Notice to Residents: Waste Reminders (UPDATED 20-JAN-2022)

Over the past several months, there have been a number of unsightly incidences on our property. Some have been a result of the strong winds we experienced during several storms this spring. However, most could have been avoided by better adherence to the rules and regulations established for our community. The Executive Board would like to remind all residents of several of these rule and regulations.

1. Pet Waste. Pets must be walked in common areas. Caretakers must promptly cleanup their animal’s solid waste.
2. Pick-up. Trash will be picked up at the curb twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays. Recycling will be picked up on Fridays.
3. When can I put out my trash container(s)? Trash may be placed outside the home no earlier than sunset the evening before pickup. Under no circumstances should trash be left out for a longer period of time.
4. When do I bring in my trash container(s)? Trash cans and recycling containers will be removed from the curb area on the day of trash/recycling collection.

A complete set of governing documents, including the rules and regulations for the community can be found on our website: Walnut Ridge Governance Document.

Thank you for helping to keep our community clean and visually pleasant.

~ Walnut Ridge Cluster Association Executive Board

Walnut Ridge's String & Fence Lighting Addendum Available!

 

Where can I find the new Walnut Ridge Cluster design covenants for string and fence lighting?

In February of 2021, the Walnut Ridge Cluster Board will be submitting a new design consideration to the Reston Association Design Review Board (DRB). This new design document will cover string and fence lighting for backyard environments.

These additional standards will address bistro/cafe lighting as well as fence-mounted lighting for those looking to add atmosphere to their backyard for hosting COVID-friendly get-togethers. 

The Walnut Ridge Cluster board has been reviewing the original covenants documentation in order to create a more comprehensive set of documents that will keep original covenants in-place, while adding features requested by many homeowners and tenants. Any new covenants will continue to enforce previous rules and regulations, while increasing a certain amount of latitude for personal taste, technology, and design evolution.

The lighting guide addendum covers the following areas:

• String (“Bistro”) lighting restrictions
• Fence-mounted lighting

The new Walnut Ridge Cluster design covenants documentation for WRCA Design- Outdoor Lighting Addendum (String & Fence Lights) can be found by clicking here. 

~ WRCA Board

Walnut Ridge Cluster's New Outdoor Lighting Design Guide for 2020 Released!

 

Where can I find the new Walnut Ridge Cluster design covenants for lighting?

In December of 2020, the Walnut Ridge Cluster Board had a new design covenants document for outdoor lighting passed by the Reston Association Design Review Board (DRB). 

The Walnut Ridge Cluster board has been reviewing the original covenants documentation in order to create a more comprehensive set of documents that will keep original covenants in-place, while adding features requested by many homeowners and tenants. Any new covenants will continue to enforce previous rules and regulations, while increasing a certain amount of latitude for personal taste, technology, and design evolution.

If you are looking at replacing and/or updating the outdoor lighting on your property, it is recommended that you review the various light fixture styles, rules about light color and properties, as well as size and color are outlined in this design guide. Following the recommendations in this guide will ensure you are not only in compliance with Reston Association, but also with Walnut Ridge Cluster design covenants.

The lighting guide covers the following areas:

• Post lamps & recommendations
• Porch and basement door (wall-mounted) lamps & recommendations
• Decorative lighting (sidewalks & gardens)
• Lumens, color, and many other lighting considerations

The new Walnut Ridge Cluster design covenants documentation for Outdoor Lighting can be found by clicking here. 

We are working on additional standards that will address bistro/cafe lighting as well as fence-mounted lighting for those looking to add atmosphere to their backyard for hosting COVID-friendly get-togethers. Please stand-by as we are hoping to have these available here by the end of January, 2021.

~ WRCA Board

Walnut Ridge Cluster's New Fence Covenants Design Guide for 2020 Released!

Where can I find the new Walnut Ridge Cluster design covenants for fences?

In July of 2020, the Walnut Ridge Cluster Board had a new design covenants document for fences passed by the Reston Association Design Review Board (DRB). 

The Walnut Ridge Cluster board has been reviewing the original covenants documentation in order to create a more comprehensive set of documents that will keep original covenants in-place, while adding features requested by many homeowners and tenants. Any new covenants will continue to enforce previous rules and regulations, while increasing a certain amount of latitude for personal taste, technology, and design evolution.

If you are looking at replacing and/or updating the fence around or behind your property, it is recommended that you review the various styles, construction methods, and materials outlined in this design guide. Doing so will ensure you are not only in compliance with Reston Association, but also with Walnut Ridge Cluster design covenants.

The fence designs are generally split into two categories: original designs representative of 1985 (the year Walnut Ridge Cluster was constructed) and 2020 (the year this design document was created). The primary difference between the two categories is that the 2020 designs will have enhanced structural changes to improve longevity and life of the fence.

The new Walnut Ridge Cluster design covenants documentation for Fences can be found by clicking here. 

~ WRCA Board

Original Walnut Ridge Cluster Covenants

Where can I find the original Walnut Ridge Cluster covenants?

Originally, when Walnut Ridge Cluster was established in 1985, every house followed a specific color scheme that was originally established by the builder.

Over time, this has been edited, appended, and altered many times through the Reston Association covenants application process.

The Walnut Ridge Cluster board is currently reviewing the original covenants documentation in order to create a more comprehensive document that will keep original covenants in-place, while adding features requested by many homeowners and tenants. Any new covenants will continue to enforce previous rules and regulations, while increasing a certain amount of latitude for personal taste, technology, and design evolution.

The original Walnut Ridge Cluster covenants documentation can be found by clicking here. If you want a short link to share or write down, we have created this shortened link: http://bit.ly/3cHMD1S.

~ WRCA Board