Approval Summary

Hunters Creek Homes Association

Online for residents of Hunters Creek and Windyn in Herndon, Virginia

Architectural Approval Summary

The following table provides a brief summary of the types of maintenance and construction that do and do not require ARC approval. The Detailed Regulations for Maintenance and Exterior Alterations contains more information about this.

Exterior Maintenance and Construction

ARC Approval Required?

Install Storm Door to Match Trim, Shutter, or Door Color (see note 2)

Repaint Exterior Trim, Shutters, Doors, Same as Existing Color (see note 2)

Replace Roof with Same Color and Style Shingles as Existing Roof.

Replace Shed with Same Style, Color, and Square Feet as Existing

Replace Siding with Same Color and Style as Existing.

Replace Walkways or Stoop with Same Size and Material as Existing

Replace Windows with Permanent Surface. (see note 1)

Resurface Driveway with Same Material and Same Area as Existing (see note 3)

Satellite dish installation (see note 4)

Construction of in-ground swimming pool

Install Storm Windows

Yes

Replace Shed and Change Style, Color, or Square Feet

Yes

Replace Walkways or Stoop and Change to Brick, Flag Stone, etc.

Yes

Replace Windows with other than Permanent Surface

Yes

Resurface Driveway and Increase Length, Width, Add a Car Park Pad, or Change Surface Material

Yes

Construction of above-ground swimming pool with height greater than 36 inches

Yes

Any other Maintenance or Exterior Construction

Yes

Before undertaking any maintenance or improvement project, please consult the Hunters Creek Covenants and Restrictions, Amended Bylaws and the Detailed Regulations for Maintenance and Exterior Alterations which can be found in the Community Handbook and on this web site.

Note 1: Aluminum, Vinyl Clad, and PVC constitute a “permanent surface”.

Note 2: No more than two trim colors and one major (siding) color are permitted. Natural finished wood doors are allowed and are not considered a third color.

Note 3: Driveways and car park pads must be of the same type material. Existing multi-material driveways must be brought into compliance when any section of the driveway requires resurfacing.

Note 4: FCC Rules specifically preempt local regulations. FCC Rules, in part, state (Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47, Section 25.104, 47CFR25.104): Any state or local zoning, land-use, building, or similar regulation that materially limits transmission or reception by satellite earth station antennas, or imposes more than minimal costs on users of such antennas is preempted unless the promulgating authority can demonstrate that such regulation is reasonable,…

Last modified Saturday, June 18, 2005 .