For most HOA communities in Apex, NC, yes, written approval from your Architectural Review Committee is required before installation begins. Your association's CC&Rs will specify allowed materials, styles, heights, and sometimes colors. Many Apex, NC communities also have requirements about how fences look from the street, particularly in neighborhoods along major roads or near greenways.
We're familiar with this process and can help you put together the documentation your HOA typically requests. Just let us know upfront that HOA approval is part of your project and we'll plan accordingly.