Baytowne West Homeowners Association, Inc.

What Baytowne West Homeowners Association, Inc.'s governing documents say

Baytowne West is a single-family homeowners association (HOA) in Safety Harbor, FL. The rules bind the lot owners (homeowners) and also apply to tenants and guests. This document combines the association's bylaws, which govern how the board and members operate, with a set of general rules, parking regulations, and pool safety rules that directly affect day-to-day living.

• Leasing & rentals: Homeowners must provide a copy of each lease to the board before a tenant moves in. A $50 registration fee is required for each rental unit, and a lease must state that tenants must follow the community's rules. While a unit is rented, the homeowner's right to use the recreational facilities passes to the tenant (unless the owner also lives elsewhere in the community).
• Occupancy limits: Occupancy is limited to two persons per bedroom and no more than five persons per unit.
• Pets: No mention of a specific pet limit in the provided rules, but the general rules require dog owners to pick up feces after one warning; further violations may be turned over to the fining committee. Animals are not permitted inside the pool or spa fenced area.
• Parking & vehicles: Each dwelling gets two designated parking spaces. Overnight parking on community streets or in guest/pool parking is not permitted. Boats, campers, RVs, and trailers may not be stored in the community (except for temporary 2-day use with board approval). Major vehicle repairs and body work are prohibited; all parked vehicles must be operational and have current license plates. Commercial vehicles (with signage/ladders/tanks, etc.) are banned.
• Architectural review & exterior maintenance: All exterior changes (paint, landscaping, fences, patios, windows, roofs, etc.) require prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) via a formal application. Paint must match HOA-approved colors. Work started without approval can trigger a fine of $100 to $1,000 and may need to be reversed at the homeowner's expense. Rear additions (patios, lanais, screen porches) may not extend more than 12 feet from the original structure (plus 2 feet for landscaping). No side or front additions are permitted.
• Fines & enforcement: The board can levy fines of up to $100 per violation (aggregate maximum $1,000 per continuing violation). A fine must be preceded by at least 14 days' notice and a hearing before an independent committee of homeowners. Non-payment of assessments or fines can result in a lien on the property and/or suspension of recreational facility use for up to 60 days.
• Pool & recreation rules: Pool hours are 8 AM to dusk; no lifeguard on duty. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Glass containers, animals, skateboards, and bikes are prohibited in the pool area. Traditional swimwear is required (no cutoffs or street clothes). Group swimming lessons and charging for lessons are not allowed. Weddings and parties need advance board approval.
• What this document doesn't cover: The provided materials do not state the exact amount of HOA assessments (regular or special), pet limits (number/size), or any age restrictions. Insurance requirements are mentioned for homeowners but with a minimum liability coverage of $100,000. The bylaws were amended to add fining authority by a 2005 amendment. The original Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions is referenced but not included.

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.