Contact us at: rusticboard2018@gmail.com or RHIA, P.O. Box 75074, Colorado Springs, CO 80970
Covenants
Yes, we know they are
50 years old but they
apply nonetheless.
An attempt to modernize the
Covenants was made a few
years ago by the RHIA
Board. While this effort did
receive majority support, it
did not reach the required
number of affirmative votes
needed to pass in each
subdivision, so our 50 - year
- old Covenants DID NOT
GET CHANGED.
To read the unapproved
materials, acknowledging
that they are NOT IN
EFFECT ANYWHERE,
click here.
Yes, the Covenants DO apply to you. (see disclaimer at bottom of page)
Each of the 205 lots in Rustic Hills Acres is subject to legally binding Protective Covenants
that “run with the land.” If you own land here, the Covenants apply to you. This helps to
protect everyone’s property values. Click here to see all Governing Documents.
Three different sets of covenants, depending on where you live.
Separate (but mostly similar) Covenants apply, respectively, to Filing #1 (the two-acre lots
on or west of Payton Circle) and the one-acre lots in Filing 2 (Number 1 and Number 2).
To read the full Covenants, click here.
The RHIA Covenants in a nutshell***. Boiled down to their bare essence, they are:
1. Residential land use only and maximum dwelling size; 2. Get RHIA approval BEFORE
building; 3. No cheap or small dwellings; 4. Minimum setbacks from property lines; 5. No
lot subdivision; 6.Easement for bridal paths (not in Filing 1) and utilities; 7. No noxious or
offensive activity; 8. Reside only in permanent dwelling; 9. No signs except For Sale or
For Rent; 10. No oil drilling or other mineral extraction; 11. Domestic pets only, not
commercial; 12. Rubbish in sanitary containers only; 13. Do not obstruct visibility at
intersections; and 14. Get RHIA approval before cutting down trees.
Code Enforcement. Many typical neighborhood complaints are not Covenant issues but
instead involve violations of Colorado Springs City Code. Code Enforcement can be
contacted to address such matters. Contact Code Enforcement or call (719) 444-7891.
*** Disclaimer: Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Do not rely on this
representation. Read the documents and consult with your own attorney. ***
Nestled in the hills with space to live your lives, including horse and walking trails, in a friendly country-western setting - Welcome to Rustic Hills Acres
