Paint Policy

Below is information regarding the new paint policy released in Fall 2010.

MHHA Paint Policy (PDF)
MHHA Paint Policy (Word 2007 or later)
MHHA Paint Policy (Word 2003 or earlier)
MHHA Paint Poilcy (Rich Text Format - universal)

The Board has approved a new paint palette and paint scheme for the community. Several months ago, we solicited feedback on the initial proposal which was developed with the help of a Sherwin Williams paint representative. Although less than a quarter of our owners responded, the feedback was generally negative. (Thank you to everyone who participated.)

In light of the feedback, and in recognition of the fact that no Board members or ARC members are particularly skilled in the area of color, the Board obtained the services of a second company, Arlington Color Consultants, which is an independent color design company. This company reviewed the proposal, the feedback, and the state of the community. They came back with recommendations that enforced some components of the original proposal, but also made key improvements – in many cases agreeing with owner feedback. They also focused on the longevity of colors, the classic style of the community, simplification of rules, and lessening the current “patchwork” look of the community. Based on their recommendations as well as those of the ARC, the following new guidelines were approved.

• There is now one paint palette for the entire community, instead of having varying colors by street.
• Homeowners will be able to choose from four core colors (note that there are approximated colors that will be impacted by your monitor type and settings): 

Color Name	Swatch
Tricorn Black (SW-6258)
Sea Serpent (SW-7615)
Sundried Tomato (SW-7585)
French Roast (SW-6069)

Trim (soffits, fascia, eaves, window and door trim, enclosed porches, number plaques, etc.) will be Dover White (SW-6385).

Dover White (SW-6385)

There is still one difference between the older and newer sections of the community: Garages on Marshall Heights Court and Dominion Way will continue to match the chosen core paint color. Garages on Hutchison Grove Court and Dominion Way Court will continue to be considered trim, thus painted Dover White. This decision was made because of the difficulty and length of time required to change the schemes.

Replacement siding will be Platinum Gray (an Alside Prodigy® brand color; however, other brands or quality levels may be used if the color is an exact match). Note this was changed from Adobe Cream in January 2011.

Platinum Gray (Alside Prodigy®)

All paint is from Sherwin Williams. You can check the colors online with the Sherwin Williams Color Visualizer. These changes are on a “when replaced” basis. This means that the next time your house requires painting, you will need to switch to a new color and the new scheme. When your house requires new siding, you will need to use the new color.

Please note the following rules to avoid costly repainting:

• An ARC request is now required for all painting – even if you are using a color that is similar to your old color. Get approval before you buy and before you schedule your paint job.  
• The rule about adjacent homes not using the same color remains in effect and will be enforced; however, there will be a new exception and requirement that homes sharing the same front (same plane) must be the same color (this is a change from past paint policy, so please read carefully). This will avoid the current problem of dual-colored peaks and two-toned porch posts.
• Colors will be chosen on a first come, first served basis and may not be reserved. For homes sharing the same front or plane, the first home painted a new color will determine the color for both homes.

The new colors (several of which are similar to the more current of the previous colors) are easily identifiable online and in the store, with current names and numbers.