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Highland Shores

Explore Highland Shores on Smith Lake across Winston and Walker counties. The reviewed declaration identifies plats in both counties and sets out architectural, home-size, parking and lease provisions; current amendments and the offered lot’s records still need confirmation.

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A CLOSER LOOK AT Highland Shores

The setting. The details. Your plans.

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BEFORE YOU CHOOSE A PROPERTY

Your neighborhood questions, answered.

Document summaries describe the sources reviewed. Confirm current amendments, fees and the rules for your exact lot.

The original declaration is Winston Deeds Book 267, pages 319–343 and identifies Winston Plat Book 3, page 144 and Walker Plat Book 9, page 94. The packets also contain declaration Amendment No. 1 at Deeds 328, pages 251–252; amended/restated bylaws at Deeds 328, pages 155–162; and a later bylaw amendment at Deed 369, page 583.

Is there an HOA, and what does it cost?
Confirm current terms

Membership, annual dues, special assessments and common-road/common-area funding are documented. The bylaws allow dues changes; their old amount is not quoted as current. The later amendment changes payment timing to January 31. Obtain current dues, specials and lot-account status.

Highland Shores declaration · Declaration Article IV · Deeds Book 267, pp. 325–327; bylaws Article VII · Deeds 328, p. 161; amendment · Deed 369, p. 583 Highland Shores amended and restated bylaws · Declaration Article IV · Deeds Book 267, pp. 325–327; bylaws Article VII · Deeds 328, p. 161; amendment · Deed 369, p. 583 Highland Shores bylaw Amendment No. 1 · Declaration Article IV · Deeds Book 267, pp. 325–327; bylaws Article VII · Deeds 328, p. 161; amendment · Deed 369, p. 583
What neighborhood amenities are available?
Confirm current terms

The original designates Lots 41 and 42 as common areas, describes a 16-by-24-foot pavilion on Lot 41 and excludes overnight vehicles from Lot 42 parking. The ramp is explicitly proposed and subject to Alabama Power approval. Present operation and access rights need confirmation.

Highland Shores declaration · §3.09.1(c) and §5.07 · Deeds Book 267, pp. 325 and 328
What size home can I build?
Confirm current terms

Original §8.07 specifies 1,800 heated square feet and a 1,200-square-foot heated footprint, with stated lot-size/hardship exceptions. The 2018 amendment gives architectural guidelines priority in a conflict; confirm current guidelines before relying on these original figures.

Highland Shores declaration · Original §8.07 · Deeds Book 267, p. 332; Amendment No. 1 · Deeds 328, p. 251 Highland Shores declaration Amendment No. 1 · Original §8.07 · Deeds Book 267, p. 332; Amendment No. 1 · Deeds 328, p. 251
What styles and plans need approval?
Document summary

Architectural approval applies to construction, exterior work and site changes. The 2018 amendment corrects the architectural cross-reference and gives architectural guidelines priority over conflicting covenants. Obtain current guidelines and written project approval.

Highland Shores declaration · Original §§7.01–7.02 · Deeds Book 267, p. 330; Amendment No. 1 · Deeds 328, pp. 251–252 Highland Shores declaration Amendment No. 1 · Original §§7.01–7.02 · Deeds Book 267, p. 330; Amendment No. 1 · Deeds 328, pp. 251–252
Are manufactured or mobile homes allowed?
Not verified

No express manufactured/modular-home classification was found in the fully read declaration, amendments or bylaws. Temporary-structure and log-home provisions are not a complete manufactured-home answer; current architectural guidelines were not supplied.

Highland Shores declaration · Complete supplied packets; original §§8.08 and 8.18 · Deeds Book 267, pp. 332–333 Highland Shores amended and restated bylaws · Complete supplied packets; original §§8.08 and 8.18 · Deeds Book 267, pp. 332–333 Highland Shores declaration Amendment No. 1 · Complete supplied packets; original §§8.08 and 8.18 · Deeds Book 267, pp. 332–333 Highland Shores bylaw Amendment No. 1 · Complete supplied packets; original §§8.08 and 8.18 · Deeds Book 267, pp. 332–333
Can I keep or stay in an RV or camper?
Document summary

The reviewed clause requires listed campers, trailers, boats and similar equipment to be parked entirely within a garage unless the Board permits otherwise. Tents, trailers and temporary structures are separately restricted; this is not general RV occupancy permission.

Highland Shores declaration · §§8.02 and 8.18 · Deeds Book 267, pp. 331 and 333
When must construction start?
Not verified

No purchase-to-start deadline was found in the supplied declaration, amendments or bylaws. The 12-month covenant concerns finishing after commencement; external architectural guidelines remain to be reviewed.

Highland Shores declaration · Complete supplied packets; original §8.22 · Deeds Book 267, pp. 333–334 Highland Shores amended and restated bylaws · Complete supplied packets; original §8.22 · Deeds Book 267, pp. 333–334 Highland Shores declaration Amendment No. 1 · Complete supplied packets; original §8.22 · Deeds Book 267, pp. 333–334 Highland Shores bylaw Amendment No. 1 · Complete supplied packets; original §8.22 · Deeds Book 267, pp. 333–334
When must construction finish?
Confirm current terms

Original §8.22 calls for finishing within 12 months of commencement unless the committee grants a written exception. It separately calls for a landscape plan within 90 days after completion and implementation within 60 more days. Reconcile current guidelines under the 2018 priority amendment.

Highland Shores declaration · Original §8.22 · Deeds Book 267, pp. 333–334; Amendment No. 1 · Deeds 328, p. 251 Highland Shores declaration Amendment No. 1 · Original §8.22 · Deeds Book 267, pp. 333–334; Amendment No. 1 · Deeds 328, p. 251
Can I rent through Airbnb or VRBO?
Confirm current terms

Original §8.23 requires written leases of at least 90 days, tenant compliance and owner responsibility. The 2018 priority amendment gives bylaws/amendments and architectural guidelines priority in a conflict. Reconcile current guidelines and later changes before planning Airbnb or VRBO use.

Highland Shores declaration · Original §8.23 · Deeds Book 267, p. 334; Amendment No. 1 · Deeds 328, p. 251 Highland Shores declaration Amendment No. 1 · Original §8.23 · Deeds Book 267, p. 334; Amendment No. 1 · Deeds 328, p. 251 Highland Shores amended and restated bylaws · Original §8.23 · Deeds Book 267, p. 334; Amendment No. 1 · Deeds 328, p. 251 Highland Shores bylaw Amendment No. 1 · Original §8.23 · Deeds Book 267, p. 334; Amendment No. 1 · Deeds 328, p. 251
What other rules should I know?
Document summary

Waterfront work requires written architectural approval before the required Alabama Power approval process. Lot-specific dock and shoreline rights must be verified.

Highland Shores declaration · §9.01(a) · Deeds Book 267, pp. 334–335

All 27 declaration-packet pages and all nine bylaw-packet pages were visually read. The 2018 amendment says bylaws/amendments and architectural guidelines control conflicts with covenants. Original building and lease terms below must be reconciled with the current guidelines, which were not supplied, and any later recorded changes. Research checked Oct 31, 2026.

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Neighborhood features

  • The original designates Lots 41 and 42 as common areas and describes a 16-by-24-foot pavilion on Lot 41. The ramp is only proposed, not guaranteed, and requires Alabama Power permitting. Lot 42 excludes overnight parking; current facility operation has not been checked.

    Highland Shores declaration · §3.09.1(c) and §5.07 · Deeds Book 267, pp. 325 and 328

  • Road responsibilities distinguish accepted public roads, association-maintained common-area private roads and owner-maintained driveways. Specified shared easements carry maintenance obligations.

    Highland Shores declaration · §§3.09–3.09.1 · Deeds Book 267, pp. 324–325
Building & ownership notes

The available document copies state:

  • The declaration specifies 1,800 heated square feet with a minimum 1,200-square-foot heated footprint. The architectural committee may approve the stated inadequate-lot-size or hardship exceptions. The 2018 priority amendment requires checking the current architectural guidelines before relying on these original figures.

    Highland Shores declaration · §8.07 · Deeds Book 267, p. 332 Highland Shores declaration Amendment No. 1 · §8.07 · Deeds Book 267, p. 332

  • Construction, exterior work and site changes require architectural approval, subject to the stated exceptions and separate architectural guidelines.

    Highland Shores declaration · §§7.01–7.02 · Deeds Book 267, p. 330

  • Construction normally must finish within 12 months from commencement unless the committee grants a written exception. Landscaping has separate completion requirements.

    Highland Shores declaration · §8.22 · Deeds Book 267, pp. 333–334

  • Original §8.23 requires written leases of at least 90 days, tenant compliance and owner responsibility. The 2018 priority amendment requires reconciling current bylaws and architectural guidelines; this is not a complete current Airbnb/VRBO determination.

    Highland Shores declaration · §8.23 · Deeds Book 267, p. 334 Highland Shores declaration Amendment No. 1 · §8.23 · Deeds Book 267, p. 334

  • Listed campers, trailers, boats and recreational equipment must be parked entirely within a garage unless otherwise permitted by the Board. The document also restricts tents, trailers and temporary structures on lots.

    Highland Shores declaration · §§8.02 and 8.18 · Deeds Book 267, pp. 331 and 333

  • Waterfront work requires written architectural approval before submission for the required Alabama Power permits or approvals.

    Highland Shores declaration · §9.01(a) · Deeds Book 267, pp. 334–335
Recorded document trail

Official record citations help identify the documents to review. Index entries alone do not establish their rules or current application to a lot. Use the county, instrument, book and page references to search and verify the records yourself.

  • The opening identifies plats in both Winston and Walker counties. Confirm the offered lot in the appropriate plat and any recorded supplements rather than inferring location from the community name alone.

    Highland Shores declaration · Deeds Book 267, opening p. 319 · Winston Plat Book 3, p. 144 · Walker Plat Book 9, p. 94 Winston County probate record search · Deeds Book 267, opening p. 319 · Winston Plat Book 3, p. 144 · Walker Plat Book 9, p. 94 Walker County probate record search · Deeds Book 267, opening p. 319 · Winston Plat Book 3, p. 144 · Walker Plat Book 9, p. 94

  • The eight-page bylaws are followed by an amendment adopted in 2022 and recorded in 2023. It changes annual payment timing to January 31 and director/election terms, leaving its other provisions unchanged. It does not verify today’s dues.

    Highland Shores amended and restated bylaws · Bylaws Article VII · Deeds Book 328, p. 161; amendment · Deed Book 369, p. 583 Highland Shores bylaw Amendment No. 1 · Bylaws Article VII · Deeds Book 328, p. 161; amendment · Deed Book 369, p. 583

  • The 2018 declaration amendment replaces §15.08 so bylaws/amendments and architectural guidelines control conflicts with covenants. Reconcile current architectural guidelines before treating an original covenant number or use restriction as the complete present rule.

    Highland Shores declaration Amendment No. 1 · Amendment No. 1 · Deeds Book 328, p. 251
Before you buy: a property checklist
  • Which county plat, lot and later amendments govern the offered parcel?
  • What current architectural guidelines control under the 2018 priority amendment, including size, construction type and landscape timing?
  • Which road segments and entrance/common areas does the association maintain, and are special assessments planned?
  • What written dock or shoreline permits and any shared-slip rights transfer with this lot?
  • What current water-service, connection and septic approvals are available for the intended home?
INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY REPORTS

What current listings say

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Sources, document scope & review dates
  • Winston County probate record search

    County recording search; search by the book and page shown with each summary. · Reviewed Oct 31, 2026.

    Official search destination; source copy not independently index confirmed.

  • Walker County probate record search

    County recording search; search by the book and page shown with each summary. · Reviewed Oct 31, 2026.

    Official search destination; source copy not independently index confirmed.

  • Highland Shores declaration

    Winston Deeds Book 267, pp. 319–343 · recorded October 6, 2006. · Reviewed Oct 31, 2026.

    All 25 original pages and two appended 2018 declaration-amendment pages were visually read. Separate current architectural guidelines were not supplied and matter because the amendment changes priority among documents.

  • Highland Shores amended and restated bylaws

    Winston Deeds Book 328, pp. 155–162 · recorded February 20, 2018; adopted February 4, 2017. · Reviewed Oct 31, 2026.

    All eight bylaw pages and the appended amendment at Deed Book 369, page 583 were visually read. The old dues amount is not current verification. The later amendment changes payment timing to January 31.

  • Highland Shores declaration Amendment No. 1

    Winston Deeds Book 328, pp. 251–252 · recorded February 8, 2018. · Reviewed Oct 31, 2026.

    Both appended pages were visually read. The face gives February 4, 2017, with an acknowledgment-year correction to 2018; the recorded date is used. The amendment changes document priority and architectural cross-references.

  • Highland Shores bylaw Amendment No. 1

    Winston Deed Book 369, p. 583 · recorded December 18, 2023; adopted February 5, 2022. · Reviewed Oct 31, 2026.

    The appended page was fully read, including the rotated recording stamp. It changes director/election terms and annual payment timing to January 31; it does not verify a current dues amount.

Document summaries preserve the source's stated scope. Current amendments and the requirements for your exact lot still need confirmation.

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