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Obtaining ACC Approval

The ACC has been established to encourage design excellence through application of guidelines to site planning, architecture and landscaping.  Without unduly inhibiting freedom of individual expression, the ACC shall approve those improvements which are compatible with the basic design theme of Forest Hills, a North Idaho retreat, with  design elements incorporating the use of wood, stone and other materials blending with the natural vegetation of the area.

All HOA Members should understand that you and your assigns are required to abide by all terms and conditions of the CC&R's, the current Bylaws of the HOA, as well as the rules, standards, restrictions and guidelines of the Architectural Control Committee ("ACC"), as all may be amended from time to time.  These are all collectively  available on this website at the page labeled Governing Documents.

What follows below are selected provisions and summaries which are solely for the purpose of assisting you to begin familiarizing yourself with some of the more important basic issues.  They should not themselves be relied on for formal guidance. 

Prior to beginning any new construction, remodeling, new roofing, fencing, exterior lighting projects, installation of standby generators, landscaping, or removal of trees, you should familiarize yourself with those governing provisions contained within the CC&R's and HOA ByLaws that specifically deal with those issues.  Please note that new construction or major remodels require a refundable $2,500 deposit in the event of damage to common areas caused by contractors.

Construction hours are from 7AM to 6PM.  Vehicles should be parked on only one side of the street to allow safe flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in both directions.  Streets must be kept clear of construction debris, screws, nails, and glass.  Worksite music is allowed, but must be kept at a volume that does not disturb neighbors.

Homeowners must submit plans for approval by the ACC prior to initiating any changes as noted above to [email protected]

We strongly encourage homeowners to talk with their neighbors in advance of submitting the request for approval of plans to the ACC and initiating a project.  Of all the things that one can do to disrupt harmony in the community, having a neighbor wake up to workmen throwing up a structural addition, digging a pool, planting a screen or taking out a thicket of foliage to sculpt a garden without a clue it is coming, are near the top of the list.  As good neighbors, courtesy and respect begins with us.

The ACC values the input of other existing homeowners regarding new projects.  However, "approval" from other homeowners of a proposed project is not required in those situations that would require a variance.

The ACC's evaluation and review will consider size, design, view, effect on other property owners, disturbance of existing terrain, location with respect to the designated set-back requirements, color and other relevant factors.

It is to be noted that the Forest Hills community was created in 1993 through the filing of the CC&R's, and is comprised of 96 individual residential lots, of which 95 have been fully developed.  The future of development in Forest Hills shall now be primarily remodels, or replacements in the rare event of a casualty loss, in whole or in part to a building.  Accordingly, a heightened level of scrutiny shall be applied to the review of any project that seeks to enlarge the footprint of a building, changes the structural profile or elevation of a building, or the addition of any appurtenant structure such as a shed, workshop, pool house or other type building whether attached or detached. The ACC will use its considered judgment in evaluating the impact on other homeowners of such proposed improvements, and in particular impacts upon immediately adjoining neighbors or those with sight views of the proposed project, irrespective of whether the project requires a variance or not.