Rules – updated 17 Apr 2020

· Home (External) or Property Modifications

· Print and Submit the DSHOA2 Modification Intent Form – Select this link

The Architectural Review Committee will review you documentation and indicate whether they find any issues with your submission. If they have no objection, they will let you know.

· Fence Permit Instructions - Montgomrty County - Link

1. Click on the link above for County requirements and ensure you are in compliance with the Montgomery County Code

2. Ensure that the fence is surveyed to be on the association member’s property

3. The Declaration of Covenants (Dec 5, 1981), says: “1.  No fence or wall shall be erected, placed, or altered on any lot nearer to any street than the minimum building setback line or the part of the house on the lot closest to the street if that shall be further from the street, unless permitted by the Architectural Control Committee”.

· Shed Permit Restrictions - Montgomrty County - Link

1. Click on the link above for County requirements and ensure you are in compliance with the Montgomery County Code

General Information

· Architectural Controls in DSHOA2

o Continue 34-year practice

§ Submit architectural change plans to TMGA for review byARC for all external modifications.

§ Architectural Modification Notice (Application and Instructions)

Maintaining Curb Appeal and Property Values

o “Curb Appeal” refers to the appearance of your home and property from the curb or street. This usually means the front of your house, but for homes located on street corners, it also applies to the side or rear of the house.

o List of Common Eyesores

The following common maintenance issues are easy to overlook and to put off fixing:

§ Grass too high

§ Trash cans left outside

§ Siding loose or missing

§ Garage doors and entrance doors and porch railing requiring painting

§ Fence gates and wood rotting and requiring replacement

§ More… (to be supplied)

o Gas Leak Reporting

§ Gas pipeline runs through Common Area between DSHOA2 and DSS

§ Gas from pipeline to homes is manged by Washington Gas and scented for leak detection

o Who is responsible for grass and leaves between street and sidewalk?

§ Homeowners are responsible for maintaining abutting grass mowing and leaf collection.

§ County is responsible for tree trimming and planting.

o Who is responsible for clearing snow from sidewalks?

§ Homeowners are responsible for clearing snow and ice from abutting sidewalks.