Governance
Most developers maximize their returns by partitioning the bulk of the land they are developing into tiny parcels. These actions invariably destroy the sense of a natural surrounding and minimize the potential for privacy. In contrast, the developers of the Georgian Highlands decided that destroying the environment had significant external costs that needed to be considered. The management of the Homeowner’s Association has continued with this as the underlying philosophy for development. Carefully designed covenants and architectural guidelines ensure that the homes are built in such a manner that disturbance caused by the home building process results in minimal impact to the natural shape and flow of the land, and the canopy remains largely undisturbed. The exterior of the homes have to be in earth tone colors that blend into the natural mountain landscape. The existence of landscaping guidelines is yet another example of the developers and HOA management's concern for preserving the environment and its beauty. As a result, property values remain protected by the large acreage home sites and the ultra low density development of an entirely natural environment.
The Georgian Highlands' protective covenants have been carefully designed to preserve the pristine nature of the community once inside the gates. The link below will take you to the current version of this document.
Click here to view the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for the Georgian Highlands community.
The by-laws that were created to facilitate the governance of the Georgian Highlands by the Highlands at Clear Creek Homeowner's Association are designed to cover the following: the roles and responsibilities of the managers who are elected to represent the property owners, the means for financing the maintenance of the community, and the mechanisms for enforcing and/or modifying the covenants that were put in place to preserve the character of the community. The link below will take you to the most recent edition.
Click here to view the Bylaws
Choosing a home site, understanding its access and the most beneficial build site, and taking advantage of the topography is critical to preserving any mountain home environment. The Georgian Highlands' maintains an active Architectural Control Committee and its advisors will work with you to choose the home site that leverages the natural beauty of the surrounding land and maximizes your privacy; decisions that should bring you closer to achieving your mountain living goals and enhancing the value of your investment. The Architectural Control Committee (ACC) will also help you navigate through the various regulatory hurdles you will encounter in either Pickens or Gilmer County where our properties are located. The link below will pull up the current version of the document that guides our efforts to preserve the natural surroundings that are the centerpiece of our community and in which we take a great deal of pride.
Click here to view the ACC Design Standards
A plant botanist and forest conservationist can be available to advise you as necessary on the precious plants and trees that grow under the canopy so they can be saved during the clearing and grading process and cleverly brought back into the landscape. Recommended plantings post construction invariably focus on native plants and those that fit well into the character of the local environment. Click on the link below to view this document.
Click here to view the ACC Landscaping Guidelines
As there are a number of common questions that surface regarding life in the Georgian Highlands and how the community is managed by the Highlands at Clear Creek Homeowners Association, a collection of Frequently Asked Questions ((FAQ's) has been prepared that both current lot owners and interested parties should find helpful.
Click here to view the FAQ Document
Most developers maximize their returns by partitioning the bulk of the land they are developing into tiny parcels. These actions invariably destroy the sense of a natural surrounding and minimize the potential for privacy. In contrast, the developers of the Georgian Highlands decided that destroying the environment had significant external costs that needed to be considered. The management of the Homeowner’s Association has continued with this as the underlying philosophy for development. Carefully designed covenants and architectural guidelines ensure that the homes are built in such a manner that disturbance caused by the home building process results in minimal impact to the natural shape and flow of the land, and the canopy remains largely undisturbed. The exterior of the homes have to be in earth tone colors that blend into the natural mountain landscape. The existence of landscaping guidelines is yet another example of the developers and HOA management's concern for preserving the environment and its beauty. As a result, property values remain protected by the large acreage home sites and the ultra low density development of an entirely natural environment.
The Georgian Highlands' protective covenants have been carefully designed to preserve the pristine nature of the community once inside the gates. The link below will take you to the current version of this document.
Click here to view the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for the Georgian Highlands community.
The by-laws that were created to facilitate the governance of the Georgian Highlands by the Highlands at Clear Creek Homeowner's Association are designed to cover the following: the roles and responsibilities of the managers who are elected to represent the property owners, the means for financing the maintenance of the community, and the mechanisms for enforcing and/or modifying the covenants that were put in place to preserve the character of the community. The link below will take you to the most recent edition.
Click here to view the Bylaws
Choosing a home site, understanding its access and the most beneficial build site, and taking advantage of the topography is critical to preserving any mountain home environment. The Georgian Highlands' maintains an active Architectural Control Committee and its advisors will work with you to choose the home site that leverages the natural beauty of the surrounding land and maximizes your privacy; decisions that should bring you closer to achieving your mountain living goals and enhancing the value of your investment. The Architectural Control Committee (ACC) will also help you navigate through the various regulatory hurdles you will encounter in either Pickens or Gilmer County where our properties are located. The link below will pull up the current version of the document that guides our efforts to preserve the natural surroundings that are the centerpiece of our community and in which we take a great deal of pride.
Click here to view the ACC Design Standards
A plant botanist and forest conservationist can be available to advise you as necessary on the precious plants and trees that grow under the canopy so they can be saved during the clearing and grading process and cleverly brought back into the landscape. Recommended plantings post construction invariably focus on native plants and those that fit well into the character of the local environment. Click on the link below to view this document.
Click here to view the ACC Landscaping Guidelines
As there are a number of common questions that surface regarding life in the Georgian Highlands and how the community is managed by the Highlands at Clear Creek Homeowners Association, a collection of Frequently Asked Questions ((FAQ's) has been prepared that both current lot owners and interested parties should find helpful.
Click here to view the FAQ Document
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