LRR Homeowners Association has designated certain exterior alterations as "Authorized Alterations" to expedite the approval process. Although homeowners must comply fully with the Standards when implementing these alterations, no Exterior Alteration Application is required.

"AUTHORIZED ALTERATION" shall mean and refer to those exterior alterations that conform to the criteria as stated in the various sections of this document. These alterations are deemed to have "prior written approval" of the LRR ARB as required by the governing documents of LRR. If upon routine inspection the alteration is deemed to be non-compliant, the homeowner will be notified and required to submit for approval an Exterior Alteration Application. Alterations not designated herein, as "Authorized Alterations" and alterations not specifically addressed in the Standards are designated as "Application Required"

"APPLICATION  REQUIRED" shall mean and refer to those exterior modifications, which require the homeowner to submit an Exterior Alteration Application and obtain ARB approval prior to commencement of work.

All Standards apply to horizontal as well as vertical improvements or alterations on property located within Little Rocky Run.

These Standards are not intended to be all-inclusive.

This document is not intended to amend or replace Fairfax County ordinances, or the laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of Virginia or the federal government with respect to building, zoning, occupancy, housing or other areas within governmental jurisdiction. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to ensure that any and all modifications are in compliance with all local, state and federal statutes and regulations.

Modifications may require Fairfax County review and permit. It is the homeowners’ responsibility to obtain all required County permits and approvals. Fairfax County authorities should be contacted prior to beginning any work in order to identify procedures that must be followed and to obtain required permits. County approval does not preclude the need for compliance with these Standards and ARB approval.

Property owners must contact MISS UTILITY prior to beginning any groundwork or digging on any property within the community.

It is incumbent upon homeowners to ensure that any proposed exterior alterations will not change the existing drainage pattern on the property or its impact on adjacent properties.

Property owners must ensure that proper exterior alterations will not extend beyond the homeowner’s property line. This applies to all adjacent properties, including Association open space and conservation easements.

ATTACHED PROPERTY– ALL shall mean and refer to one living unit situated upon the properties which is attached to another living unit in any configuration.

ATTACHED PROPERTY– SUNSET RIDGE shall mean and refer to one living unit situated upon the properties which is attached to another living unit and shares one or more side walls.

ATTACHED PROPERTY– SUNSET RIDGE shall mean and refer to one living unit situated upon the properties that is attached to another living unit and shares one or more side walls and the rear wall. Attached Properties– Sunset Ridge are found on Chestnut Hollow Court, Deer Hill Court, Giant Oak Court, Meadow Crest Court, Rabbit Hill Court, and Sunset Ridge Court.

COLOR – The color scheme of a proposed alteration, if major, must be identical to the existing structure. Proposed minor alterations may be complementary in color to existing structures.

COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS shall mean and refer to the document containing the covenants, conditions and restrictions and all other provisions therein set forth which provide the basis for governance in LRR.

DESIGN COMPATIBILITY – The proposed alteration is to be appropriate for the surroundings, complement the existing architectural design of the neighborhood and does not detract from the overall look of the property.

DETACHED PROPERTY shall mean and refer to one living unit situated upon the property that is completely detached from all surrounding living units.

FOUNDING DOCUMENTS shall mean and refer to the Deeds, Covenants, Articles of Incorporation, and all supplementary documents regarding the Little Rocky Run Homeowners Association.

LIVING UNIT shall mean and refer to any portion of a structure situated upon the properties designed and intended for use and occupancy as a residence by a single family.

LOCATION – The proposed alteration must be placed on the lot so that it does not negatively impact the landscape, drainage or overall appearance of the neighborhood.

QUALITY OF CONSTRUCTION – The proposed alteration is to be constructed according to local building standards for materials designed to be permanent.

SCALE – The proposed alteration must be proportional to all existing structures.

TIMING The proposed alteration must be completed within 120 days of receipt of application approval unless otherwise stated in the ARB approval acknowledgement.

YARD  Due to the unique shapes of lots within LRR, some lots will not meet the established criteria. However, the Architectural Review Board will review applications for each of these lots on a case-by-case basis.

FRONT YARD shall mean and refer to that area located between the front line of the house, the front property line and the side property lines.

REAR YARD shall mean and refer to that area located between the rear line of the house, the rear property line and the side property lines.