HIDDEN RIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
ARCHITECTURAL CRITERIA
THE HIDDEN
Ridge Community association Architectural Control Committee (ACC) would like to
present the following guidelines to all prospective applicants for structural
additions or changes to the residential dwellings in the Hidden Ridge
community.
The AACC
will make every effort to act quickly on your applications, and will try to
approve those applications which conform to the criteria by which the Committee
must abide by. These criteria are the
Anne Arundel County Code, the Covenants and Restriction applicable to each lot,
and the consensus of the Architectural Control Committee with approval of the
Board of Directors. The ACC cannot
change the restrictions as stated in the Covenants, however, we will make every
effort to approve a submission, or work with any recipient of a denied
application so that it may be approved.
If you do
not have a copy of the Covenants, please contact any member of the ACC of the
Board. Also, if you have any comments,
questions or criticisms please do not hesitate to contact us. We want the Association to work for you.
When Do I Apply?
At least 30
days prior to construction or changes that are to be made. This will give the ACC time to act on your
application, as required by the Covenants.
How Do I Apply?
Write a
letter to the Committee specifying what you want to do, who you are, where you
live, and your phone number. Include the
following details when appropriate: (1) description of changes; (2) dimensions;
(3) materials to be used; (4) color; (5) location on your property in relation
to your house and the property line and (6) any other information you feel may
be relevant or important to the requested change. It may also be beneficial to include a sketch
along with your application. Be sure you
name and address is on all paperwork.
The
Committee will notify you of receipt of the application by postcard or phone
within 7 days. If this notification is
not received, the applicant should contact the Committee immediately, as it is
the applicant’s responsibility to ensure receipt.
The
Committee will meet and either approve or disapprove each item on the
request. Any applicant receiving a
rejection will be invited to the next Board of Director’s meeting.
For What
Structures Do I Have To Apply?
Storage
sheds, patios, decks, awnings, fences, walls, storm doors, walks, additions, or
any other permanent structure which will be in place for more than 48 hours.
No
application is required for landscaping, including trees, shrubs, flower beds,
etc. If you plan to put a hedge or a
line of trees along your property line,
some fence restrictions may apply.
What Is The Criteria?
Shed: Wood or metal, stained or
constructed to match your dwelling and ot blend with the appearance of the
surroundings. Must be in the rear of the backyard only, and not larger than 12 feet by 12
feet, with a height of less than 12 feet.
Patios and Decks: May be installed in the side and
backyards of the house only. One precaution you might note is that the
construction must not affect the overall drainage into surrounding lots. Be sure to check zoning codes early in your
planning stage as other restrictions do apply.
Fences: All new or replacement fences must
be wood such as dowel, split rail, estate, privacy, cros buck or picket. The supporting fence structure must be on the
inside on all installations. Fences on
corner lots have additional Covenant and County restrictions. Front yard fences will not be approved.
Storm Doors: Shall be either wood (painted the
color of the door or trim) or anodized aluminum colored to match either the
door or trim. Half-view or full view
permitted. Watch out for any plastic
trim on door or storm door as temperatures can get high between the two.
Dog Houses: Permitted in the backyards
only! The must be painted or stained to
match your dwelling. The are
individually considered as to their size.
Awnings & Walks: Will be permitted with prior
Committee approval. Each case will be
handled individually because of little previous history in the neighborhood.
Additions: Must be constructed in a manner
similar to the dwelling. Color, siding,
roofing, and design must be in harmony with the surroundings.
Pools: Will be allowed subject to zoning
and safety regulations. A 6-foot high
privacy fence must enclose all in-ground pool areas. The prime importance is to provide safety to
the children and a degree of privacy to the surrounding lot owners. Fence requirements for above ground pools
will be handles on a case by case basis depending on access and safety.
Trailers,
Boats, Campers and Large Trucks: the parking of trailers, boats, campers, and
large trucks are not permitted on private lots or public streets in the neighborhood. Zoning regulation prohibits trucks of over ¾
ton.
Lawns,
Landscaping, and Lot Appearance: We have
the responsibility to keep our lawns cut and free from overrunning weeds. Likewise, piles of firewood should be safely
and neatly stacked. At no time may
scrap, junk, garbage or debris be allowed to accumulate on any lot, street or
common area.
Please
remember that all requests must be approved prior to work, and approval by the
Committee does not supercede County regulations.