1. In addition to the ARC rules, all decks must comply with county specifications. With respect to Applications submitted for the approval of a deck, the survey which is submitted must show (i) any conservation easement areas and building restriction lines affecting the property, (ii) the proposed change (e.g. deck) drawn to scale, and (iii) the distance, in feet and inches, of the proposed change (e.g. deck) from the side and rear property lines. No deck may be constructed in a conservation easement area or in violation of building restriction lines affecting the property without the prior written consent of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC).

2. Deck location is limited to rear yards only. Decks shall not extend beyond the side of the dwelling constructed on such Lot, and shall be fully contained within the rear yard of any such Lot. 

a. Townhomes, except for end units, MUST maintain one foot (1’) on either side.

b. Special Situations (i.e., side-load garage homes) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

3. Deck material must be pressure treated timber, redwood, western red cedar, or composite material and is subject to approval.

4. Replacement of an existing deck requires Committee approval.

5. Enclosed, under-deck storage is permitted. See Section L. for rules on Sheds.

6. Screened decks will be permitted, however, written approval from the Committee is required.

7. Decks may be stained and/or painted provided that the color(s) conform to the color scheme for the main house.

8. Screened in porches may be painted or stained to match the color of the siding or the trim of the house.

9. Elevated decks may not be constructed any closer to the side property lines than one foot (1'). 

10. Subject to provision 1. above, elevated decks (higher than two feet (2')) may not be constructed any closer to the rear property line than five feet (5').

11. All elevated decks must contain side railing made of wood, vinyl, or composite material.

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