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  • Please note that due to the Labor Day holiday, the September ACC meeting will be held on Monday, September 13th.

  • Upcoming NAC 1 meetings will be held at the Whittier Elementary Library on September 1 and November 3 at 7pm. There is always a police officer there giving a report on our area and can address any additional concerns that anyone may have.

  • The Board of Directors of Whittier Community Association meets at the Somerford House on the last Monday of each month at 7pm. All are invited to attend! The next meeting will be Sept 27, 2010.

Whittier Express Articles

  • Application for Architectural Change
  • Approved Paint Colors
  • Assessment Appeal Process
  • Children and Lawn Mowers: A Dangerous Combination
  • Clover Hill Book Club
  • Community Concerns Prompt Immediate Response
  • HOA Rules and Frederick Laws that apply to Whittier Residents
  • Home Inspection Forms
  • Homestead Tax Credit
  • House Numbers - are they Visible?
  • Household Hazardous Wastes
  • How do I submit a Request to ACC?
  • Keeping Up Appearances
  • Lawn Rennovation
  • Maintenance Violations
  • Neighborhood Advisory Council - Area 1
  • Parking Violation Procedures
  • Pet Etiquette or " Why do I need to pick up after my dog?"
  • Placing an Antenna on your home in Whittier
  • Proposed FEMA Floodplan/Floodway plan for Carroll Creek at the planned Millie's Delight development
  • Redesign Your Home
  • Reporting a Violation
  • Snow Removal from your Home
  • Snow Removal on City Sidewalks
  • Storm Door Standards and Application
  • The Development and History of Whittier
  • The Realtor's Corner
  • The Realtor’s Corner – By Sue Collins, ReMax 100
  • Trash and Recycling Containers
  • Trick or Treat in Whittier
  • Turfgrass Cultivar Recommendations for Certified Sod and Professional Seed Mixtures in Maryland
  • You Can't Ever Assume
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Maryland News

  • Make predictions for Navy-Maryland game - Washington Post
  • Discovery Channel attacker convicted of smuggling immigrant in 2003 - CNN
  • Maryland - Washington Post
  • US looks beyond standard testing - Washington Post
  • Maryland and Virginia begin soccer season with October showdown in mind - Washington Post
  • Escapes: Volunteering at animal rescue farms in Maryland - Washington Post
  • Wine festivals in Virginia and Maryland - Washington Post
  • Top sports bars in the District, Maryland and Virginia - Washington Post
  • More Thoughts on Maryland's Basketball Schedule: Villanova, Temple Highlight ... - Testudo Times (blog)
  • Virginia, Maryland men's soccer again should be near the top this season - Washington Post
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Pet Etiquette or " Why do I need to pick up after my dog?"

Pet owners are reminded that they should walk their pets AWAY from  neighbors’ homes, playground areas, and high traffic areas.

Whittier’s covenants state that pet owners should “pick up after their pets.” The Frederick city also has an enforceable pet waste ordinance. Let’s face it these things are not only the law but also signs of a considerate pet owner/neighbor.

Remember:

  • Abandoned pet waste contains a host of diseases and/or parasites, which can infect other dogs or be transmitted to people who might step in it and track it home.
  • Rain and garden runoff washes pet waste into the Chesapeake, creating public health issues.
  • It is the law! Just like littering, it is unlawful NOT to pick up after your dog and is subject to fine. The law requires that you must always pick up after your dog and carry “a suitable instrument” to do so whenever you walk your dog.

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Keeping Up Appearances

Over the past year there has been an increase in the number of homeowner violations. Keeping up appearances, in regards to your home, will go a long way in keeping Whittier beautiful.

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How do I submit a Request to ACC?

Remember that the homeowner (NOT the builder/contractor) is responsible for submitting a project to the ACC for review.

The submission should contain:

  1. A letter from the homeowner
  2. A plot plan with the project drawn/outlined.
  3. A drawing of the project
  4. A materials list

If a homeowner does not submit these items, the ACC cannot conduct a thorough review of the submission, as we would not have a complete picture of what the homeowner has in mind!

If you not sure what kind of projects require ACC approval, you can check:

  1. The Covenants and By-laws you received at settlement
  2. The recent Whittier Guidelines packet mailed to all homeowners
  3. Vanguard Management at (301) 540-8600

It is VERY RISKY, and potentially could become very expensive, to begin working on a project prior to receiving ACC approval.

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HOA Rules and Frederick Laws that apply to Whittier Residents

Believe it or not, livestock is prohibited in Whittier ($25 City fine per animal) and you cannot ride a horse on the sidewalk ($100 City fine).

In all seriousness though, Whittier residents are subject to restrictive covenants enforced by the Whittier Community Association (the HOA) and the City Code. The City of Frederick prohibits these activities and many others. The Whittier Association sometimes receives complaints from residents about the actions of their neighbors. Common complaints revolve around pets, parking, noise, and trash. Usually the best way to handle such problems is to talk to your neighbor about it. Sometimes pointing out the problems can lead to solutions. Communities usually have fewer problems when neighbors know and talk to each other. If you can’t resolve a problem by talking to your neighbor, the homeowners association can help with some issues, but lacks specific enforcement power in some cases (depending on the issue). .Since the City Code addresses many of these problems, another option is to call the City of Frederick police department. This article will point out a few of these laws and HOA rules. The laws are too complicated for a complete description here and this article does not constitute legal advice. For a more complete explanation you can view the ordinances that are city code at www.cityoffrederick.com.

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Storm Door Standards and Application

Storm Door standards:

  • Must be a full-view glass (interchangeable screen is optional)
  • Must match your existing exterior trim color.
  • Must NOT contain a kick plate greater than 6” in height, ornamental decorations, or crossbar separation of the glass.
  • Must NOT match your exterior door color, unless your door color and trim are an exact match
  • Contact Vanguard management at 301-253-5052 (local call) or download a storm door authorization request here.  You must submit this application to the ACC for approval before starting any project involving exterior changes.

There is only one style of storm door allowed in Whittier. Any deviation from this style of door can result in the owners having to remove the unapproved door!

 

Whittier Express Newsletter Archives

Here is our archive of past issues of the Whittier Express Newsletter. (Please note that these documents will be in Adobe Acrobat PDF format and require the free Acrobat Reader software to view. You can download and install the Acrobat Reader here.)

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