Section 1 MAINTENANCE OBLIGATIONS

1.1 General

1.1.1 Each Owner is responsible, at the Owners expense, for the maintenance, repair and replacement of all portions of, and all improvements constructed on, his Lot which are not the obligation of the Association to maintain, repair and replace as provided in Article V of the declaration, except that each Owner on whose Lot a portion of the Bike Path is located shall be responsible for the replacement of such portion, as set out in Section 5.2 of this Article V.

1.1.2 Each Owner is prohibited from performing any of the Association’s maintenance, repair, or replacement obligations without first obtaining written consent from the Association.

1.1.3 §5.5 of the Declaration of Covenants : “In the event any Owner
a) fails to observe and perform the obligations imposed upon an Owner by the terms and provisions of this Declaration with regard to the maintenance, repair or replacement of his Lot and the improvements thereon; or

b) damages or causes any damage to any structures, improvements or grounds that is the Association’s responsibility to maintain, repair, replace or reconstruct; or

c) makes or causes any unauthorized improvement, alteration or modification to his Lot (including the Preservation Area Easements and the Drainage and Bike Path Easement) or to the Bike Path or the Swale, which improvements, alterations or modifications are not approved in the manner set forth in the Declaration & these Rules & Regulations ;

then the Association shall have the right, after providing ten (10) days prior written notice thereof, to enter upon the outside portions of the Lot or other affected part of the Property and either cause the necessary repairs, replacements, or maintenance to be performed, or remove any unauthorized improvements, alterations or modifications.

The Owner of any Lot upon which the Association acts in accordance with this Paragraph 5.5 of the Declaration shall be responsible for all documented costs and expenses so incurred by the Association, and the Association shall have the right to add such amounts to the assessments for which such Owner and Lot are liable.”

1.2 Landscaping
Landscaping installed by Owners Existing landscaping shall be maintained regularly including mowing, trimming, pest control, the removal and replacement of dead shrubs, trees, and lawn at a level of upkeep consistent with the other dwellings in the community.

1.3 General appearance
1.3.1 Each Owner is responsible for maintaining in good condition their Lot, the residence and all other improvements made on the Lot including any gates or fencing except where maintenance is specifically provided by the Association.

1.3.2 Signage & Flags
1.3.2.A US & Military Flags. The Owner shall be entitled to erect a flag pole as permitted by F.S. 720.304(2)(b), as amended from time to time. Any Owner may display on the Dwelling Structure but not on the roof or fascia, one portable, removable United States flag, and one additional flag which represents the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard, or a POW-MIA flag, or a Space Force flag. Flags should be respectfully displayed and not larger than four and one half feet (4 1/2′) by six feet (6′).
1.3.2.B Apart from Flags referred to in 1.3.2, the Homeowner is entitled to the following signage provided that such signage is located on the inside of the property past the Drainage and Bike Path Easement and is in good condition :

a) One Alarm/Surveillance sign as provided by the company or one no trespassing sign not exceeding 10×12 inches in size. Two signs for corner Lots

b) One Sport sign/flag

c) One Welcome flag or sign (no sport, political or ideological reference on the flag)

d) One “For Sale” or “For Lease” sign not exceeding 18×24 inches in size.

1.3.2.C Holiday/Celebration signs and decorations are permitted up to two weeks before and after the holiday or celebration. Year end Holiday signs allowed from Thanksgiving to January 16th.

1.3.2.D All other flags and/or signage is prohibited.

1.4 Easements Obligations

1.4.1 It is the homeowners’ responsibility to keep their portion of the Bike Path free of vegetation on the entire width, with a clearance of 7 feet in height to ensure the safety of the pedestrians and bikers.

1.4.2 Owners are prohibited from planting any trees, shrubs, bushes, plants or other vegetation within the Drainage and Bike Path Easement or Common Areas without first obtaining the approval of the association.

1.4.3 The Drainage and Bike Path Easement shall be free of any belongings, toys, and miscellaneous items.

1.4.4 Proper edging of grass along the road shall be performed by homeowners to protect the road from grass intrusion.