Requests for Architectural Changes

Most Changes to Your Home will Require Building Committee Approval

New construction as well as additions or modifications to the exterior of an owners home in Forest Trails must be approved by the Forest Trails Building Committee. This applies also to trees in the conservancy areas designated in the Covenants. Additional guidelines for architectural review approval are found at https://www.forest-trails.org/p/CovenantsArchitectural-Guidelines .

West Chicago Resolution 02-R-0019 establishes that the City will not issue approved construction permits to residents of a subdivision that has adopted covenants until the respective Homeowners Association has issued its approval. The Forest Trails Homeowners Association maintains communications with West Chicago's Community Development Department to cooperatively approve a resident's request for additions and modifications to their property.

Request Form and Instructions

To submit your request you can Start Here with our Online Form. If you prefer to print and fill out the form you can Download the Form Here.

The AIA, along with a filled out Permit Application from West Chicago, is submitted to the Forest Trails Building Committee Coordinator:

[email protected]
630-965-4263

Any Board Member can answer any questions you may have about the covenants, Architectural Guidelines or working with the Building Committee and City of West Chicago.