The City, POA and ACC

What’s the Difference Between These Three Organizations?

The City

  • Public governmental agency funded by state & local taxes
  • Governed by elected mayor and City Council
  • Provides police and fire protection, street maintenance, public library, public trail system, trash collection, and building and code enforcement services

Community Development Services
616 W. Lancashire Blvd | 479-268-4980

  • Issues building permits
  • Provides code enforcement services

POA

  • Bella Vista Property Owners Association

    Member Resources
    3 Euston Rd./51 Huntley Ln.
    479-855-8000
    bellavistapoa.com

  • Private non-profit corporation
  • Maintains and operates recreation facilities, private trails,RV park, lakes and golf courses
  • Maintains and operates water department
  • Funded by monthly assessments and amenity usage fees
  • Governed by Chief Operating Officer and Board of Directors

ACC

  • Bella Vista Village Architectural Control Committee, Inc.
    (BVVACC, Inc.)

    626 W. Lancashire Blvd.
    479-855-8080
    www.bvacc.com

  • Private Non-Profit Corporation
  • Regulates and enforces property aesthetics as described in the BVV Declaration and Protective and the ACC Policy and Procedures Manual
  • Governed by the BVVACC Board of Directors

Do I Need A Permit?

Listed are some common improvements that require permits. Some require ACC permits only; some require City permits only; some require ACC and City permits.

ACCCity
Repainting (exterior)YesNo
ReroofingYesNo
DeckYesYes
FenceYesYes
Interior RemodelNoYes
Accessory StructuresYesYes
New HomeYesYes
Retaining WallsYesYes
SeawallsYesYes
Dock/Boat SlipsYesYes