Suspension of lake privileges means the lessee, lessee's family and guests may not use the lake for swimming, fishing, boating, etc.  The lessee's boat(s) must also be removed from the lake. 

SECTION 33.  Suspension of Association Privileges.

All Association privileges will be revoked if all general assessments, special assessments, liens, fines or penalties are not paid in full on or before the respective due dates. If the general assessments or special assessments are not paid by March 31st an additional 10% penalty will be due.

SECTION 34.  Suspension of Membership.

The Board of Directors may suspend or forfeiture a membership after due notice for failure of a member to pay assessments, special assessments, maintenance fees and/or penalties. Non-payment will result in suspension of membership and all related privileges of the use of the Lake.

SECTION 35.  Complaints. 

All complaints are requested to be submitted in writing and signed, or personally brought before the Board of Directors at its monthly meeting.

SECTION 36.  Lake Police Officers. 

The Board of Directors may appoint, or employ Lake Patrolmen, Special Policemen, Deputies, Sheriffs and Deputy Game Wardens as deemed necessary. 

SECTION 37.  Construction on Unleased Properties.

Only the Board shall have the authority to initiate any construction on unleased land.

SECTION 38.  Building &  Construction Regulations.

     A. Building Code and Regulations:

1. No structure whether for habitation or otherwise shall be constructed, altered or replaced, unless a permit in writing has been granted by the Building Committee.  Leaseholder must submit the following:
          a.  Two (2) sets of building plans, specifications, and drawings showing location and dimensions of existing and proposed structures on site, including structures that are to be removed.  Each building must be labeled as to its use, outline the distance from lot lines, roadways, and easements, etc., and indicate direction with a North arrow.
          b.  Specifications on the type of silt fence or barrier that will stop any silt from eroding into the lake.  The approved plan must be in place during construction and held there until the affected area has reached a point of stabilization.  If the Erosion Control plan is not filed with a Building Permit for approval or is not followed through as the approved filed plan indicates, a fine of up to $200.00 per day may be assessed starting from the date of the infraction and continuing until the infraction is corrected.  The Lessee is responsible for the plan and its implementation.  The Superintendent can supply Silt Fence for a nominal fee. 
          c.  The lessee must obtain a properly executed permit before starting any construction. 
          d. Building plans, drawings, specifications and the Erosion Control plan shall be filed in the office.  When approval is granted by the Building & Construction Committee, the second set of plans, drawings, specifications and the Erosion Control plan will be returned to the leaseholder, together with the Building Permit and must be available at the construction site for inspection at all times until construction is completed.  If any construction is commenced prior to obtaining a permit, lessee shall be subject to a penalty. 

2.  All portions of any construction, which are visible from outside must be completed within one year from the date of the granted permit. 
          a.  On new housing, an "Occupancy Completion Certificate" must be obtained prior to moving into the structure. 
          b.  The Building Committee must approve any extension of time. 

3.  The location of any structure must be approved by the Building Committee.  All structures must be a minimum of three (3) feet from all neighboring lot lines, including any overhangs.  EXAMPLE: If you have a one-foot overhang, the building itself must be four (4) feet from the lot line.  No building may be closer than 15 feet from any road, drive or lane.  Placement of stakes indicating location of the structure must be done prior to obtaining final approval from the Building Committee.  Once this location has been approved, no change can be made without Building Code Committee re-inspection.  The Sunset Lake Association Board of Directors may require a survey prior to construction if there is a question as to the location of the lot line.

4. No mobile home or manufactured home, or house trailer may be placed on any lot for any reason.

5. No fencing of any type may be constructed without prior approval of the Board.

6. No person shall be permitted to reside in any building that does not meet the definition of a dwelling.  The permit that was issued determines a building's usage.

7. Not more than one principal residential building (dwelling) shall be located on a single lot.

8. The size of any house must satisfy a minimum of 1000 square feet of living area, exclusive of screened-in porches, other porches, terraces, patios, carports and/or attached garages.  Garages are not to exceed 900 square feet, unless otherwise approved by the Board of Directors.

9. Footings:  the top of the footings must be a minimum of 36 inches below the final grade with poured concrete at least 16 inches wide and 8 inches high on all homes and attached garages.

          a.  Floating mat foundations with a minimum edge thickness of 20 X 12 is acceptable for garages.

10. Foundations must be either poured concrete or cement blocks, and extend above the final grade a minimum of 8 inches when there is a crawl space or basement.

11.  House Siding must have the approval of the Building Code Committee.  Roll paper, imitation roll brick, plywood sheeting, pole barn type metal and galvanized metal are not acceptable.  Each house must be equipped with glass windows of a manufactured type.

12.  Roof covering of the roll type is not permitted except for roofs with a 3 in 12 pitch or less.

13.  Chimneys shall be of brick or masonry construction from ground level through the roof.  Brick on edge is not acceptable.  A prefabricated metal chimney is  permitted if it meets minimum standards of the Underwriter's code.

14.  Wiring in any building shall comply with R.E.A. requirements and national electrical codes.

15.  Plumbing must comply with Illinois State Plumbing Codes.

16.  Sanitation (see Section 20).

17.  Storage House dimensions are not to exceed fourteen feet by twelve feet (14' X 12') in width and length, with eight foot (8') side walls in height, and the drawing and location must be approved by the Building Code Committee.  A metal type storage building may be approved.  Two storage houses are permitted per lot.

18.  Boat House Siding is to be approved by the Building Committee prior to application.  The Boat House roof may be of metal but must have proper drainage.  The Building Code Committee must also approve the size and location of boat houses.  See below for dock dimensions.

19.  Docks may extend into the lake a maximum of 20 feet from the normal water level line and must be properly anchored on shore.  No floating docks are allowed.  In no case shall a dock extend more than 1/3 (one third) of the way across a bay.

20.  Excess Excavation Dirt shall be the lessee's responsibility to have the contractor get instructions from the Lake Superintendent as to the disposition of any excess dirt.

21.  It is always wise to get approval or advise from the Building & Construction Committee prior to purchasing materials.

22.  Any lessee who intentionally or willfully violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with the Building Code and Regulations provisions may be fined not less than $50.00, nor more than $250.00 for each offense per day, and may be fined starting from the date of the infraction and continuing until the infraction is corrected.

23. Lessee is responsible for all clean up of construction debris and damage to roadways.