LAUREL LAKES SARASOTA RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR COMMON AREAS
Rules and regulations for the use of the clubhouse, exercise room, pool and tennis courts and to further clarify deed restrictions were initially adopted by the Transitional Board of Directors of the Barton Farms Association, Inc. at their meeting on October 7, 2004 and revised on April 18, 2007 and again September 12, 2007.
The declaration of the Barton Farms Association, Inc., empowers the Board of Directors of the Association to prescribe such rules, as it considers essential to provide for the safety of all residents and to protect the common property of the owners. The Developer has delegated the authority to promulgate rules to the Transitional Board of Directors. In establishing these rules, the Board of Directors has followed the policy of requiring the barest minimum number of rules to meet those objectives.
General Rule: No owner or other occupant of a home shall make use of the common elements in such a manner as to abridge the rights of others to their use and enjoyment.
Rules for Use of the Pool and Tennis Courts
1. Pool thermostat shall be maintained at 83 degrees "F" from November 1st to April 30th. The pool heater will be turned off from May 1st to October 31st.
2. Use of amenities is not allowed after 10:00 p.m. and before 7:00 a.m.
3. Radios and other sound equipment are allowed provided the volume is kept at a level that does not invade the peace, quiet and privacy of other residents.
4. Before entering the pool, residents must shower and avoid heavy use of lotion and/or sunscreen.
5. No glass containers of any kind are allowed on the pool deck.
6. Consumption of food is restricted to the deck immediately adjacent to the clubhouse. Refuse must be taken home for disposal. No food is permitted on the pool deck.
7. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult in the pool area.
8. Children in diapers, or not toilet trained, are not permitted in the pool without proper swim diapers.
9. Persons using the pool must wear proper swimming attire.
10. The pool and the tennis courts may not be reserved. Private parties may use the amenities if a resident is a member of the party. However, the use of the amenities by residents will always take precedence over non-residents.
11. No pets are permitted in the pool or tennis court areas.
12. Skateboards, bicycles, motorized scooters, and other similar recreational vehicles are prohibited from being ridden on the pool deck area or tennis courts.
Rules for Use of the Clubhouse and Exercise Room
The following Rules and Regulations regarding Use of the Clubhouse and Fitness Room were adopted by the Transitional Board of Directors of the Barton Farms Association, Inc. on September 24, 2008. These Rules and Regulations replace those adopted by the Transitional Board of the Barton Farms Association regarding Use of the Clubhouse and Fitness Room on October 7, 2004.
The Declaration and Covenants of the Barton Farms Association, Inc. empowers the Board of Directors of the Association to prescribe such rules as it considers essential to provide for the safety of residents, protect the common property of the owners, preserve property values and provide a quality of life for residents. The Board of Directors delegated this rule making authority to the Transitional Board of Directors in a letter dated October 1, 2006. Specifically, the Master Declaration and Covenants, Section 1.20 and 3.02 – Common Property - define common property and how that property is to be used.
Use of Clubhouse
The Laurel Lakes Clubhouse is intended for the exclusive use of residents in good standing and their guests. A resident may reserve the Clubhouse for private functions during times not scheduled for Association functions. Association functions always take precedence. By definition, residents include owners and renters, owning or living in Laurel Lakes.
Association functions are those scheduled by the Transitional Board of Directors; a Committee of the Board; and/or those functions approved by the Social Committee. Poker, Bunco, Book Club and Art Classes, all of which are open to all residents, are
pre-approved. Others wishing such approval must petition the Social Committee. Any funding or financial issues and/or obligation for conduct of the event are the responsibility of the persons submitting such a petition to the social committee.
Private functions are those scheduled by a resident.
Commercial use of the clubhouse is prohibited, except that recognized governmental and charitable organizations may schedule the clubhouse in accordance with the requirements for a private function contained herein so long as they establish a resident willing to sponsor such function.
The Laurel Lakes Transitional Board reserves the right to refuse use of the clubhouse by any person at any time without reason and further reserves the right to make exceptions to these rules upon vote of the Board.
Reservations
All functions, Association or private, must be reserved on a calendar maintained by the Clubhouse Committee. The Clubhouse may be reserved by contacting Roy Rianharet, Clubhouse Committee Chair at 941-379-8873.
Residents who rent a home in Laurel Lakes and who wish to reserve the Clubhouse must provide a copy of their rental agreement with their landlord.
Persons reserving the Clubhouse may not reserve the fitness room, pool, tennis courts or parking lot nor prevent other residents from using these facilities during their function.
Rental Fees
Private functions require a non-refundable rental fee of $150 for the first five hours, and an additional non-refundable fee of $50 for more than five hours each day. This fee is waived for Association functions.
Security Deposit
Use of the Clubhouse for Association functions does not require a security deposit. All private functions require a $300.00 security deposit before the function can be held, except that if a previous use by the same family/organization resulted in Clubhouse damage or cleanup costs, the security deposit shall be $1,000.00.
The Clubhouse Committee and the resident scheduling a private function will walk through the clubhouse before and after the event to note any and all conditions of cleanliness and damage existing before and after the rental of the Clubhouse to ensure that all new damages and costs are identifiable and assigned to the responsibility of the resident making the reservation.
Rental Contract and Rules
The Clubhouse Committee will maintain a Rental Contract and renters must sign that contract before the actual function can be held. The contract lists terms and conditions of rental and specifies rules to be followed, including but not limited to:
The resident reserving the clubhouse is responsible for cleaning up the Clubhouse, returning it to pre-lease condition, and removing all trash during the actual rental time. The security deposit is refundable if the Clubhouse is returned to the condition in which it was found.
Any damage done or clean-up required at the Clubhouse after an Association event is the responsibility of the Association unless damage is intentional in which case the resident causing the damage is responsible. In the event damage or cleanup cost is incurred from a private function, the Association will withhold the security deposit to undertake repairs or cleanup and if the deposit is insufficient, the remainder of the cost will be billed to the resident making the reservation.
Wet bathing suits are not allowed in the clubhouse. Lessees may not put nail holes in walls for decorations for their event. Cast Iron pans may not be used on the stove. The refrigerator must be clean and all leftover food and beverage must be removed.
Parking is limited to the clubhouse side of the street and cars may not be parked on grass. Private functions must conclude by 11:00 pm (Association functions are exempt from closing time). Occupancy is limited by the Fire Marshall to 86 persons.
Use of Fitness Room
Use of the fitness room is permitted for residents and their guests, age 16 years or older. Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to use the fitness room. The resident must be present when their guests are using the exercise room.
Proper attire is required, including athletic clothing and rubber soled shoes with closed toes.
All equipment is to be used properly and only for the purpose for which it was designed.
Except for bottled water, no food or beverage is allowed in the exercise room. Any refuse must be removed from the weight room for disposal.
No equipment may be removed from the Fitness Room at any time for any reason.
Leave equipment in its proper place and ready for use by the next person. Leave all machines in the “off” position. Store free-weights on the weight rack after use.
Prohibited Activities
Skateboards, bicycles, motorized scooters, motorcycles and other similar recreational vehicles are prohibited from being ridden on the pool deck, tennis courts and Clubhouse ramps, sidewalks and steps.
Rev. 5
This Rule was initially Adopted on October 7, 2004; Amended on April 18, 2007; Amended on September 12, 2007; Amended on October 10, 2007; Amended on November 14, 2007 and completely rewritten and Re-Adopted on September 17, 2008.
Rules for Posting “For Sale, For Lease” or “Open House” Signs
Effective January 1, 2007, “For sale by owner, for lease and realtor” signs are limited to those approved by the Laurel Lakes Transitional Board of Directors and will be uniform throughout the community. No other for sale or for lease sign or attachment of any sort shall be permitted except for the temporary use of open house and directional signs as referenced in paragraph 4.
1. " For Sale" signs, "For Lease" sings and "Realtor" signs shall be purchased through: Signs in One Day, 4118 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, Florida. That company presently has the sign specifications approved by the Transitional Board of Directors.
2. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to inform contracted realtors about the uniform sign rules and requirements. If a realtor is not being used, it's the responsibility of the homeowner to purchase the sign from the designated vendor and maintain the sign.
3. Only one "For Sale" sign, one "For Lease" sign or one "Realtor" sign is permitted. The sign must be placed in the shrubbery area that attaches to the home in front of the entry area or front entry wall. No "For Sale" , "For Lease" or "Realtor" sign shall be placed any farther forward than 12 feet from the front entry wall and, shall not be placed in the lawn area for any reason. If the property for sale is land only, the sign shall be placed 20 feet from the front property line.
4. Temporary "Open House" signs and "Directional" signs must be provided by a realtor, or purchased by the homeowner at a store and, shall be in good repair. Hand-made signs or hand-written signs of any sort are prohibited.
One "Open House' sign may be placed in the lawn area of the home being offered for sale. It shall be placed just behind the sidewalk or property line.
"Open House" signs are permitted to be out for a maximum of four hours in a given 24-hour period during and shall be promptly removed at the end of the time period.
"Directions" signs may be placed in community common areas with the exception of the street islands and, are permitted for a maximum of four hours in a 24-hour period. They shall be promptly removed at the end of the time period.
Rules for Decorative Objects and Basketball Hoops
1. Decorative objects such as sculptures, bird baths, fountains, large rocks, plaques, benches, tables and chairs and other garden ornamentations are permitted provided they are placed on front porches or in landscaped beds.
2. Such items must coordinate with the landscape design and the exterior of the home and must be limited to a reasonable number as determined by the Board.
3. Any decorative object over forty-eight inches must have prior written consent of the Board or the Developer.
4. No decorative objects are permitted in sodded areas of front lawns with the exception of temporary holiday decorations.
5. Holiday decorations may be placed in the sodded areas of front lawns for a reasonable period during the holiday month, or the the Christmas holiday, decorations may be out the weekend following Thanksgiving. No decorations shall be displayed more than ten days past the actual holiday.
6. Holiday decorations must be maintained in good condition.
7. Portable basketball hoops may be temporarily placed in driveways while actively being used. Basketball hoops not in use must be stored in the garage or out of sight.
Rules for Parking on the Street
1. No parking is permissible on the lawns or streets at any time other than service vehicles.
2. Service vehicles may only be parked on the street while the vendor services a lot or property.
3. A homeowner may temporarily park on the street, if his/her driveway is being repaired or serviced, or if the homeowner is entertaining guests and the driveway has no more room fore guests' vehicles. Those parking on the street overnight for the above reasons should notify the management company at 941-927-6464 to prevent the vehicle from being towed.
4. Service or personal vehicles that are temporarily parked on the street must be parked without blocking fire hydrants, interfering with mail delivery and be at least one car's length away from any street island.
5. Cars inappropriately parked on the street are subject to towing at the homeowner's expense.
Rules for Gate Damages
1. Homeowners who damage the entrance/exit gates, or whose family, guests or other acquaintances damage the gates, will be billed for the cost of the repairs.
2. Persons who damage the gates will be fined either $100 or $200 depending on the manner by which the gate is compromised.
3. Repeated infractions may result in higher fines.
The above rules and regulations are binding for all Laurel Lakes property owners and, are enforceable in accordance wit hthe policies in the community covenants and deed restrictions. The Laurel Lakes Transitional Board of Directors reserves the right to revise or modify the rules and regulations as stated in this document and is responsible to notify homeowners of any modifications. Any exceptions to the prescribed sigh rules and regulations require the approval of the Transitional Board of Directors.
The declaration of the Barton Farms Association, Inc., empowers the Board of Directors of the Association to prescribe such rules, as it considers essential to provide for the safety of all residents and to protect the common property of the owners. The Developer has delegated the authority to promulgate rules to the Transitional Board of Directors. In establishing these rules, the Board of Directors has followed the policy of requiring the barest minimum number of rules to meet those objectives.
General Rule: No owner or other occupant of a home shall make use of the common elements in such a manner as to abridge the rights of others to their use and enjoyment.
Rules for Use of the Pool and Tennis Courts
1. Pool thermostat shall be maintained at 83 degrees "F" from November 1st to April 30th. The pool heater will be turned off from May 1st to October 31st.
2. Use of amenities is not allowed after 10:00 p.m. and before 7:00 a.m.
3. Radios and other sound equipment are allowed provided the volume is kept at a level that does not invade the peace, quiet and privacy of other residents.
4. Before entering the pool, residents must shower and avoid heavy use of lotion and/or sunscreen.
5. No glass containers of any kind are allowed on the pool deck.
6. Consumption of food is restricted to the deck immediately adjacent to the clubhouse. Refuse must be taken home for disposal. No food is permitted on the pool deck.
7. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult in the pool area.
8. Children in diapers, or not toilet trained, are not permitted in the pool without proper swim diapers.
9. Persons using the pool must wear proper swimming attire.
10. The pool and the tennis courts may not be reserved. Private parties may use the amenities if a resident is a member of the party. However, the use of the amenities by residents will always take precedence over non-residents.
11. No pets are permitted in the pool or tennis court areas.
12. Skateboards, bicycles, motorized scooters, and other similar recreational vehicles are prohibited from being ridden on the pool deck area or tennis courts.
Rules for Use of the Clubhouse and Exercise Room
The following Rules and Regulations regarding Use of the Clubhouse and Fitness Room were adopted by the Transitional Board of Directors of the Barton Farms Association, Inc. on September 24, 2008. These Rules and Regulations replace those adopted by the Transitional Board of the Barton Farms Association regarding Use of the Clubhouse and Fitness Room on October 7, 2004.
The Declaration and Covenants of the Barton Farms Association, Inc. empowers the Board of Directors of the Association to prescribe such rules as it considers essential to provide for the safety of residents, protect the common property of the owners, preserve property values and provide a quality of life for residents. The Board of Directors delegated this rule making authority to the Transitional Board of Directors in a letter dated October 1, 2006. Specifically, the Master Declaration and Covenants, Section 1.20 and 3.02 – Common Property - define common property and how that property is to be used.
Use of Clubhouse
The Laurel Lakes Clubhouse is intended for the exclusive use of residents in good standing and their guests. A resident may reserve the Clubhouse for private functions during times not scheduled for Association functions. Association functions always take precedence. By definition, residents include owners and renters, owning or living in Laurel Lakes.
Association functions are those scheduled by the Transitional Board of Directors; a Committee of the Board; and/or those functions approved by the Social Committee. Poker, Bunco, Book Club and Art Classes, all of which are open to all residents, are
pre-approved. Others wishing such approval must petition the Social Committee. Any funding or financial issues and/or obligation for conduct of the event are the responsibility of the persons submitting such a petition to the social committee.
Private functions are those scheduled by a resident.
Commercial use of the clubhouse is prohibited, except that recognized governmental and charitable organizations may schedule the clubhouse in accordance with the requirements for a private function contained herein so long as they establish a resident willing to sponsor such function.
The Laurel Lakes Transitional Board reserves the right to refuse use of the clubhouse by any person at any time without reason and further reserves the right to make exceptions to these rules upon vote of the Board.
Reservations
All functions, Association or private, must be reserved on a calendar maintained by the Clubhouse Committee. The Clubhouse may be reserved by contacting Roy Rianharet, Clubhouse Committee Chair at 941-379-8873.
Residents who rent a home in Laurel Lakes and who wish to reserve the Clubhouse must provide a copy of their rental agreement with their landlord.
Persons reserving the Clubhouse may not reserve the fitness room, pool, tennis courts or parking lot nor prevent other residents from using these facilities during their function.
Rental Fees
Private functions require a non-refundable rental fee of $150 for the first five hours, and an additional non-refundable fee of $50 for more than five hours each day. This fee is waived for Association functions.
Security Deposit
Use of the Clubhouse for Association functions does not require a security deposit. All private functions require a $300.00 security deposit before the function can be held, except that if a previous use by the same family/organization resulted in Clubhouse damage or cleanup costs, the security deposit shall be $1,000.00.
The Clubhouse Committee and the resident scheduling a private function will walk through the clubhouse before and after the event to note any and all conditions of cleanliness and damage existing before and after the rental of the Clubhouse to ensure that all new damages and costs are identifiable and assigned to the responsibility of the resident making the reservation.
Rental Contract and Rules
The Clubhouse Committee will maintain a Rental Contract and renters must sign that contract before the actual function can be held. The contract lists terms and conditions of rental and specifies rules to be followed, including but not limited to:
The resident reserving the clubhouse is responsible for cleaning up the Clubhouse, returning it to pre-lease condition, and removing all trash during the actual rental time. The security deposit is refundable if the Clubhouse is returned to the condition in which it was found.
Any damage done or clean-up required at the Clubhouse after an Association event is the responsibility of the Association unless damage is intentional in which case the resident causing the damage is responsible. In the event damage or cleanup cost is incurred from a private function, the Association will withhold the security deposit to undertake repairs or cleanup and if the deposit is insufficient, the remainder of the cost will be billed to the resident making the reservation.
Wet bathing suits are not allowed in the clubhouse. Lessees may not put nail holes in walls for decorations for their event. Cast Iron pans may not be used on the stove. The refrigerator must be clean and all leftover food and beverage must be removed.
Parking is limited to the clubhouse side of the street and cars may not be parked on grass. Private functions must conclude by 11:00 pm (Association functions are exempt from closing time). Occupancy is limited by the Fire Marshall to 86 persons.
Use of Fitness Room
Use of the fitness room is permitted for residents and their guests, age 16 years or older. Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to use the fitness room. The resident must be present when their guests are using the exercise room.
Proper attire is required, including athletic clothing and rubber soled shoes with closed toes.
All equipment is to be used properly and only for the purpose for which it was designed.
Except for bottled water, no food or beverage is allowed in the exercise room. Any refuse must be removed from the weight room for disposal.
No equipment may be removed from the Fitness Room at any time for any reason.
Leave equipment in its proper place and ready for use by the next person. Leave all machines in the “off” position. Store free-weights on the weight rack after use.
Prohibited Activities
Skateboards, bicycles, motorized scooters, motorcycles and other similar recreational vehicles are prohibited from being ridden on the pool deck, tennis courts and Clubhouse ramps, sidewalks and steps.
Rev. 5
This Rule was initially Adopted on October 7, 2004; Amended on April 18, 2007; Amended on September 12, 2007; Amended on October 10, 2007; Amended on November 14, 2007 and completely rewritten and Re-Adopted on September 17, 2008.
Rules for Posting “For Sale, For Lease” or “Open House” Signs
Effective January 1, 2007, “For sale by owner, for lease and realtor” signs are limited to those approved by the Laurel Lakes Transitional Board of Directors and will be uniform throughout the community. No other for sale or for lease sign or attachment of any sort shall be permitted except for the temporary use of open house and directional signs as referenced in paragraph 4.
1. " For Sale" signs, "For Lease" sings and "Realtor" signs shall be purchased through: Signs in One Day, 4118 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, Florida. That company presently has the sign specifications approved by the Transitional Board of Directors.
2. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to inform contracted realtors about the uniform sign rules and requirements. If a realtor is not being used, it's the responsibility of the homeowner to purchase the sign from the designated vendor and maintain the sign.
3. Only one "For Sale" sign, one "For Lease" sign or one "Realtor" sign is permitted. The sign must be placed in the shrubbery area that attaches to the home in front of the entry area or front entry wall. No "For Sale" , "For Lease" or "Realtor" sign shall be placed any farther forward than 12 feet from the front entry wall and, shall not be placed in the lawn area for any reason. If the property for sale is land only, the sign shall be placed 20 feet from the front property line.
4. Temporary "Open House" signs and "Directional" signs must be provided by a realtor, or purchased by the homeowner at a store and, shall be in good repair. Hand-made signs or hand-written signs of any sort are prohibited.
One "Open House' sign may be placed in the lawn area of the home being offered for sale. It shall be placed just behind the sidewalk or property line.
"Open House" signs are permitted to be out for a maximum of four hours in a given 24-hour period during and shall be promptly removed at the end of the time period.
"Directions" signs may be placed in community common areas with the exception of the street islands and, are permitted for a maximum of four hours in a 24-hour period. They shall be promptly removed at the end of the time period.
Rules for Decorative Objects and Basketball Hoops
1. Decorative objects such as sculptures, bird baths, fountains, large rocks, plaques, benches, tables and chairs and other garden ornamentations are permitted provided they are placed on front porches or in landscaped beds.
2. Such items must coordinate with the landscape design and the exterior of the home and must be limited to a reasonable number as determined by the Board.
3. Any decorative object over forty-eight inches must have prior written consent of the Board or the Developer.
4. No decorative objects are permitted in sodded areas of front lawns with the exception of temporary holiday decorations.
5. Holiday decorations may be placed in the sodded areas of front lawns for a reasonable period during the holiday month, or the the Christmas holiday, decorations may be out the weekend following Thanksgiving. No decorations shall be displayed more than ten days past the actual holiday.
6. Holiday decorations must be maintained in good condition.
7. Portable basketball hoops may be temporarily placed in driveways while actively being used. Basketball hoops not in use must be stored in the garage or out of sight.
Rules for Parking on the Street
1. No parking is permissible on the lawns or streets at any time other than service vehicles.
2. Service vehicles may only be parked on the street while the vendor services a lot or property.
3. A homeowner may temporarily park on the street, if his/her driveway is being repaired or serviced, or if the homeowner is entertaining guests and the driveway has no more room fore guests' vehicles. Those parking on the street overnight for the above reasons should notify the management company at 941-927-6464 to prevent the vehicle from being towed.
4. Service or personal vehicles that are temporarily parked on the street must be parked without blocking fire hydrants, interfering with mail delivery and be at least one car's length away from any street island.
5. Cars inappropriately parked on the street are subject to towing at the homeowner's expense.
Rules for Gate Damages
1. Homeowners who damage the entrance/exit gates, or whose family, guests or other acquaintances damage the gates, will be billed for the cost of the repairs.
2. Persons who damage the gates will be fined either $100 or $200 depending on the manner by which the gate is compromised.
3. Repeated infractions may result in higher fines.
The above rules and regulations are binding for all Laurel Lakes property owners and, are enforceable in accordance wit hthe policies in the community covenants and deed restrictions. The Laurel Lakes Transitional Board of Directors reserves the right to revise or modify the rules and regulations as stated in this document and is responsible to notify homeowners of any modifications. Any exceptions to the prescribed sigh rules and regulations require the approval of the Transitional Board of Directors.