FAQs — The Pheasant Landing Homeowner's Association

Frequently Asked Questions

The Pheasant Landing Homeowners Association is responsible for maintaining designated common areas, including the detention pond, managing association finances, collecting annual assessments, and administering and enforcing community rules and regulations.
The City of Joliet provides municipal services, including public street maintenance, snow removal, traffic enforcement, building permits, and other public infrastructure services. Certain responsibilities may depend on property ownership and applicable City ordinances.
The HOA is responsible for maintaining the detention pond and its associated stormwater facilities, including landscaping, bank stabilization, and other necessary maintenance. Residents may fish in the pond but must follow community rules.
The City of Joliet handles maintenance of public streets and municipal infrastructure. Sidewalk maintenance and repair costs may depend on applicable City requirements and property ownership. The HOA does not maintain public streets.
The City of Joliet manages public parkway tree maintenance through its Forestry Division. Homeowners are responsible for maintaining trees located on their private property.

Homeowners are responsible for maintaining their lawns and landscaping, including front, side, and rear yards. Grass and weeds must not exceed 8 inches in height. Lawn clippings and other yard debris should not be blown into streets or sidewalks.
Under the HOA's May 2022 Rules and Regulations, qualifying fences and sheds do not require Board approval. However, sheds may not exceed 10 feet wide, 12 feet deep, and 7 feet high. Side- and rear-yard fences may not exceed 6 feet in height. Applicable City of Joliet permits and zoning requirements must also be followed.
Swimming pools are permitted, provided they comply with applicable City of Joliet building permits, fencing requirements, and HOA regulations. The HOA's May 2022 rules state that Board approval is not required when the applicable conditions are met.
Exterior modifications must remain consistent with the original design of the home. Changes that deviate from the original design require HOA Board approval through an Architectural Request. City of Joliet permits may also be required.

Yes. Fishing is permitted for Pheasant Landing residents and their accompanied guests. All fishing is catch-and-release only. Watercraft, including kayaks, canoes, rafts, and boats, are prohibited. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the pond area.
Under HOA rules, recreational vehicles and equipment may not remain on streets or driveways for more than three days. Longer-term storage must be inside a garage or behind a qualifying privacy fence. City of Joliet parking and zoning ordinances also apply.
Garbage and recycling containers may be placed outside no earlier than 6:30 PM the evening before collection. Containers must be returned to the garage or stored behind a privacy fence by 10:00 PM on collection day.
Yes. Basketball hoops must be located on the homeowner's driveway and may not obstruct sidewalks or streets. Portable basketball hoops must be stored indoors or behind a privacy fence during November through March.

Yes. All property owners within Pheasant Landing are automatically members of the Homeowners Association and are required to pay annual assessments as established by the Association.
Annual assessments support the maintenance and upkeep of common areas, detention pond maintenance, landscaping, insurance, administrative expenses, and other authorized Association operating costs.
The May 2022 Rules and Regulations establish December 1 as the annual assessment payment deadline, with payments considered late beginning December 15. Residents should refer to their current assessment notice for the applicable amount and payment instructions.

Pheasant Landing is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the homeowners. The Board oversees Association operations, finances, common-area maintenance, and enforcement of community rules.
The Association's Bylaws establish the second Tuesday of March as the annual membership meeting. Homeowners are encouraged to participate in Association meetings and elections.
Yes. Association members may request to inspect financial records, meeting minutes, and other Association records for a proper purpose, subject to reasonable notice and applicable requirements outlined in the Bylaws.