Architecture & Design Guidelines

When the time arrives and you want to make some exterior changes and enhancements use the following information before making plans.

As amended by the Fox Point HOA Board on May 2026:

Throughout our 60+ year history, our Homeowners Association has had relatively few concerns related to architectural matters. Overall, we believe the Association’s architectural guidelines have functioned well.
For clarification we have consolidated the list of project types that have gone through our FP architecture review. The project types are outlined below:

NOTE: Item listed with an asterisk (*) require a permit from the Village of Barrington before work can proceed. Please verify on the Village’s website.

Improvements Requiring
Application and FPHOA Approval

  • Additions*
  • Expanded Driveway*
  • New Deck*
  • New Patio*
  • New Terrace
  • Porch*
  • New Walkway*
  • Gazebo*
  • Permanent Basketball Hoop
  • Pergola*
  • Outdoor Fireplace/Pit*
  • Playground Equipment*
  • Changes to Drainage*
  • Non-continuous Landscaping
  • Hot Tub
  • Solar Panels*

Improvements NOT Requiring Application and FPHOA Approval

  • Trampoline
  • Temporary Ice Rink
  • Change of Energy Source for Yard Lantern
  • Replacement Driveways in original Footprint*
  • Replacement Walkway in original Footprint*
  • Replacement Patio in original Footprint*
  • Roof Replacement*
  • Gutter Replacement*
  • Siding Replacement*
  • Door Replacement*
  • Garage Doors*
  • Window Replacement*

Improvements Historically
NOT Approved 

  • Fences
  • Shed
  • Sport Court
  • Dog Run
  • Pools

Architecture & Design Guidelines

  • Contact Architecture Chairperson well in advance of your project.
  • Fill out the required forms and gather your neighbors’ signatures. All neighbors within line-of-sight must sign the application. Remind neighbors that their signature is not an approval of the project, but rather an acknowledgement that they have been notified that an alteration is being requested. If they express any concerns with the project, please refer them to the Architecture Chairperson.
  • Submit the completed application along with detailed architectural plans by the first of the month. This will allow sufficient review time.
  • The appropriate parties will review the application and make recommendations, and the entire board will vote.
  • Expect to have one or more Board members to visit the site.
  • The Board will review the application at our monthly meeting (the third Monday). You are welcome to attend the Board meeting.
  • The Board will send you written notice within one week of the meeting regarding your application. This notice should be submitted to the Village of Barrington for any required building permits.
  • If the Village of Barrington requires revisions to the drawings, new drawings must be submitted to the Fox
    Point Board of Directors.

Contact Person

Architecture Chairperson


Joann Lee | Email

Architectural Form

Submit the completed application along with detailed architectural plans by the first of the month. This will allow sufficient review time.

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Fox Point Homeowners Association
 P.O. Box 351
Barrington, Il. 60011