Raffia Preserve

Key facts from Raffia Preserve's documents

Reflects the 2013 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Homeowners Association) – not a condominium (Throughout, references to 'Association',)

Developer / declarant

WCI Communities, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Page 1, opening paragraph (OR 4991 PG 14)

Governing law

Chapter 720, Florida Statutes (the 'Act') (Article 1, Section 1.1 (OR 4991 PG 1419))

Pets

Yes, commonly accepted household pets (such as dogs and cats) allowed (Article 6, Section 6.10.1 (OR 4991 PG 14)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly addressed; no lease restrictions found in excerpt (No provision in provided text (may be in)

Parking & vehicles

No parking on streets/alleyways except in designated areas (Article 6, Section 6.7.1.4 (OR 4991 PG 1)

Fences

Not specifically addressed; may require ARC approval as part of general architectural control (Not explicitly stated)

Architectural approval

Yes, architectural review committee (ARC) approval required for modifications, landscaping changes, driveways, solar panels, temporary structures, signs, etc. (Article 8 (OR 4991 PG 1425) and specific)

Solar & roof

ARC must approve all solar panels and energy conservation equipment prior to installation; must be integral and harmonious part of design; may not project more than 1.0 feet above roof surface (Article 6, Section 6.14 (OR 4991 PG 1432)

Home business

Not permitted; non-residential (commercial) activity generally excluded, except for Declarant's reserved rights (Article 5, Section 5.1 (OR 4991 PG 1427))

Signs & flags

No sign, billboard or advertisement without ARC approval; for sale/lease signs prohibited on Lots, homes, or common property; no auction signs; Declarant exempt (Article 6, Section 6.26 (OR 4991 PG 1434)

Use restrictions

Yes, Residential Property shall be used only for residential and related purposes (Article 6, Section 6.1 (OR 4991 PG 1428))

Amendments

Referenced in Article 22 (not in excerpt); certain sections require Declarant consent as long as Declarant owns any portion (e.g., Articles 3, 6.7.7, 6.10, 6.15, 3.3) or 67% of total voting interests plus Declarant (Article 3, Section 3.3 (OR 4991 PG 1425))

Amenities

Proposed recreational amenities including clubhouse, pool facilities, outdoor activity areas; Declarant determines amenities and has no obligation to construct all; amenities are Common Property; use by Homeowners and possibly others at Dec (Article 2, Section 2.2 (OR 4991 PG 1422))

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.