the ARC committee for approval prior to commencing work. All acceptable paint color chart swatches are available for viewing on the Bristol Lakes website. Any reasonable shade ranges of color will be considered on a case by case basis. Any paint colors not on the current color chart that currently exist in the Bristol Lakes community are grandfathered.

FENCES Fences are required to have approval of the Bristol Lakes ARC (BLARC) and with the approval of the Aberdeen POA/ARB prior to installation.. The BLARC must first approve the placement, design, height, color and material of all fencing. .Site plan must indicate placement of swing gate(s) Acceptable types of fencing include vinyl panels, aluminum rail, and wood. All fencing must be well maintained (painting, staining, etc.) by the homeowner.

ROOF STANDARDS. Roofs are required to have approval of the Bristol Lakes ARC and the Aberdeen POA/ARB. Documentation requirements can be found on the BLHOA website. All roofs in Bristol Lakes are required to be composed of S-Barrel tile, (clay or concrete) and color to be complimentary to the home. Roof tiles may not be painted. Roofing & tiles constructed of tin, metal, plastic or other material is prohibited. Asphalt & cedar shingles are prohibited. Flat roofs, black & white roofs are prohibited.

DRIVEWAYS Driveways in Bristol Lakes are required to be composed of brick, concrete pavers or similar material to enhance the driveway appearance. Resident driveways must be consistent in width with the number of car garages (i.e. 2 car or 3 car). Circular driveways are prohibited. There shall be no painting of any driveway. An ARC application must be submitted prior to any improvements. Driveways must be cleaned & maintained (including the driveway apron) by individual residents.

GUTTERS/ DOWNSPOUTS Gutters & downspouts are required to be same color of fascia board or factory white. An ARC application must be approved for replacement or additional gutters.

SCREEN ENCLOSURES/POOLS must have prior BLARC and Aberdeen POA/ARB approval prior to commencement of work.

LANDSCAPING PROHIBITED & INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES LIST The following is a list of common names of prohibited and invasive non-native plants specified by Palm Beach County. Prohibited plant species include: air potato, melaleuca, punk tree or paper tree, Brazilian pepper of Florida holly, Australian pine, ear leaf acacia, kudzu, schefflera, small leaved climbing fern & carrotwood. Invasive plants prohibited include banyan, bishopwood, cat’s claw, Chinese tallow tree, cork tree, downey rose myrtle, jasmine, java plum, leather leaf, lofty fig, mahoa, shoe button ardisia & woman’s tongue. These plants will not be approved. Note that Areca palms are not recommended as they attract rodents.

Approved Paint Colors

Click here for a PDF of the colors below

Click on the images below for a full size version.

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SIGNIFICANT UPDATES FOR BRISTOL LAKES HOMEOWNERS

Please open each section below for important information.

Solid Waste Authority Vegetation Removal Issues as of 10/15/26 Impacting Bristol Lakes Homeowners

The Solid Wast Authority (SWA) has contracted Service Providers to provide Vegetation Removal services including residences in Bristol Lakes.  As of 10/15/26, Bristol Lakes has had two Vegetation pick-ups by the new Service Provider.  Unfortunately, the Service Provider apparently utilized a “claw” type device to pick up the vegetation which scraped and marred some driveways. 

Vegetation, Refuse Removal and Recycling services are NOT services provided by Bristol Lakes HOA contracted Service Providers. 

If your driveway was and/or is damaged by the Vegetation Removal Service Provider, please call SWA directly at 561-697-2700 to report the damage.  SWA responsively advised that they will send a representative to examine the damage and will follow-up to deal with the situation.  SWA further advised that they are proactively addressing the issue and exploring alternatives.  SWA suggested that vegetation be left on the grassy swale rather than on driveway hard surfaces.

Please do not contact Bristol Lakes’ Property Management company or HOA Board  Members regarding this matter.

  • Please be reminded that the new Comcast contract is in effect for all Aberdeen Communities. 
  • The new contract includes up to four “cable boxes” per home and high-speed internet (upgrades in process). 
  • Landline phone service and additional “cable boxes” are available at an additional cost to homeowners. 
  • The Xfinity app is available at no additional cost for download on newer model “SMART” televisions.  Some “SMART” televisions may require a “Firestick” and app download. 
  • To maximize your internet and cable TV communication speeds, Comcast may need to run a new cable into your home by appointment at no cost.
  • Homeowners can opt for “at home service” by appointment or pick-up, swap out and/or drop off equipment at Comcast retail locations with or without scheduled appointments.
  • Xfinity provides installation services at no cost through November 30, 2026.  Contact Comcast Bulk Service Department at 833-501-1893 and reference the Aberdeen Bulk Contract.  To expedite your call to the appropriate department, say “Billing” on the automated system to speak to a live Comcast Agent. 
  • A Comcast Represent will be stationed at the Aberdeen Activities Center on Wednesday mornings from 10am-12pm through October and possibly longer.

EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2026

Please be advised that the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (SWA) has posted changes to the pick-up schedules impacting Bristol Lakes Homeowners.  Bristol Lakes is in Service Area 3.  For more detailed information, please visit the SWA website. 

PER THE SWA WEBSITE:

Garbage Collection Days: WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY mornings.

  • All garbage must be placed inside the SWA garbage cart provided by the contracted waste hauler. 
  • Any garbage bags or other loose household debris placed outside of the cart will not be collected and must be placed inside the cart for collection on the following scheduled service day. 
  • Place the garbage cart in front of your own home.    Remember: The cart handles face your house, and the arrows on the lid face the street. 
  • The cart should be within 6 feet of the roadway and at least 3 feet away from obstructions, such as additional SWA carts, recycling bins, mailboxes, fire hydrants, parked cars, yard waste piles, low-hanging tree limbs, etc. 

Recycling Collection Day: WEDNESDAY mornings.

  • Not all items are accepted for recycling. It is important to only place accepted items into the recycling bins.
  • For more information, please visit SWA website.

Vegetation & Bulk Collection Day: SATURDAY mornings.

  • Service area 3 has a vegetation limit of 12 cubic yards or less of yard waste curbside per week.  
  • Place bulk items like appliances, furniture and large household items that do not fit in the SWA cart at the curb.
  • Make sure nothing is stacked on top of water or gas meters, under low branches or utility wires or within 3 feet of mailboxes or fire hydrants. 

Additional Pickup Guidelines

  • Some residents may find they need a second cart. Second carts are available from SWA for purchase at a one-time cost of $85.
  • Residents will not incur any additional SWA collection or disposal charges for the second cart.

For additional information please contact SWA Customer Information Services at 561-697-2700

The Aberdeen Property Owners Association POA is requesting IMMEDIATE submissions of updated Homeowner contact information (names, phone numbers & email addresses) for the soon to be printed and distributed Aberdeen Homeowners Directory.  Please sent updates to info@carolinapm.com before October 18, 2026.

The Bristol Lakes Retention Ponds (previously referred to as “The Lakes”) are considered Aberdeen property and are maintained by the Aberdeen Property Owners Association (POA). 

  • The POA has repaired and updated the west retention pond fountain and electrical systems. 
  • The fountains in both Bristol Lakes Retention Ponds will be operating daily from 9am to 11pm.  All Aberdeen fountain operating hours have been modified by the POA.

Snakehead Fish have been observed in the Bristol Lakes Retention Ponds and are a significant threat to our Retention Ponds and the inhabitants of the Ponds.

  • Snakehead Fish should NOT be released back into the Ponds if caught.  DO NOT transport these fish alive. 
  • Photograph the Snakehead Fish and report the sighting to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (888-404-3922) and/or submit a tip at MyFWC.com/WildlifeAlert .

Fishing and other activities ARE NOT RECOMMENDED in the Bristol Lakes Retention Ponds from March thru May due to the presence of Cottonmouth Snakes (Agkistrodon piscivorus), also widely called the water moccasin.  These venomous semi-aquatic pit viper snakes  are hazardous to humans and should not be released back into the Retention Ponds.