Originally, the Village's developer worked with architects and designers to establish an attractive and unique appearance for each community in Montgomery Village. Standards for house designs, materials and decorative features were formulated to assure a distinctive look for each community, and the standards were called the community "architectural criteria." The criteria are reviewed and updated as materials in the marketplace change with time, but it is the responsibility of the Montgomery Village Foundation, Inc., to uphold the original design intent of each community.

Village-wide Architectural Guidelines and Policies (Adobe Acrobat required)

Air Conditioner guidelines
Arbor and Trellis guidelines
Attic Fan guidelines
Awning guidelines
Basement Egress guidelines
Basketball Unit guidelines
Bay Window guidelines
BBQ Grill Structure guidelines
Bench (ornamental) guidelines
Botanical guidelines
Cable and Wire guidelines
Chimney and Flue guidelines
Compost Bin guidelines
Deck (detached house) guidelines
Deck (townhouse) guidelines
Decorative Lighting guidelines
Dog House guidelines
Driveway Modification guidelines
Exterior Decorative Object guidelines
Exterior Lighting guidelines
Exterior Paint guidelines
Fence and Gate guidelines - NEW
Flagpole guidelines
Freestanding Shade Structure guidelines
Front Door Replacement guidelines
Fuel Tank guidelines
Garage Door guidelines
Gazebo guidelines
Ground-level Deck guidelines
Gutter guidelines
Handrail guidelines
Hot Tub and Spa guidelines
House Number guidelines
Landscaping guidelines
Mailbox guidelines
Major Project guidelines
Patio guidelines
Play Equipment guidelines
Radon System guidelines
Rain Barrel guidelines
Ramp guidelines
Retaining Wall guidelines
Roof Replacement guidelines
Satellite Dish and Antenna guidelines
Security Device guidelines
Security Lighting guidelines
Shutter guidelines
Siding guidelines
Skylight guidelines
Solar Collector guidelines - NEW
Storage Shed guidelines - NEW
Storm Door guidelines
Trellis (structural) guidelines
Walkway guidelines
Window Grid guidelines
Window Replacement guidelines - NEW