Click Here - For the Construction Approval form.

The form is also available on the Business Office page.

The Architectural Control Committee (ACC) is appointed by the Board of Directors and is specifically charged with the responsibilities of assuring compliance with the provisions of the Restrictions and Covenants as they may apply to all new construction and with approving all exterior changes to existing homes.

The ACC meets each Wednesday at 4:00PM in the conference room at the Aquia Harbour Office to review all applications that have been received since the previous meeting. 

Applications must be received no later than 2:00pm on Wednesday.  If the application is approved a letter will be sent out to the home owner stating approval. If the application is disapproved a letter will be sent stating why the application was disapproved. 

Many times the approval will be held up because of items that are needed in order for the approval to take place.  Below are a few things to bear in mind when submitting an application:

a. Set backs (40' from the front property line and 10' from the side and back property lines)

b. There cannot be more than one detached building that is being used for garage or storage purposes on a lot.

c. Culvert (ditch) pipe size varies by lot. Please check with the office if you are unsure what diameter pipe is required for your property. Pipes must be made of double walled plastic.

d. Headwalls must be made of either concrete or pressure treated 6x6 lumber. Headwalls must extend at least 5 1/2" down and around the bottom of the culvert pipe.

e. Sheds that are 200 square feet or more require a Stafford County building permit.

f. Retaining walls that support more than 24" of unbalanced fill require a Stafford County building permit.

g. Boat docks and other similar structures require permits from a number of different agencies.  Stafford County is a good place to start.

h. An annotated copy of the plat or sketch of the property showing the location and dimensions of the work to take place must be submitted with the application.

Applications can be down loaded from the Web Site. Homeowners are invited to attend the meeting on Wednesdays. 

The ACC is always looking for volunteers to serve on the committee, if you are interested contact the Office at 659-3050.

To contact the Architectural Committee, please call the business office at:  (540) 659-3050