Ports of Sullivan Lk Owners

Key facts from Ports of Sullivan Lk Owners's documents

Reflects the 2014 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

The Ports of Sullivan Lake Owners Association

Governing law

Illinois Common Interest Community Association Act (Recitals, PAGE 1)

Assessments & dues

Initial maximum $265 per lot for year 1986; may be increased by CPI or member vote (Article VI, Section 3)

Special assessments

For capital improvements with assent of 2/3 of each class; for tax increases without member vote; for emergencies or legally mandated expenditures; for additions/alterations with simple majority (Article VI, Sections 4, 13)

Collections & liens

Assessment lien on lot; may foreclose; personal obligation of owner at time assessment fell due; subordinated to first mortgage (Article VI, Sections 1, 9, 10)

Reserves & fees

Board shall provide summary of receipts, common expenses, and reserves for preceding budget year (Article VI, Section 12)

Pets

Yes, up to 2 dogs or cats or other household pets kept for non-commercial purposes (Article III, Section 2)

Architectural approval

Yes, for exterior additions/alterations to RV or structure, changes in fences, hedges, walls; plans must be submitted and approved in writing (Article IV)

Signs & flags

Only one For Sale sign not exceeding 5 square feet per lot; no advertising signs, billboards, or unsightly objects (Article III, Section 3)

Setbacks / home size

Recreational Vehicle length 18 to 40 feet (exclusive of hitch); width up to 8.5 feet (exclusive of slide-out/tip-out extensions) (Article III, Section 10; also Section 1()

Maintenance

Association maintains common areas, landscaping on common areas, rubbish removal (weekly), snow removal on common areas, annual holding tank pumping; lot owner maintains lot grass/landscaping; if owner causes damage to common areas, cost ad (Article VII; Article III, Section 12 (ow)

Voting & meetings

Class A (lot owners): 1 vote per lot; Class B (Developer): 3 votes per lot until termination (Article V, Section 2)

Amendments

Within first 20 years: amendment requires 90% of lot owners; after 20 years: 75%; must be recorded. Developer may amend for VA/HUD compliance without member vote. (Article IX, Sections 4, 5)

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