The Preserve at Bannon Lakes Homeowners Association, Inc.

What The Preserve at Bannon Lakes Homeowners Association, Inc.'s governing documents say

This is a set of governing documents for the Preserve at Bannon Lakes Homeowners Association, a single-family home community in St. Augustine, Florida. The documents are the Association's Bylaws and its Architectural Criteria. Residents own their lots and homes; the association manages common areas, collects assessments, and enforces rules through a board and an architectural review process.

• What this document doesn't cover: These documents do not contain covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) or a full declaration; they are the Bylaws and Architectural Criteria only. Specific rules on pets, leasing, rentals, age restrictions, parking, or assessments are not included in this excerpt.
• Who makes the rules & how the board works: The Board of Directors (3-5 members) manages the association. The developer (Declarant) controls the board and can veto actions until a turnover date, after which homeowners elect directors. The board can adopt budgets, levy assessments, enforce rules, and appoint an architectural review committee (ARC). Board meetings are open to members, with 48 hours' notice; budget/assessment meetings require 14 days' notice.
• Homeowner voting & meetings: Each lot has one vote. Voting rights vary by ownership type (spouses, trusts, corporations, partnerships). Annual meetings are required; special meetings can be called by 30% of voting interests. A quorum is 20% of voting interests after turnover. Proxies are allowed. Amendments to the Bylaws require 51% of voting interests present at a meeting, plus board approval.
• Architectural review & approvals needed: Any exterior modification (fences, pools, landscaping, painting, sheds, etc.) requires prior written approval from the Reviewing Body (developer or ARC). Applications must include site plans, elevation drawings, material samples, and contractor info. The review process takes up to 45 days. Work done without approval may be subject to a $100 no-permit fee and must be removed or corrected.
• Fees & deposits for modifications: Applications may require a nonrefundable Application Review Fee and a Completion Deposit, set by the management company and board. Fees are payable with the application; nonpayment results in automatic denial. The board may also require funds for inspections or security deposits.
• Exterior standards & prohibited features: All exterior materials and colors must match the original construction unless the Reviewing Body approves otherwise. Prohibited or restricted items include portable basketball goals (visible from street), antennas/satellite dishes (must follow federal rules), window AC units, above-ground pools, and certain sheds. Holiday décor and lighting are allowed temporarily. Fencing and landscaping must follow specific material and location guidelines.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.