SNOWDEN$ MILL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

Snowdens Mill is a planned community where the initial development was started over 30 years ago. Snowdens Mill architectural style is generally referred to as "Neo-Colonial," or new Colonial. Features of this architectural style include: brick and frame houses with clap and corner boards, dormer, cameo, Palladian or sash-style windows, louvered

shutters, dentil cornices, porches with rails and classical columns, post lamps and carriage-style hanging wall lamps.

The Snowdens Mill Homeowners Association Board of Directors (BOARD) is obligated by the covenant documents to enforce Architectural and property maintenance standards in our community. 1

The goal is to maintain property values and to protect the investments you and other homeowners have made in your homes and in the community.

In order to do this, the BOARD and/or the Architectural Control Committee, reviews all homeowner applications, known as Property Improvement Requests ("PIR"). 2 The BOARD also follows up on architectural violations and provides residents with information about replacement materials or approved

exterior paint colors. In addition, yearly homeowner exterior inspections are the responsibility of the BOARD.

Today, the BOARD works to ensure that all exterior modifications blend with existing designs and exterior paint colors. Previously, our exterior paint colors were known as "Williamsburg," a line offered only by McCormick Paints. However, this color palette is no longer offered by McCormick Paints and the BOARD

refers to the community's colors as "Neo Colonial," and has approved a number of color palettes offered by a variety of vendors.

Materials that can be requested through Community Association or from our web site, www.snowdensmill.com, include:

• Declaration of Covenants;

• By-Laws;

• PIR application;

• List of approved trim colors.

For these documents or other information, please contact your manager at Comsource at 301-924-7355

Remember: any change in color, structural modifications or major landscaping requires a prior

written application (PIR) and approval by the BOARD.

1 Pursuant to Articles V - VI of the Declaration of Covenants for Snowdens Mill Homeowners Association, Inc.

2 Both Townhouse Associations also have their own, additional Architectural Guidelines and requirements.

Townhouse homeowners must obtain approval from both Snowdens Mill Homeowners Association, Inc. and the

applicable Townhouse Association for any architectural changes. Accordingly, all Townhouse homeowners should

submit their PIR applications to the SM HOA, who will coordinate with the BOARD of the appropriate Townhouse

Association, if any, on the architectural review process.

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HOW TO FILL OUT THE PIR FORM WWW.SNOWDENSMILL.COM

1. You want to change something on the outside of your home. You'vedecided to make a change to the outside of your home or property, butyou're not sure if the BOARD will accept the change.

Contact Charles Lasky of Community Association (301-924-7355, clasky@comsource.com) to find out what requirements are needed to make the changes you are considering. By contacting Community Association, you can determine whether you need to fill out a Property Improvement Request (PIR) or not.

2. Completely fill out the PIR. PIR applications are available at www.snowdensmill.com.

3. Gather the information you need to help the BOARD make their decision. Plan ahead to provide your documents to the BOARD when they meet for their monthly meeting on the 3rd Tuesday. Mail PIR's to Comsource Inc. located at 3414 Morningwood Drive Olney, MD 20832. Decisions on most applications are made within 30-days of receiving COMPLETE application.

4. PIR has been approved or denied. Written notification of the BOARD's decision will be mailed to the homeowner within approximately thirty (30) days. If your application is deemed incomplete, the application will be denied and you will be advised of the additional steps you need to take to complete ii.

5. Reconsideration of previously denied PIRs. The owner may request that the BOARD reconsider its denial of an application. The owner should explain the reason for reconsideration in writing and include any new supporting information concerning the request. The BOARD will take consider your appeal at its next monthly meeting.

6. Appealing the Board's decision. If an owner is unsatisfied with the BOARD's decision, he/she may request the dispute be resolved through the Commission on Common Ownership Communities, an agency established by Montgomery County for that purpose. Your Community Manager can help guide you to the correct agency in Montgomery County.

7. The Board Reserves the Right to Add or Modify these requirements at any time as needed.

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