• Protect the “urban forest” environment of the Community of Harbor Bay Isle;
• Preserve a consistent standard of appearance within each of the 20 neighborhood Project Associations;
• Enforce established Architectural Guidelines as approved by the Project Association Boards and the Community Architectural Committee, and as detailed in the Community Architectural Rules and Standards & Plant Guidelines;
• Provide Design Reviews prior to the City of Alameda Building Permit Process;
• Ensure that properties are kept in good order;
• Maintain property values.
• Architectural Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Architectural Review Process

For guidance on what to submit with your application, which paint colors are approved by your Association, or any of the other architectural rules and regulations, contact the Architectural Services Department at architecture@harborbay.org or 510-865-3363 x348.

Individual Project Association Rules apply to specific associations, and may be more restrictive than the Community Rules and Standards. Below are the current architectural documents on file, including exterior paint palettes.

You may use any brand of paint, as long as it matches the names/codes listed in your palette. It is recommended to obtain a brushout or sample to ensure color accuracy.

Benjamin Moore Discount: CHBIOA homeowners may receive a 20% discount* on the following Benjamin Moore lines:
BEN Interior; Element Guard Exterior; Regal Select Interior/Exterior; and Ultra Spec 500 Interior/Exterior

5% to 10% discount on Aura Interior/Exterior, depending store and project size.

*Discount Available Only at: Pagano’s Hardware, South Shore Center, Alameda; Phone (510) 769-7540 and Benjamin-Moore – Creative Paint, 1120 Davis Street, San Leandro, CA 94577; Phone: (510) 567-3270. The San Leandro store is a full-service Benjamin Moore outlet offering advice on the best paint lines for your project.

Kelly Moore: Please be aware that Kelly-Moore is no longer in business. If your association paint palettes uses Kelly-Moore, please have your painting contractor match the Kelly-Moore paint names/codes. We are taking steps to have the Kelly-Moore palettes converted to another brand.