HOA Roof Approval in St. Ives

St. Ives, a golf-course community in Johns Creek, treats roof replacement as an exterior change subject to architectural review. Other Johns Creek communities, such as Country Club of the South and Medlock Bridge, have similar processes. Getting approval before work starts avoids fines and having to redo work.

This guide outlines what HOAs typically ask for and how the HOA process fits with the City's rules.

What is usually reviewed

Most committees review the shingle manufacturer and product line, color, any change in material such as to metal or synthetic slate, ridge and vent details, and sometimes gutter and trim colors. Some keep an approved list; others review each request against design guidelines.

Typical submission package

A completed application through the HOA portal, a written scope, product name and color with a sample or brochure, the contractor's license and insurance information, a schedule, and sometimes photos of the current roof. Requirements change, so confirm current guidelines with the management company.

How it relates to the City

HOA approval is separate from the City. The City of Johns Creek's Do I Need a Permit checklist lists roof replacement with no structural work and up to 32 square feet of decking as not needing a permit; structural alterations do. Your HOA may still require approval even when the City does not require a permit.

Timing

Committees often meet on a set schedule, so allow several weeks. Emergency tarping after a storm is generally accepted without prior approval, but the permanent replacement still goes through review. Keep the approval letter with your project records.

Choosing materials

Pick a product from the approved list if there is one, or one that matches neighboring homes. Consider algae-resistant shingles given the area's humidity and tree cover, and plan realistically: published estimates put architectural shingles at up to about 30 years, with 20 to 30 years a realistic range here.

Published roofing cost estimates

Sources: Angi: Roof replacement cost (2026); Angi: Roof repair cost (2026); Angi: Cost to tarp a roof (2026). Figures are published national or regional estimates compiled by those sites, labeled as estimates; they are not quotes and not prices from any provider on this site. Johns Creek's own permit fees are set in the City's Community Development fee schedule.

Local rules and code references

• City of Johns Creek, Do I Need a Permit?: roof replacement with no structural work (up to 32 square feet of decking) is listed as not needing a permit; new roofs requiring structural alterations do need one; non-structural minor repairs under $2,500 may proceed without a permit only with the Building Official's permission.
• City of Johns Creek Building Codes: the City enforces the Georgia State Minimum Codes, including the 2024 International Residential Code with Georgia amendments effective January 1, 2026.
• City of Johns Creek Building FAQs: permits must be obtained before work starts; working without a required permit can bring stop work orders and penalties; permitted work requires City inspections.
• Georgia DCA, State Minimum Standard Codes: Georgia's adopted construction codes and amendments that cities such as Johns Creek enforce.

Code text and department procedures change; confirm current requirements with the jurisdiction before work starts.

Related local guides

• Johns Creek Roof Inspection Checklist
• Medlock Bridge Architectural Shingle Roof Cost
• Roof Inspection in Johns Creek