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1. I’ve noticed some neighbors already putting their Christmas lights up in October. Isn’t there a rule against lights being up too long?

Brambleton's diverse cultural community celebrates holidays that may be unfamiliar to some residents. Some of our neighbors may choose to decorate their homes at this time for the holiday Diwali, also called "The Festival of Lights" and can also be called: Row of Lights and Deepavali. This holiday is observed by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains.

2. What is the proper way to dispose of my yard waste/debris?

Materials generated by normal yard and lawn care which includes leaves, grass trimmings, brush, wood chips, and shrub/tree trimmings. Yard waste shall not include roots, stumps, rocks, soil or sod. Brambleton Community Association offers weekly yard waste collection and recycling services from March through December. Yard waste will be collected on Tuesdays during these months if it is properly prepared for collection. Collection requirements include the following:

• All items must be placed curbside.
• Brush and limbs must be cut into 4-foot lengths and bundled (arm-full size) with rope or twine and should not exceed 50 pounds.
• Grass clippings, leaves, and twigs can be placed in a container you provide or in paper bags.
• Items such as roots, stumps, rocks, soil, or sod will not be collected.
• Christmas Trees will be removed in the first two weeks of January if they are in lengths shorter than 6 ft, free of all decorations, and not placed in tree bags.

3. I received a letter of non-compliance about my outside lights not working. Why did I get this letter and can you tell me how to fix it?

The Declaration for Brambleton requires that Lot owners ensure the operation of light fixtures designed to operate automatically. These fixtures may include carriage lights, garage lights and up lighting located in landscaped areas. BCA’s Covenants Team conducts proactive, quarterly inspections to ensure the proper operation of these fixtures.

If replacing the bulbs in the lamp does not render it operational, there may be a problem with the automatic sensor control (some needing replacement after 2 years or so), dirty or corroded light sockets, the breaker and/or the wiring. Because of the hazards of shock and electrical failure, please use caution when performing your own electrical maintenance or repairs. Consulting with your neighbors, builders’ warranty department, or a licensed electrician may be your best resource for resolution. Also visit the Resource Documents on the Covenants page on our website.

The following warranty department phone numbers are provided for your reference:

Beazer 1-888-623-2937 Stanley Martin 703-964-5000
Camberly Homes 1-540-788-1114 Miller & Smith 703-821-2500
Centex (now Pulte) 1-888-686-0269 Van Metre 703-723-2818
Gulick 703-674-0330 Winchester 800-762-2408
Pulte 1-888-686-0269

Please note that if you need to replace a non-operational light fixture, please note that the use of a fixture that is not identical to that originally installed by the builder, requires a Design Review Application and approval by the Covenants Committee. Such applications should include the wattage, height of the fixture above ground, location on the property (shown on a plat map for the lot), and a description of the fixture(s) and/or a photograph or cut sheet from a catalogue.