Sonoma Oaks

Key facts from Sonoma Oaks's documents

Reflects the 2022 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Planned Unit Development; Homeowners Association (Section 1.8, 1.19, 1.27)

Units / lots

Up to 114 residential dwellings (Page 1, second paragraph: 'consisting of)

Governing law

Chapter 720, Florida Statutes (2021) (Section 1, introductory paragraph)

Assessments & dues

Set by Association based on annual budget; not a fixed amount (Section 4.1(A))

Special assessments

Allowed; pro rata share; special Landscaping Assessments shared by same-size Parcels (Section 4.1(B))

Collections & liens

Association has lien for unpaid assessments, interest, late fees, costs, attorney's fees. Lien subordinate to first mortgages unless recorded prior. Can foreclose by action. (Sections 4.4, 4.5, 4.6(C))

Reserves & fees

Not required; Developer subsidy expressly excludes contributions to reserve accounts for capital expenditures, deferred maintenance, etc. (Section 4.3 (Developer Subsidy))

Pets

Yes, but subject to restrictions (Section 9.6)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, subject to procedures and restrictions (Section 12.4)

Parking & vehicles

Trucks, commercial vehicles, recreation vehicles, mobile homes, boats, campers, and trailers restricted; specific rules (Section 9.7)

Fences

Fences subject to approval; no encroachment into lake maintenance easements (Sections 5.3(B), 5.6, 9.15)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any alterations or additions that change exterior appearance (including landscaping) (Section 5.1)

Home business

Not specifically addressed (Section 9.1 only states residential purp)

Signs & flags

Restricted; subject to Architectural Reviewer regulation. No use of 'Sonoma Oaks' logo without written consent except to specify location. Association may use name. (Section 9.2, Section 2.1)

Maintenance

Not explicitly assigned; roof is a common structural element in buildings with multiple Units, but the document addresses detached dwellings likely; inference: Owner responsibility unless otherwise specified (Section 7.2.1 (lists roofs as common str)

Insurance

Not detailed; Section 8 references insurance but text not fully provided; known that Association maintains insurance for Common Area (Section 8 (title only, text incomplete i)

Use restrictions

Yes (Section 9.1: 'Residential Purposes')

Voting & meetings

Class A Members: one vote per Parcel; Class B Member (Developer): number of votes equal to total Class A Parcels plus one, then after Turnover one vote per Parcel owned. Joint owners split; entity votes by authorized representative. (Section 3.5)

Amendments

Proposal, vote required, certificate, recording. Limitations on amendments to Governing Documents. Developer may amend until Turnover with certain limits. (Section 14.1-14.6)

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