Lake Wildwood Association Environmental Control Committee

Approval Required Before Work Begins

Construction and exterior projects must be reviewed and approved by the Environmental Control Committee before the project starts. Submitting complete paperwork helps prevent delays.

Choose a Packet

Select the correct ECC packet based on the type of project you are planning.

Include a Plat

A plat of survey is required with the proposed addition or construction clearly drawn on the plat.

Submit on Time

All paperwork must be submitted to the office no later than the Monday before the scheduled ECC meeting.

Relevant Documents

Download the appropriate packet for your project before preparing your submission.

House and Outbuilding Use this packet for a home, garage, or carport project. Auxiliary Construction Use this packet for sheds, docks, boathouses, retaining walls, culverts, decks, fuel tank screens, and other projects listed in the packet.

Packet Types

Use the examples below to help determine which packet best fits your project.

House and Outbuilding

Home
Garage
Carport

Auxiliary Construction

Storage shed
Dock
Boathouse
Retaining wall
Culvert
Deck
Fuel tank screen
Other projects listed in the packet

ECC Approval Process

The following paperwork is required to be presented to the Environmental Control Committee before beginning any construction.

Complete the Correct Packet

The appropriate building packet must be completed in full for the proposed project.

Include a Plat of Survey

A plat of survey is required, with the addition or construction clearly drawn on the plat.

Submit by the Deadline

All paperwork for proposed projects must be submitted to the office no later than the Monday prior to the scheduled ECC meeting.

ECC Review

Unless otherwise posted, the Environmental Control Committee meets the first Saturday of the month at 9:00 AM in the Association Office.

Do not begin construction until approval has been granted. Incomplete packets, missing plats, or late submissions may delay review.

Submission Checklist

Before turning in your paperwork, review these common items that help the ECC process move smoothly.

Correct Packet Make sure you are using the House and Outbuilding packet or Auxiliary Construction packet, depending on the project.

Complete Information Fill out the packet completely and include project details requested in the form.

Plat of Survey Draw the proposed project clearly on the plat so the committee can review location, placement, and setbacks.

Deadline Awareness Submit no later than the Monday before the scheduled ECC meeting.

Dog Run Rule Update

Approved and motion passed at the March 9, 2024 Board of Directors meeting.

Size and Height

Not to exceed 2,000 sq. ft.
Not to exceed 4 feet in height

Placement

Cannot proceed past the front of the house
Must remain within the setbacks as established in the Covenants

Materials

No solid fencing of any kind
No color restrictions
Materials include wood, PVC, and chain-link

Fuel Tanks

Per Article 7.06 of the Covenants, every tank for the storage of fuel installed outside any building in the Development shall be either buried below the surface of the ground or screened, to the satisfaction of the Environmental Control Committee, by fencing or shrubbery.

Acceptable Screen Types

Fencing with wood or lattice
Shrubbery at least 4 feet high when installing

Screening Size

8 feet long
4 1/2 feet wide at the end of the tank

Post Size

Posts can be 2x4 or 4x4

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need ECC approval before starting construction?

Yes. Projects must be granted approval from the ECC prior to construction.

When does the ECC meet?

Unless otherwise posted, the Environmental Control Committee meets the first Saturday of the month at 9:00 AM in the Association Office.

When is paperwork due?

All paperwork for proposed projects must be submitted to the office no later than the Monday prior to the scheduled ECC meeting.

Do I need a plat of survey?

Yes. A plat of survey is required with the addition or construction drawn on the plat.

Which packet should I use for a shed, dock, deck, or fuel tank screen?

Use the Auxiliary Construction packet for storage sheds, docks, boathouses, retaining walls, culverts, decks, fuel tank screens, and other projects listed in the packet.