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ARB Application Public Review

ARB Standards Book Now Online

The Architectural Review Board (ARB) is pleased to present a new, updated version of Policy Resolution 2F: Architectural Review Procedures and Architectural Standards. The new publication, which is available to residents only online, contains the complete text of Policy Resolution 2F as well as Appendix 1: Architectural Standards and Appendix 2: Exterior Alteration Application. This revised version replaces and updates the yellow book that you received in 2008 and provides all the information you need to download and print out to submit an exterior alteration application to the ARB.

For new residents and those who prefer a printed version, a limited number of copies are available by request at the Foundation office.

Planning Your ARB Application

Warm weather has arrived, and it’s time for home improvements! Remember — all “exterior” alterations to your property require you to file an ARB Exterior Alteration Application. The application receipt dates and the Architectural Review Board meeting dates for the next few months appear below. Your application must be submitted to the Foundation office by 5 p.m. on the dates listed in order for it to be considered at the next month’s meeting (i.e., applications received on March 30 will be reviewed at the April 6 ARB meeting.)

Please note that the application must be reviewed for completeness by the ARB staff member before it is accepted. If you wait until the last minute, and your application is found to be incomplete, it will be held over until the next month. If you have any questions, please call the Foundation office, 703-620-6230.

Application Due Date ------------------------------------------------------------- ARB Meeting Date
September 28 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 5

October 26 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ November 2

November 30 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- December 7

Important Information

• The 45-day processing window starts when a “complete” application is accepted by ARB staff in the Foundation office. If the application is incomplete, it will be mailed back to the applicant, and the requested items will be indicated. ARB staff will send an e-mail message to the applicant to acknowledge the acceptance of the application and to note the date on which it will be reviewed by the Architectural Review Board.

• Each application will be reviewed by the Board at the assigned meeting and will be approved or disapproved at that time. The elapsed time from application acceptance to approval/disapproval must be less than 45 days.

Maintenance Inspections

Property maintenance inspections in Franklin Farm have resumed. The following schedule for July through October is provided for planning purposes.

Rounding Run -- September 2010
Gatepost -- September 2010

Foxlease -- October 2010

Top Five Maintenance and ARB Violations

1. Trash Cans/Other Items Stored in Front or at Side of House … These items must be stored out of sight (behind the house, out of sight of adjacent neighbors).
2. House Trim Maintenance … Trim on the house must not be rotten or have peeling paint.
3. Dirty Siding … Siding must be free of dirt and mold.
4. Play Equipment in Yards … ALL play equipment must be in the rear yard behind the house. Swings, trampolines, portable play equipment, etc., must be in the rear yard behind the house.
5. Landscape Maintenance … Grass height must be maintained on a regular basis; overgrown bushes/shrubs must be trimmed; weeds must be removed from gardens, etc.

Real Estate Signs

Architectural Standards and Guidelines

The placement of directional, real estate signs will be allowed only on weekends and must be removed by sundown on Sunday evening. Front yard real estate signs must meet County regulations with respect to size, content and removal. Signs may only be placed on the front yard of the property and only one sign per property is allowed. All signs must be removed one week after verification of complete contract acceptance.

Window Air Conditioning Units

Please remember, air conditioning units extending from windows are prohibited. If additional cooling is needed in your house, additional ground air conditioning units may be added or relocated pending an approved ARB application. Applications are available at www.franklinfarm.org or at the Foundation office.

Equipment Storage

Architectural Standards and Guidelines

The storage of lawn equipment, snow removal equipments, barbeque grills, etc., is not permitted in the front or side of yard.  All such items must be stored either in the garage, approved storage shed or back yard screened form view of adjacent properties.  Decks and patios my be used for storage of items such as grills and outdoor lawn furniture, which are normally used in those locations.

Find Your Lot Number

Many forms for the Foundation require the lot number and section number of your house, as well as your Franklin Farm neighborhood.  A quick and easy tool has been developed for you to retrieve this information.  Check it out!

Architectural Review Board Information

The Architectural Review Board (ARB) ensures and maintains the architectural integrity and aesthetic qualities of homes, ensures that exterior alterations comply with the objectives set forth in the Covenants, and monitors issues and new initiatives that impact Franklin Farm’s architectural standards.

The ARB meets the first Tuesday of each month in the Still Pond Community Center at 6:30 p.m. Some months, the Board may also schedule a mid-month review meeting -- if so, the date and time will be listed under "Meeting Dates" above.  

The Franklin Farm Foundation - 12700 Franklin Farm Rd - Oak Hill, VA  20171
Phone:  703-620-6230     Fax:  703-620-9021     E-Mail:  foundation@franklinfarm.org
Map of Franklin Farm      Map of the foundation office at the above address

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