The homes in Heritage Cove sit on 2½ acres, providing a spacious, private, park-like setting with mature landscaping of shrubs, trees and lawns. The common area encompasses all of the space in Heritage Cove from the home foundations out. Residents own this area in common, including the grassy areas, the road, shrubberies and trees. The common area, managed and maintained by the Heritage Cove Homeowners Association, is available for the enjoyment of all residents. Those who wish are allowed to landscape and maintain the areas immediately around their homes