Maravilla Shores

Key facts from Maravilla Shores's documents

Reflects the 1995 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

single family residential project (PAGE 1, WHEREAS)

Legal name

Maravilla Owners Association, Inc. (PAGE 1, Article I a.)

Developer / declarant

Maravilla Development of Destin, Inc. (PAGE 1)

Governing law

Florida Statutes (Articles of Incorporation, Article II (P)

Assessments & dues

$922.20 per lot for initial year (PAGE 4, Section 4)

Special assessments

May be levied in any assessment year as authorized in Bylaws (PAGE 5, Section 5)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a continuing lien on the lot; Association may foreclose like a mortgage; lien subordinate to prior mortgages (PAGE 5-6, Section 8)

Reserves & fees

Interest at highest rate permitted by law from date of delinquency (30 days after due date) (PAGE 5-6, Section 8)

Pets

Conditional license; not a right; subject to termination if pet becomes vicious, annoying, or a nuisance (PAGE 10, General Restriction (6))

Parking & vehicles

No boats, trailers, or motor homes stored visible from streets or adjacent lots (PAGE 9, General Restriction (1))

Fences

No front fences; privacy fences permitted only from midpoint of side to rear; must be white, see-through, max 4 ft above grade; on south side Lots 1-3 must be compatible with adjacent condominium fencing; must be approved by MARB (PAGE 9, Section 4 d. 8)

Architectural approval

Yes, Maravilla Architectural Review Board (MARB) must approve all construction, modifications, alterations, landscaping, fences, etc. (PAGE 7-8, Article VI Section 4)

Solar & roof

Solar panels, windmills, or energy-generating equipment subject to MARB approval; must be concealed and conform to aesthetic scheme (PAGE 10, General Restriction (11))

Home business

No trade, business, illegal, noxious, or offensive activity permitted on any lot (PAGE 10, General Restriction (9))

Signs & flags

No signage except one for-sale sign no larger than 2 ft x 3 ft (PAGE 10, General Restriction (4))

Setbacks / home size

Side: 5 ft, Rear: 10 ft (but Lots 1,2,3 rear setback consistent with 20 ft utility easement), Front: 20 ft (PAGE 9, Section 4 d. 2)

Use restrictions

Lots used only for single family residences and related improvements (PAGE 10, General Restriction (10))

Amendments

During Development Period: Developer may amend without owner consent, but requires approval of acquisition lender (Barnett Bank). After Development Period: amendment requires approval of two-thirds of lot owners and must be recorded; amendm (PAGE 12, Article VIII Section 1)

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