Kingstowne Residential Owners Corporation

What Kingstowne Residential Owners Corporation's governing documents say

Kingstowne is a large, single-family-home and townhome HOA in Alexandria, VA. This document — the Design and Community Maintenance Standards — is the rulebook for any exterior change to your property and for keeping the place looking sharp. It applies to all homeowners (and their tenants) in the KROC community.

• Architectural review (ARC): Nearly any exterior change — paint color, deck, fence, siding, door, even artificial grass — needs prior written approval from the Architectural Review Committee. Submit a complete application; the ARC meets monthly and must respond within 45 days. Approved projects must be completed within 180 days, or the approval expires.
• What you own & maintain: You own your house and lot. You must keep all building surfaces, fences, decks, sheds, and grounds in good repair — no peeling paint, rotting wood, or overgrown landscaping. KROC inspects properties annually (with 3 days' advance notice) to check compliance.
• Projects that can be approved by staff without ARC meeting: Some routine or minor changes — like replacing a garage door, gutter, window, roof, or air conditioner with a like-for-like item — can be approved by KROC staff in 3–5 business days. A table in the document lists which modifications qualify for expedited staff approval.
• Fencing & decks: New fences and decks need ARC approval. For single-family homes, fences require committee review; townhome fences can be staff-approved. Decks must be in the rear yard, use approved materials and colors, and meet detailed railing and dimensional standards. Privacy screening on decks is allowed.
• Pets & animal structures: Dog houses require approval and must be in the rear fenced yard. Dog runs (fenced enclosures less than a full backyard) are prohibited. Pet access doors are allowed only if leading to a fenced rear or side yard. No tethering or unattended post-and-leash setups.
• Parking & vehicles: Vehicle covers (car covers) are allowed if fitted and a solid neutral color; tarps are banned. Car charging stations require ARC approval and are not permitted in attached homes without a garage. No storage of personal items on common areas, and no unapproved parking of recreational vehicles or trailers (referenced as a separate policy).
• Prohibited & restricted items: Exterior clotheslines are banned. Compost piles (only enclosed bins allowed, max 4x4x8 feet). Artificial grass is allowed only in rear yards of townhomes with a 6-foot fence; it is banned for detached homes except in two specific neighborhoods. Outdoor carpeting is not permitted as ground cover.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document is solely about exterior design and maintenance. It does not cover use restrictions (e.g., short-term rentals, parking enforcement, noise limits, or pool hours), assessment amounts or due dates, or any rules that apply to renters directly — those would be in the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Bylaws, and separate policy resolutions.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.