Deep Dene Homeowners

Key facts from Deep Dene Homeowners's documents

Reflects the 2003 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Common Interest Community as defined in 735 ILCS 5/9-102 (Article 14, Section 2.2)

Legal name

Deep Dene Homeowners

Developer / declarant

Our Gang, Inc., an Illinois corporation (Preamble, Section 2.7)

Governing law

735 ILCS 5/9-102 (Illinois Code of Civil Procedure) as amended (Section 2.2, Article 14)

Assessments & dues

Not fixed; Board determines annually based on budget. (Section 6.3)

Special assessments

Board may levy for capital improvements. If exceeds $5,000 in one year, must be approved by majority of Board and majority of voting members at meeting or by 3/4 of Lots in writing. (Section 6.4)

Collections & liens

Delinquent assessments, interest, late fees, costs, attorney's fees become a lien on the Lot. Association may foreclose or bring action in forcible entry and detainer. (Section 6.8)

Reserves & fees

Capital Reserve Account for repairs/replacements; working capital and contingency fund; budget includes reserve for repairs and replacements. (Sections 2.5, 4.7(c), 6.3(a), 6.5)

Pets

Yes, subject to Village ordinance; no swine or poultry; no breeding/keeping dogs or cats for sale or profit; no unreasonable noise or nuisance. (Section 3.7)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, with written lease that incorporates Declaration and rules; minimum 30-day term. (Article 10)

Parking & vehicles

Must be parked in garage. (Section 3.5)

Fences

No fencing permitted closer to front lot line than rear of Single Family Dwelling. (Section 3.18)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any building, fence, wall, other structure, exterior addition or alteration. Plans and specs must be submitted to Developer for written approval. After occupancy of last unit, approval is by Architectural Review Committee (ARC). (Sections 9.1, 9.6, 3.15)

Solar & roof

Solar panels must be constructed as integral part of architectural design of dwelling; design and installation must be approved by Architectural Review Committee. (Section 3.15)

Home business

Permitted if customarily incident to residential use: maintaining a professional office in dwelling, keeping personal business records, handling correspondence/telephone calls. (Section 3.11)

Signs & flags

No signs, billboards, or advertising except temporary 'For Sale' signs not exceeding 5 square feet, constructed of wood, removed promptly after sale. Developer signs also permitted. (Section 3.16)

Setbacks / home size

Building setbacks established by Village and shown on Plat of Subdivision must be observed; Declarant may require greater setbacks. (Section 9.4)

Use restrictions

Lots used only for Single Family Dwellings. (Section 3.1)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot owned. If multiple owners, vote designated in writing. Cumulative voting permitted. (Section 4.2, By-Laws Article II(b))

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.