HIDDEN HAMMOCKS ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

c/o Benchmark Property Management, Inc.

7932 Wiles Road

Coral Springs, Florida 33067

(954) 344-5353 Fax (954) 344-5399

 

 

RULES AND REGULATIONS

 

LAKE USE:

 

Swimming and boating are expressly PROHIBITED on any of our lakes.  The Association routinely maintains the water quality and bank appearance with the use of chemicals.  While the chemicals are regulated by both State and Federal E.P.A. guidelines, these are not the type of chemicals found in your neighborhood pools.

 

Fishing on the bank of our center lake is for the sole use of lot owners who border the lake and their guests.  While the lake itself is community property, the land bordering the lake is privately owned.  Trespassing is not allowed.  Fishing on the banks of our lakes located in the Eastern most section of our community is for the benefit of all homeowners and their guests. This activity is permitted only with adult supervision.

CAUTION

 

·        Florida is home to alligators and a variety of poisonous snakes, any of which could be present in or near out lakes. 

·        Fish taken from any of our lakes should never be eaten.

·        Children should never be left unattended near the edge of any lake.

·        The Association assumes no responsibility for any injuries or death by lake use.

 

BUSINESS USE:

 

No residence may be used to conduct a home-based business unless the business is totally restricted to the use of telephones, fax machines, computers etc.  At no time will clients, customers, employees, prospects or agents be allowed to visit or congregate at any residence for the purpose of commercial enterprise..

 

IMPROVEMENTS:

 

All improvements, including but not limited to, painting, pools, fences, walls, patios, swing sets, decks, antenna dishes, shutters and flag poles must first be approved IN WRITING  by the Board of Directors.

 

 

PETS:

 

Residents who walk their dogs must carry with them a scooper and plastic bag during each walk.  Excrement left behind on private or Association property is a violation subject to fine.  City of Coral Springs leash laws are in effect throughout the community.  Violations are subject to a $50 fine per occurrence.

 

 

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES:

 

1.     No commercial vehicle will be admitted at any time unless the vehicle complies with lettering specifications of the Coral Springs code and / or Gate House official post orders.  This restriction includes those commercial vendors on your guest list.

 

2.     Any commercial vehicle not owned by a Hidden Hammocks’ homeowner must vacate the premises by 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and no entrance permitted on Sundays, except if in the performance of emergency services.

 

3.     Those commercial vehicles owned by Hidden Hammocks Estates residents must not display commercial lettering after 9 p.m. or anytime on Sunday.

 

 

SPEEDING, CARELESS DRIVING AND RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT

 

The 15 mph speed limit applies to all those who drive on our roadways.  It is the homeowner’s responsibility to ensure all resident and guest drivers obey the speed limit and all posted signs and not drive in a careless or reckless manner.

 

A violation notice and $50 fine will be issued to the homeowner for every infraction committed by his residents and guests.

 

 

SIGNS:

 

No signs of any kind are permitted within Hidden Hammocks Estates property unless expressly approved IN WRITING by the Board of Directors.  Violations are subject to a $50 fine per day for non-compliance.

 

  

MAILBOXES:

 

All resident mailboxes will be uniform in size, style and shape.  All will be colored glossy black and maintained in a cleaned and freshly painted condition.   All must have numbers on both sides as per Coral Springs code.  See Mailbox Policy for further instructions and requirements for mailbox installation and maintenance.

 

 

POST LIGHTS:

 

All resident post lights will be uniform in size, style and shape.  All will be colored black, maintained in a cleaned and freshly painted condition and must be installed plumb and level.  Each must be equipped with a photocell switch and illuminated with a minimum 75 watt white light bulb during the hours of darkness.  THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS!  While additional lighting within reason may be used, it may not be an alternate to the post light, only in conjunction with it.

 

 

EXTERIOR CONTAINERS/EQUIPMENT:

 

Items such as trash containers, pool equipment, air conditioners, sprinkler pumps, antenna dishes, etc. must at all times be in landscaped or walled-in areas so that they are not visible from any street or adjacent property.  Trash containers should be placed at curbside no earlier than 7:00 P.M. the night before the scheduled pickup, and removed to an enclosed area immediately after pickup, but no later than 7 P.M.

 

 

BASKETBALL HOOPS:

 

Permanent basketball hoops are prohibited from the property.  Basketball hoops with a removable pole and clear backing (either acrylic or glass) will be permitted as a substitute for permanent basketball hoops upon approval in writing by the Board or Directors.

 

Basketball hoops with a removable pole must be installed 10 feet from the property line as per the City of Coral Springs Code and are subject to applicable permits.  Portable basketball hoops must be removed from the roadway when not in use or will be subject to removal by the City of Coral Springs.

 

  

PARKING:

 

Overnight parking on any street in the community is prohibited.  No vehicle may be parked on the streets between the hours of 2a.m. and 5p.m.  A $50 fine will be levied against any lot whose guests or residents park in the streets during the restricted hours. Exceptions will be made through the guardhouse ONLY.  You must contact the guardhouse for a parking permit before parking in the streets during the restricted hours.  Exceptions will NOT be made retroactively. 

 

Parking permits which allow overnight parking on the street for up to 3 consecutive nights are available to all homeowners on an emergency basis.  Permits must be clearly visible through the vehicle windshield by the night patrol officer.

 

Parking on vacant lots or community property at any time is prohibited unless expressly approved IN WRITING by the Board of Directors.  

 

Please refer to Article VI Section 15 of the Association’s Declaration of Restrictions pertaining to commercial vehicles, recreational vehicles, boats, campers, etc.

 

 

ASSESSMENTS:

 

Association assessments are due on the 1st of each quarter.  January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1, with or without payment notice.  Other and special assessments are due when billed.  A $25.00 late fee is imposed on accounts not paid in full by the 15th day.  An additional $25.00 late fee is added the first of each month until the account balance is paid.

 

 

EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE:

 

Homeowners are expected to adhere to all County and City of Coral Springs Codes.

 

Lawns are to be mowed as frequently as necessary to maintain a neat and trimmed appearance.  Mechanical edging is to be maintained along all grass areas bordering walkways, streets and planting beds.

 

The following is a partial checklist of some of the more common items which require regular attention:

 

·        Pressure cleaning roof, driveways and walkways and all bricked or stuccoed surfaces..

·        Fertilizing palms, lawns and hedges.

·        Trimming all hedges and trees.

·        Removing rust stains from homes and driveways.

·        Removing cobwebs and wasp nests.

·        Removing weeds from all areas.

·        Maintaining exterior surfaces of the home in a clean and well painted condition.

 

 

PRESSURE CLEANING:

 

In order to ensure the right of quiet enjoyment for all homeowners, no homeowner, resident, family member, agent or vendor  may pressure clean any portion of their lot or home on Sundays or legal holidays.  Every violation of this rule will be subject to a $50 fine per occurrence.

 

 

HOMEOWNER LIABILITY:

 

Homeowners are responsible for their residents,  guests and invitees.  Any damage sustained to community property will be repaired by the Association, and the homeowner’s account will be charged.  It will be the homeowner’s responsibility to subrogate against the responsible party.  Most frequently, three types of damage to community property have been experienced:

 

a)     Damage to gate arms from vehicles not allowing sufficient time for the arm to rise.

b)    Trucks passing too close to the Gatehouse and damaging the awnings and gate housings.

c)     Automobiles leaving the roadway and damaging the sod.

 

Homeowners are also responsible for violations of these Rules and Regulations by their residents, guests and invitees and any fines levied in association with these violations.  It will be the homeowner’s responsibility to subrogate against the responsible party.  Most frequently, violations involve;

 

a)     Speeding, not obeying posted signs and careless driving.

b)    Pets running freely without leashes.

c)     Not picking up after their dogs.

d)    Mailboxes in disrepair.

e)     Dirty roof tiles.

 

 

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