Revised: January 2026

WALLENPAUPACK LAKE ESTATES – PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

BUILDING REGULATIONS

1WLE BUILDING RULES AND REGULATIONS INDEX

Article l Building Permit Requirements… ……………………… Page 3

Article ll Prerequisites… …………………………………………….. Page 3

Article lll Permit Fees… ……………………………………………… Page 4

Article lV Definitions…… …………………………………………….. Page 4

Article V Building Permit Application ………………………….. Page 12

Article Vl Regulations… ……………………………………………..Page 13

Article Vll Prohibitions… ……………………………………………. Page 16

Article Vlll Variance Hearings …………………………………….. Page 20

Article lX Regulations for Landscaping ………………………… Page 21

Article X Fine Assessment… …………………………………….. Page 23

Article Xl Fine Index… ………………………………………………. Page 23

Amendment Summary… ………………………………………………… Page 26

2WALLENPAUPACK LAKE ESTATES – PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION BUILDING

REGULATIONS

ARTICLE I

Building Permit Requirements

A Building Permit is required for all construction and includes, but is not limited to, dwellings, alterations,

decks, (attached and unattached), additions, garages, gazebos, sheds, playhouses over 50 sf, stairs,

porches, dormers, and demolishing with the intent to rebuild.

ARTICLE ll

Prerequisites

Section 1

All Dues, Sewer and Water fees, Special Assessments and Fines must be paid before the issuance of a

Building Permit.

Section 2

When required, the Paupack Township Building Permit must be issued prior to the W.L.E. Building Permit.

Section 3 W.L.E. Building Permits are obtained by submitting a completed application to the WLE Building

Office containing the following:

Two (2) sets of Construction plans which must include a site survey as defined within the definitions.

The Construction plans must show existing and proposed grade elevations for all proposed improvements,

which include but are not limited to, driveways, foundations, drainage structures, etc.

Two (2) sets of Architectural plans.

The Architectural Plans must have finished height elevations for the basement/crawl space, garage and

first floor. Additionally, the plans must show the overall dimension of the house from the highest point to

the finished floor and from the finished floor to the outside finished grade.

Section 4

Schedule “A” Deed Covenants shall be part of these Building Regulations whether or not specifically cited

within these regulations.

Section 5 Setbacks: Distance on the front, rear, and both sides of the property lines to the construction.

Minimum required Setbacks:

60′ Building to center of road.

10′ Building to side and rear lot line.

40’/ 60’ Corner lots – 40’ on one and 60’ on the other, Building to centerline of side road.

30′ Deer Lake – Building to water edge.

10′ Beaver Lake – Building to rear property line.

75’ Building to the center of a cul-de-sac.

3ARTICLE III

Permit Fees

Upon acceptance of application for a building permit the following fees will be collected:

Section 1

Construction of Home (as per original submitted plans)

Sewer & Water Hook-Up (See S & W Regulations) $3000.00 (Building fee & S & W fee)

Section 2

Miscellaneous Construction:

A. B. C. New: To include but not limited to decks, porches screened or enclosed, garages, additions,

dormers $0.50/ sf

Shed, gazebo, playhouse over 50 sf and/or with electrical service, and deck replacement to same

dimensions… $50.00

Permit renewal for six months $50.00 or new permit fee, whichever is less

D. Maintenance/Landscaping/Stairs (Must be within setbacks) N/C

E. Asphalt/Blacktop permit $50.00

Section 3 Procedures: Upon approval of the building application, one set of accepted plans will be

returned to the party submitting the application. A Lot Clearing Permit will then be issued which allows for

necessary tree removal, excavation, and installation of the footings and/or slab. A resurvey must then be

submitted Prior to any further construction. Upon approval of the resurvey, the Building Compliance Officer

or member of the Building Committee will post the W.L.E. Building Permit at the construction site and

construction work may then continue. No excavation will be permitted except as required to accommodate

building foundations, sewage and water lines, driveways, and underground utilities. New sewer and water

taps will only be allowed from April 15 to November 15.

When submitting the resurvey for approval, the following conditions must be met before a BUILDING

PERMIT will be issued:

A. Trees felled must be removed from the property or cut into eighteen-inch (18”) lengths or less and

stacked within the property lines.

B. Tree stumps must be removed from the property.

C. Tree branches and cut brush must be chipped or removed from the property.

Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or a Letter of Compliance a Final As-Built survey (as

defined within the definition section) must be submitted and approved.

ARTICLE lV

Definitions

Section 1 Word Use.

A. For the purpose of this chapter, the words and terms used herein shall be interpreted as follows:

(1) (2) (3) Words in the singular include the plural, and those in the plural include the singular.

Words used in the present tense include the future tense.

Reference made in the masculine includes the feminine.

4B. (4) The words “should” and “may” are permissive; the word “shall” is mandatory and directive.

Any word or term not defined herein shall be used with a meaning of standard usage.

Section 2. Definitions.

Unless a contrary intention clearly appears, the following words and phrases shall have, for the purposes of

this chapter, the meanings given in the following definitions:

ACREAGE, DEVELOPABLE — The remaining portion of a tract of land after excluding land without

development opportunities, such as easements, rights-of-way, floodplains, steep slopes and resource-

protected areas, as described in the WLE Building Rules & Regulations.

AGENT — Any person, other than the landowner, who is legally authorized, in writing, to act on the behalf of

an applicant for plan approval.

APPLICANT — An individual, partnership, corporation or other entity who files an application for subdivision

or land development under the provisions of this chapter, with the written permission of the landowner of

record.

APPLICATION — The complete set of materials, including but not limited to forms and plans, required for

submission of plan approval under the provisions of this chapter.

AVERAGE ELEVATION – To be calculated along each side of the proposed structure by taking the average

between the lowest and highest vertical distance on each side and then averaging the vertical distance of

the four (4) sides.

BUFFER — A strip of land adjacent to the boundary of a property, not less in width than is designated in the

WLE Building Rules and Regulations, on which is placed plantings or screening of sufficient height and

density to visually protect and screen an abutting property or zoning district.

BUILDER — An individual, partnership, corporation or other entity who by contract is charged with the

responsibility of constructing buildings, structures or construction of improvements on a

parcel of land.

BUILDING COVERAGE — The total maximum horizontal covered land area at or above grade, including but

not limited to structures and accessory structures.

BUILDING HEIGHT — The vertical distance measured from the average elevation of the proposed finished

grade around the building to the highest point of the roof for flat roofs, to the coping line for mansard roofs

and to the ridgeline for ridge, gable, hip and gambrel roofs.

BUILDING PERMIT – Wallenpaupack Lake Estates: Issued by the Building Compliance Officer or the

Building Committee that permits construction on property within Wallenpaupack Lake Estates. A new house

or addition Building Permit is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval of the building package.

Contractor/Owner must completely enclose the entire exterior of the building within six (6) months from the

date of excavation. Structure enclosure consists of: Roof, Siding and all windows and doors. This also

pertains to the construction of, but is not limited to, additions, garages, and screened-in-porches when

constructed under a separate Miscellaneous Permit issued after the occupancy of a dwelling. Shed, deck,

gazebo, and detached garage permits shall be valid for a period of 6 months. Paupack Township: Issued by

the Paupack Township Building Inspector when required and must be submitted with the W.L.E. Building

Application.

BUILDING PLANS – Comprehensive plans of the proposed construction showing the following information at

1/8″ or ¼” per foot scale: Floor Plans – Elevations – Height of building from mean grade.

BUILDING SETBACK LINE — A line within a lot designated on a plat, established by deed or zoning

ordinance, between which line and a street, property or easement line on which the lot abuts, a principal

building shall not be erected.

5CARPORT/GARAGE: The minimum size of a carport or garage (with garage door), is 12 feet by 20 feet (240

sf). The maximum size shall not exceed 24 feet x 28 feet (672 sf.). Carports must be part of the main

structure and shall be no higher than 15 feet from mean grade. Detached garages shall be no higher than 18

feet from mean grade. All garages are required to have a concrete slab.

CARTWAY — The portion of a street or right-of-way, which is paved and intended for vehicular use.

CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY – Issued by the Paupack Township Building Inspector when construction

is completed, and the final inspection is approved. New homes may not be occupied until the Certificate of

Occupancy is issued.

CERTIFICATE OF USE – Issued by the Paupack Township Building Inspector for construction where

occupancy is not an issue after the construction is complete and the final inspection has been approved.

CLEAR SIGHT TRIANGLE — An area of unobstructed vision at street or driveway/street intersections

defined by lines of sight between points established by PENNDOT PUB 70 -form M-950S.

CUL-DE-SAC — A street intersecting with another street at one end and terminating in a vehicular

turnaround at the other end.

DECK – A deck is a platform that is built above the ground constructed of wood or a composite material. A

deck can be several inches above the ground or at a height that requires a staircase for access. Any deck

with a height greater than three (3) feet requires a deck railing system as per the building codes. A deck

cannot encroach any setback.

DENSITY — A ratio of the number of dwelling units per acre on developable acreage.

DEVELOPER (LAND) — A landowner, partnership, corporation or other entity who makes or causes

physical land development and land improvement to occur.

DEVELOPMENT — Any man-made change to improve, unimproved 3or alter real estate, including but not

limited to erecting buildings or other structures installing streets, impervious paving, utilities, excavating,

filling, grading, mining, drilling, blasting and subdivision of land.

DRAINAGE — The flow of any water or liquid waste and the methods of directing such flow, whether natural

or artificial.

DRIVEWAY — A strip of land intended for use as a means of vehicular and pedestrian access from a public

street to not more than one lot.

DWELLING — A building designed and constructed for residential purposes in which people live or are

intended to live, No more than two detached structures (garage, shed, gazebo, playhouse over 50 sf) are

permitted on one lot (including combined lots).

DWELLING UNIT — A single room or two or more connected rooms constituting a separate, independent

housekeeping establishment for living, sleeping and sanitation purposes and physically separated from other

rooms or dwelling units which shall be in the same structure and containing a kitchen with fixed cooking

facilities arranged for occupancy by an individual or one family. A Residential Single-Family Dwelling Unit is

the only dwelling unit permitted in WLEPOA.

EASEMENT — A right-of-way or other right granted for the limited use of private land for private, common or

public use which is recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds.

ENGINEER — A professional engineer licensed as such in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

EROSION — The removal of soil and surface materials by the action of natural elements.

EXCAVATION — Any act by which earth, sand, gravel, rock or any other similar material is dug into, cut,

quarried, uncovered, removed, displaced, relocated or bulldozed, including the conditions resulting

therefrom.

6FENCE – A fence is a strong and sturdy barrier that is built to prevent animals from escaping a property and

to prevent animals or people from entering a specific area. With the exception of split rail fences at WLE

amenities or grandfathered as per the building rules and regulations. No fences are allowed within WLE.

FILL — Any act by which earth, sand, gravel, rock or any other material is placed, pushed, dumped, pulled,

transported or moved to a new location above the natural surface of the ground or on top of the stripped

surface, including the conditions resulting therefrom; the difference in elevation between a point on the

original ground and a designated point of higher elevation on the final grade; the material used to make fill.

FINAL AS BUILT SURVEY – The as-built/final survey signed and sealed by a Pennsylvania licensed

surveyor showing the following actual information: Size of the lot, property lines, required setback lines,

location of building on site, existing road, actual road and right of way widths as shown on recorded map of

W.L.E. to the nearest point of the front setback line, the perpendicular dimensions from one side of the

property line to each corner of the dwelling on that side, the actual driveway and parking pad location,

elevation including road elevation, building corner elevation on existing grade after completion of

construction and elevation on fixed pins and all existing impervious areas (See definitions for impervious

area). The survey shall also include all actual building appurtenances such as decks, stairs, chimneys,

retaining walls and outer structures. The existing survey shall provide a calculation for the total area of

impervious prior to requested improvements. The total calculated area of existing impervious surface

improvements on a lot, shall include all buildings, asphalt, concrete, paver blocks and retaining walls. The

total existing impervious area shall not exceed 33% of the lot area. On two combined lots the impervious

area shall not exceed 20% of the lot area. Changes that are made after the proposed survey need to be

approved and shown on the final survey.

FLOOD ELEVATION — The one-hundred-year-flood elevation, as determined by the Flood Hazard

Boundary Map, plus free board safety factor of 1 1/2 feet.

FLOOD HAZARD BOUNDARY MAP — Maps prepared by the Federal Insurance Administration of the

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Philadelphia District Corps of Engineers

Study, which designates the boundaries of the floodplain areas having special flood hazards in the Township

of Paupack.

FLOODPLAIN — The area which would be inundated by stormwater turnoff equivalent to that which would

occur with a rainfall of one-hundred-year frequency, as indicated on the Flood Plain Conservation District

Zoning Map.

FLOODPLAIN SOILS — Soils in areas subject to periodic flooding and listed in the Soil Survey of Wayne

County, Pennsylvania, United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, April 1967, as

being on the floodplain or subject to flooding.

FLOODWAY — The channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas required to carry

and discharge the flood of the one-hundred-year magnitude without causing more than a one-foot rise in the

flood heights at any point.

GAZEBO: A gazebo in WLE is defined as a 6 or 8-sided structure (or other plan as approved on an

individual case basis) either prefab or site built, not exceeding 120 sf. WLEPOA specifically reserves the

right to deny a gazebo permit based on its architectural design.

GRADE — The slope of the land or public improvement, specified in percent.

GRADE LANDING — The grade required at points of street intersections as specified herein.

GRADING — The changing of the grade of existing ground surface of a site by excavation or fill or

combination of both.

GROSS FLOOR AREA — The total area included within the exterior walls of a building.

IMPERVIOUS SURFACE — Surfaces that do not absorb rainwater. All buildings, parking areas, driveways,

roads, sidewalks, swimming pools and any areas in concrete or asphalt shall be considered impervious

7surfaces within this definition. In addition, other surfaces determined by the Township Engineer to fall within

the scope of this definition shall be considered “impervious.”

IMPERVIOUS SURFACE RATIO — A measure of the intensity of use of a parcel of land. It is calculated by

dividing the total area of all impervious surfaces within the site by the area of the site.

IMPROVEMENTS (PUBLIC) — Considered to include grading, paving, curbing, streetlights, street signs, fire

hydrants, water mains, gas mains, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, detention basins, inlets and

appurtenances, culverts, bridges, sidewalks, crosswalks, monuments, telephone and electric lines, shade

trees, buffer and green space plantings, open space reconstruction, recreational facilities, buildings,

accessory structures and all construction appurtenances incidental thereto and other improvements as may

be amended.

LETTER OF COMPLIANCE – Issued by the Building Compliance Officer or the Building Committee after the

Certificate of Occupancy and/or the Certificate of Use has been issued by the Paupack Township Building

Inspector, and the W.L.E. final inspection has been approved. If the L.O.C. is for a new home and a grinder

pump was installed, the builder must submit evidence (copy of receipt) that an approved 2 hp Myers pump

was used before an L.O.C. will be issued. If you fail to pass the W.L.E. final inspection, there will be a fee of

$25.00 per each additional inspection thereafter. Both the Paupack Township Certificate and the WLE Letter

of Compliance must be obtained prior to occupancy or use.

LOT — A parcel, tract or area of land, described by metes and bounds and established by a plat or

otherwise permitted by law, the description of which has been recorded in the office of the Recorder by deed

or plat.

A. LOT AREA — The area contained within the property lines of a lot as shown on a subdivision or

land development plan, excluding space within an existing or future right-of-way, but including the

area of any easement.

B. LOT, CORNER — A lot at the junction of and abutting on two or more intersecting streets or at the

point of abrupt change of a single street, where the interior angle is less than 135° and the radius of

the street is less than 100 feet.

C. LOT, INTERIOR — Any lot which is not a corner lot.

D. LOT, DEPTH — The average distance between the front and rear lot lines.

E. LOT, FRONTAGE — The front of a lot shall be that lot line nearest to an improved public or private

street. With regard to corner lots, all sides of a lot adjacent to street lines shall be considered frontage

where front yard requirements prevail.

F. G. LOT, LINES — The lines bounding a lot as defined herein.

LOT, WIDTH — The distance measured between lot lines other than the front and rear lot lines, at

the front building setback line.

LOT CLEARING PERMIT – Permit issued as part of the building package to allow the removal of trees and

brush in order to construct the building or addition in accordance with the submitted plans. Only trees

necessary for construction may be removed. Trees for removal must be marked and approved for removal

by the Building Compliance Officer or the Building Committee. A Lot Clearing Permit allows only tree

removal, excavation, and the installation of footings and/or slab. The permit is valid for six (6) months from

the date of approval.

1. Install tire clean rock construction entrance.

2. Once trees are removed for house and driveway, install temporary perimeter BMP’s such as compost

filter, silt fence, etc.

3. Grade site stockpile topsoil. Install temporary protection (silt fence or compost filter sock) around or

downslope of stockpiles of topsoil and the stockpiles stabilized with seed and mulch.

8MOBILE/TRAILER HOME — A transportable, single-family dwelling intended for permanent occupancy,

office space or place of assembly, contained in one unit or in two or more units designed to be joined into

one integral unit capable of again being separated for repeated towing, which arrives at a site complete and

ready for occupancy, except for minor and incidental unpacking and assembly operations, and constructed

so that it may be used without permanent foundation.

MONUMENT — A stone or concrete marker with a flat top of a least four inches square; scored with an “X”

to mark a reference point; at least 30 inches in length; the bottom sides of which are at least two inches

greater than the top to minimize movements caused by frost.

MULTI FAMILY DWELLING – A structure will be considered a multi-family dwelling when any of the following

exists:

1. More than one living area exists within the same structure which includes a kitchen, sleeping

facilities and a bathroom.

2. Separate main entrances exist on each level of the structure with a living area consisting of a

kitchen, sleeping facilities and a bathroom.

3. Permanent Attachments of more than ten (10) feet separate the proposed or existing structures.

4. More than one water and/or sewer service connection.

5. Multi Family dwellings are not permitted in WLEPOA as noted within the WLE Schedule A

(Covenants).

NON-FEE PERMITS – issued by the Building Compliance Officer or the Building Office. Required for certain

exterior maintenance and landscaping. There is no fee and the permit are valid for thirty (30) days from the

date of issue. Non-Fee Permits may be renewed once for an additional thirty (30) days. All work must be

completed within sixty (60) days.

OPEN SPACE — A parcel or parcels of land or an area of water or a combination of land and water within a

development site, interconnected and designed for the use and enjoyment of the residents of a development

and/or community, not including streets, off-street parking areas, required yards and areas set aside for

public facilities. “Open space” shall be substantially free of structures but may contain such improvements

as are set forth and approved in a development plan and as are appropriate for the recreation of residents

served thereby. “Open space” may be set aside in one or a combination of the following ways:

A. DEDICATED — An area or areas offered to and accepted by the Board of Commissioners for use

by all the residents.

B. DEED-RESTRICTED — An area or areas set aside specifically for the use of residents within the

development and integrated in the development to distribute and interconnect the open spaces

throughout the development.

OWNER (LAND) — The individual, partnership, corporation or other entity who is the owner of record, as

described in the office of Recorder of Deeds of the real estate to be subdivided or developed under the

terms of this chapter.

OUT BUIDLING – A detached structure not designed for a residential purpose such as but not limited to a

garage, shed, gazebo, playhouse over 50 sf.

PLANTING AREA — An area designated for landscaping purposes, buffer area and green space area.

PLAT — The legally recorded map or plan of a subdivision or land development, whether preliminary, final

on record at the Wayne County Recorder of Deeds office.

RESURVEY – The survey must be signed and sealed by a Pennsylvania licensed surveyor showing the

following information: Size of the lots; property lines; required setback lines; location of building on site;

existing road; proposed road and right-of-way widths as shown on recorded maps of W.L.E. to point nearest

the front setback line; the perpendicular dimensions from one side of the property line to each corner of the

dwelling on that side; the proposed driveway location; elevations including road elevation; building corner

9elevations on the existing grade prior to construction and proposed elevation grade post construction

elevation on fixed boundary pins. This survey shall also include all building appurtenances (decks, stairs,

chimneys, retaining walls, etc.). The proposed survey needs to show topographic elevations. The total

calculated area of proposed impervious surface improvements on a lot.

RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING – One (1) or more rooms in a dwelling structure, including a

kitchen, sleeping facilities, bathroom designed as a household unit for extended period of

occupancy for living and sleeping purposes by not more than one (1) family at a time. A Residential Single-

Family Dwelling is the only dwelling unit permitted in WLEPOA.

RETAINING WALL – All non-dwelling walls over 4ft in height (measured from the top of the wall at the lowest

grade), regardless of structural components, will require a TWP/WLE building permit. Retaining walls that

require permits must include design documents/drawings prepared and sealed by a Pennsylvania registered

design professional. “Stepped or tiered retaining walls”

If the horizontal distance between the individual walls (D) is NOT a minimum of 2 times the height of the

lower wall (H1), then the total height of the retaining wall (H) is the sum of the two walls (H = H1+H2) (The

walls function as a single wall). If H > 4 feet a building permit is required.

RIGHT-OF-WAY — A strip of land occupied or set aside for use as a street, utility area, drainage area, travel

way or other special use. “Existing right-of-way” is the legal right-of- way established by appropriate

governing bodies. “Ultimate right-of-way” is demonstrated as appropriate maximum dimensions reserved to

provide adequate future use of the right-of-way.

RUNOFF — Any surface water discharge or rate of discharge of a given watershed after a fall of rain or

snow that does not enter the soil but runs off the surface of the land.

SEWER FACILITY — WLE POA privately owned sewer system which collects sewage from two or more lots

and treats or disposes of such waste at an approved sewage disposal plant .

SIGHT DISTANCE — The distance of unobstructed view along the center line of a street from the driver’s

height to the farthest visible point four feet above the street grade.

SITE — A parcel or contiguous parcels of land defined by survey and intended to have one or more

buildings or intended to be subdivided into two or more lots on record at the Wayne County Recorder of

Deeds office.

10SLOPE — The face of an embankment or cut section; any ground whose surface makes an angle with the

plane of the horizon. “Slope” is expressed as a percentage based upon the vertical difference in feet per 100

feet of horizontal distance or as the relationship of the horizontal distance to the vertical distance.

STORM DRAINAGE FACILITY — Any ditch, gutter, pipe, culvert, swale, storm sewer, detention basin or

other structure designed or constructed for the purpose of diverting surface water runoff.

STEEP SLOPE — Natural or man-made areas where the slope of land exceeds 15%.

STREET — A strip of land, including the existing right-of-way and not limited to a paved cartway, intended

for use as a means of vehicular and pedestrian circulation to provide access to more than one lot and which

includes thoroughfare, alley, avenue, boulevard, court, expressway, highway, lane and roadway. A “street”

can be public or private.

STRUCTURE — A combination of materials assembled, constructed or erected at a fixed location, including

a building, the use of which requires location on the ground or attachment to something having location on

the ground. Nonelevated driveways, parking lots, walkways, sidewalks and the like shall not be considered

“structures.” Swimming pools and recreational courts are considered to be “structures.”

SUBDIVIDER — Any individual, partnership, corporation or other legal entity which undertakes the

subdivision of land, as defined herein, as the owner, lessee, equitable owner or agent of the land being

subdivided.

SURVEY – The survey must be signed and sealed by a Pennsylvania licensed surveyor showing the

following information: Size of the lots; property lines; required setback lines; location of building on site;

existing road; proposed road and right-of-way widths as shown on recorded maps of W.L.E. to point nearest

the front setback line; the perpendicular dimensions from one side of the property line to each corner of the

dwelling on that side; the proposed driveway location; elevations including road elevation; building corner

elevations on the existing grade prior to construction and proposed elevation grade post construction

elevation on fixed boundary pins. This survey shall also include all building appurtenances (decks, stairs,

chimneys, retaining walls, etc.). The proposed survey needs to show topographic elevations. The total

calculated area of proposed impervious surface improvements on a lot.

SURVEYOR — A registered land surveyor licensed as such by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

SWALE — A low-lying stretch of land which gathers or carries surface water runoff.

TWO FAMILY DWELLING – A structure will be considered a two-family dwelling when any of the following

exists:

1. More than one living area exists within the same structure which includes a kitchen, sleeping

facilities and a bathroom.

2. Separate main entrances exist on each level of the structure with a living area consisting of a

kitchen, sleeping facilities and a bathroom.

3. Permanent Attachments of more than ten (10) feet separate the proposed or existing structures.

4. More than one water and/or sewer service connection.

5. Two Family dwellings are not permitted in WLEPOA as noted within the WLE Schedule A

(Covenants).

USE — Any activity, occupation, business or operation carried on or intended to be carried on in a structure

or on a parcel of land.

USGS — United States Geological Survey.

WATERCOURSE — Any permanent or intermittent stream, river, brook, creek or a channel, ditch or swale,

whether natural or man-made, for the conveyance of surface and underground water. Storm sewers are

considered as watercourses.

11WATER SUPPLY — Any system for the distribution of water to more than one user unit (dwelling, business,

institution or combination thereof).

WETLAND — Those land areas which are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a

frequency and duration sufficient to support and under normal circumstances do support a prevalence of

vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps,

marshes, bogs and similar areas as set forth by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

YARD — An open area, unobstructed from the ground up by a principal structure, on a lot and extending

along a lot line or street line inward to the structure. The length of a yard shall be measured as the shortest

distance between the structure and a lot or street line.

ARTICLE V

Building Permit Application

Section 1 Requirements: W.L.E. Building Permits are obtained by submitting a completed application to

the Building Office containing the following:

Two (2) sets of Construction plans which shall include a site survey as defined within the definition section.

The Construction plans must show existing and proposed grade elevations for all proposed

improvements, which include but are not limited to, driveways, foundations, drainage structures, etc.

Two (2) sets of Architectural plans.

The Architectural Plans must have finished height elevations for the basement/crawl space, garage

and first floor. Additionally, the plans must show the overall dimension of the house from the highest

point to the finished floor and from the finished floor to the outside finished grade.

Copy of Recorded Deed with Schedule “A” attached (if deed is not on file at WLE) Insurance certificate (for

contractor if not on file at WLE)

Site Survey as defined in definitions.

Permit Fee

Sewer & Water Hook-Up Fee

Copy of the Paupack Township Building Permit

Copy of the Storm Water Drainage Plan

Section 2 Insurance Certificate: A Certificate submitted by the general contractor or the property owner

showing insurance coverage for liability and property damage and naming W.L.E.P.O.A. as certificate

holder on the policy. The insurance certificates must show a minimum amount of insurance coverage of

$1,000,000 when the estimated cost of construction exceeds $10,000 and a minimum amount of $300,000

when the estimated cost of construction is $10,000 or less.

Section 3 Procedures: Upon approval of the building application, one set of accepted plans will be

returned to the party submitting the application. A Lot Clearing Permit will then be issued which allows for

necessary tree removal, excavation and installation of the footings and/or slab. A resurvey must then be

submitted Prior to any further construction. Upon approval of the resurvey, the Building Compliance Officer

or member of the Building Committee will post the W.L.E. Building Permit at the construction site and

construction work may then continue. No excavation will be permitted except as required to accommodate

building foundations, sewage and water lines, driveways and underground utilities. New sewer and water

taps will only be allowed from April 15 to November 15.

12When submitting the resurvey for approval, the following conditions must be met before a BUILDING

PERMIT will be issued:

A. Trees felled must be removed from the property or cut into eighteen-inch (18”) lengths or less and

stacked within the property lines.

B. Tree stumps must be removed from the property.

C. Tree branches and cut brush must be chipped or removed from the property.

Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or a Letter of Compliance a Final As-Built survey (as

defined within the definition section) must be submitted and approved.

Section 4 New Home Building Permit Renewal: Building Permits may be renewed once, EITHER

A 3-month extension for an enclosed structure for a $100.00 renewal fee, OR

A 6-month extension for a structure that is NOT enclosed for $500.00 renewal fee.

If the house is not complete, with a Certificate of Occupancy issued by the Paupack Township Inspector,

within the time frame of the 3 month OR 6-month extension, then a fine of $500.00 per month will accrue

until the house is completed and a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.

Section 5 Contractor Responsibility: General contractors are responsible for notifying their sub-

contractors of the W.L.E.P.O.A. Building Regulations, Sewer and Water Regulations and the penalties for

failing to comply. General Contractors will be fined for repeated subcontractor violations.

Section 6 Miscellaneous Construction: A copy of the resurvey, showing all existing and proposed

additions is acceptable for miscellaneous construction. A signed statement is required indicating accuracy

of information provided.

ARTICLE VI

Regulations

Section 1 Contractors Vehicle Pass

All contractors, sub-contractors and their employees must secure a contractor’s vehicle pass for each

vehicle, which must be displayed on the vehicle for identification purposes. Contractor passes are valid for

the period shown on the pass. The cost per year is $25.00. These passes are non-transferable and good

only for working hours.

Section 2 Hours of Work

Contractors are allowed to enter WLE property for work Mon.- Fri. 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. and Saturday 9 A. M.

To 5 P.M. No contractor work is allowed on Sundays or on weekends starting the Saturday of Memorial

Day weekend and ending Labor Day, or on the following holidays: New Year’s Day – Memorial Day – July

4th – Labor Day – Thanksgiving – Christmas.

Section 3 Building Plans Canceled

If excavation is undertaken and building plans are canceled, the site must be restored to its original grade

within thirty (30) days from the date of cancellation or the P.O.A. will contract to restore the property at the

property owner’s expense.

Section 4 Tree Removal

Any trees removed without written approval or removed for the purpose of placing either a modular

foundation system or a modular home on the foundation, must be replaced with trees of at least 8’-

1310’(conifers) or 14’ (deciduous) in height. The number and location of the replaced trees shall be

determined by the Association. The replacement trees must be planted to receive a Letter of Compliance

prior to occupancy. Occupancy prior to receipt of a LOC will result in a $100.00 fine per month and

suspension of member privileges until the trees are planted and an LOC issued. All trees as per

replacements are required to be warranted for the tree or trees to be alive 12 months from the planting

date of receipt.

Requirements of Article VI, Sections 3A and 3C apply to cut trees, including trees cut under a WLE tree

removal permit.

Section 5 Unsightly Building Site

No building site shall be kept in an unsightly manner as determined by the Building Compliance Officer or

the Building Committee. If a site is not cleaned up and trash and waste materials removed by the end of

business each Friday, a dumpster will be required to be put on site for waste.

Section 6 Parging

Masonry and/or concrete foundations exposed above the final grade shall be parged. Concrete

foundations exposed above the final grade shall be finished, removing any tabs, and painted.

Section 7 Exterior Color

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. All exterior building walls, roofs, structures and/or alterations must conform with the approved

W.L.E. color chart.

Decks and railing – Wood based, and gray colors are approved. (ex: cedar, pecan, walnut, and

redwood). The same colors are approved for railings and include white and black.

Roofs- Shingle Roofs – Variations of brown, gray, green and blue are acceptable. Black is

approved.

Metal Roofs –Black, brown, blue, green, red, and gray are approved.

Trim and embellishments – White and black are approved colors along with the base house colors.

Base house color- color chart is in the office. (Attach color sample to application)

Property owners must submit a painting request at least 10 business days prior to anticipated start

of work.

Property owners must obtain BCO approval of paint color prior to the start of any painting work.

To obtain BCO approval, Property owner must provide a sample paint color on at least two sides of

the existing dwelling with at least an 18” by 18” swatch.

10. If multiple colors are to be used multiple swatches must be provided.

11. Vinyl sliding samples must also be supplied for approval to BCO at least 10 business days prior to

expected start of work.

Section 8 Fuel Tank Concealment and Location

Fuel tanks shall be concealed by lattice work or shrubbery (at least 36” in height) on a minimum of 3 sides

and hidden from public view, the top must remain open. All exterior fuel tanks are to be located at the side

or rear of the structure, where possible, and must be in compliance with the existing State Codes.

Section 9 Portable Toilets

A portable toilet will be required to be placed on site for any new home construction until at least one toilet

is functional inside the house.

14Section 10 Air Conditioners

Air conditioners located outside the structure must be located outside of the surveyed WLE setbacks,

easements, and right-of-way areas.

Section 11 Easements

A permanent easement giving WLE rights for drainage and utilities is established along both side lot lines

in 5-foot width, 10 feet on rear lot lines and 10 feet along street right-of-way lines. Approval is required to

place anything in these areas.

Section 12 Erosion Control

Upon final re-grading, erosion control is required as per Penn. Title 25, Chapter 102, Erosion Control,

before a Letter of Compliance will be issued.

Section 13 Re-grading

All sites are to be cleared of debris and re-graded as soon as possible. The site shall be brought to finish

grade as per the approved site plan and the entire site permanently stabilized with seed, mulch or sod

prior to scheduling of final inspection by the W.L.E.P.O.A. Building Compliance Officer.

Section 14 Modular Homes

The Manufacturer of a Modular Home must submit an AFFIDAVIT stating that the building is of Modular

construction and not a mobile building. No permit will be issued until the affidavit is submitted.

All modular sections are to be set on foundations within 48 hours of delivery, including removal of trailer

from Wallenpaupack Lake Estates.

Section 15 Blasting

All blasting contractors will be required to register with the W.L.E.P.O.A. office prior to blasting.

The contractor shall be liable for all damages to persons or property caused by the blast(s) or explosion(s)

and submit insurance certificate in the amount of $1,000,000.00 for liability and property damage to the

W.L.E. office.

The contractor shall notify W.L.E. Security to close off the road to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic during

blasting.

No drilling or blasting is permitted on Holidays or weekends.

Section 16 Notice of Violation – Stop Work Order

All construction must comply with the approved plans. Deviation from these plans will result in a Notice of

Violation and/or a Stop Work Order. All Notices of Violation will be conveyed by telephone and followed up

in writing. The contractor/owner will have Fifteen (15) days or less to bring all work into compliance with

approved plans. The

W.L.E. Building Compliance Officer or member of the Building Committee will inspect the corrected work

and, if approved, will issue a written order of Continuance. If the violation is not corrected within the

required fifteen calendar days, a “STOP WORK ORDER” will be issued. Thereafter, no work of any kind

may continue at the site until the Building Compliance Officer or the Building Committee and the

contractor/owner resolve the construction problems and a written “ORDER OF CONTINUANCE” is issued.

Section 17 Address Numbers

The 911 Address numbers are to be a minimum 3” high, reflective numbers placed on a 4’ post on the

house side of the driveway about 10’ from the edge of paving. The numbers should be on both sides of the

sign and visible from both directions.

15Section 18 Letter of Compliance

Upon receipt of the Certificate of Occupancy, and /or the Certificate of Use, issued by Paupack Township,

the contractor shall then present copies of the appropriate certificate(s) to the Building Office, a Final As-

Built Survey and request a final inspection in writing to the WLE Building Compliance Officer.

If the Building Compliance Officer finds the site to be in compliance, a “Letter of Compliance” will be

issued. If you fail to pass the final inspection, there will be an additional fee of $25.00 per inspection

thereafter.

THE ASSOCIATION CONSIDERS ALL CONSTRUCTION TO BE INCOMPLETE AND OCCUPANCY

NOT PERMITTED UNTIL A “LETTER OF COMPLIANCE” IS ISSUED.

No Single-Family Dwelling Unit be lived in prior to obtaining both a Certificate of Occupancy, and /or the

Certificate of Use, issued by Paupack Township and a WLE Certificate of Occupancy.

Association representatives, in order to enforce the rules of the Association, have the right to enter onto

the land of any property owner for the purposes of determining compliance with the Building Rules and

Regulations.

Section 19 Temporary Storage Units: Are for household item used temporarily for moving or remodeling,

it requires a non-fee permit for a 30-day period, renewable for a second 30-day non-fee permit, with a

maximum of 60 days of use.

Section 20 Waste Receptacles: Waste receptacles, including dumpsters, used for other than construction

purposes, require a non-fee permit for 30 days. Permit may be renewed once, if the waste receptacle has

been emptied.

Section 21 Temporary/Emergency Repairs: shall consist of the repair of the damages to a dwelling or

other structure, i.e. roof, siding, deck, garage, window, shed etc.

Emergency repairs are repairs which must be done immediately to address unforeseen events. Tarps,

plywood panels, and other construction are allowed.

A non-fee permit is required before a temporary repair is made, and for an emergency repair it must be

obtained within two weeks after the unforeseen events has passed.

Temporary, emergency, and permanent repairs must be completed within six months after the permit is

issued, with the proper permits. The office must be notified when the permanent repair is complete.

Section 22 Property Owner also Contractor work on Weekends

Property owners acting as contractors are allowed to work on weekends throughout the year (Fee Permit).

Weekend work hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. No construction crew are allowed, property owner MUST be on

site. This permit will be on a green-colored permit.

ARTICLE VII

Prohibitions

Section 1 Advertising Signs

NO ADVERTISING SIGNS ALLOWED. No signs for advertising purposes shall be erected or maintained on

the premises or on or in any buildings on the premises. Builders will be allowed to post their NAME ONLY on a

board erected for the purpose of posting required permits when building a new house.

Section 2 Temporary Residence

No temporary structures of any kind are permitted as a residence including but not limited to, trailers,

basements, tents, shacks, garage, or barn.

16Section 3 Driveway Requirements

Maximum width of driveway entrance to property shall be 20’ wide, including circular driveways. A culvert

pipe, if necessary, must be installed under the driveway, along with drainage ditches where required. Size

of culvert shall be determined by on-site conditions.

Section 4 Water & Sewer

No individual water supply or sewage system will be permitted (as dictated by Schedule “A”).

Section 5 Exterior Lighting

All exterior lighting shall be directed away from adjoining property. Pole lights installed by PP&L are

prohibited.

Section 6 Fences

Perimeter fences are not permitted. Fences for landscaping and vegetable gardens, not to exceed 4’0″ in

height and 100 sf of enclosed area, are allowed. 6’ metal mesh deer fences around new trees are allowed.

Split-rail fences are no longer permitted except for delineation of POA amenity property and private property

outside the limits of WLE. Existing split-rail fences, per ruling of July 30, 2003, must be removed if: (a) they

deteriorate to the point of needing repair, or (b) the property is sold.

Section 7 Pools

Above or in-ground pools are not permitted. Children’s wading pools with a maximum height of 15-inch

sidewall, and NO pool filters. All wading pools are to be removed at the end of the summer season.

Landscaping pools or water fountains (over 32 sf. in area) require prior WLE approval and a landscaping

permit before installation.

Section 8 Spas Hot Tubs etc.:

Prior to installing or placement of such Spas, Hot Tubs, etc. the property owner/contractor of legal designee

MUST apply in writing for a non-fee permit through the WLE Building Compliance Officer. Absolutely NO

preparation work or installation is to begin until a permit is issued. “Spas, Hot Tubs, etc. MUST comply with

all Pennsylvania Commonwealth, Wayne County, Paupack Township, Safety and WLE requirements.”

The Spas, Hot Tubs, etc. MUST adhere to the following:

Hot Tubs, Spas Etc. must not be larger than 10’ x 10’ are not to be installed below grade and no fencing

allowed. (BOD).

“Swim Spas” will not be allowed. (BOD).

Placement must be at least 10 feet from any structure windows or doors.

Placement must be above grade and remain within the property setbacks (Article V Setbacks).

Placement on new or existing deck requires architectural design to meet the requirements of Paupack

Township building codes and Electrical Permit issued by the Township. Proof of such approvals must be

submitted to WLE Building Compliance Officer.

Device(s)/unit(s) must be installed above grade.

Device(s)/unit(s) must conform with the IRC and ISPSC codes.

Placement must not exceed impervious lot coverage (Article IX, A. General 5) and/or Paupack Township

Ordinances.

Device(s)/unit(s) must have lockable enclosures with a minimum height of 4 ft. and/or a lockable cover

meeting the ASTM standards.

17Device(s)/unit(s) must not be drained onto neighboring properties.

Section 9 Screened Structures

Detached permanent screened or fabric structures are NOT permitted except for permitted screened

gazebos. Portable removable screened-in facilities/ canopies are permitted for seasonal use between April

15th to October 15th. No larger than 200 sf.

Section 10 Color of Products

Aluminum and canvas patio products, including awnings, shall conform to all Building Regulations and

WLE approved colors.

Section 11 Construction Equipment Movement

No construction equipment shall be placed or used on any WLE road unless it is equipped with rubber tires

and a steering wheel. All equipment moved from site to site must be moved on flatbed trucks. Should any

equipment (tracked and skid-steer vehicles) prohibited from use on WLE roads need to be operated on the

roads by a contractor, provisions to protect the road (ie plywood or other material) must be used.

Prohibited equipment should be on and off loaded on the shoulder or on the lot where it is being used. The

contractor will be liable for all damages for failure to comply.

Section 12 Commercial Vehicle Parking

No commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs. gross weight may be parked on W.L.E. property except when

active construction is in progress.

Section 13 Vehicle Parking

Vehicles are not allowed to park on the roadway.

Section 14 Burning

Open fires or the open burning of any construction materials are prohibited.

Any outdoor solid fuel burning appliance, or furnace, used to heat a home, a garage, or water is prohibited.

Section 15 Compactor

No dumping of construction debris in the WLE compactor is permitted. Contractors or sub-contractors are

not permitted to use the W.L.E. compactor.

Section 16 Dwelling Requirements

Multi-family homes are not permitted. Only single-family dwellings are permitted. No more than two

detached structures (only one garage and a shed, gazebo or playhouse over 50 sf) are permitted on one

lot (including combined lots). A Residential Single-Family Dwelling is the only dwelling permitted in

WLEPOA. A Two-Family/Multi-Family Dwelling is not permitted in WLEPOA by Schedule A (Covenants)

A single-family dwelling shall be no more than two levels, with a minimum of 800 sf. of floor space, with a

minimum of 550 sf of floor space on the first level.

Buildings shall not exceed two levels in height above the foundation. The maximum height from the mean

finished grade to the high point of roof cannot exceed 29′-0″.

WLE adheres to the Paupack Township Ordinance, in that, WLE prohibits the use of retired school buses,

shipping containers/pods, trailers, vans, railroad cars, recreation vehicles and similar vehicles or

equipment under any circumstances, as principal or accessory structures for any use.

No Single-Family Dwelling Unit be lived in prior to obtaining both a Certificate of Occupancy, and /or the

Certificate of Use, issued by Paupack Township and a WLE Certificate of Occupancy.

18CARPORT/GARAGE: The minimum size of a carport or garage (with garage door), is 12 feet by 20 feet

(240 sf). The maximum size shall not exceed 24 feet x 28 feet (672 sf.). Carports must be part of the main

structure and shall be no higher than 15 feet from mean grade. Detached garages shall be no higher than

18 feet from mean grade.

NO LEAN-TO’S are permitted to be attached to any structure. Sheds, gazebos, or playhouses can be no

larger than 10’x 12’, or 120 square feet and no higher than 15′ from the mean grade.

PLAYHOUSES: Playhouses less than 50 sf cannot be installed more than 3’ above mean grade but do not

require a permit. Playhouses over 50 sf must be located within the building setback lines. Playhouses over

50 sf will require a fee permit and a playhouse of any size with electrical service will require a fee permit

and must be within the setback lines.

GAZEBO: A gazebo in WLE is defined as a 6 or 8-sided structure (or other plan as approved on an

individual case basis) either prefab or site built, not exceeding 120 sf. WLEPOA specifically reserves the

right to deny a gazebo permit based on its architectural design.

Section 17 Satellite Dish

No permit is required, but the building office must be notified of the installation.

Maximum size dish is 39”.

More than one dish is permitted if needed to receive signals from different sources.

Installation:

Mounted to dwelling no higher than 12’ above highest point, or on a 12’ pole on the ground.

Ground installation must not be within WLE easements or road rights-of-way. That means 5’ from

sidelines, 10’ from rear line, and 30’ from center of the road (35’ on 50’ R.O.W). No tree installations are

allowed.

Section 18 Renewable energy devices

Section 1: General

Paragraph 1 Permits: A permit is required by W.L.E. All applicable Township and State permits must be

obtained. A drawing showing the general arrangement of the system on the property and dwelling must be

submitted with the permit application.

Paragraph 2 Setbacks: All components of the system must conform to W.L.E. setbacks per Article II,

Section 5.

Paragraph 3 Trees: Trees shall not be removed to install renewable energy systems per Article VI,

Section 4. Trees may not be topped. Any other alteration such as cutting of limbs must be reviewed and

approved by the BCO.

Paragraph 4 Color: System components must conform to the approved W.L.E. color chart per Article Vl,

Section 7. Panels and frames should match the roof color as closely as possible.

Paragraph 5 Regulations: The installation must meet all other applicable parts of the W.L.E. BUILDING

RULES & REGULATIONS and Paupack Township Zoning ordinance.

Section 2: Solar Panels

Paragraph 1 Location: Solar panels should be placed on the roof of existing structures and conform to

the slope of the roof as much as possible. Panels must not break the roof ridge line or extend beyond the

roof envelope. Every effort should be made not to have components installed on the ground.

19Paragraph 2 Height: Solar panels must meet the height requirements of Article VII, Section 16. Panels

should not be raised above the roof more than what is required to function. If panels must be raised such

that they are not parallel to the roof, the highest point above the roof should not be more than 24” above

the roof.

Section 3: Wind Turbines

Paragraph 1 Location: Every effort should be made not to have components other than a tower mounted

on the ground.

Paragraph 2 Height: Wind turbines shall meet the height requirements of Article VII, Section 16 as

measured to the highest point of the blades. The location and height of the turbines must be such that if

the turbine falls, no part of the turbine will fall on adjacent property. If a wind turbine is mounted on a

structure, the height as measured to the highest point of a blade shall be no higher than 12’ above the

highest point of the structure. Wind turbines mounted on a free-standing pole or tower must not be higher

than 41’ as measured to the highest point of the blades.

Section 19 Underground tanks

No underground tanks allowed including but not limited to propane, oil, gas, and diesel. Existing tanks will

be grandfathered and are not to be replaced or moved.

Section 20 – Habitation of Single-Family Dwelling Unit

No Single-Family Dwelling Unit be lived in prior to obtaining both a Certificate of Occupancy, and /or the

Certificate of Use, issued by Paupack Township and a WLE Certificate of Occupancy.

ARTICLE VIII

A. B. Variances Hearings – Appeals

Section 1 Procedure If due to unusual conditions, the owner finds that compliance with the Building

Regulations results in unnecessary hardship, owner may apply for a variance.

The request for a variance shall be made in writing to the W.L.E.P.O.A. stating the reasons for

such variance and the type of hardship claimed. The owner shall submit copies of the same letter

to adjacent property owners and request them to submit their comments to the Association within

thirty (30) calendar days. If no comments are received, it will be assumed that adjacent owners do

not oppose the request for the variance.

The owner seeking a variance must submit the site plan showing names and addresses of

adjoining property owners and proof that adjoining owners were notified. Such proof shall be

submitted by certified mail, return receipt requested, with a copy of letter.

A hearing will be scheduled before the Building Committee within thirty (30) calendar days after

receiving proof of service. Notification of the hearing date will be made to the Property Owner and

anyone opposing the variance will be made by phone or by Certified Mail, return receipt requested.

The property owner and/or their agent may appear at the hearing on the date indicated and present

any facts substantiating the hardship and the reasons why the variance should be granted.

The maximum number of continuances shall be two (2).

The Building Committee shall consider all pertinent facts and submit in writing to the Board of

Directors their recommendations together with the reasons for their decision.

G. The Board of Directors, after reviewing all the facts and the recommendations of the Building

Committee, shall be responsible to render the final decision regarding the variance application.

C. D. E. F. 20ARTICLE lX

WALLENPAUPACK LAKE ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION REGULATIONS FOR

LANDSCAPING – TO INCLUDE DRIVEWAY-PARKING AREAS-RETAINING WALLS-SITE DRAINAGE-

CULVERTS-STRUCTURAL PLANTERS-GRADE CHANGES.

A. GENERAL

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. All landscaping performed within the bounds of the Association, shall require a non-fee permit, with the

following exceptions:

a. Property Owners performing any landscaping operation requiring manual equipment only.

b. When W.L.E.P.O.A. Building Permit issued for construction of a home is in effect. Upon

submittal of a landscaping proposal and its approval by the Wallenpaupack Lake Estates

Building Compliance Officer, a Non-Fee Permit will be issued.

Landscape construction of retaining walls or involving elevation changes require a drawing reproduced

from the resurvey showing the retaining wall boundaries and/or the elevation change. New Retaining

Wall must meet the requirements defined in Article IV.

No creosote wood may be used within the bounds of Wallenpaupack Lake Estates. No creosote may

be applied to existing wood.

All landscape contractors are required to comply with the requirements in the Building Regulations

pertaining to Contractors’ Vehicle Passes and Insurance Certificate.

The total area of impervious surface improvements on a lot, including all buildings, structures, paved

and concrete surfaces, paver blocks areas shall not exceed 33% of the lot area. On two combined lots

the impervious area shall not exceed 20% of the lot area.

B. DRIVEWAYS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Driveways shall be constructed exactly as shown on resurvey site plan submission.

The driveway entrance can be a maximum width of 20 feet.

No permanent construction shall be constructed upon an Association drainage easement.

Existing right-of-way grades shall NOT be changed.

All driveway fills shall be of suitable material subject to the regulations of the Pennsylvania

Department of Environmental Resources.

C. PARKING AREAS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Parking areas shall be constructed exactly as shown on the resurvey site plan submission.

All parking areas within W.L.E. utilities easement, which must be removed and/or replaced, will be

done at the owner’s expense. No permanent construction is permitted.

No parking area may be constructed within a WLE Right-of-Way without written approval of the

Building Compliance Officer.

Parking area fills shall be of suitable material subject to the regulations of the Pennsylvania

Department of Environmental Resources.

After the Letter of Compliance is issued for the dwelling, no parking area may be constructed

without obtaining a landscaping permit.

21D. SITE DRAINAGE & CULVERTS

1. Unless specifically authorized by the Association, NO drainage pattern or storm water flow may be

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. altered.

No property owner (other than WLEPOA or the Association) may direct additional drainage of

surface water onto or into the road right-of-way or adjoining property without a landscaping permit.

Where a drainage ditch or swale exists, and a culvert pipe is required, a pipe of materials

conforming to Penn Dot form 408, Section 600 and of a size determined by the Association, shall

be installed along the center line of the drainage ditch or swale in accordance with Penn Dot

standard details. Ends of culverts must be properly finished with a head wall.

The final determination of the need for and location of drainage ditches and swales rests with the

Association.

A culvert requirement determination shall be made by the Association on the date of issuance of

the “Lot Clearing Permit” or later if conditions warrant.

The culvert, if required as part of a new house building permit, must be in place and installed to the

above specifications prior to the issuance of a “Letter of Compliance”.

E. RETAINING WALLS

1. 2. 3. 4. A retaining wall shall be considered to be any non-dwelling wall built to keep a bank of earth or

other materials from sliding.

No retaining wall may be constructed upon any Wallenpaupack Lake Estates drainage easement

or right-of-way without obtaining a landscaping permit allowing such work.

All retaining walls 4’ and over require a plan and township permit. Retaining walls under 4’ holding

back driveway, roads or building require a plan and township permit.

A Final As-Built survey is required for final sign off for any retaining wall constructed.

F. PENALTIES

1. 2. 3. The Association shall impose a fine, as stated in the fine index, on any contractor or owner who

violates any of the provisions of the driveway, parking areas, retaining walls, site drainage and

culvert regulations.

If the contractor or owner fails to comply with the driveway, parking area, retaining walls, site

drainage and culvert regulations within thirty (30) days after the imposition of the fine, W.L.E.P.O.A.

will correct the violation and bill the contractor or owner for the corrective action.

No “Letter of Compliance” will be issued by the Association until all driveways, parking area,

retaining walls, site drainage, and culvert construction are in full compliance.

22ARTICLE X

Fine Assessment

Failure to comply with the W.L.E.P.O.A. Rules and Regulations will result in the assessment of fines on the

Contractor/Owner, as noted in the “Fines Index” included in these regulations. All fines must be paid within

Thirty (30) days of notification that a fine has been assessed. A recurring offence will continue to double

the fine fee.

ARTICLE XI

Fine Index

ARTICLE 1: (BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS) FINE $500.00

(Building Permit Requirements) Clearing or construction without first obtaining a Lot Clearing or Building

Permit or deviation from the submitted plans without approval.

ARTICLE lV: SECTION 2: (PROCEDURES) FINE $500.00

Continuing construction before obtaining approval of the resurvey.

ARTICLE V: SECTION 1: (BUILDING PERMIT – W.L.E.) FINE $500.00

Failing to enclose the exterior of the building including roof, siding, doors, and windows within six months.

ARTICLE VII: SECTION 14 (BURNING) FINE $1000.00

Open burning of debris or construction materials.

ARTICLE VII: SECTION 11 FINE $500.00 plus Damages

Moving construction equipment not equipped with rubber tires without a flatbed trailer.

ARTICLE VII: SECTION 1 (ADVERTISING SIGNS) FINE $50.00

Advertising signs are not permitted.

ARTICLE lV: SECTION 2: (TREE REMOVAL) FINE up to$1000.00 PER TREE PLUS

REPLACEMENT for removal of trees unnecessary for construction or without approval.

ARTICLE VI: SECTION 4: (TREE REMOVAL) FINE up to $1000.00 PER TREE PLUS

REPLACEMENT for cutting or topping of trees without a permit.

ARTICLE VI: SECTION 5: (UNSIGHTLY BUILDING SITE) FINE up to $1000.00

Unsightly building site as determined by the Building Compliance Officer or Building Committee.

ARTICLE VI: SECTION 15: (STOP WORK ORDER) FINE $250.00 PER DAY

Continued construction after Stop Work Order is issued.

ARTICLE VI: SECTION 13B: (MODULAR HOMES) FINES $250.00 PER DAY

Failing to set modular on foundation or remove trailers within forty-eight (48) hours.

ARTICLE VII: SECTION 2: (TEMPORARY RESIDENCE) FINE $1000.00

Temporary structure or outbuildings utilized as a residence.

ARTICLE VII: SECTION 12: (COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING) FINE $150.00

23Overnight parking of commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds gross weight.

ARTICLE VII: SECTION 13: (VEHICLE PARKING) FINE $25.00

Vehicles parked on W.L.E. roadways.

ARTICLE VII: SECTION 15: (COMPACTOR) FINE $1000.00

Contractors or Sub-contractors using W.L.E. compactor.

ARTICLE VII: SECTION 20: (CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY) FINE $1000.00

Homeowners physically living within a new single family dwelling unit prior to obtaining both a Certificate of

Occupancy, and /or the Certificate of Use, issued by Paupack Township and a WLE Certificate of

Occupancy.

ARTICLE VIII: Fine Index

Anyone begins doing work that requires a fee or non-fee permit without obtaining a permit before work

starts, the fine will be $250. If the work is started before approval is given and continues after a stop work

order is given verbally or written, the fine will be $1000.

VIOLATIONS OF THESE BUILDING REGULATIONS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THOSE VIOLATIONS

FOR WHICH SPECIFIC FINES HAVE BEEN LISTED, WILL RESULT IN A FINE OF $150.00 PER

VIOLATION.

ANY VIOLATION OF THESE BUILDING REGULATIONS, IN ADDITION TO ANY FINES, MUST BE

CORRECTED AND BROUGHT INTO COMPLIANCE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS. FAILURE TO

COMPLY WITHIN THIS TIME FRAME MAY RESULT IN THE P.O.A. OBTAINING A CONTRACT TO

BRING THE PROPERTY INTO COMPLIANCE AT THE PROPERTY OWNERS EXPENSE.

ARTICLE IX: Warning/Violation Procedure

1. A warning letter is sent with the violation and date to comply.

2. If not complied by the date stated in the warning, a fine will be issued. If not contested, the charges

will be applied to the account. Proof of mailing attached to the violation letter and filed in PO’s

folder.

3. Rules 4-6 pertain to a warning letter and/or a violation with no warning.

4. Property owner has 14 days to contest violation and will be heard at the next Building Committee

meeting (the first Saturday of the month). December through March a meeting will be scheduled as

the Building Committee is not in session.

5. A letter will be sent to the PO, stating Building Committee’s decision remaining in violation or not in

violation, with the procedure of appealing to the Board of Directors.

6. The accused PO shall have the right to appeal to the Board of Directors. The appeal must be made

in writing and must be made within 10 days of receipt of notice of the Building Committee’s

decision is being appealed. On the appeal, the Board of Directors shall limit its inquiry to matters of

procedure. Appeals to the Board of Directors must be received seven (7) days before the

scheduled Board of Directors meeting, along with the reason in writing why the Building

Committee’s decision is being appealed. The Board of Directors will review the submitted material

and render their decision. The Board of Directors will respond with their decision to the property

owner and/or contractor within five (5) business days after the schedule Board of Director’s

meeting.

A. If appealed the charges will be removed from the account until a decision of the Board of Directors

is made.

24B. C. The verdict of the BOD is mailed to the property owner and if found in violation any fees are applied

to the account.

Hearing by the Building Committee and the Board of Directors are an Internal Due Process

procedure, an attorney defending the violator will not be permitted to attend either hearing.

25AMENDMENTS SUMMARY

November 13, 1999 -Article VII, Section 17 Satellite Dish – Non-fee permit required.

July 24, 1999- Split-rail fences rules added with specifications.

July 2001- Article VII, Section 6 – Split-rail fence rules rescinded, and split-rail fences no longer permitted.

August 2003- Revisions as follows:

Article V, Section 6 – Surveys need to include actual planned driveway and parking.

Article V, Section 11 – WLE Letter of Compliance is required prior to occupancy or use of new construction.

Article VI, Section 4 – Tree clearing for placement of a modular foundation or modular home now both

require replacement of trees in the area cleared for a crane.

Article VI, Section 7 – All siding and trim colors, except white trim, must conform to WLE color chart.

Article VI, Section 9 – Outside air conditioners cannot be placed in the setbacks, easements, or right-of-

way areas of WLE.

Article VI, Section 10 – Approval is required to place anything in these areas.

Article VII, Section 7 – Landscaping pools greater than 32 sf. require a permit.

Article VII, Section 9 – Detached fabric and screened structures are only allowed for temporary,

seasonal use, and not allowed for storage buildings.

Article VII, Section 16 – Sheds may be 10’x12’, gazebos 10’x10’ (100 sq. ft.)

December 2003 Revisions:

Article lV, Section 2A – Felled trees must be cut up into 18” or shorter lengths and

stacked within the property lines or removed from the property.

Article lX, Section A5- The total impervious area (buildings, paved and concrete surfaces) on a lot cannot

exceed 33% of the lot area for a single lot or 25% of the lot area for two or more combined lots.

April 2005 Revision:

Article VI, Section 4 – Replacement tree size increased to 8’-10’ (conifers) or 14’

(deciduous) and a fine imposed if trees not planted before LOC issued.

December 2005 Revision:

Article lll, Section 2: New sewer and water taps will only be allowed from April 15 to November 15.

January 2006 Revision:

Article VI, Section 16 – Lot numbers changed to 911 Address on a post by driveway.

March 2006 Revision:

Article V, Section 11 – Builder must submit evidence of purchase of an approved 2 hp Myers pump when

a grinder pump has been installed before the WLE L.O.C. will be issued.

January 2007 Revision:

Article VII, Sec. 17 – Changes to Satellite Dish Rules. More than one dish is allowed.

26No permit is required but office must be notified of installation. Size limit is 39”.

Location is outside of easements and rights-of-ways.

Article VI, Sec. 2 – Change to contractor hours; no outside Saturday work (revoked 10/07)

Fine increased to $1000 per tree for unapproved cutting of trees.

April 2008 Revision:

Article VI, Sec. 9 – Portable toilets will be required at all new home construction sites.

October 2008 Revision:

Article VII, Sec. 16 G– Playhouses will now require a fee permit if they exceed 50 sf in size and/or if they

have electrical service. They will also count as a detached structure when limiting detached structures to

two per lot if they are over 50 sf.

December 2008 Revision:

Article VII, Sec. 16, para. H – Gazebos defined

July 2009 Revision:

Article V Section 7a Final as built Survey: Final survey will contain actual placement of: house, driveways,

decks, chimney and all outer structures along with setbacks and elevations.

Article VI Section 8: Fuel tanks now have to be concealed by lattice work or shrubbery.

Article VI Section 18: Temporary storage units used only for household item, when moving or home

remodeling, for a period of 30 days on a Non-Fee permit, renewable once, for a total of 60 days.

Article lX Section D 3-Culverts: Ends of culverts must be properly finished with a head wall.

November 2009 Revision:

Article Vl, Section 6 Parging: Masonry block foundation exposed above final grade shall be parged.

Concrete foundations exposed above the final grade shall be finished, removing tabs, and painted.

September 2010 Revision:

Article Vll Section 7 Pools: Children’s wading pools, with a maximum height of 15-inch sidewalls, and NO

pool filters are permitted. All wading pools are to be removed at the end of the summer season.

October 2010 Revision:

Article IV, Section 3 Building Permit Renewal: Building permits may be renewed once, EITHER

(1) a 3-month extension for an enclosed structure for a $50.00 renewal fee, OR

(2) a 6 months extension for a structure that is NOT enclosed for a $500.00 renewal fee.

If the house is not complete, with a Certificate of Occupancy issued by the Paupack Township Inspector,

within the time frame of the 3 months OR 6-month extension, then a fine of $500.00 per month will accrue

until the house is completed and a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.

Article Vl Section 19 Waste Receptacles: Waste receptacles, including dumpsters, used for other than

construction purposes, require a non-fee permit for 30 days. Permit may be renewed once, if the waste

receptacle has been emptied.

Article Vll Prohibition, Section 14.1: Any outdoor solid fuel burning appliance, or furnace, used to

heat a home, a garage, or water is prohibited.

27July 2011 Revision

Article VII Prohibition, Section 8 Spas: Spas and hot tubs must be part of the main structure with a

lockable 4’0” enclosure, or lockable cover meeting ASTM standards # F1344 or #1346-91.

January 2012 Revision

Article III Permit Fees Section 1

Sewer & Water Hook-Up Fee is: $1150.00.

Article lV Building Permit Application, Section 1 Requirements: Storm water drainage plan is required

with the W.L.E. building application.

May 2014 Revision

Article Vl, Section 20 Temporary/Emergency Repairs: shall consist of the repair of the damages to a

dwelling or other structure, i.e. roof, siding, deck, garage, window, shed etc.

Emergency repairs are repairs which must be done immediately to address unforeseen events. Tarps,

plywood panels, and other construction are allowed.

A non-fee permit is required before a temporary repair is made, and for an emergency repair it must be

obtained within two weeks after the unforeseen events has passed.

Temporary, emergency, and permanent repairs must be completed within six months after the

permit is issued, with the proper permits. The office must be notified when the permanent repair is

complete.

April 2015 Revision

Article VII Section 18 Renewable energy devices Section 1:

General

Paragraph 1 Permits: A permit is required by W.L.E. All applicable Township and State permits must be

obtained. A drawing showing the general arrangement of the system on the property and dwelling must

be submitted with the permit application.

Paragraph 2 Setbacks: All components of the system must conform to W.L.E. setbacks per Article V,

Section 5.

Paragraph 3 Trees: Trees shall not be removed to install systems per Article VI, Section

4. Trees may not be topped. Any other alteration such as cutting of limbs must be reviewed with the BCO.

Paragraph 4 Color: System components must conform to the approved W.L.E. color chart per Aricle Vl,

Section 7. Panels and frames should match the roof color as closely as possible.

Paragraph 5 Section 7 Regulations: The installation must meet all other applicable parts of the W.L.E.

BUILDING RULES & REGULATIONS and Paupack Township Zoning Ordinance.

Section 2: Solar Panels

Paragraph 1 Location: Solar panels should be placed on the roof of existing structures and conform to the

slope of the roof as much as possible. Panels must not break the roof ridge line or extend beyond the roof

envelope. Every effort should be made not to have components installed on the ground.

Paragraph 2 Height: Solar panels must meet the height requirements of Article VII, Sections 16c and 16d.

Panels should not be raised above the roof more than what is required to function. If panels must be

28raised such that they are not parallel to the roof, the highest point above the roof should not be more than

24” above the roof.

Section 3: Wind Turbines

Paragraph 1 Location: Every effort should be made not to have components other than a tower

mounted on the ground.

Paragraph 2 Height: Wind turbines shall meet the height requirements of Article VII, Sections 16c and 16d

as measured to the highest point of the blades. The location and height of the turbines must be such that if

the turbine falls, no part of the turbine will fall on adjacent property. If a wind turbine is mounted on a

structure, the height as measured to the highest point of a blade shall be no higher than

12’ above the highest point of the structure. Wind turbines mounted on a free-standing pole or tower must

not be higher than 41’ as measured to the highest point of the blades.

April 2017 Revision

Article Vl Section 7 Exterior Color BOD reviewed and approved color chart.

July 2018 Revision

Article V11 Section 19 Underground tanks

No underground tanks allowed including but not limited to propane, oil, gas, and diesel. Existing tanks will

be grandfathered and are not to be replaced or moved.

July 2019 Revision

Detached garages shall be no higher than 18 feet (was 15 feet) from mean grade.

August 2020 Revision Seasonal Gazebo/Canopy Article Vll Section 9

Temporary Seasonal Gazebo/ Canopy, allowed from April 15th through October 15th, no larger than 200sf.

September 2020 Revision Building Setback Article V Section 5

Corner Lot setback are now, 40’/60’

August 21, 2021 Revision WLE adheres to the Paupack Township Ordinance, in that, WLE prohibits the use

of retired school buses, shipping containers/pods, trailers, vans, railroad cars, recreation vehicles and

similar vehicles or equipment under any circumstances, as principal or accessory structures for any use.

October 1,2022 Revision Spas, Hot Tub etc.

Spas, Hot Tubs, etc.:

Prior to installing or placement of such Spas, Hot Tubs, etc. the property owner/contractor of legal designee

MUST apply in writing for a non-fee permit through the WLE Building Compliance Officer. Absolutely NO

preparation work or installation is to begin until a permit is issued. “Spas, Hot Tubs, etc. MUST comply with

all Pennsylvania Commonwealth, Wayne County, Paupack Township, Safety and WLE requirements.”

The Spas, Hot Tubs, etc. MUST adhere to the following:

1. Hot Tubs, Spas Etc. must not be larger than 10’ x 10’ are not to be installed below grade and no

fencing allowed. (BOD).

2. “Swim Spas” will not be allowed. (BOD).

3. Placement must be at least 10 feet from any structure, windows or doors.

4. Placement must be above grade and remain within the property setbacks (Article V Setbacks).

5. Placement on new or existing deck requires architectural design to meet the requirements of Paupack

Township building codes and Electrical Permit issued by the Township. Proof of such approvals must

be submitted to WLE Building Compliance Officer.

Device(s)/unit(s) must be installed above grade.

Device(s)/unit(s) must conform with the IRC and ISPSC codes.

6. 7. 292. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 8. Placement must not exceed impervious lot coverage (Article IX, A. General 5) and/or Paupack

Township Ordinances.

9. Device(s)/unit(s) must have lockable enclosures (for Deck) with a minimum height of 4 ft. and/or a

lockable cover meeting the ASTM standards.

10. Device(s)/unit(s) must not be drained onto neighboring properties.

February 2024 Revision

Article VI Section 7 Exterior Color

1. All exterior building walls, roofs, structures and/or alterations must conform with the approved W.L.E.

color chart.

Decks and railing – Wood based, and gray colors are approved. (ex: cedar, pecan, walnut, and

redwood). The same colors are approved for railings and include white and black.

Roofs- Shingle Roofs – Variations of brown, gray, green and blue are acceptable. Black is approved.

Metal Roofs –Black, brown, blue, green, red, and gray are approved.

Trim and embellishments – White and black are approved colors along with the base house colors.

Base house color- color chart is in the office. (Attach color sample to application)

Property owners must submit a painting request at least 10 business days prior to anticipated start of

work.

Property owners must obtain BCO approval of paint color prior to the start of any painting work.

To obtain BCO approval, Property owner must provide a sample paint color on at least two sides of

the existing dwelling with at least an 18” by 18” swatch.

10. If multiple colors are to be used multiple swatches must be provided.

11. Vinyl sliding samples must also be supplied for approval to BCO at least 10 business days prior to

expected start of work.

April 2024 Revision Sediment & Erosion Control

Article V Section 8 Lot Clearing Permit:

Permit issued as part of the building package to allow the removal of trees and brush in order to construct

the building or addition in accordance with the submitted plans. Only trees necessary for construction may

be removed. Trees for removal must be marked and approved for removal by the Building Compliance

Officer or the Building Committee. A Lot Clearing Permit allows only tree removal, excavation, and the

installation of footings and/or slab. The permit is valid for six (6) months from the date of approval.

1. Install tire clean rock construction entrance.

2. Once trees are removed for house and driveway, install temporary perimeter BMP’s such as compost

filter, silt fence, etc.

3. Grade site stockpile topsoil. Install temporary protection (silt fence or compost filter sock) around or

downslope of stockpiles of topsoil and the stockpiles stabilized with seed and mulch.

Article VI Section 12 Re-grading

All sites are to be cleared of debris and re-graded as soon as possible. The site shall be brought to finish

grade as per the approved site plan and the entire site permanently stabilized with seed, mulch, or sod prior

to scheduling of final inspection by the W.L.E.P.O.A. Building Compliance Officer.

305. Article IX General Section A

The total area of impervious surface improvements on a lot, including all buildings, paved and concrete

surfaces, paver blocks and stone/gravel areas shall not exceed 33% of the lot area. On two combined

lots the impervious area shall not exceed 20% of the lot area.

May 2024 Revision: Grinder Pump

Article Vl Section 21 Grinder Pump:

All new houses are required to have a Myers 2hp-230V grinder pump.

September 2024

Article Xl Fine Index

Anyone begins doing work that requires a fee or non-fee permit without obtaining a permit before work

starts, the fine will be $250. If the work is started before approval is given and continues after a stop work

order is given verbally or written, the fine will be $1000

Article Vl Section 21

Property Owner also Contractor work on Weekends

Property owners acting as contractors are allowed to work on weekends throughout the year (Fee Permit).

Weekend work hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. No construction crew are allowed, property owner MUST be on

site. This permit will be on a green-colored permit.

October 2024

Article Xl Fine Index

Anyone begins doing work that requires a fee or non-fee permit without obtaining a permit before work

starts, the fine will be $250. If the work is started before approval is given and continues after a stop work

order is given verbally or written, the fine will be $1000

November 2024

Article Vl Section 21 Grinder Pumps- this rule was rescinded. Grinder pumps are still required for non-

gravity lots as listed in the office.

January 2025

Article lll Permit Fees

Construction of New House (building permit & water & sewer hookup) $3,000.

Miscellaneous Construction:

F. New: To include but not limited to decks, porches screened or enclosed, garages, additions,

dormers $0.50/ sf

G. Shed, gazebo, playhouse over 50 sf and/or with electrical service, and deck replacement to same

dimensions… $50.00

H. Permit renewal for six months $100.00

I. Asphalt installation (six months) $50.00

Article X Fine Index

Article Vll Section 1 (Advertising signs) Fine $50.00

31Article Vll Section 12 (Commercial Vehicle Parking) $150.00

Article Vll Section 13 (Vehicle Parking) $25.00

February 2025

Article lll Permit Fees

A permit for a new house is $3000.00

Article lV Building Permit Application

Section 1 Requirements: W.L.E. Building Permits are obtained by submitting a completed application to

the Building Office containing the following:

Two (2) sets of construction plans. Architectural plans must have finished height elevations for the

basement/crawl space, garage and first floor. Additionally, the plans show the overall dimension of the

house from the highest point to the finished floor.

Section 6 Survey: The survey must be signed and sealed by a Pennsylvania licensed surveyor showing

the following information: Size of the lots; property lines; required setback lines; location of building on site;

existing road; proposed road and right-of-way widths as shown on recorded maps of W.L.E. to point

nearest the front setback line; the perpendicular dimensions from one side of the property line to each

corner of the dwelling on that side; the proposed driveway location; elevations including road elevation;

building corner elevations on the existing grade prior to construction and proposed elevation grade post

construction elevation on fixed boundary pins. This survey shall also include all building appurtenances

(decks, stairs, chimneys, retaining walls, etc.). The proposed survey needs to show topographic

elevations. The total calculated area of proposed impervious surface improvements on a lot.

Section 7a Final as Built Survey: The as-built/final survey signed and sealed by a Pennsylvania licensed

surveyor showing the following actual information: Size of the lot, property lines, required setback lines,

location of building on site, existing road, actual road and right of way widths as shown on recorded map of

W.L.E. to the nearest point of the front setback line, the perpendicular dimensions from one side of the

property line to each corner of the dwelling on that side, the actual driveway and parking pad location,

elevation including road elevation, building corner elevation on existing grade after completion of

construction and elevation on fixed pins and all existing impervious areas (See definitions for impervious

area). The survey shall also include all actual building appurtenances such as decks, stairs, chimneys,

retaining walls and outer structures. The existing survey shall provide a calculation for the total area of

impervious prior to requested improvements. The total calculated area of existing impervious surface

improvements on a lot, shall include all buildings, asphalt, concrete, paver blocks and retaining walls.. The

total existing impervious area shall not exceed 33% of the lot area. On two combined lots the impervious

area shall not exceed 20% of the lot area. Changes that are made after the proposed survey need to be

approved and shown on final survey.

September 2025 Revision Multi Family Dwelling

Article V

Section 12 Multi Family Dwelling

A structure will be considered a multi-family dwelling when any of the following exists:

1. More than one kitchen exists in each living area.

2. Separate main entrances exist in each structure.

3. Permanent Attachments of more than five (5) feet separate the proposed structures.

4. More than one water and/or sewer service connection.

October 2025

Revised overall rules & regulation document format and addition of building term definitions.

32A courtesy advisory regarding contractor’s insurance has been added to WLE permits for WLEPOA

members as WLE lot owners planning or undertaking construction or other work by contractors or other

laborers/workers at their property in WLE. You cannot rely upon this advisory, since it may not pertain to your

situation or relationship with your contractor, and is not intended as a substitute for sound, thorough and

quality advice personally obtained by you from skilled, competent professionals. In your interest or for your

protection, you should consult with appropriate, qualified professionals and experts for advice and guidance

for your personal and private transactions with others; otherwise, you proceed at your own risk. The

Association does not warrant, assure or vouch for the accuracy, thoroughness and legal significance of such

advisories, and does not check for, investigate, verify or continue to verify, or monitor any information about

contractors, and any of their characteristics and attributes, such as their business, skills, quality of

workmanship, performance, reliability, and financial standing, and any document or information required of or

submitted or affirmed by them. The Association is not required to procure, verify or maintain any information

about contractors or any of their characteristics and attributes, and disclaims all warranties, liability and

responsibility for the effects and consequences of heeding or you’re not heeding such an advisory, and the

contractors’ compliance or noncompliance with their information and affirmations. The documents and other

information submitted to the Association by or on behalf of contractors are for WLEPOA’s use and benefit

but are available to its members as many of its other records are.

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