Residential Guidelines

Residential Guidelines

Mission Statement

To Create desgin standards for Eastlake Oaks (ELO) which are part of and supplemental to the Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions and Bylaws for Eastlake Oaks. The detailed architctural and landscape design standards, specifications and criteria will cumulated into a Design Review Manual (DRM) which is outlined in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Bylaws of Eastlake Oaks, Article IX, Section 6. The standards will also add to clarify the "Use Restrictions" outlined in the Declaration of covenants, conditions, Restrictions and Bylaws of Eastlake Oaks, Article VIII.

Statement of Purpose:

These standards/guidelines are promulgated by a committee organized by a Director of the ELO whose membership was solicited at large from and are soley made up of homeowners of ELO. Included herein are minimal standards for the Architural Control Committtee (ACC) and ELO to conduct their responsibilities as outlined in Articles IX and X of the Declartion of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for ELO. All items are not covered by these guidelines. These standards are intended to be aliving document which will be modified as needed to add, clarify or change guidelines for the betterment of ELO. Non-compliance with these standards may used as the basis for disapproval of plans or detetmine the state of compliance of existing properties. Architectural and landscape design is subject to review and approval of the ACC, which has the authority and discretion to grant or deny approval on behalf of the Eastlake Oaks Homeowners Assocaiton, Inc.

STANDARDS:

1.0 Accessory Structures.

All accessory structures listed below are to be submitted for approval to the ACC if constructed by the homeowners or his agent. The improvements must receive approval prior to construction.

1.1 Structures.

No structure shall be erceted nearer than 25 feet from street line or side street line. No structure shall be erected nearer than six (6) feet from a side yard line nearer than ten (10) feet from a rear yard line. A swimming pool may not be located in the front yard of any lot. Above ground swimming pools are prohibited. Fences are not considered to be a "structure".

1.2 Use of Accessory Structures.

Other than the dwelling and its attached garage, no tent, shack, barn, utility shed or building shall, at any time, be erected and used on any lot temporarily or permanentaly, whether as a residence or any other purpose. No recreational vehicle may be used as a residence or for any other purpose on any of the lots in Properties.

1.4 Decks.

The use of natural wood for construction is encouraged. This includes redwood, cypress or pressure treated pine.

1.5 Trellis/Arbor.

Material and colors used for any trellis or arbor construction shall be constructed of pressure treatd wood or PVC and match the colors on the primary residence. The use of wood is encouraged.

1.6 Flags.

Banners and flags may be temporarily diplayed on a single pole attached to the front facade of the house. All banners and flags must be properly maintained. Permanent display would be subject to ACC approval.

1.7 Mailboxes.

The common standard mailbox as originally provided by the builder be maintained The support post/box may be stained/painted with neutral colors that match the exterior of the home. Any replacement must comply with original height and resemble the original mailbox provided by the builder and must be submitted to the ACC for approval, along with a picture, prior to installation.

1.8 Solar Water heater.

Exposed pipes extending up the sides of the home shall be painted the same color as the walls of the residence.

1.9 Garden Ornaments.

Garden ornanments, that is, sculptures, figurines and the like, must be of natural color or material (excluding wood) including, but not limited to, stone, terra cotta and clay. Neither plastic nor rubberized material allowed. the color of the material must either blend with the exisitng color scheme of the residence or the shrubs, or be an earth tone (such as gray, brown, black, or green). There should not be an excess of statuary as determihned by the ACC.

Garden ornanments used in back yards that are not open to public view are permitted. Garden border or boundary oraments, which are visible from the public streets or other lots, are subject to approval by the ACC.

Decorative benches are permitted in the rear of the home if proeprly maintained. Decorative benches or plastic benches or picnic tables are not permitted in the front yard.

2.0 Driveways.

Driveway expansions shall not be poured concrete not to exceed two (2) feet in width on each side of the driveway and shall extended in length past the sidewalk to street/curb. The expansion shall be professionally constructed and match the existing driveway.

2.1 Screened Enclosures, Patios, Porches and Screened Doors.

Various designs, materials, sized and locations may be allowed by the ACC depending upon the architectural style of the home. All screended enclosures must have ither a white or brown alumunum frame with charcoal screen uinless otherwise permitted. No screened enclosures or porches/ patios are permitted on the front of the home. Screened doors are permitted on entraceway doors upon approval by the ACC.

2.2 Spas.

All spas and mechanical equipment shall be screened from neighbors or public view by approved fencing or vegatation. Spas must be located in the back yard of the property.

2.3 Swimming Pools.

Swimming Pools are to be in-ground and in the back yard of the proeprty. with prior approval for location, size and screening. All swimming pools are to adhere to the setbacks requirements outlined in Article VIII, Sections 2 and 4. Swimming accessors, such as ladders. slides, waterfalls, etc. must not be over six (6) feet in height.

2.4 Air Conditioning, Propane Tanks and Mechanical Equipment.

All exterior air condtionin, pool or spa flitration, water treatment/softners and mechanical equipment must be located in a side or rear yard and must be screened from neighbors or public street view by landscaping which is mature enough at planting to provide a substantial screening effect. Propane tanks must be horizontal in nature and painted to match the extisting color of house and screened from view with mature landscaping.

2.5 Children's Play Structures.

Prementant structures shall be made of quality wood construction. Properly maintained plastic structures are allowed. Properly maintained metal structure structure are allowed. No part of the structure shall be higher than 12 feet from the original grade. the structure must not be visible from thef front of the proeprty or direct public view. The structure must be screened from the public view by approved fencing or vegetation.

2.6 Baskeball goals.

The only allowable residential basketball goal is a portable goal which must be placed on or next to that portion of the driveway between the sidewalk and house. Specifically excluded is the sidewalk, road and sewer culvert. All shall be maintained in good repair.

2.7 Barbeque Pits.

Barbeque pits of brick and/or stucco must complement the exteior of the house. Proper screening and placement will be required as part of the review by the ACC.

2.8 Landscape Maintenance.

All lanscapoed areas (front, side and back ) shall be proeply maintained. landscape maintenance shall include care of trees, shrubs, gound cover, annuals, turf grass and irrigation systems.

* Lawns need to be cut on a regualr basis so that the height of the grass does not exceed four (4) inches in height.
* Edging of the curbs, sidewals, driveways, shrub beds, home foundations and fencing should be perfomed at least every other time cutting.
*Shrubs should be trimmed to an even height to remove excessive frowth to be weed free.
*Lawn, plant beds, curbs and sidewalk cracks should be weed free.
*All plant trimmings and grass clipping need to be swept from the curbs, walks, streets and driveways each time the lawn is cut.
*Mulch should be turned and top-dressed at least once per year.
*Lawns should be fertilized at least four(4) times a year and plants at least a year to promote the health and color of the lawn and landcaping.
*Yards should be kept free of debris.
*No cement, sand or pebbles, etc. is permitted for use or substitution for shrubs, ground cover or grass lawn.
*No bare ground is acceptable.
*All lots are to be sod with St. Augustine type sod. At least 50% of the lot must be sod and properly maintained.
*Grass clippings, animal waste, fertilizer and other items should not be thrown into the ponds, as they will cause alage blooms and damge to the envirometn. Waste products must be disposed or properly.
*Parking of vehicles on lawn areas is prohibited.
*No water gardens/ponds are allowed in the front of the home.

2.9 Trees.

*No Owner shall remove, damage, trim, prine or otherwise alter any tree in the Propeties, the trunk of which tree is eight (8) inches or more in diameter at a point of 24 inches above the adjacent groind level, except as follows:

a) With the express consent of the Association.

b) If the timings, pruning or other alteration of such tree is necessary because the tree or a portion thereof creates an eminent danger to person or proerty and there is not sufficient time to contact the Association for their approval.

c) Notwithstanding the foregoing limitation, an Owner may perfom, without the express written consent of the Association, normal and customary trimming and pruning of any such tree, the base or trunk of which is located on said Owner's lot, provided such trimmings or prunning does not substantially alter the shape or configuration of any such tree or would cause premature deterioration alter the shape or configuratioin of any such tree.

d) It is the express intention of this Section that trees existing on the Properties be preseved and maintained as best as possible in their natural state and condition Accordingly, these provisions shall be constructed in a manner most favorable to the preservation of that policy and intent.

*Tress should be maintained such that dead or dying limbs, fronds, etc. are promptly removed and discarded. Dead trees in the front yard should be replaced.
*trees should be regulary fertilized to promote growth and maintain a healthy green color.
*Palms with yellow colored fronds should be promptly fertilized with fertilizer contaning the approperiate minerals.
*There should not be an excess number of trees in the front yard as determined by the ACC.
*Prohibited trees include, but are not limited to, the following:
Australian Pine - Brazilian pepper
Carrotwood - Chinaberry
Earpod - Eucalyptus
Jacranda - Orchid Tree
Paper Mulberry - Punk or Cajeput Tree
Rosewood - Camphor
Red Maple

3.0 Fences.

*All fences, wlls, hedges should be constructed and miantained to a maximum height of six (6) feet
*The approval shall only be constructed of cypress (or other high quality pressure treated wood materials) and must be kept in good condition and repair.
*No fence, wall or hedge may be constructed or maintained between a front street line and the front dwelling line.
*Proper maintenace of the fence should include at a minmum an annual cleaning and preservative treatment.
*Any fence installed along a drainage area should maintain and allow for free-flowing, continuous drainage.
*All fences must be installed as per exhibit "C" of the Eastlake Oaks Deeds and Covenants.

4.0 Irrigation.

Sprinklers should be properly maintained to provide for consistent public attractivness.

5.0 Residence Maintenance.

Residences should be properly maintained to provide for consistent public attractivness.

*Residences should not have any surfaces covered with mildew.
*Painted surfaces must be maintained such that no cracks, voids, chipped paint, excesssive fading, etc. are visble.
*The original paint scheme (base and trim, including exterior doors) must be maintained upon repainting with the same color and type as provided originally by the builder, except as otherwise approved by the ACC.
*Driveway oil stains are not permitted and must be regularly cleared and removed.
*The use of solar/hurricane film is allowed subject to approval. Drapies/window treatments must be visble through then film. No solid black, sliver, platinum or gold is pemitted. A sample of the film and information as to the location of the windows to be treatd must be submitted with the request prior to installation.

6.0 Residence Curb Appearance.

* Toys, bicyles, skate boards, etc. should be properly stored after each use out public view.
*Garden hoses and tools should be properly stored after each use out of public view.
*Patio furniture is not pemitted in the fornt or side yards or in public view on a permanent basis.
*Permanent placement of barbeque grills in the front or side yards are prohibited.
*Driveways and sidewalks should not be paintd or stained.
*Acrylic-coated driveways/home entryways are allowed, as long as long as it is professionally installed and in a neutral color. A request for approval must be submitted prior to installation, along with a design layout and sample of color chip(s).
*Driveway oil (or other) stains are not permitted and must be regulary cleaned and removed.
* Non-excessive number of planters/pots (nursy containers) are not permitted within public view.Excessive numer of plantersand/or pots will determined by the ACC. Other hanging objects are allowed on the patio, providing they are silent. A wind chime or any other noisemaking device shall not permitted if it disturbs or annoys neighbors.
*Sidewalks must be kept clear at all times, including, but not limited to, furniture, potted plants, figurines, light fixtures, garbage cans and pet food dishes,ect.
*Garbage cans and other similar items must be stored in a concealed area.

7.0 Garage Sales.
*Garage sales are permitted.
*Signs are not allowed in the center island of entranceway at Tampa Road and Shady Oak Drive. All signs must be removed the same day.

8.0 Vehicles.

*No motor vehicles shall be parked on the common areas lots.
*No motor vehicles which are primarily used for commercial purposes, other than those present on business, nor any trailers may be parked on the streets, common areas or unimproved lots unless inside a garage and concealed from public view.
*Boats, boat trailers, campers, commercial trucks, commercial vans, motorcycles and other recreational vehicles shall be parked inside of garage and concealed from public view.

9.0 Signs.

*No signs shall be erected or displayed in public view unless written approval of the size, shape, content and location thereof has been obtained from the ACC.
*Every owner has the right, without prior consent of the ACC, to place upon his property one (only one) profesionally made sign which shall not be larger than six (6) square feet and shall contain no wording other than "For Sale" or "For Rent", the name and address of one registered real estate broker and a phone number of Owner or his agent.

*Negihborhood Watch window stickers are allowed.

10.0 Satellite Dishes

*Satelite dishes are allowed.
*Current FCC regulations provide a maxium diameter of 39 inches and a maximum pole hight of 12 feet.
*All cables must be painted to match color of house. It is recommended that, if feasible, dish should be placed as inconspicuously as possible.
*Any placement of a satelite dish on a pole in a backyard is to ACC approval.
11.0 Clothes Haning and Drying.

*All outdoor haning and drying activites shall be done ion a manner so as not to be visible from any front street or side street or nay adjacent or butting property and are hereby restricted to the areas between the rear dwelling line and the rear yard line and in the cases of lots bordering a side street line. all clothes poles shall be capable of being lifted and removed by one (1) person in one (1)minute's time and shall be removed by the Owner when not in actual use for clothes drying purposes.

12.0 Pets.

*No animals, livestock or poultry of any kind shall be rasied, bred or kept on or in residence, except cats, dogs and other household pets may be kept provided that they are not kept, bred or maintained for any commercial purposes.
*No dogs/cats should be allowed to stray or go upon neighboring properties without the consent of the owner of the proeprty.
*No more than two (2) dogs/cats may be kept on any proeprty.
*Each dog must be on a leash when the dog is outside of the owner's proeprty.
*Any animal waste MUST be promptly picked up and disposed of properly. Exterior pet dishes are allowed at the rear of the house and must be removed as promptly as possible. No overnight feeding is allowed.

13.0 Hoilday Decorations.

*End of year hoilday lights, figuringes, fake snow and other permitted with restrictions. Such item may not be set out prior to thanksgiving Day and must by January 10th of the year immediately following.
*Any hooks used to hang lights or ornamnets will be considered part of the holioday decoration. Therefore, they must be removed when not in use.
*Compliants will be reiviewed propetly by the ACC, which may then request removal of excess or annyoing lights, fixtures or other holiday decorations.
*Decorations for each holidays (such as Holloween) are also permitted with restrictions. Decoarations may be placed outside no more the fourteen (14) days before the actual of the holiday and must be removed by the Seventh (7th) day following the holiday.