Baker’s Crossing

Key facts from Baker’s Crossing's documents

Reflects the 2002 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Units / lots

104 (Article I, N - Lots 1 through 104)

Developer / declarant

WESTLAKE PLANTATION, LC and D.R. HORTON, INC. (Preamble)

Governing law

Not explicitly stated (Florida law implied) (N/A)

Assessments & dues

Not fixed; determined by Board of Directors based on estimated common expenses. (Article IV, Sec 2-4)

Special assessments

Allowed by Board if insufficient funds or emergencies. (Article IV, Sec 5)

Collections & liens

Association has lien; may foreclose like mortgage. Lien subordinate to institutional mortgage. (Article IV, Sec 12-13, 20)

Reserves & fees

Board may include sums for replacement reserve and general operating reserve. (Article IV, Sec 6-7)

Pets

Dogs, birds, cats in reasonable numbers as pets only. No other animals, fowl, reptiles, livestock. (Article VII, Sec 4)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but restrictions: whole unit only; leasing to 2+ unrelated requires Association approval; minimum term 6 months. (Article VII, Sec 23)

Parking & vehicles

Cannot remain on Lot for more than 48 hours unless enclosed and not visible. (Article VII, Sec 7)

Fences

All fencing must be approved by ARB. (Article VII, Sec 24)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any improvement or alteration. Architectural Review Board (ARB). (Article V, Sec 1)

Setbacks / home size

Must comply with City of Sanford standards. (Article VII, Sec 26)

Maintenance

Owner maintains Lot and improvements; Association maintains Common Property (including stormwater system, streets, tracts B-I). (Article I, G and Article VI)

Use restrictions

Obnoxious or offensive activity prohibited; noise, smoke, odors, etc. not allowed. (Article VII, Sec 2)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A - 1 vote per lot; Class B (Developer) - 3 votes per lot owned. Class B ceases when 3/4 lots sold to non-Developer or Jan 1, 2012. (Article III, Sec 3)

Amendments

By 2/3 vote of members entitled to vote; recorded in Public Records. Amendments affecting stormwater system require SJRWMD approval. ARB article cannot be amended without Declarant's written approval as long as Declarant owns any lot. (Article IX, Sec 5 and Article V, Sec 5)

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