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The TCC

Tantallon Control Committee

administers and implements the covenants. These Documents are on file with the land records of Prince George's County.

Tantallon Control Committee By-Laws

The Tantallon Control Committee (TCC) was formed to administer the Tantallon Land Covenants, subject to the review of the Tantallon Citizens Association (TCA). The TCC is to administer the covenants prudently and as uniformly as possible in order to preserve and enhance the beauty and character of Tantallon as a community and to preserve and enhance overall and individual property values. The provisions of the introductory paragraph of Clause II of the Tantallon Land Covenants are hereby incorporated by reference. 

LAND COVENANTS

Each lot in the community served by the Tantallon Citizens Association, Inc. (Tantallon on the Potomac and Tantallon Hills) is subject to an extensive set of covenants. These covenants “run with the land” and are binding not only on the original purchaser, but on all subsequent purchasers and residents as well.

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It is important that you familiarize yourself with the covenants and retain them in a safe and convenient place for future reference. The Tantallon Control Committee (TCC) administers and implements the covenants. These Documents are on file with the land records of Prince George's County.

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The purpose of the Tantallon Land Covenants is to preserve and enhance property values in our community. With the cooperation of the Tantallon property owners, it has been quite successful. When voluntary cooperation has failed, the Tantallon Citizens Association, Inc. has without exception successfully obtained legal enforcement of the covenants through court action.

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Any questions regarding the covenants, procedures to be used in requesting TCC approval of covenant–controlled activities, reporting potential covenant violations, etc. may be directed to the current Chairperson, Montina Anderson and Co-Chairperson Robert Sensenig of the TCC (TheTCC.TCA@gmail.com, Attn: Chairpersons).

Detailed map of Tantalllon

Property Covered by Covenants

Click the button below for a complete street listing of homes covered by Tantallon Land Covenants.

Homeowner Requests

Homeowners who wish to modify the outside appearance of their home or alter the site are required to submit plans, drawings, specifications, color samples, material data sheets, photos, etc. to the TCC for review.  The following information offers guidance for common home projects.

Overall

Fence Standards

  • Fences must be approved by the TCC prior to any construction

  • Fences should be no farther forward than the back (rear) corners of the house

  • Fence should be open weave design and shall be no higher than 6’.

  • Fences should be erected with good (finished) side facing out.

  • Large stockade fences visible from the street should be stained (color approved by TCC)

  • Portions of the fence visible from the street should be landscaped with evergreen trees and shrubs.

  • Stockade Style Fences along Fort Washington Road must be uniform in appearance and supporting brick pillars must be maintained /rebuilt in the style as originally constructed

  • Fencing materials shall be rot resistant wood such as pressure treated lumber or Cedar or ornamental metal. Chain link fencing and vinyl fencing are generally disapproved.

Countryside Bike Ride

Tree Removal Guidelines

  • TCC approval must be obtained prior to removal of any trees greater than 8” in diameter measured 2’ above the ground.

  • Trees posing an imminent danger to life or property may be removed without prior TCC approval but the TCC must be notified immediately after the tree is removed.

  • If one or two trees are removed due to disease or are a possible risk to the house, then no replacement trees are required to be planted.

  • If more than 3 trees are being removed and the TCC approved the removal, then one new tree must be planted for every three trees removed.  

  • If any number of trees are removed without TCC approval and the TCC determines that the removal was not justifiable, then one new tree must be planted for every tree removed.

  • Replacement trees shall be native species to the Chesapeake Bay region and be no smaller than 5’ tall when planted.  Trees shall be planted in the most suitable location on the property based on soil conditions and available sun exposure.

Outbuildings

  • Outbuildings to include sheds, gazebos, etc. should be limited to 10’x10’ in size.

  • Outbuildings shall never be used for human habitation.

  • Outbuildings shall be built with proper weather resistant siding and roof.

  • Landscaping shall be planted around outbuilding

Children’s Play Area

  • Children’s play sets, swings, play house, tree house, etc, shall be limited to the back yard and shall not be visible from the street.

Hardscape

  • All hardscape shall be natural stone, synthetic stone, brick, concrete pavers, or poured concrete.  

Solar Panels

  • Panels shall be mounted on the roof of the home and conform to the roof slope.

Complaints

COMPLAINTS

The TCC does not patrol the Tantallon Community looking for violations.  Rather, the TCC reacts to formal complaints submitted to it.  When submitting a complaint to the TCC, please include the address of the complaint, a description of the complaint, the section of the covenants that are being violated, and what a successful resolution would entail.  It is also helpful to include sketches or photos to clearly identify the complaint.  Complaints should be submitted to the TCC by either the.TCC.TCA@gmail.com or by mail to P.O. Box 44069, Fort Washington, MD. 20749

 

Prince Georges County (PGC) is responsible to enforce violations of County Code.   Report code violations and safety concerns by downloading the PGC311 Mobile App, or Web Portal (https://pgc311.com/customer/servicetypes) to request County response.  You can also call     3-1-1 if within the County or (301) 883-4748 if outside the County.

 

The types of violations that PGC covers is:

 

  • Street and Sidewalk conditions, potholes etc.

  • Abandoned vehicles

  • Graffiti Removal

  • Tall Grass (over 12”)

  • Dangerous Trees

  • Storm Drains

  • Sink Holes

  • Commercial vehicles, Boats, Campers, etc. parked on the Street.

  • Illegal dumping

  • Poorly maintained property, broken windows, gutters falling off the dwelling, excessive junk, fence, roof, shed, swimming pool, porch, or steps in disrepair

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