COMMUNITY STANDARDS
Help uphold the vision
Lakewood Forest is a well-established community with a rich history, and with your help, we can continue to maintain its charm and integrity for years to come. Community standards ensure a fair and consistent approach to preserving the quality and appearance of our neighborhood.
The Lakewood Forest Fund team regularly monitors the community to uphold these standards. If an issue is identified on your property, our Deed Restriction Enforcement Procedures outline the process for notifying homeowners and working together to find a solution. Our goal is always to collaborate with residents to maintain the high standards that make Lakewood Forest a great place to live.
It’s important to note that staying in good standing with the Lakewood Forest Fund includes timely payment of assessments and compliance with community standards, ensuring continued access to neighborhood services and amenities.
Landscaping Committee
Architectural Guidelines & Community Standards
If you are planning to make exterior changes or improvements to your property, it is mandatory that ACC approval be granted by the Lakewood Forest Fund Architectural Control Committee (ACC). You may click on the above link labeled “Architectural Guidelines & Community Standards” which provides details in regards to various exterior changes or improvements and in which scenarios an ACC request must be submitted.
The purpose and intent of the Architectural Guidelines and Community Standards is to:
- Preserve the original architectural harmony and aesthetic qualities of homes located in Lakewood Forest
- Provide guidelines to aid homeowners when making exterior modifications or repairs
- Provide standards to aid homeowners regarding typical maintenance of lots and exterior of home
Roof Replacements
Exterior Painting Policy
An application is not required for roof replacements. Resident or contractor may email [email protected] and provide the following two items in the body of the email:
- Manufacturer of shingle;
- Color of shingle as defined by contractor (For example: Timberline shingle; color is weathered wood). Shingles with red, blue, or green tints are not approved shingle colors.
To maintain home values and community character, the Board adopted a paint policy on September 14, 2015.
View the full paint policy or schedule a visit to see hard copies of swatches at the Fund Office.
Even if you’re repainting the same color, an ACC application is required as it may no longer be approved.
ACC Application
There is no processing fee for applications. The application should be requested via your Appfolio Homeowner portal. If you have not received an activation invitation from Appfolio, please send an email to [email protected] to get your portal activated. Supporting documentation should be sent along with your application depending on the type of improvement you are requesting. Examples of supporting documents are: photos, lot survey showing placement, contractor proposals (price may be omitted), drawings or stamped engineering plans. Requests are normally processed and approved within 30 business days of receipt.
***Improvements initiated without ACC approval are considered a violation of the deed restrictions and will be pursued from a compliance standpoint.***