Montgomery West HOA Architectural and Environmental Guidelines.

Montgomery West Architectural and Environmental Guidelines.

(Developed August 2004 by the AERC)

Reference: MWHOA Convenants

Article XI: Architectural and Environmental Standards

Article XII: Prohibited Uses and Nuisances

In accordance with the MWHOA Covenants the AERC establish the following guidelines:

Home color – homes (siding, roof) should be maintained in one of the original colors offered by the builders of the neighborhood (siding colors: light gray, white, beige/tan, pale green). Any change in color (including shutters and trim) must be approved in advance by the AERC using samples of the color desired. The official palette for shutters and trim in the McCormick Paints “Exterior Colour Collection” available from the AERC. If considering a change in color to your house you should request to see the color palette in person. Download the color pallete here: Color pallete

Driveways - Driveways should remain their original width unless approved by the AERC.

Satellite dish placements – Satellite dishes should be located to be as unobtrusive as possible. Dishes should not be visible from the front of the property, if signal can be achieved from the back or side.

Sheds – No metal sheds. Sheds should be the same color as the house. Only one shed per lot. Shed location and size should be in accordance with Montgomery County standards. Sheds should not exceed 144 sq. ft. and height of 9 ft.  For townhomes, sheds should not exceed 64 sq. ft.

Vehicles – Should only be parked on driveways or in garages, no vehicles on side or back lots.

Fences – All Fences and gates should be split rail and be properly maintained.

Noise - Hours of quiet (9pm to 7am weekdays, 9pm to 9am weekends) should be respected per Montgomery County guidelines.

Trash containers and recycle bins should be properly secured to prevent spillage and should only be in public view the evening before and day of collection.

Common areas – No storage of personal items or equipment. No dumping of trash, yard waste, and trimmings.

Firewood should be stacked neatly in the backyard.

Trash and waste – No accumulation or storage of litter, lumber, scrap metals, refuse, bulk materials, waste, new or used building materials, nor trash of any kind is permitted on any lot.

Each property should be maintained to be attractive. (Lawns mowed, trees trimmed, house/decks properly maintained).

AERC Committee

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