FAQ
Quick answers to common resident questions, with links to the full Community Info guidance.
Each lot is allocated parking for two vehicles. Homes without garages have two reserved spaces associated with the lot. Homes with garages are expected to use the garage and driveway as the two parking spaces associated with the lot.
Households may not routinely use common-area parking as a permanent third parking space.
No. Residents are still required to use the parking associated with their lot first, even if they have a valid permit.
A permit authorizes a vehicle to be in a permit-controlled area after 5:00 p.m. It does not create an additional parking right or allow a resident to leave an available reserved, garage, or driveway space unused while occupying a common-area space.
There are not enough common-area spaces for every household to have a permanent third parking space.
The two-vehicle structure is intended to ensure that every household has access to the parking associated with its lot while preserving remaining common-area spaces for visitors, temporary use, service providers, and other shared community needs.
Yes. During daytime hours, common-area parking generally operates as open parking.
Beginning at 5:00 p.m., a valid parking permit is required in permit-controlled common-area spaces.
Yes. Temporary approval may be requested for legitimate short-term needs such as graduations, milestone birthdays, family gatherings, extended visits from out-of-state or international guests, and similar circumstances.
Any approval is temporary and applies only to the specific event or visit. It does not create permanent authorization for a household to regularly park more than two vehicles.
No. Residents and tenants are not authorized to order the towing of another vehicle on behalf of the Association.
Parking concerns should be reported to the Association or property management for review. Towing from Association-controlled property may only be authorized by the Board of Directors or an authorized agent acting on the Association’s behalf.
Contact Henry’s Wrecker Service directly for information regarding the vehicle’s location, release requirements, fees, and retrieval procedures.
Henry’s Wrecker Service
703-280-5336
www.henryswrecker.com
5520 Vine Street, Alexandria, VA 22310
Parking in common-area parking spaces is prohibited during declared snow emergencies and snow-removal operations.
Keeping these areas clear allows plows and skid loaders to move efficiently through the neighborhood, maintain emergency access, and use empty spaces for nearby snow storage. This greatly improves the speed and effectiveness of snow removal.
Snow has to be stored somewhere after it is plowed.
Empty parking spaces provide convenient locations where contractors can push or relocate snow as they work. Without those areas, skid loaders may have to carry snow long distances through the neighborhood, which significantly increases the amount of time and equipment needed to complete removal.
Yes, subject to the requirements in the Association’s governing documents and rental policies.
Leases must be in writing, the initial lease term must generally be at least six months, and short-term, transient, hotel-style, or revolving occupancy is not permitted.
Owners considering leasing their home should review the governing documents and current rental requirements for complete details.
Yes.
Tenants, their family members, guests, and invitees are required to comply with the Association’s governing documents, policies, rules, and regulations just as homeowners are.
Owners also remain responsible for certain obligations related to the tenancy.
Many exterior changes require prior approval.
This may include fences, decks, sheds, exterior colors, landscaping changes, and other visible modifications. Residents should review the Association’s architectural requirements or contact property management before beginning work if there is any question about whether approval is required.
The governing documents prohibit unreasonably loud noise and activities that create unnecessary annoyance, discomfort, or disturbance for other residents.
Normal residential activity is expected, but residents and guests should be considerate of excessive music, prolonged loud gatherings, repeated disturbances, and similar activity that may interfere with a neighbor’s reasonable enjoyment of their home.
Yes.
Residents should avoid activities that create excessive or persistent smoke, fumes, odors, gases, dust, or similar conditions that adversely affect the comfort, health, or reasonable use of neighboring homes or common areas.
Normal residential activities, such as ordinary fireplace or outdoor grill use, are expected.
Yes.
Pets must be kept under control, residents are responsible for cleaning up pet waste, and repeated barking, howling, or other disturbances may violate the Association’s rules.
Residents should review the governing documents and current pet policies for complete requirements.
Generally, no.
Common areas are maintained for the benefit of the community as a whole. Except where the governing documents specifically designate an area for limited or reserved use, residents should not treat common areas as permanent extensions of their private property without Association approval.
Residents should contact the Association or property management with the details of the issue.
Providing specific information such as the location, date, time, photographs where appropriate, vehicle information, or a description of the concern helps the Association review the matter more efficiently.
This website is intended to make important community information easier to understand and access, but website summaries do not replace the Association’s official governing documents.
Residents should review the Declaration, Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, Board resolutions, rules and regulations, and other applicable Association documents for complete requirements.
As the website develops, the Association plans to provide secure homeowner portal access so official documents and additional community materials can be made available in one convenient location.
This website is part of a broader effort to make neighborhood information easier to find, improve communication, and provide residents with clearer access to Association resources.
The site will continue to be updated and expanded as additional information, documents, and homeowner features become available.
Fairfax County is moving forward with the Richmond Highway Bus Rapid Transit project, known as The One, which is planned to connect Huntington Metrorail Station with Fort Belvoir.
The Village at Gum Springs is located within an important part of that corridor, and the Association will continue to follow the project and share information that may directly affect the neighborhood as plans and construction move forward.