Village Covenants and Regulations
The development of the Highlands Ridge community occurred in multiple phases. The first two phases introduced the manufactured homes in Marina Cove, where residents owned their homes but not the land beneath them. Phase III, known as Hidden Creek, was the first phase whereby residents owned both their home and property and received a Title Deed. It was during this phase that Highlands Ridge became a "Deed Restricted Community," governed by a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, and Easements commonly referred to as the Covenants.
The Villages of Highlands Ridge HOA maintains and enforces the Covenants for the benefit of all homeowners. Please click on the expandable content boxes below for a detailed narrative on the evolution of our existing Covenants and Regulations, and to also find current Covenants and Regulations unique to each Village.
Covenant Evolution and Related Official Documents
Hidden Creek (Phase III) and Scottish Links (Phase IV)
As the first phase where homeowners held deeded property, Phase III Covenants were the first written, along with the establishment of the Hidden Creek HOA. After Scottish Links was built (Phase IV), a separate set of Covenants were written, along with the establishment of the Scottish Links HOA. Declarant determined to combine the two separate HOAs into the Villages of Highlands Ridge HOA. Original Phase III and Phase IV Covenants, with signatures of all Hidden Creek and Scottish Links residents at the time who approved the consolidation, can be found in the links below. Note that the Amendment to the Phase III and IV Covenants is now referred to as the Base Covenants for all of Highlands Ridge. Each Village is governed by this document, along with any/all supplements unique to their Village
Collection of Common Facility Fees
In 2016, Sebring Land Limited Partnership executed a document that transferred obligation and responsibility to Highlands Ridge Holdings LLC to collect common facilities fees and replacement reserves as set forth in the Declarations. The document can be found below and is applicable to all of the Highlands Ridge Villages:
Highlands Ridge Assignment of Rights
In 2021, Sebring Land Limited Partnership assigned ownership of the Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, and Easements to the Villages of Highlands Ridge Homeowners Association. The document can be found below and is applicable to all of the Highlands Ridge Villages:
Notice to Preserve and Protect Covenants and Restrictions
In 2025, the Villages of Highlands Ridge recorded official Notice to Preserve and Protect Covenants under the Florida Statues Marketable Record Title Act to secure the existence of our Covenants thru 2055. The document can be found below and is applicable to all of the Highlands Ridge Villages:
Hidden Creek
 |
The homes in Hidden Creek weave throughout the Preserve Course and are surrounded by trees, ponds and creeks. Deer, sandhill cranes, and a multitude of fine feathered friends are frequently seen throughout the village |  |
The below Covenant documents pertain to Hidden Creek
Scottish Links
 |
Scottish Links homes are located on the highest property in the development. Expansive views of the Preserve Course fairways can be enjoyed from the lanais of many of these homes |  |
The below Covenant documents pertain to Scottish Links
Arbor Green
 |
Overlooking the Founder's Hall community center, homeowners in Arbor Green can enjoy a quick walk to Bonnet Lake, the pool, activity rooms and library. For animal lovers, the dog park is nearby as well. |  |
The below Covenant documents pertain to Arbor Green
Carter Creek
 |
Carter Creek lies along the stretch of natural forest linking the two golf courses in Highlands Ridge. Homeowners have beautifully landscaped yards and those with screen porches appreciate an unobstructed view of the Preserve fairways
|
 |
.png){kind=link}
The below Covenant documents pertain to Carter Creek
Oak Run
 |
Oak Run is one of Highlands Ridge's smaller villages ... flanked on one side by a large fairway lake and on the other side by an undeveloped Florida state nature preserve. This quaint neighborhood is simply a nature lover's dream
|
 |
The below Covenant documents pertain to Oak Run
North Course
 |
Custom homes in this village offer a more spacious design footprint and unbelievable views of the championship North Course Golf Course. Homeowners enjoy the close proximity of the Clubhouse and the entertainment offerings in the Irish Pub Restaurant |  |
The below Covenant documents pertain to North Course
Golfside Villas
 |
Golfside Villas boast views of both the Preserve Course and the Florida state nature preserve. Highlands Ridge's second community pool is within walking distance for Villa homeowners |  |
The below Covenant documents pertain to the Golfside Villas