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.

The ACC meets on the second Monday of each month. In order to ensure your request is processed by Vanguard and forwarded to the ACC in time to be reviewed at the monthly meeting, VANGUARD must receive your request by the end of the preceding month. The mailing address is:

VANGUARD MANAGEMENT P.O. Box 39 Germantown, MD 20875

• Screen door requests that meet all requirements are handled as they are received vs. being held until the monthly meeting.
• An ACC approval is valid for one year. If you are unable to complete your project within that timeframe, you'll need to resubmit and request a new approval letter.
• Remember that an approval letter only covers your originally submitted project, design and materials. Should you need to make changes to the project (design, color, type of siding etc.) after receiving your approval, you must submit a modification and receive approval for the changes. If you're unsure if the changes you want to make require a re-submission, you can e-mail the ACC (see below)
• In cases where only pre-determined materials can be used (e.g. Alcoa siding for Townhouse garages), and you are unable to locate the specified material, you need to submit a variance request to the ACC to get approval to use something other than the specified product.

Have a question? Send it to acc@whittieronline.org.