Sarah Farms

Key facts from Sarah Farms's documents

Reflects the 2025 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Single-family residential subdivision intended to be a community of high-esteem and quality homes (Section 1.05; Section 1.04(v))

Developer / declarant

Rausch Coleman Homes NW Florida, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (Preamble; Section 1.04(k))

Assessments & dues

Not a fixed amount; the Board fixes the amount against each Lot at least 30 days before each Annual Assessment period; the first Annual Assessment is prorated by the number of months remaining in the calendar year (Section 4.03, 4.06)

Special assessments

Board may levy Special Assessments for capital improvements or emergency expenses; total Special Assessments in any calendar year may not exceed $500 per Lot unless approved by the affirmative vote of Members holding a majority of the votin (Section 1.04(c)(4), 4.04)

Collections & liens

Annual, Special, and Governmental Assessments, plus interest, costs, administrative late fee, and reasonable attorneys' fees, are a continuing lien on the Lot and a personal obligation of the Owner; the Association may sue, foreclose the li (Section 4.01, 4.07, 4.08)

Reserves & fees

Reserve Account is optional; if established it is maintained from Annual Assessments for periodic maintenance, repair, and replacement of Common Area improvements; Reserves are not Operating Expenses; surplus Assessments may be allocated to (Section 1.04(q), 1.04(u), 3.05, 4.02, 4.)

Pets

Dogs, cats, and other household pets may be kept subject to Association rules, provided they are not kept, bred, or maintained for any commercial purpose (Section 7.06)

Leasing & rentals

Homes may be leased by an Owner for residential purposes only, subject to applicable statutes/ordinances and the Association's power to adopt reasonable rules and enforce them directly against tenants (Section 8.01)

Parking & vehicles

Parking on streets is strictly prohibited; parking in the Common Area except designated parking, on private roadways, or anywhere on a Lot other than the Owner's driveway or garage is strictly prohibited (Section 7.10(d))

Fences

Fences must be wooden shadow box or wooden privacy fences with rails facing inward to the Owner's Lot, 6 feet from final ground level to the top; no fence from the front property line to 20 feet behind the corner of the Home nearest the fro (Section 7.05(j), 6.02(b))

Architectural approval

Two copies of Plans must be submitted; the ARC must approve or disapprove in writing within 30 days after submission; failure to act is deemed denial and Plans must be resubmitted (Section 6.01, 6.02(a))

Home business

Owner may maintain a home office for personal use only; business invitees, customers, and clients are not permitted unless the Board provides otherwise in rules; no active commercial solicitations; no day care center, half-way house, or ass (Section 7.13)

Signs & flags

If the Association purchases flags or decorative items, each Owner must hang them on the exterior of the Home at the location, manner, and times required by the Association (Section 7.17)

Setbacks / home size

Air-conditioning/heating units must be erected between the side of the building and the side Lot line; no fence from front property line to 20 feet behind the nearest front corner of the Home; sheds and accessory buildings must be in the ba (Section 7.05(d), (j), (n); 7.08; 7.23)

Maintenance

Owner is responsible for all structural repairs and maintenance, external and internal, of the Home (Section 5.01)

Insurance

Policies may contain a reasonable deductible as determined by the Board (Section 11.01)

Use restrictions

Each Lot is restricted to a private, single-family dwelling for residential use (Section 7.01)

Voting & meetings

Voting by Owners shall be in accordance with the Bylaws (Section 3.03)

Amendments

Declaration may be amended by Members holding 67% of voting interests; until Turnover, Declarant may unilaterally amend by signed instrument without consent, provided the amendment is consistent with the general plan and does not impair fee (Section 9.07, 10.03)

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