Whisperwood

Key facts from Whisperwood's documents

Reflects the 2024 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

single_family_homeowners_association (Definition: Whisperwood Homeowner's Asso)

Legal name

Whisperwood Homeowner's Association

Units / lots

49 lots (Lot Numbers 1 through 49 in Whisperwood Plat One) (Page 1: Lot Numbers One (1) through Fort)

Assessments & dues

Initial annual charge: One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) (Article Four Section 4)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a lien after 60 days; Association may foreclose and recover costs including attorney fees. Sale/transfer does not extinguish lien except for first mortgage foreclosure. (Article Two Section 3 and Article Four S)

Pets

Only dogs, cats, or birds maintained within dwelling so as not to unreasonably disturb neighbors (Article One Section 13)

Parking & vehicles

Any commercial vehicle shall be housed at all times within a garage when stored or located on a lot (Article One Section 15)

Fences

Written consent required; three-rail split fence favored; no fencing parallel or adjacent to Developer's perimeter fencing; no fencing within 20 feet of lake without prior written approval. (Article One Section 7)

Architectural approval

Yes, written approval of Developer required for dwellings, garages, additions, alterations, swimming pools, driveways, fences, hedges, walls, enclosures, play equipment, satellite dishes, mailboxes, etc. (Article One Sections 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,21,23)

Home business

Prohibited: no industry, business, trade, occupation or profession conducted on any lot (Article One Section 12: no industry, bus)

Signs & flags

Generally prohibited without written permission; exception: standard real estate/builder's sign not exceeding 6 square feet per side for 'For Sale' or 'For Rent'. Political signs allowed only as per village ordinance. (Article One Section 12)

Setbacks / home size

Setbacks determined by Developer; building set back lines as shown on recorded Plat; no dwelling nearer front or street line than approved; side and rear lines determined by Developer. (Article One Section 2 and Section 7)

Maintenance

Lot owners maintain their lots, lawns, mailboxes, etc. Association maintains the lake. Association may adopt rules for maintenance of lots and common areas. (Article One Sections 22,23,24 and Articl)

Use restrictions

Lots are for single-family dwellings; no industry, business, trade, occupation or profession permitted (Article One Section 12 and Article One S)

Voting & meetings

One vote per lot; co-owners jointly entitled to one vote (Article Two Section 1)

Amendments

Within initial 20 years: Developer may unilaterally amend before assignment (Article One Section 9); otherwise 2/3 approval of lot owners; after 20 years: 2/3 approval; automatic renewal every 10 years unless terminated. (Article One Section 9 and Article Three )

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