Architectural Guidelines

For the Convenience of residents of Park West, the following Guidelines have been affirmed by the PWCA Board of Directors in outline form below. These Guidelines are not to be construed as a waiver of the provisions of the PWCA Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.

Click here to download an Architectural Control Modification Form in PDF.

I. Exterior Paint/Siding5 Colors

A. Only the original paint colors, as designated by Richmarr, are acceptable. Click Here for acceptable colors for each residence.

B. McCormick paint is recommended to avoid discrepancies in color.

C. Paint color approval by the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) is required prior to the commencement of painting.

II. Storm Door Style & Color

A. "Full-light" storm doors are recommended (full glass or screen).

B. In the Portals Section (Carriagepark Road & Court) "full-light", black storm doors are permitted.2

C. Storm doors with simple, vertical grills are authorized if the storm door & grill are the same color as the front door.2

D. All storm doors and storm door color must be approved by the ACC prior to installation.

III. Decks

A. Deck plans must be approved by the ACC prior to submission to Fairfax County.

B. Deck plans must be approved by the County; building permits must be obtained and displayed prior to and during construction.

C. No staining or painting of decks is permitted (sealing is recommended).

D. Decks should be properly maintained and routinely cleaned.

IV. Sheds

A. Only wooden sheds are permitted.

B. Full fence installation is required with shed installation.

C. Shed style and color must be approved by the ACC prior to installation.

D. Sheds must be kept in good repair and painted or stained as needed,  If painted, sheds must match the paint color of the siding on the house - not the shutters or front door color.  If stained, shed should match the color of the fence.3

V. Fences

A. No painting or staining of fences is permitted.   Maintenance of natural color recommended by applying colorless sealant.

B. New fences must be approved by the ACC prior to installation.

C. Painted fences may weather to their original color.3

VI. Trash & Recycling

A. Violation of these rules will be subject to a maximum fine of $50.00 per violation. 4

B. Trash/recycling should be placed only at designated pickup sites and set out no earlier than the evening prior to or the morning of trash pickup.

C. Trash/recyclables must not be allowed to accumulate on the property.

D. Empty trash cans and recycling bins must be stored inside or in the backyard of townhomes.4

E. All trash cans must be stored in the rear of your house and off community property4

F. No trash can may be placed out before 6:00pm the day before collection and must be returned to the rear of your home on the evening of collection.4

G. Trash bags must be dark, heavy duty trash bags. No exceptions.4

H. Dark, heavy duty trash bags may only be placed out on the morning of collection before 7:00am.4

I. The collection of trash will occur on islands and in the corners of community streets.4

J. No trash shall be placed in front of homes.4

VII. Landscaping

A. Lawns must be regularly maintained.

B. Trees/bushes on private property must be pruned regularly and not allowed to obstruct common areas.

VIII. Upkeep of Townhome Exteriors

A. Wood trim, shutters, doors and siding must be painted regularly to prevent fading, rotting and peeling of existing paint.

B. Exteriors should be maintained; broken shutters, windows, screens and storm doors as well as damaged roofing materials and rotting trim/siding should be repaired promptly.

No exterior alteration or modification, either under the above stated guidelines or with the PWCA Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions shall be permitted without prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). Requests should be mailed to PWCA Architectural Control Committee, Attn: ACC Chair, c/o Capitol Property Management, 3914 Centreville Road, Suite 300, Chantilly, Virginia 20151.  Approval or disapproval will occur within sixty (60) days of submission of written request.  The ACC shall maintain a file of approved decks, sheds and paint/roofing colors for review.

1.	Note: Information in items I. - V. are reprinted from the 1/92 Park West Page.  Items VI. - VIII. approved by the PWCA 10/93.
2.	These modifications were approved by the PWCA Board of Directors on 3/21/92.
3.	These modifications were approved by the PWCA Board of Directors on 3/22/95.
4.	These modifications were approved by the PWCA Board of Directors on 3/12/01.
5.	These modifications were approved by the PWCA Board of Directors on 5/30/01.
	Don McBride Architectural Control Committee Chair

Park West Community Association
c/o Capitol Property Management
3914 Centreville Road, Suite 300
Chantilly, VA 20151
pwca@parkwestcommunity.org