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I. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................ 1
II. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY HOMEOWNER REQUIREMENTS .............................. 2
III. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CHANGES AND ADDITIONS ............................................................................ 2
A. LANDSCAPING......................................................................................................................................................2
B. LIABILITY FOR CHANGING EXISTING GRADING (REVISED JANUARY 2020) .........................................................................3
C. CHANGES OR ADDITIONS TO HOME..........................................................................................................................3
D. MODIFICATIONS APPROVAL PROCESS .......................................................................................................................4
E. CITY OF ELGIN PERMIT (REVISED JANUARY 2020) .......................................................................................................4
F. JULIE (JOINT UTILITY LOCATING INFORMATION EXCAVATORS) ......................................................................................5
G. REVIEW OF APPLICATION .......................................................................................................................................5
H. COMPLETION OF APPLICATION REVIEW.....................................................................................................................5
I. DENIED APPLICATIONS ..........................................................................................................................................6
J. FEES ..................................................................................................................................................................6
K. COMPLETENESS OF DESIGN GUIDELINES....................................................................................................................6
IV. OVERVIEW OF RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES ......................................................................................... 6
A. ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER ..................................................................................................................................6
B. DRAINAGE AND GRADING ......................................................................................................................................8
V. PRIVATE AREA LANDSCAPING ....................................................................................................................... 9
A. PRIVATE AREA .....................................................................................................................................................9
B. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES ..................................................................................................................10
C. HOMEOWNERS’ LANDSCAPE RESPONSIBILITIES .........................................................................................................10
D. VEGETABLE GARDEN ...........................................................................................................................................16
VI. VIEW CORRIDOR LANDSCAPING ................................................................................................................. 17
A. VIEW CORRIDOR ................................................................................................................................................17
B. KIDNEY MULCH AREA REAR YARDS ........................................................................................................................17
C. CIRCLE AND KIDNEY IN FRONT YARDS .....................................................................................................................18
VII. ASSOCIATION LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................... 18
A. OPEN SPACE, WETLANDS, AND PRESERVE ..............................................................................................................18
B. DEVELOPER LANDSCAPED PACKAGES ......................................................................................................................18
C. THE ASSOCIATION MOWING AND LANDSCAPING ......................................................................................................18
VIII. PRIVATE AREA—STRUCTURES AND HARDSCAPES ....................................................................................... 19
A. BARBECUES .......................................................................................................................................................19
B. BIRD FEEDERS/HOUSES .......................................................................................................................................19
C. DECKS AND PATIOS .............................................................................................................................................19
D. EQUIPMENT SCREENING ......................................................................................................................................21
E. FENCES, WALLS, AND INVISIBLE (PET RESTRAINT) FENCING ........................................................................................21
F. FIRE PITS...........................................................................................................................................................23
G. FLAGS AND MARKERS..........................................................................................................................................23
H. FRONT/BACK STAIR RAILINGS ...............................................................................................................................23
I. FOUNTAINS/WATER FEATURES .............................................................................................................................23
Edgewater by Del Webb Design GuidelinesJ. PERGOLAS, TRELLISES, ARBORS, AND SEASONAL GAZEBOS .........................................................................................24
K. PLAY SETS, GARDEN EQUIPMENT, LAWN FURNITURE ................................................................................................26
L. ROOM ADDITIONS ..............................................................................................................................................26
M. SPAS (HOT TUBS) ...............................................................................................................................................27
N. SWIMMING POOLS .............................................................................................................................................27
O. STATUES, ARTIFACTS, PLANTER POTS, SEASONAL AND HOLIDAY DECORATIONS ..............................................................27
P. WINDOW BOXES ................................................................................................................................................29
IX. PROHIBITED STRUCTURES/ITEMS ............................................................................................................... 30
X. OTHER IMPROVEMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 30
A. DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENTS ..................................................................................................................................30
B. DRIVEWAY RIBBONS ...........................................................................................................................................30
C. EPOXY COVERED WALKWAYS AND STOOPS..............................................................................................................31
D. GARAGE DOOR COLOR ........................................................................................................................................31
E. GARAGE DOOR REPLACEMENT ..............................................................................................................................31
F. GARAGE DOOR SCREENS......................................................................................................................................31
G. GARAGE DOOR WINDOW INSERTS.........................................................................................................................31
H. GARAGE HEATERS ..............................................................................................................................................31
I. GARAGE WINDOW ADDITION ...............................................................................................................................32
J. PAVER COVERED FRONT ENTRY WALKWAYS AND STOOPS ..........................................................................................32
K. IRRIGATION SYSTEMS ..........................................................................................................................................32
L. ROOF REPLACEMENTS .........................................................................................................................................33
M. WALKWAYS—SIDE AND REAR ..............................................................................................................................33
N. WALKWAYS FROM SIDE DOOR (ACCESS TO GARAGE) TO THE FRONT/BACK OF HOME. .....................................................33
XI. MISCELLANEOUS STORAGE ......................................................................................................................... 34
A. COMMERCIAL VEHICLES .......................................................................................................................................34
B. DUMPSTERS AND PORTABLE TOILETS ....................................................................................................................34
C. LAWN/PLAY EQUIPMENT .....................................................................................................................................34
D. PATIO FURNITURE/BARBEQUE COVERS...................................................................................................................34
E. RAIN BARRELS ...................................................................................................................................................34
F. SEASONAL EQUIPMENT........................................................................................................................................35
G. STORAGE CONTAINERS ........................................................................................................................................35
H. TRASH CONTAINERS ............................................................................................................................................35
XII. RESIDENCE MODIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 36
A. AWNINGS .........................................................................................................................................................36
B. FIREPLACE VENTS ...............................................................................................................................................36
C. FLAG MOUNT ....................................................................................................................................................36
D. FLAGPOLES........................................................................................................................................................36
E. FRONT DOORS/BACK DOORS—WINDOW INSERTS ...................................................................................................38
F. FRONT DOORS/BACK DOORS/ SIDE DOORS COLOR CHANGE ......................................................................................38
G. GARDEN BANNERS..............................................................................................................................................38
H. LIGHTING ..........................................................................................................................................................39
I. MAILBOXES (HARDSHIP/MEDICAL DELIVERY TO DOOR) .............................................................................................41
J. MAILBOXES (RELOCATION)...................................................................................................................................41
K. SATELLITE DISHES AND ANTENNAS .........................................................................................................................42
Edgewater by Del Webb Design GuidelinesL. SCREEN DOORS ..................................................................................................................................................42
M. SECURITY CAMERAS ............................................................................................................................................42
N. SENIOR RESIDENTIAL LOCKBOX PROGRAM ...............................................................................................................42
O. SIDELIGHTS .......................................................................................................................................................43
P. SKYLIGHTS.........................................................................................................................................................43
Q. SOLAR ENERGY/ALTERNATIVE ENERGY ...................................................................................................................43
R. SOLAR TUBES/FIREPLACE VENTS ...........................................................................................................................43
S. STORM DOORS ..................................................................................................................................................44
T. WINDOW SHUTTERS ...........................................................................................................................................44
U. ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT .......................................................................................................................................44
XIII. SIGNAGE ..................................................................................................................................................... 44
A. FOR SALE SIGNS .................................................................................................................................................45
B. NO SOLICITING/SECURITY ALARMS / NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ...................................................................................45
C. POLITICAL SIGNAGE ............................................................................................................................................45
D. VENDOR SIGNS ..................................................................................................................................................45
XIV. ASSOCIATION COMMON AREA AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY DESIGN GUIDELINES ................................... 46
A. ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER ................................................................................................................................46
B. LANDSCAPING....................................................................................................................................................46
C. SITE DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................................................................................47
XV. NON-LIABILITY FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS .................................................................................................. 47
XVI. ENFORCEMENTS OF INSTRUMENTS ............................................................................................................ 48
A. NON-COMPLIANCE BY HOMEOWNER .....................................................................................................................48
B. APPEAL OF DECISION ..........................................................................................................................................48
XVII. CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE DESIGN GUIDELINES....................................................................... 49
APPENDIX A – BUILDING SETBACKS ..................................................................................................................... 50
APPENDIX B –EXAMPLES OF PERGOLAS, TRELLISES, AND ARBORS ....................................................................... 51
APPENDIX C – APPROVED INERT MATERIALS ....................................................................................................... 52
APPENDIX D– LIST OF APPROVED REPLACEMENT TREES FOR FRONT YARD ......................................................... 53
APPENDIX E– LIST OF PROHIBITED TREES ............................................................................................................. 54
APPENDIX F – LIST OF PROHIBITED SHRUBS, VINES, GROUNDCOVERS AND GRASSES ......................................... 55
APPENDIX G – ILLUSTRATION OF LOT TERMS ....................................................................................................... 56
APPENDIX H – FRENCH DRAIN ILLUSTRATIONS .................................................................................................... 57
APPENDIX I – SUBMISSION FORM FOR CHANGES/ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO DESIGN MODIFICATION .............. 58
Edgewater by Del Webb Design GuidelinesI. Introduction
Edgewater by Del Webb (“Community”) is an active adult community designed to
respect the visual character of its site, minimize environmental impacts and maximize
water and energy conservation principles. In order to preserve and enhance these
principles, these Design Guidelines are established to maintain certain standards by
which the Community may grow and develop.
The Design Guidelines provide an overall framework to allow the Community to
progress in an orderly, cohesive and attractive manner, implementing planning concepts
and philosophy which are required by regulatory agencies and desirable to residents.
The Design Guidelines include standards for the design, size, location, style, structure,
materials, color, mode of architecture, mode of landscaping, and relevant criteria for
the construction or addition of improvements of any nature. When working with
contractors and landscapers, it is important that the Guidelines be followed. They may
access the Design Guidelines through our website, www.ouredgewater.net.
The Design Guidelines have been adopted by the Board of Directors of Edgewater by Del
Webb Community Association (the “Association”) pursuant to the Edgewater by Del
Webb Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, (the “Declaration”) which have
been recorded with the Illinois Kane County Recorder’s Office. The Design Guidelines
will be enforced by the Modifications Committee established under Article IX of the
Declaration. For the purposes of this document, all applications for approval are
assumed to be made to, and written approval issued by the Association, although in
some circumstances the authority to review and approve certain changes may be
delegated to the Modifications Committee.
To the extent that any government ordinance, building code or regulation requires a
more restrictive standard than that found in these Design Guidelines or the Declaration,
the government standards shall prevail. To the extent that the local ordinance is less
restrictive than these Design Guidelines, and any standard contained therein or the
Declaration, these Design Guidelines and the Declaration shall prevail.
Homeowners are responsible for all cleanup of any improvement project. All debris, sod,
soil, etc., shall be removed from the lot and hauled to the proper waste sites (off
Edgewater property). Dumping waste in common areas or in any other areas of the
Community is prohibited, and the Homeowner will be subject to a fine. If the project
causes damage to any neighboring property, public or private, the Homeowner will be
responsible for all necessary repairs.
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Page 1II. Architectural Review and Residential Property Homeowner
Requirements
The architectural review process has been established to maintain the integrity of the
architectural and design character of Edgewater by Del Webb. To this end, the
Modifications Committee will review all proposed additions, improvements or
alterations to the outside and exterior of the homes for conformity with the Design
Guidelines.
All requests must be applied for using the APPLICATION FOR CHANGES AND
CERTIFICATION OF DESIGN GUIDELINES COMPLIANCE (“Application”) form.
Homeowners may get an Application form from the concierge in Creekside Lodge or on
the Edgewater by Del Webb website, www.ouredgewater.net. This Application must be
completed for all requests. If you have multiple requests, it is recommended you
complete an Application for each request.
With the Application, Homeowners are required to submit plans to, and receive written
approval from, the Modifications Committee prior to performing (1) additions,
alterations, or modifications to the outside and the exterior of the homes; (2) exterior
painting; (3) landscaping; (4) the installing of decks, patios, spas, walls; (5) any exception
to or deviation from the Design Guidelines; or (6) any concrete work, ancillary
equipment, signage, and any on-site improvements not listed in the Design Guidelines.
However, it shall be the responsibility of the Homeowners to comply with all standards
and guidelines in the Design Guidelines, as well as all requirements of the Declaration.
III. General Information for Changes and Additions
A. Landscaping
For landscaping plan approval, or amendments to an approved landscaping plan,
the Homeowner must submit one (1) copy of the landscaping plan for the lot,
including a description of all variety and sizes of trees and shrubs, with the
location of each tree and shrub clearly delineated on the Plat of Survey. All
landscaping must be done in existing or proposed planting beds. To the extent
the Homeowner can color code the trees and shrubs and provide a legend, it will
facilitate the review. If the submission is for an amendment to a previously
approved landscape plan, the existing trees and shrubs shall be marked on the
landscape plan with a circle marked with a dashed line (---) and a cross (+) in the
center indicating their location, and with the proposed additions marked on the
landscape plan with a circle marked with a solid line (___) and a ( . ) dot in the
center. All deleted landscape materials shall be described as part of the
submission. In the event the Homeowner desires to install any hardscape,
including but not limited to brick, masonry, concrete, boulders, or other inert
material, such items shall be clearly marked on the landscape plan and a legend
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Page 2shall be provided so that the reviewer can easily determine the location and type
of material. Lots have been designed and graded to provide positive drainage
from the lot and to protect environmental resources. In the event the
Homeowner’s plan proposes to alter the grade of the lot, the location of all
drainage structures and direction and slope of flow must be indicated on the Plat
of Survey. Homeowner shall hold harmless the Association for any and all
damage to any party caused by the alteration of the grade by the Homeowner in
connection with the design or installation of the Homeowner’s landscaping,
including damages to the Homeowner’s house and neighboring properties.
Homeowners will be responsible for any damage caused by any change to
drainage by them or their contractors.
B. Liability for Changing Existing Grading (revised January 2020)
Lots were originally designed and graded to provide positive drainage from the
lot and to protect environmental resources. In the event the Homeowner’s plan
proposes to alter the grade of the lot, the location of all drainage structures and
direction and slope of flow must be indicated on the Plat of Survey. Homeowner
shall hold harmless the Association for any and all damage to any party caused
by the alteration of the grade by the Homeowner in connection with the design
or installation of the Homeowner’s landscaping, including damages to the
Homeowner’s house and neighboring properties. Homeowners shall be liable for
all costs and expenses of repairing such changes, or any costs, liabilities,
damages or causes of action arising out of such changes.
C. Changes or Additions to Home
For changes or additions to the home, the Homeowner shall submit a Plat of
Survey. In addition, the Homeowner or contractor should submit a
design/drawing showing exact dimensions. On the Plat of Survey, the
Homeowner shall draw the proposed changes or additions to the exterior
elevation. The Homeowner shall provide photos representing the changes to be
made to assist the reviewer. The Application must contain a description and
color photos or brochures of the materials the Homeowner plans to use.
All repairs or replacements needed on the outside of the house must be
approved by the Modifications Committee, and after approval, some projects
must be submitted to the City of Elgin for a city permit. When repairing projects
originally approved by the Modifications Committee, you still need to submit an
application. A current photo of the item to be repaired or replaced, explanation
of the repair or replacement, and a diagram or a photo of the proposed repair or
replacement must be included with the application. (Added July 2018)
If the change or addition affects the roof or roofline, construction drawings must
be submitted.
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Page 3D. Modifications Approval Process
Prior to submission of a request for a permit to be issued by the City of Elgin, the
Homeowner must obtain the approval of the Modifications Committee for any
plans, changes, alterations or additions inclusive of, but not limited to, those
items outlined in these Design Guidelines.
1. Make sure that what you want to do is clearly and legibly written so it is
easily understood by the Modifications Committee.
2. Exterior house paint and brick colors must be consistent with existing colors
in the Community. A notebook of approved colors is available at the
Concierge desk. If current color is not available, please select a color from the
notebook of approved colors which is available at the Concierge desk.
3. The main reason requests are denied is incomplete Applications and lack of
information. Be sure to read and initial items on page 1 of the Application as
well as the specific modifications being requested. Respond to all items
related to your request on the Application form.
E. City of Elgin Permit (revised January 2020)
For some projects, Homeowners are advised that the City of Elgin requires
permits. This depends on the proposed change, alteration or addition. It is the
Homeowner’s responsibility to comply with permit requirements. However, your
request should be given to the Modifications Committee BEFORE getting a city
permit. The City of Elgin should not issue a permit unless the Modifications
Committee has approved the request. After approval, the Homeowner shall
provide copies of required city permits to the Concierge for the Homeowner’s
folder. Homeowners should contact the City of Elgin, Department of Code
Administration, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, IL 60120 at (847) 931-5920 for further
information.
If a permit or approval is issued by the City of Elgin prior to approval by the
Modifications Committee, this approval shall in no manner whatsoever bind the
Modifications Committee with respect to approval or denial of any Application
for items submitted for consideration. The Modifications Committee shall be
fully independent and will have full authority for approval or denial of any such
matters.
If the plans submitted by a Homeowner require a building permit, the approval
by the Modifications Committee is not a guarantee that such plans will be
approved by the City of Elgin. If the City of Elgin requires modification to such
plans, such modifications must also be approved by the Modifications
Committee for the Homeowner to remain in compliance with these Guidelines.
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Page 4F. JULIE (Joint Utility Locating Information Excavators)
Illinois State Law requires that you call JULIE (Joint Utility Locating Information
Excavators) before you start digging on your property (for deck building,
landscaping, etc.). Phone number is 1-800-892-0123.
Once a project is completed, it is the Homeowner’s responsibility to remove
the JULIE flags. Flags must be removed before a Compliance Member will
approve the completed project.
G. Review of Application
The Modifications Committee shall review submissions without a hearing and
base their decision solely on the information contained within each submission.
If further clarification is needed, the Homeowner may be requested to attend
the Modifications Committee meeting. Please note that the main reason
requests are denied is due to lack of information on the Application. Every effort
shall be made to respond within thirty (30) days from receipt by the Committee.
1. The Modifications Committee is not responsible for ensuring the structural
integrity or soundness of the approved construction or modification, or for
ensuring compliance with building codes and other governmental
requirements.
2. The Board and Modifications Committee retain the right to engage their own
architect, engineer, or other outside consultant to assist them in the review
of any applications for changes or additions to the property. Prior to
engaging any such consultant, the Modifications Committee will seek
approval from the Homeowner. The Homeowner shall be responsible for the
costs associated with such work.
3. Existing approvals do not set precedent for future Applications. All
Applications will be reviewed considering these Design Guidelines and
specific location of the dwelling with respect to neighborhood area and
surroundings. Interpretation, application, and enforcement of Design
Guidelines may and will from time to time be amended.
H. Completion of Application Review
Upon completion of the review by the Modifications Committee, a copy of the
Results of the Modification Request shall be returned to the Homeowner
indicating the Modifications Committee’s decision. In addition, if the Application
is approved, the Homeowner will receive a permit that should be placed in the
front window until the project is completed. Upon completion of the project, the
Homeowner is requested to call the Concierge Desk at 847-695-6130 so that a
Compliance member may determine the project is completed according to
specifications.
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Page 5The Modifications Committee’s decision shall be rendered in one of the
following three forms:
a) “Approved” –Items in the request are approved.
b) “Approved as Noted” –The Homeowner may proceed only if they
comply with the “as noted” changes.
c) “Not Approved” –Items in this request are denied.
I. Denied Applications
Any Homeowner disagreeing with a decision of the Modifications Committee
may appeal such decision to the Modifications Committee. An appeal to the
Modifications Committee shall be considered only if the Homeowner has
modified the requested action or has new information that would, in the
Committee’s opinion, warrant reconsideration. If the Homeowner disagrees with
the decision of the Modifications Committee after the appeal, the Homeowner
has the right to subsequently appeal to the Board of Directors.
J. Fees
Review of Applications may be subject to a nominal fee structure payable to the
Association to cover costs.
K. Completeness of Design Guidelines
While every effort has been made to make these Design Guidelines as
comprehensive as possible, it is possible something may have been missed or
not considered. Under no circumstances should the absence of a specific item in
these Design Guidelines be interpreted as an approval of the Modification
Committee or a waiver to the Homeowner from submitting the necessary
Application.
IV. Overview of Residential Design Guidelines
A. Architectural Character
1. Architectural Design
The architectural design of all additions, alterations, and renovations to
the exterior of any existing home shall strictly conform to the design of
the original home in style, detailing, materials, and color.
2. Additions
All additions to a home shall be built within the building setback lines
originally established for Edgewater by Del Webb or as modified by the
Developer with the requisite approval of the City of Elgin. These building
setbacks are set forth in Appendix A.
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Page 63. Addition Height
The height of any addition to an existing home shall not be higher than
the original ridge-line and the proposed eave line must be at the same
height of the existing eave-line. No alterations or improvements shall be
made which provide a roof pitch that varies from the roof originally
constructed.
4. Exterior Alterations
No exterior alteration or renovation shall be allowed on any home unless
written approval has been received from the Modifications Committee.
5. Matching Materials
All materials used in maintenance, repair, additions, and alterations shall
match color, composition, type, and method of attachment consistent
with those used in the Community. The Modifications Committee may
allow substitute materials if such materials are deemed by the
Modifications Committee in its sole discretion to be compatible with the
theme of the Community.
6. Secondary Garages
Secondary garages are not allowed.
7. Voiding of Warranties
All additions, alterations or renovations that are attached to any dwelling
unit may void applicable warranties. It will be the Homeowner’s
responsibility to comply with all conditions associated with warranties
related to their house and property.
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Page 7B. Drainage and Grading
1. Lot Drainage and Grading
2. Lots have been designed and graded to provide positive drainage (swale)
from the lot and to protect environmental resources. In the event the
Homeowner’s plan proposes to alter the grade of the lot, the location of all
drainage structures and direction and slope of flow must be indicated on the
Plat of Survey. Homeowner shall hold harmless the Association for any and
all damage to any party caused by the alteration of the grade by the
Homeowner in connection with the design or installation of the
Homeowner’s landscaping, including damages to the Homeowner’s house
and neighboring properties. Homeowners will be responsible for any damage
caused by any change to drainage by them or their contractors.
3. Roof Gutter and Sump Pump Ejector Lines.
All roof and sump pump ejector lines shall drain to the ground solely
within the deeded lot area and may not be discharged closer than five
feet (5') of any neighboring property. Any project, including sump pump
hoses and down spouts that materially increase the drainage of storm
water into adjacent property, must receive a prior written consent from
the Homeowner of the adjacent property. This written consent must be
submitted with the Application. Drain lines, which direct roof drainage or
sump pump water, must be approved by the Modifications Committee.
Air gaps must be provided between sump pump ejector lines and drain
line extensions. Downspouts may or may not have an air gap.
4. Gutters, Downspouts, and Extensions
a) Drain Line Plan
A drain line plan with pipe sizes, discharge locations, emitters, and
existing drainage patterns must be submitted on a Plat of Survey
to the Modifications Committee for consideration.
b) Drainage/Sump Pump/Gutters
No additions, alterations or renovations shall be permitted if it is
determined to have a material adverse impact upon neighboring
properties and/or the Community.
c) Gutters/Downspouts (revised January 2020)
Gutters and downspouts shall match those originally installed in
color and composition. Gutter protection to keep leaves from
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Page 8accumulating in gutters must match the color of the gutter and
not be visible.
d) Buried Downspouts/Drain Line Extensions/French Drains
(revised January 2020)
Drain line extensions may not discharge water directly
perpendicular to a neighboring property or an existing drainage
flow-line. Drain line alignments shall be set so that discharge
water flows in the same direction as existing flow-lines on the lot
into front or back yard. They must be located no closer than five
(5’) from any neighbor’s property line. A drain cover (or grate)
must be affixed to the end of the pipe where water is expelled.
Emitters, water disbursement, and/or erosion control measures
must be provided to eliminate erosion of the soil on the lot.
A French drain or weeping tile is a trench filled with gravel or rock
or containing a perforated pipe that redirects surface water and
ground water away from the area. A French drain can have
perforated hollow pipes along the bottom to quickly disperse
water that seeps down through the upper gravel or rock. See
Appendix H for a diagram.
5. Surface Runoff/Groundwater
Roof drain downspouts, sump pump ejector lines, or any other surface
runoff of groundwater may not be connected to any public sanitary
sewer system.
V. Private Area Landscaping
A. Private Area
The Private Area of each lot is the area between the side setback lines, behind
the twenty foot (20') front setback line and in front of the twenty foot (20') rear
setback line, as such setbacks are described in Appendix A and are shown on the
Plat of Survey. Private Area also includes all portions of the lot within three feet
(3') of the front service walk as originally installed by the Developer, regardless
of whether these areas are within the setback boundaries (Please refer to
Appendix G for an illustration). On lots where the rear-most foundation wall of
the home as originally constructed by the Developer is less than twelve feet (12')
from the rear setback line, the rear line of the Private Area will be a line twelve
feet (12') from and running parallel to rear-most original foundation wall. (e.g.
bay window of a slab home).
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Page 9B. Landscape Architectural Features
Landscape architectural features may include such items as benches, planters,
etc., as integral parts of a landscape architectural design. Drawings clearly
showing the location, size, and materials planned for these features must be
provided to the Modifications Committee. In addition, a color photograph of the
home and the relationship of the feature to the existing or proposed landscape
must accompany the submission. Landscape architectural features are only
allowed in the planting beds.
C. Homeowners’ Landscape Responsibilities
1. Preservation of View Corridors/Efficient Landscape Maintenance.
To preserve the attractive view corridors and promote efficient landscape
maintenance, no installation of landscape materials, hardscape materials,
or other improvements (other than underground sprinkler systems if
otherwise approved under the review procedures described in these
guidelines) by Homeowners shall be approved for any portion of the lot,
including the Private Area, except in the following limited circumstances.
a) Rear foundation planting beds installed by the Homeowner are
allowed as follows: Lakeshore Manor and Lakeshore Classics models may
have five feet (5'), Reflections models may have seven feet (7'), and
Venetian models may have eight feet (8’) from the foundation wall. If the
house has a bay window with basement, dimensions are from foundation
under the bay window. If no basement, dimensions are from edge of bay
window, which is the foundation. Please note vegetable gardens are
limited to three feet (3’) from rear foundation. See section on vegetable
gardens.
b) Side yard planting beds are permitted and must be no more than
eighteen inches (18”) from the side of the home and must adjoin the
foundation. Deviation from this would be at the discretion of the
Modifications Committee.
c) Patio plantings are permitted up to three feet (3') from the
patio/deck.
d) If the expansion does not go beyond the setback, planting beds
installed by the Developer may be expanded once as follows: Front
planting bed perimeter may be expanded by one foot (1’). Front planting
bed adjacent to garage may not be enlarged. A rear-yard circle may be
expanded once by six inches (6”). A rear-yard kidney may also be
expanded once by six inches (6”) unless the kidney is already at the
maximum length of 16 feet (16’). These changes require approval from
the Modifications Committee before implementation. Kidneys and circles
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Page 10may not be joined with mulch to create a single planting bed; they must
be separated by at least four feet (4’) for lawn maintenance. All requests
must indicate current bed size as well as proposed bed size. Committee
will verify if bed enlargement has already been approved on a previous
application (possibly a previous owner). If bed has already been enlarged,
no further bed enlargement will be allowed. (Revised July 2018 & January
2020)
e) Plans for any landscaping improvements must be in conformance
with the Design Guidelines and contain acceptable plantings and
materials. All applications for modifications to existing landscaping must
include a color photo of current landscaping area and all existing
dimensions. The Modifications Committee may consider the following
criteria when reviewing a request (i) the impact the improvements will
have on views, both on and off the subject lot; (ii) the impact the
improvements will have for purposes of future maintenance of the area;
(iii) the impact the improvements will have on landscape maintenance
costs to the Association; and (iv) whether the improvements will enhance
the overall appearance of the Community.
2. Front Planting Bed
The front landscaping package provided by the Developer may be added
to or replaced by Homeowner. Plants and bushes with a MATURE height
less than four feet (4’) do not require approval from the Modifications
Committee. Plants and bushes with a mature height greater than four
feet (4’) with a maximum mature height of eight feet (8’) must be
approved by the Modifications Committee. Small trees--e.g., ornamental,
patio type trees with a maximum mature height of eight feet (8’)--may be
allowed but must be approved by the Modifications Committee. Please
be sure to consult prohibited list of trees in Appendix E.
3. Maintenance of Homeowner-Added Planting Beds
Homeowners are responsible for care and maintenance. Homeowner-
added planting beds must be kept weed free.
4. Homeowner Plantings
Trees, shrubs, groundcovers, perennials, annuals, grasses, and vines may
only be planted in the Developer provided or approved planting beds and
should not impede routine lawn maintenance. See Appendix E for list of
prohibited shrubs, vines, groundcovers, and grasses.
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Page 115. Trees Planted by Homeowner (Revised July 2017)
a. Maintenance
Trees planted by the Homeowner must be pruned in compliance with
nursery standards. Tree topping which leaves limbs and branches greater
than one-half inch (1/2”) in diameter exposed will not be allowed. Dead
trees must be removed and may be replaced with the same species or
another species. Homeowners need to complete an application and
attach a photo of current tree as well as information about replacement
tree. Please consult Appendix E for list of prohibited trees.
b. Rear Yard Kidney and Circle
In the rear yard, one large tree or evergreen tree may be planted in the
kidney and one tree in the circle. Depending on the type of trees (width
and height), two trees may be allowed in the kidney area at the
discretion of the Modifications Committee. All trees and shrubs with a
mature height greater than four feet (4’) must be approved by the
Modifications Committee.
The following requirements apply:
Shade Trees - 2” caliper minimum
Flowering/Ornamental Deciduous Trees– 3’ Height minimum
Evergreen Trees – 3’ height minimum
Deciduous and Evergreen Shrubs– 1 gallon minimum
c. Additional Trees in the Rear Yard
Additional trees outside the current planting beds (existing circle and
kidney) will be permitted, depending on lot size, subject to the following:
(1) Tree size (height) will be limited to moderate size (15 to 25
feet at maturity.)
(2) Location of the planting will be subject to review by the
Modifications Committee. Location must be shown on the Plat of
Survey submitted with an Application form. Trees must be at least
five feet (5’) from the foundation wall, patio, or deck and be
within the Private Area.
(3) Homeowners are responsible for care and maintenance.
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Page 126. Landscaping Maintenance and Replacement
a) Bed-Edging Material (revised January 2020)
Stones, rocks, and boulders shall not be used as bed-edging material and
are not permitted on turf areas. Plastic planter bed edging is allowed
around side yard beds and beds in the rear yard next to the house and/or
around the patio/deck. Plastic edging must not be any higher than the cut
grass. Broken plastic planter bed edging must be replaced. Crooked
plastic bed edging must be straightened. Front bed, kidney and circle
beds are spade edged at least once a year by the Association.
Pavers may be used as edging material around front beds, kidney in rear
yard only, and circle in rear yard only. Pavers are not permitted around
front and side trees.
• At the front entrance walkway near the front door the height
must not exceed twelve inches (12”).
• If leveling is needed for the landscaped area for proper drainage
at the far end of the bed, the height of the wall may be a
maximum of eighteen inches (18”).
Homeowner is responsible for cost of repairs if damaged during lawn
maintenance or snow removal. Planting beds edged with pavers will not
be edged by the Association. Homeowner will need to maintain grass
around pavers.
b) Clean Up
Homeowners are responsible for all clean-up of a project. All debris, sod,
soil, etc., is to be removed and hauled to the proper waste sites, outside
of the Community. Dumping waste in common areas or in any other area
of the Community is prohibited and the Homeowner will be subject to a
fine.
c) Compost Containers/Piles - Composting is not allowed.
d) Damage to Property
If the project causes any damage to a neighboring property or Common
Area, the Homeowner is responsible for the cost of all repairs and
restoration.
e) Decorative Stone
No decorative stone shall be permitted as ground cover. The only
exception for decorative stone is stone mulch in planting beds within a
one-foot (1') radius of a downspout. Only earth tone colors are permitted
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Page 13with a minimum size of ¾” in diameter and a maximum size of 1-1/2” in
diameter. Stones, rocks, and boulders shall not be used as bed-edging
material and are not permitted on turf areas.
f) Front Yard Tree Planted by the Developer (Revised July 2017 &
January 2020)
The Homeowner is responsible for the front yard tree planted by the
Developer. These trees are part of the Master Landscape Plan that was
approved by the City of Elgin and the Developer. If a tree dies, it must be
replaced by the Homeowner with the same species with a minimum
trunk caliper of 2-1/2". An application must be submitted to the
Modifications Committee. If you wish to replace it with another species,
you must check with Community Association Manager for type of tree
allowed and then submit an Application to the Modifications Committee.
If you have a diseased tree and wish to replace it, a list of approved
replacement trees can be found in Appendix D. Tree pruning for these
trees will be done by the Association when needed for ground clearance.
g) Fruit Bearing Trees
No fruit bearing trees that drop fruit are allowed. See Appendix E for list
of prohibited trees.
h) Future Growth
Plantings of trees, shrubs, groundcovers, perennials, grasses, and vines
within the original planting beds installed by the Developer or the
Homeowner shall take into account future growth, be at a reasonable
distance from the foundation walls and be maintained in accordance with
maintenance standards outlined in these Design Guidelines.
i) Ground Cover
Ground cover or inert material shall not be used to spell out names,
nicknames, names of states, athletic teams, slogans, emblems, geometric
patterns, or any other communication.
j) Ground Surfaces
The ground surfaces of all portions of the lot outside the planting beds
shall be covered with turf.
k) Lawns and Watering
Watering the lawn is the responsibility of the Homeowner. If sod is
replaced and dies due to Homeowner not watering, it is the responsibility
of the Homeowner to replace the sod. If the Homeowner does not
replace the sod, the Association has the right to replace the sod and
charge the Homeowner.
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Page 14l) Plastic Sheeting/Ground Cover
Solid plastic sheeting or polyethylene used over ground areas will not be
permitted. If landscape fabric is used, it must allow the free flow of
water, air, and gases to and from the soil.
m) Plastic or Artificial Plantings
Plastic or silk plants, trees, and plastic mulch are not allowed anywhere
on the exterior of the Homeowner’s property.
n) Prohibited Plantings
Prohibited plantings for Edgewater by Del Webb were selected after
consideration of many factors. A list of the prohibited plantings,
accompanied with minimum size information, is set forth in Appendices D
and E.
o) Seasonal Plantings (Annuals and Perennials)
Individual plantings of annuals and other plantings which are seasonal in
nature and planted within the original planting beds installed by the
Developer and do not have a mature height greater than forty-eight
inches (48”), do not require the approval of the Modifications
Committee. No such plants exceeding a mature height of forty-eight
inches (48”) shall be permitted anywhere on the lot. Any areas that are
planted with annuals and seasonal plants must be maintained by the
Homeowner in accordance with the maintenance standards within the
Community.
p) Side Yard Trees Planted by Developer (added January 2020)
The Homeowner is responsible for side yard trees planted by the
Developer. If a tree dies, it does not need to be replaced but area should
be replaced with sod or grass seed. Tree pruning for these trees will be
done by the Association when needed for ground clearance.
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Page 15q) Utility Boxes
Landscaping may be used to hide utility boxes from view. Before
proceeding, the following must be adhered to:
(1) Before completing Application, resident must call JULIE to
determine current placement of wires around utility box. Once
JULIE has marked the area, resident should take a photo showing
all flags. Multiple photos may be necessary. This photo or photos
must be submitted with an Application to the Modifications
Committee. Application must include Plat of Survey with location
of plantings marked and a detailed drawing of planting area with
dimensions.
(2) Plantings must be done in Homeowner’s Private Area and
not impede landscaper’s ability to mow lawn.
(3) Possible option may be to move kidney or circle to block
view of utility boxes. Kidney or circle must still be ten feet (10’)
from utility boxes.
(4) Only ornamental grasses may be planted.
(5) Grasses must be planted at least ten feet from utility
boxes. More than ten feet may be necessary if there are wires
that would be affected.
(6) Application will be reviewed by both the Modifications
Committee and the Property and Grounds Commission.
(7) Homeowner is responsible for maintaining plantings.
D. Vegetable Garden (revised January 2020)
1. All vegetable gardens must be planted in an area next to the rear foundation
of the house. Vegetables planted in pots must be adjacent to the back of the
house or on patio or deck. Vegetable plantings are not permitted at patio
perimeter, in kidney, or circle. The Board has the discretion to restrict the
number and size of vegetable plantings in pots on the property.
2. When planting in an existing rear mulch bed along the foundation wall,
plantings may not exceed a three-foot (3’) area. Vegetable area must be
maintained at all times.
3. Mature plants shall not exceed forty-eight inches (48”) in height.
4. Extermination of rodents and other pests attracted to vegetables is the sole
responsibility of the Homeowner.
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Page 165. Any damage caused by the rodents or pests to residential lot or Common
Areas will be the sole responsibility of the Homeowner. The Association may
elect to have a contractor make the necessary repairs. Homeowner will be
held responsible for the cost of the repairs.
6. Homeowners are responsible for care and maintenance.
VI. View Corridor Landscaping
A. View Corridor
Each lot has a “view corridor” which is the area between the rear lot line and the
“Private Area” immediately behind the rear of the residence. Landscape
restrictions are imposed to maintain a “view corridor,” an attractive view free of
tree clusters, fences, and other obstructions. ***
B. Kidney Mulch Area Rear Yards
1. In the rear of the house, the Developer dedicated two (2) mulch areas within
the view corridor for landscaping desired by the Homeowner and as
approved by the Modifications Committee.
2. One mulch area is approximately a five-foot (5’) circular area and the other is
a kidney shaped area with a maximum length of twelve (12’) to sixteen feet
(16’) and a variable width depending on lot size. Sizes and location vary
based on lot size. Existing circle and kidneys may be expanded once by six
inches (6”), a total of one foot (1’) around unless they are at maximum
length. Committee will verify if bed enlargement has already been approved
on a previous application (possibly a previous owner). If bed has already been
enlarged, no further bed enlargement will be allowed.
3. A Homeowner has the option to change a kidney to a circle or a circle to a
kidney in order to have two circles or two kidneys. Homeowner may also
change the location of the kidney or circle within the Private Area. Kidneys
and circles may not be joined with mulch to create a single planting bed; they
must be separated by at least four feet (4’) for lawn maintenance. All
changes must be approved by the Modifications Committee. (revised
January 2020)
4. A Homeowner may choose not to plant in the kidney and circle beds. They
may install sod consistent with what is currently used in the Community.
Approval is required by the Modifications Committee.
5. One tree may be planted in the kidney and one tree in the circle. Depending
on the type of trees (width and height), two trees may be allowed in the
kidney area at the discretion of the Modifications Committee.
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