Arbor Oaks Property Owners Association, Inc.

Key facts from Arbor Oaks Property Owners Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 2020 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners' Association (not condominium) (Article I, Section 1.2(d) (Association d)

Governing law

Chapter 720, Florida Statutes (Homeowners' Association Act) (Article I, Section 1.2(a))

Assessments & dues

Determined yearly by the Board; not specified in this document. (Article VI, Section 6.1(a))

Special assessments

Permitted; levied by Board for various purposes including supplementing regular assessments, compliance costs, damages, etc. (Article VI, Section 6.1(b))

Collections & liens

Association has lien on Lot for unpaid assessments; may foreclose in same manner as mortgages, or bring personal action, without waiving lien. Lien effective from date original declaration recorded. (Article VI, Sections 6.3, 6.4, 6.5)

Reserves & fees

Reasonable reserves included in annual budget at Board's discretion. (Article VI, Section 6.1(a))

Pets

Yes, pets may be kept within dwellings, not for commercial purpose, not in numbers deemed unreasonable or a nuisance. (Article VII, Section 7.9)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but requires Association's Transfer Forms and approval. (Article X, Section 10.1(b), (c))

Parking & vehicles

Only where indicated by parking signs; fire department requires navigable roadways. (Article VII, Section 7.14(b))

Fences

PVC only, no chain link. Max 6 ft high. Permitted in rear and side yards only, not front yards or common elements. Must have at least 52-inch entrance for mowing access. Finished side to adjoining properties. Prior ARC approval of style and (Article VII, Section 7.7)

Architectural approval

Yes. Approval required for alterations, landscaping changes (outside existing flower beds), fences, signs, antennas, etc. ARC consists of 3-7 members appointed by Board. Quorum of 3, minimum 3 signatures for approval. (Article XI, Sections 11.1, 11.3; Article)

Home business

Home office allowed if not detectable from outside, conforms to zoning, no increased traffic or clients coming to property, and consistent with residential character. Board determines compliance. (Article VII, Section 7.1 (a)-(d))

Signs & flags

Signs must be approved by ARC. One standard size real estate sales sign not exceeding 2'x3' permitted on Owner's Lot. (Article VII, Section 7.10)

Setbacks / home size

Must meet setback requirements established by ARC and City of Bradenton; ARC may vary for proper positioning around trees, etc. (Article VII, Section 7.4)

Maintenance

Owner responsible for maintenance, repair, replacement of roof (included in owner's maintenance obligations). (Article IV, Section 4.1(b))

Insurance

Association obtains public liability and property damage insurance covering common elements; may obtain fire, extended coverage, vandalism insurance on common elements. Not specified whether building insurance for individual units is includ (Article XII, Sections 12.1, 12.2(a))

Use restrictions

Each Lot shall be used exclusively as a single-family residential dwelling. (Article VII, Section 7.1)

Voting & meetings

One vote per improved lot; one and one-quarter vote for a 1¼ contiguous improved lot; one and one-half vote for a 1½ contiguous improved lot. Suspension of voting rights for nonpayment of monetary obligations delinquent over 90 days. (Article V, Section 5.1(b); Article VI, S)

Amendments

Proposed by Board or 25% of Owners; approved in writing by not less than 2/3 of Owners. Certificate of amendment recorded. Full text of provision to be amended must be included with new words underlined and deletions stricken, or substantia (Article XIII, Section 13.4)

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