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Trash removal is handled by a
commercial firm, AAA, under contract with the
Association.
Trash
Trash is to be placed in plastic bags, not to exceed 50 lbs per bag,
and set at curbs for pick-up on FRIDAY
mornings (before 6:00 A.M.). Place your trash
on
the curb no earlier than 6:00 PM Thursday night. No trash pick-up will
be
made on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. If one of
the previous mentioned holidays falls on a Friday, arrangements will be
made for pickup on an alternate day. Regularly scheduled pick-ups will
be made on other
holidays falling on Fridays.
Recycling
Recycling pick-up occurs on MONDAY.
Place your recyclables out at the curb no later than 6:00AM Monday, no
sooner than 6:00PM Sunday. Please refer to the Fairfax County Residential
Curbside Recycling Chart (PDF) to find out what can be recycled at
the curb.
For more detailed information
about recycling
Fairfax County, please
refer to the county
website. Find the item you
are looking to recycle on the list, and click the link to follow
specific instructions for that item.
X-mas trees
Christmas trees will be collected through the first two weeks of
January.
Bulk Services
Furniture and other large, non-metal household items placed on
the curb will be collected as well. You must call AAA
to schedule your bulk pickup for these
items. Rocks,
concrete, dirt, bricks and cinder blocks will not be removed.
Appliance &
White Goods Removal
Ferrous metal/white good items/large motorized items, such as
appliances, must be prescheduled
prior to removal with additional
billing to the individual homeowner.
All appliances containing Freon must be certified FREON-FREE prior to removal.
Storage of personal property outside
fenced areas is prohibited. All personal property is to be kept within
the rear fenced yard, including firewood, lumber, garbage cans, lawn
and garden utensils, and toys. As a security measure, ladders should be
kept inside.
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Please observe the Fairfax County leash law and the "Pooper Scooper" regulation.
Fairfax County Code states that: "An owner or custodian of any dog shall be responsible for the removal of excreta deposited by such dog on the property of another, including public areas". In other words, if your dog does its business on Mews Common Grounds you must pick up after it.
Grounds Beautification & Maintenance
Common Grounds -- Common grounds are defined as any area not owned by an individual homeowner. The homeowner’s plat shows where the boundary is.
The cost
for grounds care and maintenance is one of the largest items in the
association budget.
Grass cutting, weed spraying, trimming, and mulching for
common grounds are provided by a private contractor.
Vehicle traffic is not allowed on common grounds as the turf and
underground utilities can be damaged. Bicycles and motor bikes should
be used only on roads or walkways (not on grass areas).
Guysborough Drive, up to and
including the circle, is owned and under the control of Virginia
Department of Highways and Transportation. All other streets in the
development are owned and maintained by the Community. The courtyard of
each townhouse cluster is owned and maintained by the homeowners of
that cluster.
An outside contractor is hired by the Association for clearing of snow
and ice from community streets. It is the responsibility of homeowners
of each court to remove snow and ice from the court areas. (Do not use
salt as it will damage courtyards.)
No vehicles should be allowed on courtyards as that can damage them.
Parking & Immobile Automobiles
Each residence in the community has
two automobile parking spaces in the adjacent parking areas. Both
spaces are marked “RESERVED” and are identified with lot number for the
exclusive use of occupants of that specific residence. Additional
parking is available along the service road parallel to Route 50 or
along the non-reserved curb areas within the community.
“RESERVED” parking spaces are not to be used by other residents or
guests, without permission of residents of that court. Please note that
this applies to all parking areas, including those near the tennis
courts.
“VISITOR” parking spaces may be used by guest and residents
Please
note that no
portion of the development is to be used for the repair of vehicles
(See Article X, Section 14 of Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and
Regulations). License tags, county stickers and safety
inspections must be kept up to date on all vehicles. Immobile automobiles, either for
mechanical
and/or legal reasons, parked in Chesterfield Mews must be restored to
operating condition within twenty-four hours or they may be towed by
the Association at the expense of the owner.
Mailbox keys are the responsibility
of the homeowner. The U.S. Postal Service is responsible for
maintenance of the boxes. Residents may get extra keys or new
locks from the Post Office.
Your mailbox key lock number can be found inside the clustered mailbox
(generally, on the back side of the lock on the locking bar). You may
want to note that number in case you have to replace the key.
Any exterior modifications, including
planting, plant removal, and painting (with original paint exterior
colors retained) are subject to approval by the CMCA Board. Request for
any changes must be submitted in writing. See the
Architectural Control Guidelines
for additional information.
Architectural Control inspections are handled by the CMCA management company.
Chesterfield
aMewsments
Tennis
Court, Backetball and Playground
At the bottom of
Readsborough you will find the community Tennis Court, Basketball Court
and Playground. The new enclosure, which is nearing completion,
will included a Tennis court, a cross court Basketball court and a
Playground, fenced off to keep flying balls out.
To protect our investement, the fence around the enclosure is
locked. Residents my purchase a key for $25.00 from the current key coordinator. Please note
the following rules for use of the facilities:
Rules of Engagement:
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Private Property For Use by Chesterfield Mews Residents and their
Guests ONLY.
» Use
of the Facilities is at Your Own Risk.
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Children Under 16 Must Be Under Adult Supervision when Using Facilities.
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Proper Athletic Shoes Must Be Worn On Athletic Courts at all Times.
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Full court basketball only when tennis court not in use.
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No hanging off basket, no dunking at any time.
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Limit play time to 1 hour when others are waiting.
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No Wheels of Any Kind Allowed Within the Facility At Any Time.
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Use common courtesy with your neighbors.
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No parking in reserved spaces.
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No Audio Equipment allowed.
Any Person or Persons damaging the
Common Area Facilities or the Fixtures or Improvements Therein shall be
Personally Liable and Responsible for ALL Damage.
Hours of Operation:
Open from dawn to dusk
No play after dark
No ball fields are available in the community. The nearest ballfield is on Picket Road, just south of Rt. 50. You can also walk to the field by taking the Fairfax County connector behind the community. Another field is located 1 1/2 miles down Accotink Creek trail or a three mile drive at the end of Woodburn Road.
Accotink Creek
trail runs behind the community. It starts at Rt. 50 & Nutley
and runs for about 2 1/2 miles. It also connects to the Fairfax County
Connector trail. The trail can be accessed through the community
by walking around the far side of the Tennis, Basketball and Playground
enclosure. There is also a shortcut to the trail from the lower
end of Colchester Brook.