The Serenoa Community Association, Inc.

Key facts from The Serenoa Community Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 2011 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Single-family residential subdivision with homeowners association (Article III, Section 1; Article II (Asso)

Legal name

Serenoa Lakes Community Association, Inc. (amended to Serenoa Community Association, Inc.) (Articles of Incorporation; Certificate o)

Units / lots

At least 92 platted lots (specific lot numbers referenced: 1-4, 40-43, 56-59, 66-68, 72-73, 79-81, 89-92 and others) (Article III, Section 3 (setback exceptio)

Governing law

Florida Statutes Chapters 607 and 617 (nonprofit corporations) (Articles of Incorporation, opening parag)

Assessments & dues

Maximum $600 per year guaranteed until December 31, 2000 (may be extended by Developer) (Article VI, Section 8)

Special assessments

Allowed for budget shortfalls, emergencies, capital improvements (Article VI, Section 2)

Collections & liens

Association has lien on lot for unpaid assessments; may foreclose like a mortgage (Article VI, Section 7)

Reserves & fees

10% of unpaid assessment (Article VI, Sections 5 and 7)

Pets

Yes, limited to house pets (Article III, Section 20)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, for entire lot and dwelling (Article III, Section 1 (amended))

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited unless inside a garage and concealed from public view (Article III, Section 17)

Fences

Subject to Developer approval; not to exceed 6 ft in height; must attach to dwelling; no obstruction on corner lots; composition and location approved (Article III, Sections 12 and 7)

Architectural approval

Yes, all improvements must have written approval from Developer (or its assignee) (Article IV, Section 1)

Home business

Limited professional or business activities incidental to residential use allowed if confined within dwelling, comply with Sarasota County ordinances, not visible/heard/smelled, no increase in traffic, no dangerous activity (Article III, Section 1 (amended))

Signs & flags

Allowed: house name/number plates; one temporary sale sign (max 4 sq ft); construction sign (max 4 sq ft); other signs approved by Developer (Article III, Section 19)

Setbacks / home size

Front: 30 ft; Side: 18 ft; Rear: 30 ft (15 ft for certain lots listed); corner lots: 30 ft from both streets; plus county requirements (Article III, Section 3)

Maintenance

Owner (as part of maintenance of improvements) (Article III, Section 25)

Use restrictions

Lots may be used for single-family residential living units only (Article III, Section 1)

Voting & meetings

One vote per lot owner; two-thirds of entire membership required for amendment approval (Certificate of Amendment; Article IX, 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.