Hickory Grove Estates

What Hickory Grove Estates's governing documents say

Hickory Grove Estates is a single-family-home subdivision in Peoria County, Illinois. All lots in this community are subject to a set of restrictive covenants that run with the land. This document creates the basic rules for the subdivision and provides for the formation of a homeowners association, though the association had not yet been formed at the time this was recorded.

• Allowed use: All lots may be used only for single-family residential purposes.
• Architectural review: Before starting any construction, alteration, or placement of a building, you must submit plans and specifications to the original developer (Subdivider) for written approval. The Subdivider has 30 days to approve or disapprove; if no action is taken within 30 days, or if no lawsuit is filed to stop construction before it's finished, approval is no longer required.
• Construction standards: Dwelling houses cannot exceed 2.5 stories in height. Each house must have an attached, enclosed garage that can hold 2 to 4 cars. Garbage or trash cans must be recessed into the ground with a permanent lid or otherwise hidden from view. Permanent outdoor clotheslines are not allowed. Each house must have a freestanding lamp post (approved by the Subdivider) located 15 feet from and parallel to the curb, with an automatic dusk-to-dawn light; the homeowner must maintain it. A mailbox of approved design must be installed and located per USPS regulations.
• Build-out deadline: Construction of a dwelling house must begin within 4 years of buying the lot and must be completed within 1 year of starting. If construction hasn't started, the Subdivider can repurchase the lot at the original purchase price. If construction starts but isn't finished within a year, the Subdivider can repurchase the lot at the original price plus 90% of the fair market value of the partially built house.
• Homeowners Association: The document provides for a future Home Owners Association to be formed (once the developer decides and at least 50% of lots are sold). Once formed, the Association will be managed by three Trustees (lot owners elected for one-year terms). The Association may adopt bylaws, create a general fund, enforce restrictions, and collect assessments. Assessments (including fire hydrant rentals) can become a lien on the lot if unpaid.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is a declaration of restrictions, not a full set of association bylaws or rules. It does not specify any fee amounts, pet rules, leasing restrictions, or use of common areas beyond that they don't exist yet. It also doesn't cover procedures for the Association after it's formed (the trustees will adopt bylaws later).

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.