With the approaching holidays, it’s a good idea to refresh your knowledge about what is allowed and not allowed in Herons Glen when it comes to outside holiday decorations.
The HOA Bylaws have specific rules for placing decorative items on a home or property in Herons Glen. However, some latitude is permitted for holiday decorations. Residents should always check the rules before adding or changing anything on their home or property.
The complete deed restrictions, rules, guidelines and standards for both holiday and non-holiday decorations can be found on the HOA website, https://www.heronsglenhoa.org or can be viewed at the HOA Office.
HOLIDAY AND SPECIAL EVENT DECORATIONS
Special events (e.g. sports games, birthdays, anniversary, etc.) decorations are permitted for that day only. Christmas or other holiday decorations are permitted starting the Monday before Thanksgiving and must be removed by January 10. For all other holiday times, holiday decorations are permitted, but only for a period not to exceed seven days during the time of the holiday.
For non-holiday exterior decorations attached to the house, there are clear guidelines overseen by the Architectural Review Committee:
No exterior decoration of any kind is permitted on a house, mailbox or lamppost. This includes cartoon characters, driftwood, fish, dogs, cats, birds, wreaths, artificial vegetation, names or nameplates, patriotic items, addresses other than on the lighted plaque installed by builder, etc.
EXCEPTIONS
• Decorations are permitted inside front entrance ways, loggias and lanais.
• Wreaths are permitted on the main front door.
• Clear plastic rain gauges mounted on the backside of the mailbox post protruding by no more than 1 inch above the post.
For non-holiday exterior decorations not attached to the house, standards are overseen by the Grounds Committee:
• These Landscape Standards apply to decorations placed in landscape beds, driveways, sidewalks or otherwise not attached to home (including, but not limited to: sculptures and nameplates)
• Decorations shall not be offensive in any manner or nature. The Grounds Committee will have the authority to make the determination of offensive.
• Artificial flowers, plants and trees are not permitted with the exception of front entry door wreaths, which are permitted.
• Decorations shall have a height of no more than four (4) feet or a diameter of no more than three (3) feet and shall not be placed on the lawn. Decorations are limited to plant beds, driveways, entries, and walkways. No more than two (2) decorative items may be placed on any driveway and may not block ingress and egress to home. (HOLIDAY DÉCOR IS EXCEPTED)
• Decoration(s) must complement the overall home’s landscaping and be kept neat, clean, unbroken, and not otherwise unsightly rusted or faded. Total decorations shall be limited to no more than six (6).
Homeowners are responsible for the removal of all exterior decorations when leaving their homes for an extended period of time and/or when threatening weather conditions exist.
