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What are the mailbox requirements for Brook Highland?

Posted on February 8, 2025

Mailboxes must meet USPS requirements and match the original design for the Brook Highland neighborhood.  Mailboxes shall be mounted curbside in accordance with USPS requirements.  No additional boxes or newspaper holders are permitted.  No other text, numbers, attachments or wrappings are allowed on the mailbox or post.  Any landscaping must not obscure mailbox number or access by USPS.  Detailed requirements for Brook Highland are provided herein.

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Tags: covenants, mailbox
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How many pets can I have?

Posted on December 6, 2020

According to the Protective Covenants, Article 7.01b:


7.01 Use Restrictions. The Property will be used for residential purposes only, and no trade or business purposes, including all types of home industry, will be permitted. No building or structure other than a single family dwelling shall be erected on any Lot within the Property except as otherwise prohibited permitted herein. Uses include, but are not limited to:

(b) raising, breeding, or keeping of any animals, birds, or fowl; provided that an Owner shall be permitted to keep not more than two dogs and/or cats as domestic pets on a single Lot and provided further that the Association, in its sole discretion, may approve more animals to be kept as domestic pets on a Lot; and

Category: Restrictions
Tags: animal, animal control, pet, restrictions
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Can I place a sign in my yard?

Posted on October 11, 2020

Generally this question comes up during political seasons. From Article XII of the Protective Covenants you can find the following.

7.09 Signs. No sign of any kind shall be displayed to the public view on any Lot except one professional sign of not more than two (2) square -feet, one sign of not more than six square feet advertising the property for sale or rent, or signs used by a builder to advertise during the construction and sales period. All signs shall comply with design specifications of the ARB. No signs shall be nailed to trees. This provision shall not apply to the Developer during the sales period.


You can find the some neighborhood governing documents by logging into the Neighborhood Management portal and selecting to view the documents. The Neighborhood Management portal is the same website often used to pay HOA dues. The documents link is in the top-right corner of the screen after you have logged into the portal.

As of writing this FAQ, the Protective Covenants, By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation are in the documents section of the portal.


Below is a section from the Declaration of Protective Covenants Article VI – Architectural Control.


6.01 Necessity of Architectural Review and Approval. No improvement or structure of any kind, including, without limitation, any building, fence, wall, sign, lighting system, site paving, grading, parking lot, screen enclosure, sewer, drain, disposal system, decorative building, satellite dish, landscaping, landscape device or object, shall be commenced, erected, placed or maintained upon the Property, nor shall any addition, change or alteration therein, thereof or thereto be made, nor any subdivision platting or replatting of the Property be made, unless and until the plans and specifications, showing the color, nature, kind, shape, materials and location of the same, shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by, the Association. All plans and specifications shall be evaluated as to harmony of external design and location in relation to surrounding structures and topography.


If you have questions regarding covenant restrictions or are planning to modify/add/remove to your house and/or yard, then you must complete an Architectural Review Committee (ARC) form and obtain approval from the HOA.

Contact the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) below:

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors (Jay, David and Sheri) can be contacted by emailing HOA@Brookhighland.org

Neighborhood Management, LLC

Lauren Berzette at Lauren@nhmllc.org or 205-877-9480

Pay Dues, Visit Owner’s Portal: Neighborhood Management

Category: Restrictions
Tag: sign
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Do I have to contact the HOA for new homes or home additions?

Posted on September 27, 2020

Yes. You are required to submit and have approved new homes and/or home additions.

You can submit requests to the Architectural Review Board online at ARC Tracker – Fast, Easy, & Safe! by selecting Brookhighland and logging in. If you have trouble with ARC Tracker you, can also obtain the ARC form by logging into the Neighborhood Management portal and selecting to view the documents. The Neighborhood Management portal is the same website often used to pay HOA dues. The documents link is in the top-right corner of the screen after you have logged into the portal.

As of writing this FAQ, the ARC form covers the following changes:

  • New Homes or Additions
  • Fences
  • Decks
  • Patios
  • Screened in Porch
  • Sunrooms
  • Landscaping
  • Removal of trees
  • Playset, trampolines, and sheds, etc.
  • Swimming Pools
  • Paint Requests
  • Retaining walls
  • Driveways
  • Doors or Window Installation/Replacement
  • Lighting, Satellite Dish, Lawn or Home Ornaments

Be sure to provide all detailed information such as materials of construction, color, dimensions, etc. Please provide a markup of your lot survey if possible, to ensure all lot lines, setbacks and easements are observed.

Category: Restrictions
Tags: addition, ARC, home
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What are the HOA restrictions?

Posted on September 2, 2020

A majority of the home owner restrictions are located in the Declaration of Protective Covenants Article VII – Restrictions.

You can find the some neighborhood governing documents by logging into the Neighborhood Management portal and selecting to view the documents. The Neighborhood Management portal is the same website often used to pay HOA dues. The documents link is in the top-right corner of the screen after you have logged into the portal.

As of writing this FAQ, the Protective Covenants, By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation are in the documents section of the portal.


Below is a section from the Declaration of Protective Covenants Article VI – Architectural Control.


6.01 Necessity of Architectural Review and Approval. No improvement or structure of any kind, including, without limitation, any building, fence, wall, sign, lighting system, site paving, grading, parking lot, screen enclosure, sewer, drain, disposal system, decorative building, satellite dish, landscaping, landscape device or object, shall be commenced, erected, placed or maintained upon the Property, nor shall any addition, change or alteration therein, thereof or thereto be made, nor any subdivision platting or replatting of the Property be made, unless and until the plans and specifications, showing the color, nature, kind, shape, materials and location of the same, shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by, the Association. All plans and specifications shall be evaluated as to harmony of external design and location in relation to surrounding structures and topography.


If you have questions regarding covenant restrictions or are planning to modify/add/remove to your house and/or yard, then you must complete an Architectural Review Committee (ARC) form and obtain approval from the HOA.

Contact the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) below:


Board of Directors

The Board of Directors (Jay, David and Sheri) can be contacted by emailing HOA@Brookhighland.org

Neighborhood Management, LLC

Lauren Berzette at Lauren@nhmllc.org or 205-877-9480

Pay Dues, Visit Owner’s Portal: Neighborhood Management

Categories: HOA, Restrictions
Tags: covenants, deck, door, driveway, fence, landscaping, lawn, lighting, paint, patio, playset, pool, porch, restrictions, retaining wall, satellite, shed, sign, sunroom, trampoline, tree, wall, window
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Where can I find the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) form?

Posted on August 31, 2020

You can submit requests to the Architectural Review Board online at ARC Tracker – Fast, Easy, & Safe! by selecting Brookhighland and logging in. If you have trouble with ARC Tracker you, can also obtain the ARC form by logging into the Neighborhood Management portal and selecting to view the documents. The Neighborhood Management portal is the same website often used to pay HOA dues. The documents link is in the top-right corner of the screen after you have logged into the portal.

As of writing this FAQ, the ARC form covers the following changes:

  • New Homes or Additions
  • Fences
  • Decks
  • Patios
  • Screened in Porch
  • Sunrooms
  • Landscaping
  • Removal of trees
  • Playset, trampolines, and sheds, etc.
  • Swimming Pools
  • Paint Requests
  • Retaining walls
  • Driveways
  • Doors or Window Installation/Replacement
  • Lighting, Satellite Dish, Lawn or Home Ornaments

Be sure to provide all detailed information such as materials of construction, color, dimensions, etc. Please provide a markup of your lot survey if possible, to ensure all lot lines, setbacks and easements are observed.

Categories: HOA, Restrictions
Tags: ARB, ARC, documents, portal, request
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What are the mailbox requirements for Brook Highland?

Posted on February 8, 2025

Mailboxes must meet USPS requirements and match the original design for the Brook Highland neighborhood.  Mailboxes shall be mounted curbside in accordance with USPS requirements.  No additional boxes or newspaper holders are permitted.  No other text, numbers, attachments or wrappings are allowed on the mailbox or post.  Any landscaping must not obscure mailbox number or access by USPS.  Detailed requirements for Brook Highland are provided herein.

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What are the HOA restrictions?

Posted on September 2, 2020

A majority of the home owner restrictions are located in the Declaration of Protective Covenants Article VII – Restrictions.

You can find the some neighborhood governing documents by logging into the Neighborhood Management portal and selecting to view the documents. The Neighborhood Management portal is the same website often used to pay HOA dues. The documents link is in the top-right corner of the screen after you have logged into the portal.

As of writing this FAQ, the Protective Covenants, By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation are in the documents section of the portal.


Below is a section from the Declaration of Protective Covenants Article VI – Architectural Control.


6.01 Necessity of Architectural Review and Approval. No improvement or structure of any kind, including, without limitation, any building, fence, wall, sign, lighting system, site paving, grading, parking lot, screen enclosure, sewer, drain, disposal system, decorative building, satellite dish, landscaping, landscape device or object, shall be commenced, erected, placed or maintained upon the Property, nor shall any addition, change or alteration therein, thereof or thereto be made, nor any subdivision platting or replatting of the Property be made, unless and until the plans and specifications, showing the color, nature, kind, shape, materials and location of the same, shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by, the Association. All plans and specifications shall be evaluated as to harmony of external design and location in relation to surrounding structures and topography.


If you have questions regarding covenant restrictions or are planning to modify/add/remove to your house and/or yard, then you must complete an Architectural Review Committee (ARC) form and obtain approval from the HOA.

Contact the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) below:


Board of Directors

The Board of Directors (Jay, David and Sheri) can be contacted by emailing HOA@Brookhighland.org

Neighborhood Management, LLC

Lauren Berzette at Lauren@nhmllc.org or 205-877-9480

Pay Dues, Visit Owner’s Portal: Neighborhood Management

Categories: HOA, Restrictions
Tags: covenants, deck, door, driveway, fence, landscaping, lawn, lighting, paint, patio, playset, pool, porch, restrictions, retaining wall, satellite, shed, sign, sunroom, trampoline, tree, wall, window
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Where can I find the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) form?

Posted on August 31, 2020

You can submit requests to the Architectural Review Board online at ARC Tracker – Fast, Easy, & Safe! by selecting Brookhighland and logging in. If you have trouble with ARC Tracker you, can also obtain the ARC form by logging into the Neighborhood Management portal and selecting to view the documents. The Neighborhood Management portal is the same website often used to pay HOA dues. The documents link is in the top-right corner of the screen after you have logged into the portal.

As of writing this FAQ, the ARC form covers the following changes:

  • New Homes or Additions
  • Fences
  • Decks
  • Patios
  • Screened in Porch
  • Sunrooms
  • Landscaping
  • Removal of trees
  • Playset, trampolines, and sheds, etc.
  • Swimming Pools
  • Paint Requests
  • Retaining walls
  • Driveways
  • Doors or Window Installation/Replacement
  • Lighting, Satellite Dish, Lawn or Home Ornaments

Be sure to provide all detailed information such as materials of construction, color, dimensions, etc. Please provide a markup of your lot survey if possible, to ensure all lot lines, setbacks and easements are observed.

Categories: HOA, Restrictions
Tags: ARB, ARC, documents, portal, request
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