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• Attachments
  • Plat plan
  • Scaled drawing
  • Complete rear elevation including deck on existing house structure
  • Size
  • Materials

• Attachments
  • Drawing
  • Brochure or photo of door
  • Actual sample of color- not the brochure color
  • For garage door: : material

• Attachment:
  • Paint Color Chip

• Attachments
  • drawing
  • house location plat showing location of fence and gate on property

***All fences must be installed entirely on the homeowner’s property, must be installed within 6 inches of the property line, and must not be installed on or beyond the property lines. MVF is not responsible for the exact location of property lines. It is the homeowner’s responsibility to determine the exact location of all property lines by using an accurate house location survey and to ensure the fence is installed completely on their property. It is also the homeowner’s responsibility to ensure all Montgomery County permitting requirements have been adhered to.

• Attachments:
  • For Concept:
    • Plat plan showing location of addition on property
    • Scaled drawing showing addition in relation to existing house
  • For Final:
    • Plat plan showing location of addition on property
    • Scaled drawings of all elevations showing front, rear, right and left sides – if applicable, cross-sections, all measurements including window, door, and trim sizes, downspouts and gutters, roof overhangs
    • All materials to be used (a detailed Checklist of required information is available)
• Note: All major projects must blend into existing house structure so it does not appear to be an add-on. All major projects require scaled architectural drawings, all measurements, and a plat plan showing the location of the new structure on the property. 

• Attachment:
  • Plat showing location on property
  • Drawing showing design
  • Photograph or brochure showing materials 

• Attachment:
  • Plat showing location on property
  • Photo or brochure of shed
  • Actual sample of color – not the brochure color

Note: if original box bay had flat trim material on the front or side panels, the replacement material must also be flat.

• Attachment: Sample or Photo

• Attachments:
  • Plat plan showing location on property
  • Drawing showing design 

• Attachments:
  • Scaled drawing if a window is being added or an existing window modified
  • Brochure or photo showing design
• Note: all windows on one elevation (side) of the house must be replaced at the same time
• Please describe window locations as seen from the outside of your home (i.e. not bedroom #1) or circle the windows being replaced on a photo of your home.

• Attachments
  • Sample of trim material and color
• Note: if original box bay had flat trim material on the front or side panels, the replacement material must also be flat.

Homeowner’s Agreement with MVF
 

I, the property owner, understand that an approval by the ARB is only for what has been requested on this application.* I understand that if any additional changes are to be made after the ARB has approved a plan, I must submit the new changes to the ARB for additional review prior to work being started. I understand that all approved changes must be completed within 12 months of the ARB’s letter of approval, unless a specific exception is received from the ARB. I also understand that the language provided by the applicant on the application supersedes that on an attached contract.

*Approvals for improvement requests in Thomas Choice and/or Horizon Run condominiums will be given by the respective association boards of directors, not the ARB. MVF staff will review the application, make a recommendation and forward to the association boards for final approval.

I understand that all ARB approvals are for conformity with existing architectural and aesthetic conditions within the community only. I, as the property owner, have the sole responsibility for acquiring mandated permits, hiring engineering professionals, managing water flow, and any other areas requiring professional or technical advice or approval required by Montgomery County or Maryland State laws and in accordance with the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions as referred to in the deed to my property.

I, as the property owner, am responsible for damages to adjoining properties and all other persons resulting from the improvements indicated and upon the ARB’s approval of the request. Any damages or cost for repair of greenspace or community property as a result of any ARB approval is my sole responsibility as the property owner.

Permission is hereby granted for ARB members and MVF staff to enter on my property to make reasonable inspection of the modifications as proposed or completed as stated herein.