Note: These guidelines exist in addition to the Plat and Covenant with Amendments, which is the governing document that defines the founding principles and restrictions of the community. The Plat and Covenant with Amendments contains further requirements that may not be listed here.
Submitting a Request
Before starting any exterior home improvement (fence, shed, pool, addition, etc.), owner must complete a request at the Property Improvement Form and wait for the approval before beginning the project. The HOA cannot be held responsible for items that are unable to be returned if the project is not approved due to lack of adherence to the Covenant and Amendments.
General
- All landscape designs must be in good taste and consistent with existing landscape features
- Fences are restricted to inside the owner’s property line.
- Fences must stand a minimum of 48 inches and a maximum of 72 inches in height.
- Fences on homes adjacent to the ponds must be 48 inches.
- No roof mounted or freestanding antennas permitted.
- Television or satellite dishes must be 2 feet or less in diameter.
- No permanent commercial signs permitted.
- All Pools must follow Allen County Code found at https://www.allencounty.us/land-use/residential-building-guide
Buildings
- Decks, patios, and screened-in porches must be complimentary to the landscape and consistent with existing building material.
- Alterations and additions to residential buildings must be consistent with existing structure in design, material, and color. Windows, siding, roof pitch, gutters, shingles, doors, and foundations should match the design and materials used in the existing structure.
- One storage shed per address is allowed and must adhere to the “Storage Shed Requirements” outlined below
Storage Shed Requirements:
Quantity
- Only one shed per lot will be approved.
Use
- Sheds shall not, under any circumstances, be used as a living space.
Location
- Sheds may be located only within the building setback lines and must be in the backyard.
- Homeowners must submit a drawing of the shed and desired placement on their property to the HOA for approval. Approvals will be issued in writing or via email.
Size
- Maximum footprint shall be 120 square feet (i.e., 10’ X 12’ or 8’ X 15’).
- Maximum allowable height shall be 10 feet.
Structure
- Shed must include a solid floor composed of either:
- A 4-inch thick concrete slab.
- An integrated floor of suitable building material (e.g. pressure treated lumber)
- The area around the foundation must be backfilled; no exposed space under the shed will be permitted.
- A suitable barrier must be in place to prevent burrowing animals from making a habitat under the shed.
- No dirt or gravel floors will be permitted.
- Exterior walls must be of wooden framed (e.g.. 2 X 4) construction.
- Roof must be sloped to compliment the primary residence.
- Flat roofs will not be approved.
- All sheds must have a door that latches.
Materials
- Exterior cladding should match that on the primary residence in both style and color.
- Exterior cladding shall be wood, vinyl, or aluminum.
- No plastic, rubber, fiberglass, or all-metal sheds will be approved.
- Roof shingles should match as closely as possible those on the primary residence in both style and color.
- Windows, if present, should match as closely as possible those on the primary structure in both style and color.
Utilities & Construction
- Any utilities servicing the shed must be underground. No aboveground utilities of any type will be permitted.
- Exterior lighting (if installed) shall not exceed one 75 watt light bulb enclosed in a permanent fixture attached to the shed. Efforts must be taken to shield neighbors from light overrun.
- Once construction begins, storage sheds must be completed within 45 days.
Maintenance
- Property owners are responsible for the maintenance of all structures on their property, including the shed and any landscaping included, and approved, in the initial request.
- Shed doors should be kept closed and latched when not in use.
Any questions please contact HOA@CorbinPlace.com