Wintergreen HOA

What Wintergreen HOA's governing documents say

Wintergreen HOA is a standard single-family home subdivision governed by a Declaration of Protective Covenants. These rules bind all lot owners (homeowners) and apply to residents, including renters. This document was recorded in 2002 for a subdivision in Normal, Illinois (not the Loveland, CO community named in the heading), and also includes a 2025 administrative update regarding the HOA's online payment system and payment policies.

• Annual assessments & payment: The 2025 annual assessment is $275 per lot, due March 31, 2025. Payments must be made online through PayHOA or by paper check; the HOA may eventually require PayHOA accounts for all functions. Late payments accrue 10% simple annual interest (0.83% monthly) starting 31 days after the due date. A lien may be placed on a home once the total balance exceeds $550.
• Land use & building type: All lots are restricted to single-family residential use only. No business, trade, or commercial activity is allowed, though a home office with no customer visits or added traffic is permitted.
• Minimum square footage: New homes must meet minimum living-space requirements depending on lot: for most lots, at least 1,800 sq. ft. (ranch or tri-level) or 2,200 sq. ft. (two-story); for lots 51-57 and 63-68, at least 2,000 sq. ft. (ranch or tri-level) or 2,400 sq. ft. (two-story).
• Architectural & design review: All new construction, exterior colors, and materials must be approved by the Developer (or successor). Minimum 400 sq. ft. of masonry on the front elevation is required unless waived. Exterior light fixtures, fences, walls, and permanent recreational facilities also require prior written approval. No modular construction, concrete slabs, or above-ground pools are allowed. Solar applications require approval.
• Parking & vehicle storage: Travel trailers, trucks, RVs, boats, and similar equipment cannot be kept outside on a lot for more than 24 hours. Longer storage must be inside a garage with the door closed. Each residence must have a two- or three-car attached garage with a concrete driveway.
• Pets, animals & storage: Only common household pets are allowed; no commercial or barnyard animals. Firewood and other outdoor-stored materials must be screened from view. Trash containers must be stored inside except on collection days.
• Landscaping & maintenance: Lots must be landscaped within 6 months of construction completion, including sod or an in-ground irrigation system if seeded, and at least two trees (deciduous or evergreen) in the front yard and two in the rear/side yards. Damaged landscaping must be replaced at owner's expense. Vacant lots must have grass no taller than 8 inches.
• Fences, walls & outbuildings: Fences and privacy walls are considered inconsistent with the subdivision's open/natural character, but may be allowed with prior written approval. No detached structures or outbuildings are permitted (legacy structures on lots 49 and 69 are grandfathered).

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.