Shadow Lakes Deed Restrictions

This document is a summary of the deed restriction that were voted on and agreed by a majority vote in 2013. The copy of the deed restrictions can be found and download at Pasco County Records.

These restrictions pertain to and are according to the plat thereof which is filed in Plat Book 20, page 27 through 29 of the Public Records of Pasco County, Florida. All lots in said subdivision are sold subject to the following restrictions and limitations which shall be covenants that shall run with the land and which are binding alike upon the heirs, personal representatives, assigns, successors in interest, whether in privity or not in, privity, or purchasers from any parcel Owner(s) or the HOA, or its successors or assigns, or by acceptance of a deed. All transferals agree to abide by, perform and carry out said restrictions, limitations and conditions as one of the express considerations of conveyance. These restrictions are to follow each successive transfer of Shadow Lakes, Unit 1 property, whether or not mentioned by future grantors and shall be in full force and effect for thirty (30) years as of the effective date of recording of these restrictions in the Public Records of Pasco County, Florida, pursuant to section 720.408, Fla. Stat.

  1. RESIDENTIAL LOTS: All lots in said subdivision shall be known and described as residential lots. No structure shall be erected on any parcel ofthe some other than one (1) single private family dwelling with attached private garage of the same architecture and general design as the residences, both to be constructed of new materials. No lot shall be reduced or increased in size by any method whatsoever without prior written consent of the HOA. Common areas are not subject to this restriction.
  2. MINIMUM FLOOR AREA: All single family residences will have a minimum of one thousand (1,000) square feet for a one-story dwelling, and one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet for a two-story dwelling, exclusive of screened porches, patios, breezeways or garages', outside wall dimensions may be used to determine square footage.
  3. GARAGE: All dwellings shall have at least a one-car garage. No carports shall be allowed.
  4. BUILDING SET-BACKS: No dwelling walls shall be erected nearer than twenty (20) feet to any front street lot line nor nearer than seven and one-half (7%) feet to any interior lo line.
  5. TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: All dwellings on said lots must be constructed of new materials. The first floor walls of all dwellings shall be of frame, masonry, or masonry veneer construction. All concrete block houses and/or walls shall have a full stucco finish unless decorative block is used for decorative purposes. All roof coverings shall be cement tile, 240 pound asphalt shingle, or wood splits, except Florida rooms, porches, or other flat deck areas may be built up roofing or aluminum. Any deviation from these approved materials must receive the specific written approval of the HOA. The exterior colors of all homes must be compatible with the surrounding land and shall only be earth tone combinations.
  6. FENCES, WALLS, OTHER STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS: Only wooden shadow-box fences, chain-link fences or white vinyl PVC may be constructed.
    1. No fence shall exceed six (6) feet in height.
    2. No fence shall be constructed past the front wall line of any dwelling.
    3. No fence may be constructed upon any lot without the written permission Of the HOA.
  7. LANDSCAPING: All dwellings shall be constructed with concrete driveways, walks, solid sodded Front, side and rear yards.
  8. CLOTHES DRYING AREA: Portable rotary or wind-up disappearing type clothes lines shall be used; no permanent clothes lines shall be authorized.
  9. TEMPORARY STRUCTURES: Trailers, tents, shacks, barns, outbuildings, sheds, temporary buildings of any nature are expressly prohibited within this subdivision, and no temporary residence shall be permitted in unfinished residential buildings. No storage sheds shall be allowed on any lot within the confines of this subdivision. Temporary buildings or trailers may be used during daylight hours by contractors in connection with construction work in progress, but only upon written approval by the HOA.
  10. LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY: No animals, livestock, birds or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred or kept on any lot, except that not more than a total of two (2) dogs, cats, or other household pets may be kept, provided that they are not kept, bred or maintained for any commercial purpose.
  11. PARKING OF VEHICLES: No vehicle shall be parked on any part of this property except on paved streets and paved driveways. No trailers or commercial vehicles, other than those present on business, may be parked in the subdivision. Boats, motor homes, commercial vehicles, campers and other recreational vehicles shall be parked inside garages and concealed from view. All parking shall be in accordance with state, county and city regulations and laws.
  12. SIGNS: No signs or promotional flags shall be displayed to the public view on any lot or building, except an owner of a lot may display a "For Sale" sign upon his lot not more than five (5) square feet or a real estate agent, for an owner, may display his or her real estate "for sale" sign on the lot.
  13. RAPID COMPLETION: The erection of any new building or repair of any building damaged by fire or otherwise shall be completed as rapidly as possible.
  14. GENERAL PROVISIONS:
    1. ENFORCEMENT: The HOA and any person or persons owning any real property which is subject to these restrictions shall have the right to enforce, by any proceeding at law or in equity, all restrictions, conditions, covenants, reservations, liens and charges hereafter imposed by the provisions of this Declaration. Failure by any owner to enforce any covenant or restriction herein contained shall in no event be deemed a waiver of the right to do so thereafter.
    2. SEVERABILITY: Invalidation of any one of these covenants or restrictions by judgment or court order shall in no way affect any other provision which shall remain in full force and effect.
    3. AMENDMENT: The covenants and restrictions of this Declaration shall run with and bind the land, for a term of thirty (30) years from the date this Declaration is recorded in accordance with section 720.408, Fla. stat. This Declaration may be amended by a signed written instrument approved by not less seventy-five percent (75%) of the lot owners. Any amendment must be recorded in the Public Records of Pasco County, Florida.
  15. WATERWELLS: Shallow well type waterfalls shall be permitted upon a lot solely for the purpose of watering and caring for plants, trees, lawns, flowers and the like. Any such well shall be neatly concealed, protected, safe and shall be electrically operated.
  16. POWER AND TELEPHONE SERVICE: All electric power lines and conduits, telephone cables, cable television conduits and other utilities shall be run underground, if possible. Perpetual easements for the installation and maintenance of utilities and drainage facilities as shown on the plat or repeat, filed in the Public Records of Pasco County, Florida, are hereby reserved.
  17. SPECIFICATIONS: All construction shall equal or exceed construction requirements as outlined in the Southern Standard Building Code and local building codes, zoning ordinances and deed restrictions.
  18. SWIMMING POOLS: No swimming pool may be constructed which is not fully enclosed by an adequate screened enclosure or a minimum four (4) foot high locked fence. All swimming pools shall be below ground.
  19. GENERAL:
    1. The ground grade or ground elevation of any portion of any lot may not be changed without the specific written consent of the HOA or his agent.
    2. No curb, drainage structure, water line, sewer line or portion of any sled shall be removed or altered for any purpose without the specific written consent of the HOA.
    3. Owner of respective lots shall be directly responsible financially to the HOA or proper authorities having jurisdiction for damage to the foregoing improvements resulting from the actions of employees or said owners or independent contractors furnishing labor or materials to or for said owners.
    4. No structure shall be erected, placed or permitted and no alterations shall be permitted on the property which shall in any way hinder the surface or subsurface drainage of the property.
    5. No noxious or offensive trade or commercial activity shall be carried on upon any lot, nor shall anything be done thereon which may be or may become an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood.
    6. No lot shall be used or maintained as a dumping ground for rubbish. trash, garbage, or other waste shall not be kept except in sanitary containers properly concealed from public view.
    7. Each lot, whether occupied or unoccupied, shall be maintained clean and free from refuse, debris, and unsightly growth such as tall pass and weeds or such as may be considered a fire hazard. All buildings, fences and walls shall be maintained in a good state of exterior repair. In the event that any owner shall fault, neglect or omit to maintain or keep clean any parcel or property in the manner therein provided, after having been noticed by the HOA to do so in writing addressed to such owner at his last known address, then the HOA for such Purpose may enter upon said premises for the purpose stated in said notice, and the expense of carrying out such purpose shall be charged to the owner of such lot and shall become a lien thereon collectable and enforceable in the manner provided by law.
    8. The terms "lot owners" and "parcel owners" as applied herein are deemed interchangeable.
  20. APPLICATION TO FUTURE ADDITIONS. These restrictions, limitations and covenants shall apply equally to all subsequent additions to Shadow Lakes, Unit 1, unless exceptions, additions, or modifications to these restrictions shall be filed contemporaneously with the filing of record of the plat for such subsequent additions.
  21. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. All parcel owners and the HOA shall apply the dispute resolution process, as required, pursuant to section 720.311, Fla. Stat.
  22. IDENTIFICATION OF AFFECTED PARCELS. Pursuant to section Fla. Stat., the attached Schedule "A" , same having been incorporated herein by reference, identifies each parcel owner that is to be subject to the governing documents by its legal description, and by the name of the parcel owner or the person in whose name the parcel owner is assessed on the last completed tax assessment in accordance with section 720.405(2), Fla. Stat.

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