The Architectural Review Committee must approve all exterior changes to a property as indicated in the covenants. The Committee has specific policies that serve as their guidelines. The authority of the Architectural Review Committee has been recognized in a court of law.
All questions about the Homeowners Association and the Architectural Review Committee can be directed to architecture@heritageknolls.org
Copies of the covenants can be downloaded by clicking on the associated Unit below. Printed copies can also be purchased from the Homeowners Association for $20.00 per phase.
All questions about the Homeowners Association and the Architectural Review Committee can be directed to the current president of the Homeowners Association.
In June 2022, the Lake Heritage Knolls Homeowners Association voted to amend the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions. Over 85% of members approved two new covenants. The amendment was recorded with the Will County Recorder of Deeds on July 26, 2022 (Document R2022056792).
Covenant 12 — Fences, Fenced Dog Runs, and Enclosures
No fence or enclosure shall be erected or constructed on any lake lot unless it is:
(i) initially approved by the Lake Heritage Knolls HOA Board or, if established, the Lake Heritage Knolls HOA Architectural Committee
(ii) thereafter approved by the Heritage Knolls Subdivision Architectural Committee
(iii) thereafter approved and permitted by the Village of Frankfort
Fencing shall be made of wrought iron or an acceptable substitute similar in nature and appearance. Chain link and stockade style fences shall not be allowed for any purpose. Fenced dog runs and other fencing shall not extend past the halfway point from the back of the house foundation to the rear lot line.
Fencing, fenced dog runs, and other enclosures already erected, constructed, or being maintained as of the date of this update shall be allowed to remain in place so long as they are properly maintained. Replacement of fencing that is not in compliance with this Covenant shall not be allowed.
Fences constructed and erected without the proper approval or that are not properly maintained shall be required to be removed at the owner’s expense.
Covenant 13 – No Willow Trees
The planting of willow trees shall not be allowed in the backyards of lake lots. Willow trees already planted as of the date of this update to these Covenants shall be allowed to remain in place. Should a willow tree die or be damaged and have to be removed, any replacement tree must not be a willow tree.
Willow trees planted after the enactment of this covenant shall be required to be removed at the owner’s expense.