Siesta Estates Community Association, Inc.

Key facts from Siesta Estates Community Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 2021 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Section 2.2 (Association defined as not )

Governing law

Florida Statutes Chapter 720 (Homeowners’ Association Act) (Section 2.1)

Assessments & dues

Set by Board in annual budget; each Lot owner pays 1/16 of total (Section 7.3(a): "A Lot Owner’s share of )

Special assessments

Allowed; e.g., for non-compliance with destruction provisions (Section 6.4(e)), and generally per Florida law (Section 6.4(e): "the Association may per)

Collections & liens

Association has lien on each Lot for unpaid assessments, late fees, costs, interest, attorneys' fees. May foreclose like a mortgage. (Section 7.5, 7.7)

Reserves & fees

Board shall maintain reserve accounts for deferred maintenance, emergency repairs, recurring periodic maintenance, and/or initial cost of new services. Funds held in trust. (Section 7.8)

Pets

Yes, only customary household pets. (Section 10.4: "Only customary household )

Leasing & rentals

Yes, with restrictions. (Article XI)

Parking & vehicles

No overnight parking on the street. (Section 10.5)

Fences

All fences must comply with Sarasota County Code and be approved by ARC. Owner responsible for maintenance. No fence substantially obstructing drivers' vision. (Section 10.7)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any exterior improvement, addition, alteration, change in color/material, landscaping, etc. (Section 8.1)

Solar & roof

ARC may determine locations for mounting solar energy devices, but shall not impose requirements that effectively restrict system's operation efficiency. Approval required from ARC before installation. (2008 Amendment attached to declaration ()

Exterior colors

All exterior painted areas shall be repainted as reasonably necessary with colors harmonious to the community. (Section 6.3(a))

Home business

Allowed if (1) not apparent by sight, sound, or smell; (2) conforms to zoning; (3) no door-to-door solicitation by non-residents; (4) consistent with residential character and not a nuisance. (Section 10.3)

Signs & flags

No sign displayed to public view except small individual family name or number plates approved by ARC. (Section 10.14)

Setbacks / home size

No structure within 20' of front lot line, 8' of side lot lines, or 10' of rear lot line (excluding eaves and overhangs). Corner lots: setback from public street at least 10'. No structure on any easement. (Section 9.2)

Maintenance

Owner (Section 6.3(a) includes roofs in owner maintenance) (Section 6.3(a))

Use restrictions

Yes, Siesta Estates is a residential community. (Section 10.1: "Siesta Estates is a resid)

Voting & meetings

Each Lot Owner and the Church shall have voting rights as provided in the Articles of Incorporation. (Section 4.1)

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