If you want to build a new home, or you want to remodel an old home. you might need to subject yourself to a review of the design. The reason these boards exist is because the look of your house belongs not only to you, but the community as well. That is hard to accept, but you can use it to your advantage. There are public and private review boards.
How To Get an Architectural Review Board to Approve Your Home Design or Remodeling Project