Rules & Regulations
Common Areas & Facilities
The Common Areas and facilities shall not be obstructed nor used for any purpose
other than the purposes intended. No object, including, but not limited to, carts, bicycles, carriages, chairs, tables shall be stored on the common area or any common facilities.
Property Lots
Lots shall be maintained in neat and attractive condition, and in the manner of a first-class residential neighborhood. Owners shall not permit litter, debris or any unclean or unsightly conditions to exist on their lot The personal property of Owners must be stored inside their respective Units or in outside storage areas, inside an approved shed enclosure, located inside the resident's fenced in yard, except for tasteful patio furniture and other personal property commonly kept outside. No garbage cans, supplies, bottles or other articles shall be placed on the exterior portions of any Unit or Lot.
Temporary Structures
No portable storage, temporary or accessory building or structures, sheds, or tents, shall be erected, constructed, maintained or placed upon any lot for storage or otherwise (without the prior written consent of the Association or approved by the Architectural Control Board).
Storage Sheds
Sheds may not be installed or maintained on a lot unless approved in writing by the Architectural Control Board. Sheds cannot be of a height exceeding that of fences on the lot. Sheds may not be installed in a location on the lot where they can be seen from the roadway within the community. If your home is on the lake, the shed must be shielded from view by a hedge surrounding it that must be a minimum of 3-foot-high when installed, and maintained thereafter at a height that shields the shed from view.
Home Improvements
Owners are required to submit applications to the Architectural Control Board for any construction, additions, renovations, modifications, and improvements to the exterior of the property, including, but not limited to, fences, walls, change of the building exterior paint color, patios, screen enclosures, roofs, generator equipment, etc. Applications must include plans and specifications showing the nature, kind, shape, height, materials and location of the same. Approval in writing must be obtained and the Board may deny applications based on factors such as the harmony of external design and location in relation to the surrounding structures and topography and any other relevant considerations relating to acceptable standards of planning, zoning, and construction, including considerations based exclusively on aesthetic factors.
Homes on the Lake
Homes on the lake, whereby homeowners choose to close in the third side running parallel to the lake, must install that section of fence to be no greater than 4-feet tall. That section of fence must be made of natural wood, double-sided shadowbox or open railing fence (like that which is featured on the walkways in front of community homes). These fences must be the Board approved color selection or {green chain link is permitted across the rear of the property).
Other Exterior Restrictions
No linens, cloths, clothing, curtains, rugs, mops, or laundry of any kind, or other articles, shall be hung from or on the Unit exterior Lot, or any of the windows, doors, fences, balconies, patios or other portions of the Unit. However, where such activity is advised or mandated by governmental authorities for energy conservation purposes, the Association shall have the right to approve the portions of any lot used for outdoor clothes drying purposes and the types of devices to be employed in this regard. This Approval must be in writing.
Garbage / Trash
Each owner shall regularly pick up all garbage, trash, refuse or rubbish on the owner's lot. Garbage, trash, refuse or rubbish that is required to be placed at the front of the lot in order to be collected may be placed and kept in the front of the lot after 5:00pm. On the day before the scheduled day of collection and must be removed the night of the collection day. All garbage, trash, refuse or rubbish must be placed in the appropriate plastic sealed trash containers supplied by the city's sanitation department. All trash containers shall be stored nside a unit or behind the fenced in area screened from view and kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
Association Employees
Employees of the Association are not to be sent out by Owners for personal errands or otherwise to be directed or utilized by residents. The Board of Directors shall be solely responsible for directing and supervising employees of the Association.
Vehicles
All vehicles not parked in a garage must be operational and have a current registration. No motor vehicle which cannot operate on its own power shall remain on The Property for more than twenty-four (24) hours. No repair of such vehicles shall be made anywhere on the lot of association property, other than the changing of a flat tire or jumping of a dead car battery. No portion of the Common Areas may be used for parking purposes, except those portions specifically designed and intended, therefore.
Commercial Vehicles
No overnight parking of Commercial Vehicles is permitted at any time. Vehicles that would not otherwise be a commercial vehicle, but for the presence of advertising and/or lettering on the vehicle may be parked overnight only if the lettering is covered with magnetic sign covers that match the color of the vehicle
Parking Rules
Vehicles may not be parked on the grass, swales or sidewalks at any time. This includes the front lawn. Vehicles may not block the sidewalk. All vehicles temporarily parked on the street must be parked in the correct direction. No parking in front of fire hydrants or any other emergency locations.
Recreational Vehicles
No motor homes, buses, recreational vehicles, campers, ATV'S. are permitted in the Community. All Boats, boat trailers and any other water vehicles must be parked in your garage or behind your fence in the backyard of your home.
Speed Limit 15 mph
The Community speed limit is 15 mph. All stop signs must be obeyed.
Towed Vehicles
Vehicles which are in violation of these rules and regulations shall be subject to being towed at the expense of the owner. Owners permitting these violations may be fined by the Association as provided in the Declaration.
Owner, Tenant, & Guests
No owner, resident, tenant, nor the guest/invitee of any owner, guest, or tenant shall undertake any noxious or offensive activities or any use or practice which is immoral, unlawful, or that shall create a nuisance to any other owner or resident which interferes with the peaceful possession and proper use of any other Lot, home or any other portion of the development. The term "Nuisance" shall include conduct that seriously annoys other residents unreasonable noises actions or verbal attacl-6 and harassrrent. Nuisarces shall also but not be limited to, any disturbances such as: unsightly condition of the Lot or home, ; loud music or noise during late evening hours or that is otherwise disturbing to other residents; excessive use of ity or vulgarity toward other residents or their guests/invitees; interference with the Association's vendors; harassment of Board members; illegal activity on the Lot or in the home or in the development; failure to regulate and dictate good behavior of contractors and others working on the Lot or in the home; hoarding conditions; excess traffic activity connected with the use of the Lot or home, which disturbs a neighbor's peaceful enjoyment of his/her. No Owner shall play or permit to be played any musical instrument, nor operate or permit to be operated a phonograph, television, radio or sound amplifier or any other sound equipment in his Unit or on his Lot, in such a manner as to disturb or annoy other residents (applying reasonable standards). No Owner shall conduct, nor permit to be conducted vocal or instrumental instruction at any time which disturbs other residents.
Electrical Equipment
No electronic equipment may be permitted in or on any Unit or Lot which interferes with the television or radio reception of another Unit.
Parking Rules
Vehicles may not be parked on the grass, swales or sidewalks at any time. This includes the front lawn. Vehicles may not block the sidewalk. All vehicles temporarily parked on the street must be parked in the correct direction. No parking in front of fire hydrants or any other emergency locations.
Air Conditioning Units
No window, wall or portable air conditioning units are permitted. No awning, canopy, shutter, antenna, enclosure or other projection shall be attached to or placed upon the outside walls or roof of the Unit or on the Lot, except as approved by the Architectural Control Board.
Vegetable Gardens
No vegetable gardens shall be permitted except in the fenced in backyard areas of your home.
Commercial Use
No commercial use shall be permitted in the Development even if such use would be permitted under applicable zoning ordinances. except that Owners (and) their fam members residing with them) may use Lots for "home office" or "telecommuting" purposes, or an on-line business provided that such uses do not involve: (a) the manufacturing of goods; (b) customers or clients coming onto the Association Property; (c) the use of additional employees, workers, salespeople, independent contractors, customers or the like; (d) the storage of materials, inventory and/or equipment; (e) the postage of any signs on the Association Property; (f) more than two regular deliveries per day of correspondence or similar items from customary express or other delivery services; (g) an activity that poses a health or safety risk to the residents
of the community (as determined in the sole discretion of the Association's Board of Directors); (h) an activity that produces noise or generates fumes that are detectable outside the home or can result in an explosion; (i) animal breeding boarding or grooming; (j) any unlicensed day care business and any licensed day care business for more than five (5) children; any other activity that may be, or that may become, an annoyance or nuisance.
Flammable Fluids
No flammable combustible or explosive fluids chemicals or substances shall be kept in any Unit on a lot or on the Common Area, except as to gas cylinders permitted under declaration.
Hurricane Planning
An Owner who plans to be absent during the hurricane season must prepare his Unit and Lot prior to his departure by designating a responsible firm or individual to care for his Unit and the lot, should the Unit suffer hurricane damage. The Owner must provide the contact Information for a responsible firm or individual chosen to care for his Unit or lot to the Association/Management Company.
Common Areas
Common Area Responsibilities
All persons using any pool on the Common Areas shall do so at their own risk. All of the Owner's family members, their invitees, visitors, servants, employees, tenants, agents, or licenses shall be the direct responsibility of the legal homeowner, including full supervision of them while within The Properties. This includes full compliance by them with Communi Governing docs and all Rules and Regulations.
Common Area Restrictions
No Owner may in any way alter or modify any portion of the Common Areas, including, but not limited to, landscaping.
Pool Rules
Bathers must wear bathing attire while in the pool. Glasses and other breakable objects may not be utilized in the pool or on the pool deck, if any. Pets are not permitted in the pool or pool area (if any) under any circumstances. The pool gates must remain closed at all times except when entering and leaving the Pool area. The pool area is opened for use from sunrise to sunset. Pool rules posted in the pool area must be followed for everyone's safety.
Pet Owners
Pets and other animals shall neither be nor maintained in or about the Community except as provided within the Declaration and with the following:
- No pet shall be permitted outside of its Owner's Unit unless attended by a responsible person, who can fully control the pet. Pets must also be on a min 6 ft. leash in length at all times. Said pets shall only be walked or taken upon those portions of the Common Areas designated by the Association from time to time for such purposes
- Pet waste shall be immediately cleaned-up.
- In no event shall said pets ever be allowed to be walked or taken on or about any recreational facilities on the Common Areas.
Firearm Use
No hunting or use of firearms shall be permitted anywhere on The Properties.
Leasing Property
No lease of a home / unit shall be valid except as provided herein:
Homeowners must contact the Management Company before renting or leasing out there house/unit. All tenants must go through a screening process.
Short Term & Subleasing
Short term and subleasing are not permitted under any circumstances, as stated in the Declaration All initial leases must be for minimum (1) oneyear term. No properties may be advertised for rent for a lease term of less than one year on Airbnb or any other website or publication. If the initial first one-year term lease is broken, the unit cannot be leased to another tenant prior to the ending date of that initial current lease agreement and; either must remain vacant OR the Owner can move back in during that lease term.
Lease Renewals
ALL Homeowners are required to provide management with an updated renewed rental lease, prior to and within 30 days of the lease expiration date.
- No Exceptions: This means even ii the same tenants reside in the unit/home upon that lease expiring The updated I Renewal lease after the tenant hascompleted their full no less than (1 ) year lease agreement the Owner may then turn rental into a month to month lease agreement. That lease agreement will then stand on record with The Association until that Unit has a tenant change.
Violations
Violations
Upon receiving a violation(s) letter please note; you will have 14 days to correct the issue. If the issue has not been corrected within the period given, you will receive a second letter explaining that if your violation not cured immediatley it will result in a penalty.
Penalties
The Board for a potential imposed non-compliance fine of $100.00 per day up to $1 .00 per Florida Statute. Once the fine is imposed, you will receive a third letter advising of such, giving you the opportunity to come before the Hampton Lakes Compliance Committee. At that Compliance Committee hearing, if the Committee upholds the fine imposed by the Board, you will have (5) Five days to pay the fine and (10) Ten days to correct the violation. If the Owner fails to pay the fine within the (5) five day period and/or doesn't correct the violation within that (10) Ten day period, the Association may then proceed onto the property and correct the violation at the Owners expense, including an additional 35% administrative surcharge. That total remediation cost with surcharge, will then be treated as an assessment, subject to potential Property Lien, Suit, Collection of rent directly from Tenant, until such time as full amount due is received. Possible eviction of tenant and/or home Foreclosure. Please contact The Management Company as soon as the violation has been corrected. This will help to keep a fine from being placed on homeowners account.
Compliance
Every Owner and occupant shall comply with these rules and regulations as set forth herein, any and all rules and regulations which from time to time may be adopted, and the provisions of the Declaration, By-Laws and Articles of I of the Association, as amended from time to time. Failure of an Owner or occu to so com shall be grounds for action which may include, without limitation, an action to recover sums due for injunctive re or any combination thereof
Recreation Facilities
The Association shall have the right to suspend rights to use of recreation facilities, if any, in the event of failure to so comply. In addition to all other remedies, in the sole discretion of the Board of Directors of the Association, a fine or fines may be imposed upon an Owner for failure of an Owner, his tenants, family, guests, invitees or employees, to comply with any covenant, restriction, rule or regulation herein or in the Declaration, Articles of Incorporation or By- laws, as provided in the Declaration