Tesoro at Forest Lakes Homeowners Association, Inc. Rules & Regulations (June 2000) All Residents (owners and all other residents; i,e., tenants, tenant s guests and relatives), shall be governed by the obligations and duties set forth in the Homeowners Association, Inc. Articles or Incorporated, the By-Laws, the Declaration of Covenants, Condition and Restrictions, and any amendments thereto, (here and after sometimes collectively referred to as the Documents ) and these following rules and regulations: 1. ARCHITECTURAL EXTERIOR 1.1 Any and all alterations to the exterior of any unity or upon any lot must comply with Dade County Building and Zoning regulations, required permits, and have prior written approval from the Association s Architectural Review Board or Board of Directors. All Assessments must be paid in full before the Board of Directors will consider any architectural approvals. 1.2 It will be the homeowner s responsibility to submit plans detailing in full, what changes to the exterior the owner would like to make. 1.3 Upon issuance of approval by the Architectural Review Board, the homeowner must provide the Board of Directors with a copy of the approved permit from Dade County Building and Zoning, prior to the start of any construction. 1.4 Aluminum roof or sheds of any type will NOT be permitted. 1.5 No window or wall air conditioning units may be installed in any unity. 1.6 No clothes poles or clothes hanging devices may be erected. 1.7 No external antenna or wiring may be installed where visible form the exterior of the unit. Small (18 ) satellite dishes require prior approval from the Board of Directors and permit from Miami Dade County Building and Zoning. 1.8 All objects foreign to the architectural exterior will be kept out of sight. 1.9 All children s or adult s toys (bicycles, basketball hoops, and skateboards, ramps, etc.) will be kept out of sight at all times, when not in use. 1.10 All house numbers must conform to the original configuration. Architectural approval is required for all time, when not in use. 1.11 Outside lights are allowed, BUT must be hung only, under the corner soffit (eaves) of the wood trim. Quartz and spot (white bulbs) lights are allowed. No Mercury vapor lights. No lights may be attached to stucco of the building or located in manner that directs light into other units. (Approval prior to installation.) 1.12 Homes with front pole lamps must be kept in working conditions, and illuminated. 1.13 Rain Gutters must be 6 aluminum seamless gutter, match the color of the house trim and wall, and be installed in an approved location. (Approval prior to installation.) 1.14 No iron bars on windows or doors. 1.15 Aluminum accordion style storm shutters, storm panels and roll downs for window and sliding glass door protection are allowed. Storm shutters and panels must meet Dade County Building and Zoning requirements. The panel tracks and the storms shutters are to be painted the same color of the exterior wall. No Bahama shutters. Shutters may be closed only during a hurricane emergency. (Approval prior to installation.) 1.16 Patios and decks are permitted. Patios must have proper drainage. No deck may be more than six (6) inches above ground level. (Approval prior to installation.) 24 inches edge distance from side and back fence. Page 1 of 5
2. PETS 1.17 Trellises are subject to Architectural Review Board approval on an individual basis. Wood when repaired or replaced must be rough sawn cedar or cypress. 1.18 Holiday decorations and lights must be removed within 15 days of the passing of that holiday. 1.19 No carports allowed. Driveways cannot be extended beyond 4 ft. in width. Approval from Association prior to performing any work on driveway is required. If extension is approved it cannot encroach on common or adjoining unit property. 1.20 For Rent or For Sale signs are permitted. Only one (1) sign (no riders) per unit shall be displayed. The sign shall be no larger than forty (40) square inches (8 X5 ) on a five (5) foot stake and must be placed a maximum of five (5) feet back from the street. Signs must be removed immediately upon the sale or rental of the unit. 1.21 Entryway tiles are approved on an individual basis. Tile must be installed to cover the entire walkway from the front door to edge of driveway ends. 1.22 Alarm boxes are permitted ONLY if installed on the interior of the building, concealed within the structure in the attic space positioned inside the overhang ventilation screen. No alarm signs visible from the street. Window decals are permitted but not to exceed 3 X 5 in size. 1.23 All statues, lawn ornaments, etc., which remain displayed on the front yard for more than 30 days, require prior written architectural approval. 1.24 Citrus bearing trees/palms, fichus or bayonet plants are not permitted. Maleleuca, Areca palms, queen palm, and black olive are not permitted. Approval is needed for all landscaping changes. 1.25 The Association maintains trees and foliage in the common areas. Approval is required from the Board should a homeowner wish to plant a tree. Repair cost for damage to sprinkler, water and/or sewer lines by a homeowner will be charged to the homeowner. 1.26 Water refinements (water softeners) shall be installed inside the unit s garage. Drainage must not be on the driveways or grass areas. 1.27 American flags are the only flags allowed to be displayed. 3. PARKING 2.1 No animals, livestock, or poultry of any kind may be raised, bred, or permitted in any Unit with the exception of dogs, cats, or other usual and common household pets but no more than a total of four (4). No pets shall be kept, bred, or maintained for commercial purposes. 2.2 Pet owners must have control of their pets AT all times when outside of unit. Pets are not allowed to be left outside unattended so as to cause a disturbance (barking, etc.). 2.3 The pets must have to be with a leash and with the owner at all times when outside of unit. 2.4 Pets must have a current license from Dade County and have all necessary shots. Pets that are considered illegal per Dade County are not permitted for example (Pit bulls). 2.5 Owners of the mascots will have to use a scooper or any thing that gathers the remains deposited in the area when they are taking a dog for a walk. 2.6 The owners of the pets are responsible to pay for any damage caused by them. 3.1 Vehicles shall be parked only in the garages or in the driveways serving the units. 3.2 Only visitors of complex residents will use parking spaces marked guest. Residents should not use them. Page 2 of 5
3.3 All commercial vehicles or vehicles giving the appearance of commercial vehicles such as with ladders, lettering, racks, tubes, etc., tractors, trailers, (either with or without wheels) camper trailers, boats and other water craft trailers, disabled and stored vehicles, must be parked entirely within a garage. 3.4 No vehicles larger than ¾ ton are allowed to be parked (stored) in the community. 3.5 Any disabled vehicle with an expired tag must be parked entirely within the Garage. 3.6 Vehicles with any type of automotive fluid leaks parked in driveways or asphalt parking spaces are subject to be towed at the owner s expense. The homeowner is responsible for the cost to repair or cleaning the surfaces of the driveways. 3.7 Boats, trailers, and recreational vehicles may be temporarily parked on the unit driveway for loading and unloading. No overnight driveway parking or parking in the guest parking or grass. 3.8 Vehicles parked on the grass, or on the street will be considered illegally parked. 3.9 The illegally parked or unauthorized vehicles will tow away at owner s expense. 3.10 Car covers are not permitted. 4. COMMON AREAS/PLAYGROUND AREAS 5. SECURITY 6. GARBAGE 4.1 The Common areas and walks are maintained by the Association and are for the use of foot traffic only. The only wheeled vehicles permitted in this area are wheelchairs and baby strollers. 4.2 Children under age of 12 must have adult supervision at all times. 4.3 The playing of any ball games in the streets is not permitted. 5.1 Residents must use their unit and all common areas in such a manner as not to disturb or become a nuisance to other residents. 5.2 No unit shall be used, in whole or in part, for the storage of any property or item that will cause such Unit to appear to be unclean or in an untidy condition or that will be displeasing to the eye; nor shall any substance, thing, or material be kept upon any Unit that will emit foul or obnoxious odors or that will or might disturb the peace, quiet, safety, comfort, or serenity of the residents of surrounding property. 5.3 Mopeds, go-carts, or any type of small-motorized vehicle, are not permitted. 5.4 Speed limit of 15 mph is to be strictly observed. 6.1 All garbage cans will be kept totally out of sight from view of neighboring units, streets, and properly located adjacent to the unit. Garbage cans and bins shall not be stored in the front, on side of home or cubby and must be stored in the garage. 6.2 All garbage and trash will be placed in plastic garbage cans with lids (maximum 36 gal, minimum 20 gal). All county waste regulations are to be followed. No plastic bags are allowed. 6.3 Garbage shall be placed out for collection either the morning of or the night before, the scheduled Tuesday or Friday of pick up. All empty containers (trash receptacles and recycling bins) are to be removed from the front of the property by 8:00 P.M. the evening of pick-up. 6.4 All other trash shall be taken promptly to the county facility and may not remain on any lot. Failure to comply will result in the unit owner being billed for the removal of the trash. 6.5 Only clean aluminum beverage cans, glass food and beverage containers, and plastic beverage containers, metal food cans and newspapers will be placed in the recycle bins. 6.6 Cans and recycle bins left out contrary to the above will be removed and disposed without further notice. Page 3 of 5
7. NOISE 7.1 No noise, music, paying of musical instruments, or other sounds or conduct shall be permitted at any time in such a manner as to disturb or annoy other residents. 8. SANITATION 9. LEASES 10. ALARMS 8.1 It shall be the responsibility of each owner to prevent the development of any unclean, unhealthy, unsightly, or unkempt condition on his or her unit or upon his or her front yard and backyard. 8.2 The pursuit of hobbies or other activities, including specifically, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the assembly and disassembly of motor vehicles and other mechanical devices which tend to cause disorderly, unsightly, or unkempt conditions, shall not be pursued or undertaken on any part of the property. 9.1 Leases must be for a term of at least twelve (12) months and must be in writing. A copy of the lease must be sent to the Management Company prior to their taking effect. Failure to provide a copy of the lease to the Association will result in a penalty of $125. 9.2 Homes are zoned as single-family residences and leases must comply with zoning regulations. 9.3 The unit owner assumes financial responsibility for the tenant s damage to any of the common areas and monthly maintenance fee. 9.4 The unit owner (lessor) must provide the tenants (lessees) with a copy of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Regulations, and the Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and Rules and Regulations. 10.1 Audible alarms will not be permitted to ring longer than thirty (30) minutes. Alarms should be installed, so that they have the capacity of resetting themselves if faulty. 10.2 (See R& R 1.22 for installation details.) 10.3 Car alarms shall not be set so sensitive that a small animal jumping on it will set it off. Alarm malfunctions shall be corrected immediately. 11. GARAGE SALES 11.1 Garage sales will only be permitted at specified dates as designated by the Board of Directors. (First Saturday in October and the last Sunday in April from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM.) 11.2 Items to be sold can be displayed in the unit s driveway or within the garage. At the end of the specified time set for the sale, all unsold items must be removed from the driveway and put away. 12. SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES 12.1 Each unit is restricted to residential use as a single-family residence by the owner or owners thereof, their immediate families and guests or their lessees. 13. TRANSERS 13.1 The seller or lessor must give notice promptly to the Management Company whenever title passes to a new owner or unit is leased. 13.2 An estoppel letter shall be provided prior to selling a home within a reasonable period. (A fee may apply.) Page 4 of 5
14. VIOLATION FINES 14.1 A courtesy notification of violation and action requested will be sent to owner. 14.2 If violation continues a second notification of violation and action requested will be sent to owner. 14.3 Grievance Committee: Upon the third inspection, if violation still exists, owner will be invited to a Violation Grievance Committee meeting. Grievance Committee shall review and make a recommendation to the Board of Directors as to the appropriate fine for each individual case. 15. PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS 15.1 All regular assessments are due and payable on the first (1) day of the month for which the assessment is payable. 15.2 A grace period of fifteen (15) days to mail and have delivered the assessments is extended to each unit owner of record. Assessments that are not received by the Association s agent by the fifteen (15) day of the month are then past due and subject to a late penalty of $25.00 charged to the account accordingly. A delinquent notice will be sent out on the 15 th day. 15.3 Any assessment which becomes ninety (90) days past due is subject to legal action at the expense of the delinquent owner, or in the form of the Association filing a lien against the residence of the owner. 15.4 Any assessment, which is one hundred and twenty (120) days past due and lined for thirty (30) days or more, is then subject to foreclosure of the lien by the Association. Page 5 of 5