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The Architectural Control Committee (ACC) plays a vital role in preserving the character, beauty, and value of the McLean Hamlet. All exterior changes — from renovations and additions to new construction — must receive ACC review and approval before work begins. This ensures that updates respect the neighborhood’s established character while allowing for thoughtful growth and modernization.
Why it matters
Why it matters
The ACC helps to:
Protect property values
Maintain the unique character of The Hamlet
Prevent costly delays by ensuring projects align with community standards
The process is straightforward
The process is straightforward
Submit your application to the ACC at least 30 days before your desired start date.
The ACC reviews applications promptly and works collaboratively with homeowners and developers.
Once approved, you’ll have confidence that your project aligns with community covenants and avoids potential delays.
Submit an Application
Submit an Application
Neighborhood Covenants
Neighborhood Covenants
To maintain the beauty, consistency, and character of McLean Hamlet, each section of the neighborhood is governed by covenants recorded in the Fairfax County land records. These covenants establish architectural and property-use standards that help protect home values and preserve The Hamlet’s unique charm.
Because The Hamlet was developed in phases, there is no single covenant that applies to all 507 homes. Instead, each section has its own set of rules, and some guidelines differ from one section to another.
To determine which section your home belongs to, check your settlement papers or refer to the covenant map below.
Covenant Map
Covenant Map
Sections 1 & 2
Sections 1 & 2
The first homes built in McLean Hamlet. Most properties fall within these two sections.
Section 3
Section 3
Constructed shortly after Sections 1 and 2. This includes all homes on Calpurnia and Horatio; 1327 Portia Pl; 1310 and 1314 Elsinore; 7805 and 7807 Birnam Wood; and 7901, 7800–7804 Ariel Way.
Section 4
Section 4
Covers the Falstaff Park side of the Hamlet, including Romeo Court, Desdemona Court, Falstaff Court, and five homes on Timon Drive (7720–7725).
Section 5
Section 5
Covers Snow Meadow Lane and Lear Road, which are governed by the separate Snow-Lear HOA.
Snow-Lear HOA dues are mandatory for all homeowners in this section. These dues fund the ownership, management, and insurance of the Common Land located between the Snow-Lear section and the Beltway.
MHCA dues remain optional for Section 5 residents, just as they are for the rest of The Hamlet.
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