Highland Preserve

Key facts from Highland Preserve's documents

Reflects the 2021 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Units / lots

16 residential lots (Lots 1-16) plus Open Space Lot 17 (Article I, Section 1, page 39)

Developer / declarant

HIGHLAND PRESERVE LLC

Assessments & dues

For period ending Dec 31, 2021: not to exceed $300.00 per month per Lot. Thereafter, may be increased each year not more than 20% above previous year without a two-thirds vote. (Article IV, Section 8, page 53)

Special assessments

Yes, for capital improvements, reconstruction, unexpected repair/replacement of capital improvements on Common Areas, or to cover shortfalls from unanticipated expenses (Article IV, Section 9, page 53)

Collections & liens

Yes, assessments are a continuing lien on the lot; Community Association may record notice of lien and foreclose; personal obligation of owner (Article IV, Sections 6 and 11, pages 51-)

Reserves & fees

Community Association may establish a reserve account from assessments (Article IV, Section 10, page 53)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats, or other household pets traditionally recognized in Louisville, KY area; no commercial breeding; no reptiles, livestock, or poultry (Article II, Section 4, page 40-41)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly restricted; delegation of use of common areas to tenants is permitted, implying leasing is allowed (Article IV, Section 3, page 51)

Parking & vehicles

Not permitted on lot unless housed in garage or basement; same as work/commercial vehicles (Article II, Section 3(C), page 40)

Fences

Fence material must be masonry, brick, black aluminum, or wrought iron and landscaped; chain link not approved except for children, small pets, or swimming pool enclosures. Privacy screens not fences but require approval. (Article II, Section 5(B), page 41; Artic)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any structure, fence, wall, privacy screen, antenna, satellite dish, swimming pool, tennis court, recreational structure, basketball goals, sports equipment, yard ornaments, and landscaping changes (Article III, Section 1, page 46; Article)

Signs & flags

One builder sign and one real estate agent/owner sign (max 9 sq ft) per lot; Developer may place larger subdivision signs, lot number signs, and sold signs. Occupant name signs and lot numbers allowed per zoning. (Article II, Section 7, page 43)

Setbacks / home size

Sills, belt courses, bay windows, cornices, eaves, porte-cocheres, canopies may project up to 18 inches into required yard if permitted by zoning; open porch or paved terrace may project up to 10 feet into front yard if permitted (Article III, Section 5, page 48)

Maintenance

Owner: keep lot and residence in good, first-class order and condition, repair after casualty. Association: maintains Common Areas, provides Yard Services (lawn maintenance, weed treatment, mulching). (Article II, Section 13, page 46; Article)

Use restrictions

Each lot shall be used only for private single-family residential purposes; no boarding houses, lodging houses, fraternities, clubs, hotels, nursing homes, group homes, etc. (Article II, Section 1, pages 39-40)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all lot owners except Developer) and Class B (Developer). Each lot one vote. Class A may not vote until earliest of: Developer determines, or January 31, 2026. (Article IV, Section 13, pages 54-55)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.