All residents of Herons Glen live in a deed-restricted community. Upon purchase, all owners have signed documents agreeing to the rules put in place by the Herons Glen Homeowner’s Association (HOA). As a result, you may encounter standards for your home and property here that are not applicable in other communities.
The HGHOA has two Committees charged with assuring that properties are kept to the HOA standards:
• The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) ensures that future construction, reconstruction, and improvements are similar to existing construction. This includes making sure the applications for these projects are in compliance with HGHOA Architectural Standards and related information.
• The Grounds Committee ensures that installation of or alteration to lawns, landscaping, exterior yard decorations, fountains and flagpoles are done according to HOA standards and procedures.
WHAT PROJECTS NEED ARC APPROVAL?
The following lists most of the projects that need ARC approval but are not all inclusive. If in doubt, check the HOA website, call the HOA Office at (239) 731-0322, or attend an ARC meeting.
• Painting or repainting of all exterior surfaces.
• Installation of storm shutters.
• Exterior screening and rescreening.
• Lanai extension and lanai or front entry enclosures.
• Any changes to all exterior doors, garage doors and screen doors.
• Installation of garage screen.
• Pool and/or spa installation
• Any type of solar panel work
• Changes to front yard light fixture and/or post and mailbox post.
• Addition or changes to gutters and downspouts.
• Replacement of windows.
• Changes to driveway, walkway, roof, or walls.
• Installation of whole home generators.
WHAT PROJECTS NEED GROUNDS COMMITTEE APPROVAL?
The following lists most of the projects that need Grounds Committee approval but are not all inclusive. If in doubt, check the HOA website, call the HOA Office, (239) 731-0322, or attend a Grounds Committee meeting.
• Replacement of all or most shrubs in a landscape bed.
• Installation of additional shrubs to satisfy a violation notice.
• All modifications to size (enlargement or reduction) or design of existing landscape beds, installation of new landscape beds, and removal of existing landscape beds.
• Landscape beds modified to include a decorative item that incorporates as part of its design the use of materials such as mulch, stone, or rock or any other type of materials.
• Planting or removal of trees.
• Installation of a freestanding flagpole.
• Installation of fountain or water features located outside the front entry and outside the lanai.
REQUESTING COMMITTEE APPROVAL
For any of the projects listed above, the homeowner must fill out an ARC Application Form or a Grounds Request Form and submit it to the appropriate committee. The request must include a detailed plan showing the location and description of the work. Many ARC requests require submission of a sample, such as a paint chip, roof tile, or paver, while others may require a photo. The application form will specify if this is the case.
If you live in the Fairways, Meadows, or Solana, you must have your proposed work approved by your sub-association before submitting it to the ARC or Grounds Committee.
Also, keep in mind that some projects, such as a lanai extension, may require both ARC and Grounds approval. If in doubt, check the forms or call the HOA Office.
There is also a required Neighboring/Adjacent Property Owner Acknowledgement Form for any ARC projects that may require you to use your neighbor’s side of the property or encroach on their back property when potential damage may occur to your neighbor’s property. Homeowners having this type of work done must fill out this form and make reasonable attempts to get this form signed by the adjoining neighbors. (This form is not required for Grounds projects.)
No work is permitted to start until the appropriate committee has reviewed and approved the request. Work that begins without approval may be subject to fines imposed by the HGHOA Board of Directors.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
The HOA Office, (239) 731-0322, and the ARC and Grounds Committee are available to answer your questions and provide clarification. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need more help.
