Riviera

Key facts from Riviera's documents

Reflects the 2006 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Homeowners Association) (Article 1.1 (townhome planned community))

Governing law

Not a condominium under Florida law; impliedly governed by Florida planned community statutes (Article 1.1: 'This document does not and)

Special assessments

Permitted under Section 8.3 to cover unbudgeted or excess expenses. (Article VIII, Section 8.3)

Collections & liens

Lien for assessments provided for in Article VIII. (Article VIII, Section 8.6)

Reserves & fees

Budgeting for Reserves is required (Section 8.2). (Article VIII, Section 8.2)

Pets

Allowed; lease must include description of all pets to be kept. No specific count or breed restriction mentioned in this extract. (Article III, Section 3.1(b) (lease requi)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, with Board's prior written consent. Minimum lease term of 1 year except with Board consent. Sublease subject to same limitations. (Article III, Section 3.1(b))

Fences

No wall, fence, or hedge without prior ARB approval. Declarant or Builder may construct fence along rear boundary of Lots abutting perimeter or retention ponds prior to turnover. (Article III, Section 3.1(f))

Architectural approval

Yes, all improvements (including landscaping, alterations, structures) require prior written approval from Architectural Review Board (ARB), except interior remodeling not visible from street. (Article IV, Sections 4.1, 4.2)

Home business

Allowed if: not apparent by sight/sound/smell from outside; complies with zoning and Declaration; no regular client visitation; consistent with residential character. (Article III, Section 3.1(a)(i)-(iv))

Signs & flags

Permitted: one sign under 1 sq. ft. for resident name; security sign within 10 ft of entrance; 'For Sale'/'For Rent' of customary size but only if Builder no longer owns any Lots. Declarant/Builder/Association may place signs. (Article III, Section 3.1(m))

Setbacks / home size

Building must comply with setback lines shown on Plat; nearest to front lot line or side street line as per Plat. Corner lots face direction designated by ARB. Side setbacks per building/zoning codes. (Article III, Section 3.1(e))

Use restrictions

Lots shall be used primarily for residential and related purposes, including home offices. No business unless ancillary and compliant. No commercial rezoning. (Article III, Section 3.1(a))

Voting & meetings

Two membership classes: Class 'A' and Class 'B' (Class 'B' holders have appointment power during control period). Voting details in By-Laws. (Article II, Section 2.1 (Members definit)

Amendments

By Declarant during Class B Control Period without member vote; thereafter by Members or Board as per Article XX, with possible Master Declaration and District approvals. (Article XX (referenced); Article III, Se)

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