Covenants Review
The Highlands 460 is a Covenant-Controlled Community, governed by a Civic Association, where the covenants hold legal weight for all homeowners, regardless of Civic Association membership status. The original covenant document was drafted in 1977 and the most recent Amendments to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions was filed in the spring of 2008. This document currently applies to all owners and their authorized residents.
As the Covenant Review Committee considered submitted improvement requests, it was determined by the Civic Association Board of Directors that current neighborhood covenants required review and update. Keeping covenant documents current is crucial for maintaining the community by clarifying property rights, architectural guidelines, and community standards to foster a consistent neighborhood environment. They also enable fair enforcement, guide facilitation of disputes, and should allow for the evolving needs and preferences of residents.
In 2023, a committee of neighborhood volunteers was formed to review the current covenant document and suggest a revised draft. This draft was reviewed by Altitude Law, a firm specializing in Community Law, and is ready for community review. Combining committee guidance and current legal framework, the draft:
• Revises outdated language to current terminology
• Eliminates items irrelevant to an established community within the limits of the City of Centennial
• Allows for creating more flexibility for architectural changes over time (ex. Evolution from wooden shake shingles to current materials)
• Establishes a clear process regarding covenant violations that does not include charging fines.
This is the current covenants document for the H460 neighborhood.
This document is a starting point for neighborhood review and discussion. This draft was created by a group of neighbors and has been reviewed by the H460 board and Altitude Law.
All owners are encouraged to review the changes and provide feedback in the following ways:
Email: board@h460.org
Phone: 720-644-6448
Survey: Share you feedback with us related to the New Draft Covenants Document
Review Process Timeline:
• March - June: Community review of proposed changes, and update as needed based on Community feedback
• July - August: Finalize 2024 Covenants with Altitude Law and prepare for Community vote
• September - November: Community vote (need 2/3 community approval to pass)