Architectural Control

In order to maintain the integrity of our beautiful neighborhood, all fences, decks, walls, buildings, swimming pools, or other structures must receive architectural control committee approval prior to construction.  

 

Please see the Legal Covenants page for specific details to assure compliance.

 

Keep in mind it is homeowner, or homeowner's contractor, responsibility to be mindful of easements, property lines, permits, buried utilities, etc.

Are you digging?

Indiana 811 - Call before you Dig (2 business days required before work to begin)

Does your project require a permit?

Neighborhood Approval Request

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This form is new as of October 2026. Fillable fields, check boxes, and links have been added. An electronic signature should also now be easier to apply.

 

Make sure to complete the form as thoroughly as possible for a quicker review. The front page must be completed in entirety (minus project extension area for new submissions) and signature on last page; or the submission will be rejected until this information is provided.

 

Please complete the Architectural Control Application and submit to neighborhood management to request approval prior to construction.

Submit all request forms and supporting/reqeuired documents to:

mallardslake@yahoo.com

 

The architectural committee is made up of volunteers that have other responsibilities as well. We strive to reply to all application requests within a couple of days; however, sometimes it takes longer. Feel free to reach out to the board via email requesting an update should you not hear anything back within a couple of weeks. Sometimes we have to do some research or seek additional information. Please be patient with us if it takes up to our allowed 30 day review period. 

Structures

Excerpt from 2nd Amendment
No building, deck, fence, wall, in ground swimming pool or other structure, including but not limited to swing get, gym set or sand box, shall be commenced, erected or maintained upon the properties, nor shall any exterior addition to or change or alteration therein be made until the plans and specifications showing the nature, kind, shape, height, materials and location of the same shall have been submitted to and approved in writing as to harmony and style of external design and location in relation to surrounding structures and topography by the Board of Directors of the Association, or by the Architectural Control Committee (the "Committee"), such committee to be composed of three members, the first committee members to be: Eleftherios Maggos, Gregory L. Roberts, and Daniel P. Lee.

Excerpt from Section 1
No sheds or out-buildings, including penthouses, shall be erected on any Lot.

Excerpt from Section 8 (a)
No structure of a temporary character, trailer, boat trailer, camper or camping trailer, basement, tent, shack, garage, barn or other out building shall he constructed, erected, or located or used on any Lot for any purpose, including use as a residence, either temporarily or permanently; provided, however, that basements may be constructed in connection with the construction and use of any residential building.

Update on 4th Amendment to Landscaping:


4th Amendment:
ARTICLE VI - GENERAL PROVISIONS,

Section 6. Landscaping shall read as follows:
A minimum of ten (10) shrubs shall be planted and located by each Homeowner on each Lot, and a minium of one (1) at least ten (10) foot tall hardwood deciduous tree shall be located in front of the dwelling on each Lot.

Swimming Pool / Hot tub

Excerpt from 3rd Amendment
No aboveground swimming pools or above ground wading pools shall be placed or maintained on any Lot. In ground swimming pools and in ground wading pools may be permitted with written consent of the Architectural Committee. Hot tubs and Jacuzzis of any kind may be permitted with written consent of the Architectural Committee. All pools must be in compliance with the Allen County Zoning Ordinance.

Ft. Wayne IN  46845

mallardslake@yahoo.com

Architectural Control

Committee Chair: Joe Gilbert

Committee Members:

Ed McCutcheon and Adam Racine

 

mallardslake@yahoo.com

 

Architectural Application 2026
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