The Lakes is subdivision with covenants and deed restrictions.  For your convenience, online copies are available here along with the bylaws.  After reviewing these documents. if you have any questions, please contact any Board member for clarification.

ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS AND USE RESTRICTIONS

In order to preserve the natural setting and beauty of The Lakes and to protect and promote property values, all property improvements are subject to the restrictions set forth in Article X of the covenants.  Every home owner, by accepting title to his or her property, agrees to be bound by the provisions Article X.

Specifically, Article X states that .... no improvements of any nature whatsoever shall be constructed, altered, added to, or maintained upon a part of the Property, including the alteration of the lot and street layout as described on the Plat, except

• such improvements and alterations as are approved by the Architectural Review Committee in accordance with Article X.
• improvements which pursuant to Article X do not require the consent of the Architectural Review Committee.