Architectural Improvement Process / Rules / Declarations
Any exterior improvements, additions, or alterations, including those requiring a permit from the Village of Carpentersville, first requires an approval letter from the Association.The Village will require a copy of this letter prior to issuing a building permit.
Your project may require a permit from Carpentersville. Click here for a list of projects requiring a permit.
Who do I call to schedule an inspection?
Call the Community Development - phone is: 847-551-3478
Click on the house for Architectural Improvement Application
HOA Instructions for approval letter Inserted on the right (house logo), is the form that you need to complete in order for the Board of Director to make a decision on the proposed improvement. A copy of your Plat of Survey is required, showing where the improvement will be placed on your lot.
Once this documentation is completed faxed to: Rage Property ManagementAttention: Don Rage.Email: ragemanagement@sbcglobal.net Fax number is: 847-742-5592. If you have any questions, Don can reach at 847-742-5555.
The review and approval process can take 10-14 days and once it is approved. The you and the village will be notified so your contactor/you can get their permit.
Here is a list of architectural rules adopted by the Board of Directors, and when they were adopted (or) last amended (click on the name of the rule to view it):
Declarations of Covenants & Restrictions The links below lead to the various sections of our Declarations of Covenants & Restrictions. Please see the attached link for legal disclaimer. A copy can also be obtained from the Kane County Recorder’s office. They can be reached at: 630-232-5395. DeclarationsFull document (Amended on 3/7/2024)_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Illinois Not For Profit Corporation Act (Updated)
Article 1-3 of the covenants states: The Association shall be governed by the rules, procedures and decisions relating to the Illinois Not For Profit Corporation Act except as may be provided to the contrary herein… To see a copy of this act click here.
Based on our covenants, here is an abbreviated list of use restrictions that can be found in Article VII & VIII Use and Occupany Restrictions starting on page 18: - Any sign, other than one advertising the lot for sale 7.05 - “Exposed laundry poles and lines are prohibited…” 7.06 - “…No above-ground pools shall be erected on any lot…” 7.06 - “…No outbuilding, accessory buildings, sheds or detached garages…” 7.07 - “…Any fence, wall or hedge screening shall be of an ornamental type only and shall be no higher than five (5) feet from the ground…” 8.08 - “ …No part of any lot shall be used for the storage use, including storage of recreational vehicles or overnight parking of mobile homes, trailers, trucks, vans, buses, commercial vehicles, snowmobiles, or boats except within the confines ofa garage…for no more than 48 hours…” (7.08 and Fourth Amendment)
