Tamarac Lakes South, INC -

TAMARAC LAKES SOUTH, INC.

HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (HOA)

2800 W. COMMERCIAL BLVD

TAMARAC, FLORIDA

COMMUNITY RULES AND REGULATIONS

The following Rules and Regulations have been adopted by the Tamarac Lakes South Board of Directors, April 11, 2024, and are made a part of its By-Laws.

Violators of any rule or regulation or any part of same may be subject to a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) or more if noted. See section on violation fees/fines for further details.

It is important that residents remember that guest must be accompanied by a resident while using any of our facilities and the resident is responsible for any violation and fine(s) incurred by the guest. The rights and privileges of the owner/residents should be respected prior to the rights and privileges of guest.

NOTE: TAMARAC LAKES SOUTH, INC FOLLOWS THE CITY OF TAMARAC CODES AND ORDINANCES AS WELL AS OUR INDIVIDUAL RULES AND BY-LAWS WHICH SUPERCEDE THE CITY CODES.

Approved 4/11/24.

Table of Contents

-General Rules-

Page 3: Covenant Enforceability for HOA’s

Page 3. Owner/renter information

Page 3: Permits Required for Work on Homes

Page 4: Community Parking Rules and Florida State Laws Relating to Parking

Page 6: Violations will result, and fines assessed.

Page 7: Towing of Vehicles

Page 7: City Code on Parking

Page 7: Trash and Debris

Page 8: Clubhouse

Page 9: Swimming Pool

Page 11: Golf Course

Page 11 : Yard/Garage Sales

Page 11 : Irrigation System

Page 12 : Animals/Pets

Page 12 : Noise/Parties/Block parties

Page 13 : Property Apparence/Maintenance

Page 14 : Roofs

Page 14 : Shutters

Page 14 : House Numbers

Page 14 : Solar Panels

Page 15 : Fences

Page 15 : Landscaping

Page 15 : Satellite Dish Regulations

Page 16: Painting

Page 16: Business/Occupation

Page 16: Fine Committee

Page 17: Process to sell home Homeowners/Real Estate Agents

Page 17: Estoppel information

Page 18: Building Use and Restrictions

Page 18: Home Ownership

Page 18: Rental Restrictions

Page 19: Violation Fees/Fines

COVENANT ENFORCEABILITY FOR HOAs

The association’s board is charged with the responsibility of uniformly enforcing the Governing Documents and covenants, restrictions and rules and regulations set forth therein and in the community By-Laws. Board members are expected to abide and uphold their responsibility of enforcing and following the governing documents.

Specific covenants and restrictions that the Board is responsible for enforcing may include, but not limited to:
Architectural standards and alterations to the parcels
Pet restrictions
Restrictions on leasing and sales
Parking and vehicle restrictions
Guest/occupancy restrictions
Nuisance conduct

OWNER/RENTER INFORMATION

The Association maintains a list of all residents in the community including renters. To maintain a system to assure residents are kept informed of any happenings and information within the community the resident MUST keep the association informed of any changes to their contact information. Residents are required to provide the office with an email address and ensure that phone numbers are up to date.

PERMITS REQUIRED FOR WORK ON HOMES:

Residents completing work on homes or property in community MUST complete the HOA “ARC application” before applying for a city of Tamarac Permit. This includes any major work or repairs to a house or property (driveway fence ETC.). Failure to do so could result in a Fine. A violation email will be sent to the homeowner giving them 24 hours to respond to the HOA and complete an ARC form. If no response from Homeowner, the attorney will be notified and send a letter to homeowner including all cost for legal fees.

Tamarac Lakes South follows the requirements of the City of Tamarac and Broward County relating to any work done in a home or on the property of a home located within the association.

State and local statutes require you to have a building permit for many of the most common home improvement projects – anything from adding a new sink to replacing kitchen cabinets, adding a fence to building or placing a utility shed on the property.

Homeowners MUST notify the board of a proposal for any work being done on the outside of the structure or yard area that could affect the community’s sprinkler system before submitting a permit request to the city or county. The contractor doing the work MUST complete and submit to the Board of Directors the “Architectural Review Application” Included with the application the contractor should supply a current copy of company business license, Insurance certificate (name homeowner and HOA) drawing of work showing driveway, fence windows ETC drawing will be submitted to sprinkler company if driveway or fence. The HOA will provide a letter of approval to the company doing the work. Any damage to sprinkler lines will be billed to the homeowner.

The Association allows work at the home only Monday thru Saturday from Dawn to Dusk. NO WORK IS ALLOWED ON A SUNDAY. Homeowners can contact the HOA for Emergency Situations requiring a contractor to work on a Sunday.

Further information on building permits may be obtained at www.tamarac.org. HOA procedures are on our website Tamarac Lakes South, INC - Welcome to Our Community!! (pilera.com)

COMMUNITY PARKING RULES AND FLORIDA STATE LAWS RELATING TO PARKING:

All vehicles parked within the community either at home or community parking lot MUST be registered. A copy of the current registration MUST be provided to the HOA. Any vehicle parked in community parking lots and not registered with the HOA are subject to being towed at the owner’s expense within 24-48 hours after a notice is placed on the vehicle.

Parking within our community. As we progress to better the community, we would like to remind you of issues related to parking. Below are some community rules followed by some state laws that will affect where you park.

Boats, boat trailers, storage trailers, campers or any type of recreational vehicle is NOT allowed to be parked on any public right-of-way per City Ordinance. The Association will allow a resident to park a boat on a trailer, or a recreational vehicle for NO more than 24 hours vehicle MUST be in driveway or community parking lot only after resident notifies the association via email before the vehicle is parked on property or the clubhouse area. Failure to notify the association can result in a violation up to and including having said vehicle towed at owner’s expense. Exceptions are made for vehicles parked enclosed in a garage or behind a fence area of the home and not visible from neighboring properties or the public right-of-way.

The HOA at a meeting in April 2006 passed an amendment to our By-Laws that NO vehicle can park on the lawn(s), (even just one set of tires) doing so can result in damage to the lawn and the irrigation system. Any home found in violation of this amendment can be towed at the owner’s expense and any cost incurred by the HOA for repairs to the irrigation system will be assessed to the homeowner. This rule will be strictly enforced. Tow Company is being advised to tow any vehicle in violation at the owner’s expense.

NO Commercial vehicle may be parked on the community streets or parking lot between the hours of 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Commercial vehicles parked in a driveway MUST be covered with a car cover and fully in a driveway any visible wording will be against city ordinance and HOA rules. Also, NO vehicles (cars, trucks, campers, boats) that are rented out by a homeowner to an outside party as part of a business that said homeowner conducts and receives monetary gain from shall not take place on any part of Tamarac Lakes South property. FURTHERMORE, NONE OF THESE VEHICLES are allowed to be parked within the community at any time. Failure to follow this item will result in an immediate violation notice and fine assessed to the homeowner.

Each home is provided with a parking area on their home’s property, no additional parking areas may be added without a permit from the City of Tamarac and an association approved “Architectural Review Application.” Driveways are allowed to be widened up to twenty-four feet total. The association MUST be notified at least two weeks prior to work on driveways to assure sprinkler lines are closed off. Failure to do so can result in the owner receiving a bill for repairs to the sprinkler system.

Temporary parking for overnight guests is available in the main parking lot west of the clubhouse. The homeowner needs to notify the association if the vehicle will be in the lot for more than two days. Vehicles in lot and not registered with the association will have a notice placed on it and if the association does not hear from the vehicle owner withing 24 hours the vehicle can be towed at owners’ expense.

Community notes:

Our parking lot is open for residents and guests to park vehicles not fitting in the home’s driveway and are registered with the HOA.
Vehicles with Expired plates, For Sale signs, abandoned or non-operational (due to accident) in the community parking lots will be towed at owner’s expense.
Per City Code and Community HOA rules vehicles with expired plates are not permitted to be parked in the community parking lot, on city streets, or on your property.
Per City Code and Community Rules NO commercial vehicles can be parked in the community between the hours of 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM. The Exception to this rule allows vehicles to be parked in the owner’s driveway but MUST have all wording on vehicle covered by a car/vehicle cover or blank magnet covers that are placed over all wording on vehicle.
Vehicles parked more than 7 days without movement in the communal areas will be considered abandoned and can be towed at the owner’s expense.
There shall be no vehicular parking in the paved portions of the dedicated public right-of-way areas within the limits of the city during the hours between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., except those vehicles commonly designated as emergency vehicles. This prohibition shall apply seven (7) days a week. Violators will be ticketed by the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

Due to our narrow streets, do not park any vehicle directly across from another vehicle on the street, or directly across from a driveway entrance. Should two (2) vehicles park in a way that does not allow emergency crews, or others to safely get through the street, it will be the parked car owner’s responsibility for all liability and damages to any vehicle attempting to drive on the street. Our HOA assumes zero costs or responsibility for any vehicle parked or attempting to drive between illegally parked vehicles.

Parking in community lots is at the owner’s own risk, the HOA is not responsible for damage to any vehicle due to vandalism or storm damage.

Vehicle Repairs: No vehicle may be partially/fully dismantled in a residential zoned area. Minor repairs, defined as replacement of bulbs, fuses, windshield wipers, batteries or a flat tire are permitted.

Violations will result and Fines assessed to homeowner.

Each home is provided with a parking area on their home’s property, no additional parking areas may be added without a permit from the City of Tamarac. (This includes using the pre-installed walkway from front door to street and the placement of movable cement blocks/squares). Failure to comply with the previous statement can result in the City Code Office being notified. The owner must also notify the association at least one week prior of such plans so that the association can assure that all sprinkler pipes or connections are closed off and rerouted. The homeowner will be responsible for any/all costs incurred by the HOA for irrigation system work.

Vehicles parked greater than seven (7) days without movement in the communal area parking lots will be considered abandoned. The Association reserves the right to have said vehicle towed at the owner’s expense.

Vehicles with expired plates or no plates are not permitted to be parked in any HOA communal area parking lot or on the person’s property. Vehicle will be towed at owner’s expense. This is a HOA policy and violation of the City of Tamarac Code.

Automobiles or other items may not be parked in our parking lots with a “For Sale” sign or a phone number on them indicating the vehicle is for sale. Vehicle is subject to booting. This is a HOA policy and violation of the City of Tamarac Code.

Homeowners may park an automobile (car only) in their driveway with a “For Sale” sign on it. Car MUST be registered and insured. Association may/can request proof of valid registration and insurance. Vehicle may be in driveway for a Maximum of 5 days and no more than two times a year. This is to ensure that the community does not become a used car lot.

The HOA advises ALL homeowners to always lock their car doors and to keep valuables either out of sight or locked away. The HOA assumes no responsibility for theft of cars or valuables inside parked cars.

The following is information provided by the traffic division of Broward Sheriff’s Office. These are State of Florida Laws and will be enforced by the Sheriff’s department.

NO PARKING is allowed in the following areas. State of Florida Laws:

Areas with double yellow lines are there to help with traffic flow. These are found at/near intersections and where the roads in community curve for flow of traffic. Thus, no parking is allowed in these areas.
Within intersections.
Within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant.
Within thirty feet upon approach of a stop sign
In front of or across from a driveway

Sec. 14-26. - Parking restrictions—Public rights-of-way.

There shall be no vehicular parking in the paved portions of the dedicated public right-of-way areas within the limits of the city during the hours between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., except those vehicles commonly designated as emergency vehicles. This prohibition shall apply seven (7) days a week.

Commercial Vehicles in Community neighborhoods

Restrictions in residential zoned districts. Except as hereinafter provided, no owner or person having the use of a commercial vehicle, or recreational vehicle or a boat or boat trailer shall park such vehicle or boat or boat trailer for any period of time on either a public right-of-way or privately owned property in a residential zoned district as now defined or as may be defined in the future or in a clubhouse district as now defined or as may be defined in the future between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

TOWING OF VEHICLES:

All unauthorized vehicle(s) parked in the communal area parking lots with expired plates or marked “For Sale” will be towed at owner’s expense. Vehicles found parked on any portion of the lawn throughout the community are subject to towing at the owner’s expense. Any vehicle parked in the lot and not registered with the HOA will receive a warning and if not corrected within two (2) days will be towed at the owner’s expense. The HOA is not responsible for any vehicle damaged during said towing.

CITY OF TAMARAC CODE ON PARKING:

Section 14-30 relates to parking or storage of commercial or recreational vehicles, boats, and boat trailers.

Boat or boat trailer means any boat, yacht, or vessel, regardless of size or motor capacity and any transportation device which may be utilized to transport a boat yacht or vessel along a public right-of-way.
Restrictions in residential zoned district. Except as hereinafter provided, no owner or person having the use of a commercial vehicle or recreational vehicle, or a boat or boat trailer shall park such vehicle or boat or boat trailer for any period on either a public right-of-way or privately-owned property in a residential zoned district as now defined or as may be defined in the future between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

TRASH and DEBRIS:

The City of Tamarac provides trash pickup within the community on Monday and Thursday; all trash should be placed for pick-up by 7:00 a.m. Bulk Trash should not be placed to the curb until after 3:00 p.m. on the Sunday before Monday's trash while yard debris can be placed out earlier if it is wrapped with string and no bigger than four feet in length. Any bulk trash items not picked up by the city need to be removed from the curb by the homeowner and disposed of by another means of disposal within 24 hrs. of bulk trash pickup. Items are not to be placed in a car port for removal another time. Homeowners may place items out on the street edge of their property on the previous night. Monday’s pick up is for regular trash and bulk items, tree branches, wood, etc. may not exceed four feet in length and needs to be tied together with rope/string. Thursday’s pick-up is for regular trash and recyclable items. (Changes to these pick-up times would come from Waste Management as the only day they do not pick up is on Christmas Day).

Curbside Yard waste and Bulk Trash limits. Tree trimmings, branches, lumber, carpeting, and metal poles must be cut into sections not to exceed four feet in length and tied in bundles of forty pounds or less. Residents are limited to no more than three cubic yards of bulk trash and yard waste each week; however, it is collected once every week.

Construction material (roof shingles, tiles, remodeling or construction debris, sheetrock, concrete, brickwork, etc.) will not be collected in bulk, and the resident is responsible for legal disposal.

Also, any “commercially generated” waste will not be collected. Examples include yard waste or debris left by a landscaping service, contractor, electrician, etc. This material should be removed by the contractor and disposed of legally and responsibly.

Unsightly trash or debris shall not be displayed/ visible on the homeowner’s property from the street. Trees and shrubs as well as driveways and any walkways must be properly maintained to avoid a citation by the City of Tamarac Code Enforcement.

CLUBHOUSE:

The clubhouse is used by the HOA for general association meetings, socials, and community functions. The events of the HOA have priority for use of said building.

The clubhouse is available to be rented by an Owner or Tenant residing in the Tamarac Lakes South community (this includes any event that people not living in the community attend.) To rent the clubhouse the homeowner MUST be paid up to date in all association assessments and any violation fees assessed to the homeowner or tenant. The homeowner MUST be always present at the function. Clubhouse cannot be rented for a non-resident.

The Rental fee of $300.00 can be paid through our Zelle account and one money order for the security deposit of $500.00.

Owners may come to the clubhouse when the office is open to review and borrow a book to read. For security reasons the clubhouse is closed and locked at all other times.

When renting the clubhouse, a request needs to be made at least 2-3 weeks ahead of the event. This allows time to process your checks before the event. Two checks are required at the time of request.

The Rental fee of $300.00 can be paid through our Zelle account and one money order for the security deposit of $500.00. The security deposit will be returned upon confirmation that the clubhouse is returned to as good a condition as when it was rented including cleaning after the function. Notify the clubhouse director of any spills or issues related to the stoves so that the self-cleaning operation can be turned on. Refund can take up to 24-48 hours. Should you notice any items to be in non-working condition or that should be repaired, notify the Clubhouse Director immediately. Checks must be cleared by the bank at least one week prior to the rental. Checks returned for insufficient funds will require putting the rental on hold, renter MUST then provide the association with a replacement MONEY ORDER or payment through ZELLE, along with the return check fees no less than ninety-six (96) hours prior to the event.

Rentals are either 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

For further information and to request a date please contact the clubhouse director at the following email address:

Director10@tamaraclakessouth.org

The pool area is NOT part of any rental and may not be used by guests attending a private party/event at the clubhouse. Violation of this item can result in the party/event being shut down and the homeowner fined. Clubhouse utensils and pans are not part of the rental. A check list will be given to the rental person and an audit will be completed after each rental.

Children are not allowed to participate in any activities that are age restricted. The Florida State Statue restricts anyone under the age of eighteen (18) to participate in Bingo.

Wet bathing suits or any wet clothing are not allowed in the general clubhouse area. Residents using the pool and needing to access the restroom should do so through the entrance on the pool side of the building. Residents and guests shall respect the condition of the restrooms alike.

SWIMMING POOL:

Community Swimming Pool- (Pool is open from Dawn till Dusk per County Health Dept.)

The pool area is closed from approximately 7:30 PM to 7:00 AM. The HOA Fine Committee reserves the right to issue a fine to any person found in the pool area after approved hours.

Tamarac Lakes South has a community pool for residents’ use. No in-ground or above ground pools are allowed on individual properties.

FIRST AND FOREMOST, OUR SWIMMING POOL IS NEVER ATTENDED BY A LIFEGUARD. ALL RESIDENTS AND GUEST SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.

The association has gone to a Key FOB system for access to the community pool. The new FOB is used to open the gates to the pool and the door to the restrooms. The Key FOB is given to residents (one per home) who are paid up to date in their association fees. A replacement key fob will cost $50.00.

Key FOBs are NOT to be shared with any other resident as each FOB is assigned to the individual address and homeowner/tenant living at that address are liable for any damages to the pool area.

To keep your key FOB active, you must obey all Pool rules as outlined in the Rules and posted on the boards in the pool area. Failure to follow the rules or causing damage to any furniture at the pool can result in your key FOB being shut off and your access to pool denied.

As a reminder DO NOT OPEN the pool gate for any resident who arrives without their key FOB, doing so is a violation of the Rules and will result in your FOB being shut off.

Admittance to the pool area is by key fob only. Owners, guests, or tenants who enter the pool area without a key will be subject to fines assessed by the association in accordance with Florida Statute. The pool area must be locked, and gates always closed tight. DO NOT prop the gate open for ANY reason. Owners SHALL not provide keys to any non-owners. The Owner or Renter shall always accompany guests. People in the pool area are NOT allowed to open the gate for anyone they MUST have a key to get in.

All swimmers must shower at the shower provided on the building before entering the pool.

No suntan oil may be applied prior to entering the pool. Remember, pool repairs are costly.

All children (under age 14) in the pool area MUST be accompanied and supervised by an adult while in or around the pool. The HOA is not responsible for any injuries an adult or child sustains while using the pool.

CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 3 OR CHILDREN WHO ARE NOT TOILET TRAINED MUST WEAR WATERPROOF PANTS OR SWIM DIAPERS. ALSO, IT IS PROHIBITED TO DO DIAPER CHANGING ON THE POOL DECK. THIS IS A STATEMENT FROM THE FLORIDA DEPT OF HEALTH.

Noodles, floats, rafts, or beach balls are allowed if they do not cause discomfort or annoyance to others in or around the pool. Horseplay, running, splashing water, jumping, diving, or cannonballing into the water is not allowed at any time. Failure to comply with this can result in a violation fee to homeowner\renter.

Pets of any kind are NOT allowed in the pool or pool area at any time. (City and County Health policy as well)

NO GLASS ITEMS OF ANY TYPE ARE ALLOWED IN THE POOL OR POOL AREA.

Residents MUST clean up after themselves, dispose of all trash in the proper containers and return chairs to their rightful position.

A resident must accompany guests always when using the pool.

Animals are not allowed in the pool area. Leaving animals tied to a fence or tree by the pool can be considered cruelty to animals and result in action against the owner of the pet by Animal Control or the Sheriff’s office.

GOLF COURSE:

Any rules established for our private 9-hole golf course are in addition to normal golf course etiquette. If you are not a golfer and are not aware of golf course etiquette, please note the rules posted at the golf pavilion.

The golf course is for the exclusive use of residents of Tamarac Lakes South and their guests. A resident must accompany guests when using the golf course. A property owner may divert their privileges to that of their tenant but may not maintain their rights if those rights have been extended to their tenant.

THE GOLF COURSE IN NOT TO BE USED AS A PLAYGROUND OR EXERCISE AREA FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS, OR PETS. The Course is not a practice tee and should be used for playing the game of golf only. Destruction of the golf course greens by “chipping, whacking, or otherwise disturbing the greens with a golf club or other instrument are prohibited. Any persons found to be damaging the golf course in any way outside of normal golf course etiquette will be responsible for all costs associated with the repair of such damage.

Golfers are responsible for broken window(s) or damaged vehicles.

No dog(s) are allowed on the Golf course. Violation of this rule will result in a $100.00 fine.

NO FISHING IS ALLOWED IN ANY OF THE GOLF COURSE WATERWAYS!!!

Children under age fourteen (14) must be always accompanied by an adult while on the golf course.

YARD/GARAGE SALES:

An HOA sponsored yard sale could be planed and hosted at the clubhouse area twice a year. If an individual homeowner wishes to have a yard sale at another time, they MUST notify the association fourteen (14) days prior to sale and the owners will be responsible for monitoring parking around their home.

IRRIGATION SYSTEM:

Any broken pipes and sprinkler heads must be reported to the association via the community work order form found on the community web site. NO residents are allowed to adjust or perform any repairs to the irrigation system. The cost for any work done without an approved work order will be billed to the homeowner. Any repairs or adjustments to the system MUST be done by our company. Any adjustments to the current system due to installing a fence or driveway the homeowner will be charged for the repairs/adjustments.

ANIMALS/PETS:

All animals living in the community MUST be registered with the HOA, no more than three (3) pets are allowed per house in the community. Homeowners MUST complete a waiver of liability, provide a copy of the Rabies vaccination certificate, copy of Broward County license number, and a picture of animal. Failure to provide this information can result in a fine for the homeowner.

Dogs, etc. (exception of cats) while outside your home must be on a leash regardless of the size and weight of the individual dog. All dog droppings must be picked up immediately. This is a HOA policy and violation of the City of Tamarac Code/Ordinance Article I, Section 4-4.

4-4 – Duty to Remove Excrement: It shall be unlawful for any person in control of, causing or permitting any animal to be on property, public or private, not owned or possessed by such person to fail to scoop and remove excrement left by such animal to a proper receptacle located on property owned or possessed by such person. In accordance with state statue, this provision is waived for blind persons assisted by Seeing-Eye dogs and non-human primates of the genius Cebu’s, used by a person with paraplegia or quadriplegia, specially trained and providing person care services to a paraplegic or quadriplegic person.

Failure to pick up excrement will result in a violation of the 4-4 code and the owner will be fined by the Association.

No dog(s) are allowed on the Golf course. Violation of this rule will result in a $100.00 fine.

The outside feeding of animals including cats, ducks, and other wildlife is prohibited and anyone found to be in violation will be subject to a fine by the HOA.

NOISE / PARTIES /BLOCK PARTIES:

Per City of Tamarac and Broward County code, a resident’s noise level should not be at the level that it interferes with others right to peaceful domicile. The general noise ordinance for the City of Tamarac is 6 P.M. (for work being done on a home) and 11 p.m. for outdoor parties. Broward County’s ordinance is the same. However, at no time should the noise be so loud as to be heard by neighbors while in their home.

The board is mindful that we all like to have guests from time to time and have an enjoyable time with them while they are visiting our community. We want all residents to enjoy living here. We simply want to make sure that we respect the rights of others in the process. So please be mindful of your neighbors.

Block Parties – Any owner(s) planning a block party must notify the HOA prior to holding any block parties for approval. It is recommended to rent the clubhouse for such a function.

No criminal activities are allowed within the borders of the Tamarac Lakes South community, if a resident spots such activity please get a plate number make of vehicle, address, and call BSO immediately.

PROPERTY APPEARANCE:

Carports are for the purpose of parking a registered and insured private use vehicle ONLY. Enclosed storage unit is allowed in the carport area or on the side of the house and MUST be closed. Storage of loose items in the carport is NOT allowed. Yards visible from the street MUST be maintained and only outside patio furniture (chair(s) small table) allowed. Carports shall be maintained so that there is no accumulation of trash, furniture, or garbage.

Carports and front porch areas are not to be used for the storage of grills, totes, washers, tires. Paint cans, scooters coolers.

NO boat, boat trailers, commercial vehicle, or recreational vehicle may be parked on any public right-of-way or at a privately owned property or clubhouse area between the hours of 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Any Commercial Vehicle parked at the home MUST be parked in the driveway and under a car cover or blank magnet covering the lettering of a business. Covers shall be professionally and properly secured and free of rips and tears. The Association will allow a resident to park a boat on a trailer, or a recreational vehicle for NO more than 24 hours vehicle MUST be in driveway or community parking lot only after resident notifies the association via email before the vehicle is parked on property or the clubhouse area.

Portable canopies as herein defined, are not permitted to be used as a carport. Canopies are only allowed on a temporary basis (for parties, events, etc.) and should be removed immediately after completion of the event.

Air conditioners located on the ground on the side of a home need to be behind a fence or bushes.

Driveways need to be maintained in good condition, no cracks, potholes, added stones/bricks that do not match the original driveway. Colored driveways need to be approved.

Other visible debris or loose items should not be visible from the street view of the house.

Any trees removed from the property must be tied in bundles no more than four feet long. Remaining tree stumps MUST be completely removed as well. The company cutting down your tree should be responsible for the complete removal of these items.

Any property with a fence must maintain the fence in good condition. All wood or chain link style fences should be repainted by the homeowner on a yearly basis. PBC style fences need to be pressure washed when visible signs of dirt are visible.

The Association allows properties side and back yards to be fenced in with only one of the following types of fences: PVC (white), Wood fence (painted in an approved color/stain), Chain link fence in Green or Silver. Property owners MUST first complete an “Architectural Review Application” and be approved by the Board before a City permit is requested.

Items allowed in a back yard and NOT visible from the street are: Hot Tub, Storage shed, Patio slab area Tiki Huts, generators owner must complete an “Architectural Review Application” and if required a city permit. Homeowners are responsible to assure that any hot tub is not accessible by small children.

*Homeowners are responsible for keeping roofs in clean condition between the scheduled roof cleanings and paintings by the HOA. (Subject to fines by the City of Tamarac)

• Driveways, walkways, and visible patios must be maintained, clean and neatly painted. (Subject to fines by the City of Tamarac)

• Portable basketball hoops MUST be removed off the street each day and returned to a location out of site from the front of the house.

• Holiday Decorations the association encourages owners to decorate their home for some major Holidays. Decorations should only be up during the following dates:

• 1. Halloween decorations between October 15th and November 7th.

• 2. Holiday (Christmas ETC) December 1st till January

ROOFS:

Roofs must be maintained in a good and clean condition. The tile roof should be pressured washed on a yearly basis. The cleaning and painting of a tile roof is done by the association during our painting cycle only thus the owners are responsible to keep them clean at all other times. The following are types of roofs allowed in the community: Tile, Shingles, and metal (color needs to be approved by the Board. When replacing or repairing a roof owner must assure that the

“Architectural Review Application” and a city permit are obtained.

SHUTTERS:

The City of Tamarac has a Fire Code Ordinance that states window and door storm shutters should NOT be in closed position unless the city is under a “State of Emergency” for a pending hurricane over any window or door of a living area of a home. (Bedroom, Living room, Bathroom)

HOUSE NUMBERS:

House numbers are required to be in a highly visible and obvious location on all properties in the city and community. The minimum size of all house numbers is four inches tall. Note this is a city Code as well.

SOLAR PANELS:

Residents wanting to install Solar Panels on a home MUST notify the Association and have the company request an Architectural Application. An engineering Report may be requested. Once the application is submitted the Board has up to thirty (30) days to file an application decision

FENCES:

Any fence MUST be approved by the association and an “Architectural Application form” completed. A drawing of the property showing the property lines and location of said fence is also required as we need to have the sprinkler company verify that the fence will not be placed on any lines and that the neighbor’s property will continue to get water. The homeowner installing the fence may be billed for the additional sprinkler lines or any sprinkler lines, heads or pipes damaged by installation of a fence. Fences CANNOT be less than 3 feet from the street edge and on a corner, lot cannot block the view of oncoming traffic. The maximum height of a fence is six (6) feet. Fences must be maintained in a condition that will ensure safety, functional use, and a proper aesthetic appearance.

LANDSCAPING:

HOA MUST BE NOTIFIED BEFORE YOU PLANT ANY ITEMS, TO ASSURE THE IRRIGATION LINES ARE NOT DAMAGED. Failure to do so COULD result in the owner being sent to the fine committee. Any repairs will be paid/billed to the homeowner.

Hedges make an attractive addition to landscaping of a property if maintained and trimmed on a regular basis. The maximum height of hedges in a residential area should be based on the base of the front windows, Hedges are not permitted to be planted in the front yard of a residence except along the front building line. Hedges cannot be used as a fence or divider between properties. Homeowners are responsible for maintaining hedges, so they are green, healthy, and neatly trimmed. Dead sections are to be removed. For Safety purposes bushes/shrubs located on the side of a home along the edge of a roadway need to be trimmed back at least three feet from the edge of the roadway. Hedges/trees ETC. should also be trimmed back, including not overhanging onto a neighbor’s property line or their fence. Should said hedge go over the property line and/or a neighbor’s fence should be cut back by the owner of said hedge, tree, or bush. If the homeowner fails to trim back the hedge, tree, or bushes from the neighbor’s area the neighbor should provide a written letter requesting to trim the hedges, tree, or bushes back. If the owner of said hedge fails to do so the neighbor has the right to have the hedge/tree cut back and bill the offending neighbor. Trees provide several benefits to the property owner including energy saving shade, privacy and contribute to a pleasing neighborhood environment. Choosing the right type of tree and planting location can avoid future problems from roots or intrusive tree limbs. Trees should NOT be planted near the edge of the roadway or power lines.

SPECIAL NOTE:

No ARECA Palm trees, or plants are allowed as the root grows out and will tangle the irrigation wires and pipes.
Should conditions require removal of a tree, a PERMIT is required from Broward County department of Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department. For further information call 954-519-1483. Cost is the responsibility of the homeowner.

SATELLITE DISH REGULATION:

All satellite dishes must be installed on the sides or the backyards of owner’s homes. Satellite dishes are prohibited in the front yards or installed on the front of the home. Any large satellite dishes require a City of Tamarac permit.

PAINTING:

Exterior paint colors will be approved by the Corporation Board prior to the start of the painting cycle. At which time homeowners will be allowed to choose from one of the approved base colors and the recommended trim colors. Painting of a house includes awnings and brick planters if they are painted the same color of the house. If awnings or planters are painted a different color the homeowner is responsible for the additional cost. White tile roofs are included in the painting of a home. Homeowners are responsible for keeping roofs clean between our scheduled paint cycle. Homeowners who decide to paint the home themselves MUST also follow the approved colors. Painting of driveways is the responsibility of the homeowner WITH AN APPROVED COLOR. The board will approve and release the list of colors before the start of our painting.

BUSINESS/OCCUPATION

Owners will not use property to conduct business which interferes with the rightful enjoyment of neighbors, and which causes disruptions in traffic flow, or creates a hazard to the community.

Also see page four (4) under community parking rules.

These include but are not limited to running a car repair facility, any type of vehicle rental, car wash, day care center, ETC. Any home business must, per City of Tamarac and Broward County, be permitted to operate within the city limits, and have proper licenses a copy must be provided to the HOA. These businesses must be ones that said customers do NOT come to your home and interfere with the livelihood of the neighbors.

No short-term rentals are permitted (AIRBNB, ETC) No rentals of homes for less than one year and renter must be approved by association.

Signs on doors or property and other business-related advertising are not permitted per Tamarac and Broward Ordinances. Signs or business-related information on resident’s vehicles, car or

trucks shall be covered during non-business times 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Owners found in violation will be cited with a warning to cease activity, followed by a fine for failure to comply.

FINE COMMITTEE:

The association has a fine committee consisting of three residents who are not on the Board of Directors or related to any Board Member. This committee will schedule a fine committee meeting as needed to call any resident/homeowner in to discuss violations issued on said property. These meetings take place at least once a month and the resident/homeowner will be notified to attend said meeting at least seven-ten days prior to the meeting.

PROCESS SELL HOME/ HOMEOWNERS/REAL ESTATE AGENTS:

1. Homes for sale must be owner occupied and the name(s) of owner(s) listed on property deed.

2. The buyer(s) must complete an association application, which includes a background check, copy of driver license(s) application fee, followed by an interview and approval of the buyer.

3. All occupants over the age of eighteen must complete an application and background check.

4. HOA has the right of refusal of application.

5. Completed applications should be provided to the association allowing time to process before an estoppel is issued.

6. An Estoppel fee of $250.00 is required. If a secondary estoppel is needed because of a delay in closing and an additional fee of $100.00 can be assessed.

7. At the time of the closing the title company will collect two (2) months of the association’s monthly fees and will send them to the HOA.

8. Homes listed for sale in the community must be shown by appointment only.

9. NO OPEN HOUSES ALLOWED

ESTOPPEL INFORMATION:

Estoppel Requests for properties being sold or refinanced in our community should be sent to: info@tamaraclakessouth.org Estoppel's are completed after the application, interview and approval process are completed.

NOTE: if a home is in collection status once the HOA completes its part of the Estoppel before it is forwarded to our attorney. Title companies can email the estoppel request information and follow up with for $250.00 for the Estoppel Fee sent through our ZELLE account at tlspayments@tamaraclakessouth.org.

If an additional estoppel is requested an additional fee of $100.00 may be required. The closing company will also collect and forward to the association two (2) months of the association fees.

BUILDING AND USE RESTRICTIONS.

1. Home ownership.

Occupancy of the home is limited to an individual owner(s) for a minimum of two (2) years after the recording of the deed transferring title to a new homeowner.
Parties interested in purchasing a property in Tamarac Lakes South must complete an application of intent and provide required documents from bank or realtor stating that a financial credit check was completed, and a non-refundable fee submitted to the association.
Any additional residents over the age of eighteen, including roommates moving into the home MUST complete an application, background and be interviewed by the association.
All applicants/roommates are required to complete a third-party background check at their expense through the association’s approved vendor.
All properties within the community Must be recorded under an individual’s name(s) and NOT listed or recorded as a Corporation, LLC, Trust (other than an Estate Planning Trust), limited partnership or other artificial entity (collectively “Prohibited Owners”). Any conveyance to a Prohibited Owner will be void and the grantor on any deed to a Prohibited Owner will be in violation of these Bylaws and owe reimbursement of attorney’s fees for all steps taken by Tamarac Lakes South against such deed. For the purposes of this subsection, an Estate Planning Trust is one in which an owner retains use of the property for life.
Association has the right of refusal on any Purchase based on background search or failure to provide correct information on application.

Replaces article I, Building and Use Regulations

RENTAL RESTRICTIONS

No rental agreement of a home is permitted until two (2) years after the recording of the deed transferring title to a new homeowner.

If the home is sold and said property is currently rented, the tenant may remain in said property under the current lease if agreed upon by the new owner and the association. At the end of the current lease the renter will NOT be renewed, and the house MUST be owner-occupied for the two-year minimum from that date forward.
Not more than one (1) rental agreement per home per twelve (12) month period. Exceptions must be approved by the board.
Prospective renters will be required to complete a TLS rental application, provide a letter from the homeowner verifying a full credit check was completed, a copy of the pending lease, the original copy of the lease addendum, driver’s license(s) of all adults and a non-refundable check for the fee.
Applications will be reviewed by the sub-committee assigned to manage rentals of homes and interview the applicants, all persons over eighteen (18) must be present for the interview and provide a copy of their driver’s license. Criminal background will be done on all applicants over eighteen (18) and the association will provide the owner notification of approval or disapproval of the pending application.
No short-term rentals are allowed (AIRBNB ETC.),
All approved rentals/roommates are for a period of 12 months. A lease will be required,
The owner must submit and update the lease to the association each year upon renewing the lease. Failure to do so will cancel the home as a rental property.
All tenants must be approved by the association.
All roommates over age eighteen (18) MUST complete an application, background check and interview by association.
Association has the right of refusal on any tenant based on background search or failure to provide correct information on application.
A sub-committee will review applications and an interview of the applicants will be scheduled, complete a criminal background, and provide the owner notification of approval or disapproval of the pending application.
Tamarac Lakes South will limit the number of rentals to twenty-one equals 8% of the community.
Any exceptions to this policy would be approved by the board at the recommendation of the rental approval committee.

VIOLATION FEES/FINES

The Association has the authority, pursuant to Florida Statue section 720.305(2), to fine an owner, or the owner’s tenant, guest, or invitee for failure to comply with the Governing Documents or Association rules. The authority to fine does not have to be provided in the Governing Documents.

Process when violation fee/fine issued:

The association has the right to issue a Violation warning to the violator whereby if the issue is not cured in (30) thirty days the association would issue a final warning and start the official process of issuing the required fine(s) associated with said violation.

The person receiving a violation notice on their property has the right to request a hearing on said violation. The person has fourteen days to request a hearing before a final notice is issued. On the sixteenth day after the violation if no request is received the fine will be automatically assessed.

To request a hearing, the person needs to submit in writing to a member of the executive committee said request.

Violation notice(s) can be issued to the owner and renter of said property for any violation listed in the association's By-laws, or Rules and Regulations.

The hearing will be held before a committee of at least three (3) community members appointed by the Board who are not officers, directors or employees of the Association or the spouse, parent, child, brother or sister of an officer, director, or employee.

The hearing committee will hear and review all evidence related to said case and provide their recommendation that the violation stands, and a fine be assessed or if there was just cause and dismiss the violation. The decision of said committee is final.

If the fine is approved by the committee and not paid within thirty days, the outstanding balance will be attached to the property account as a special assessment. If the committee does not approve the fine, it cannot be imposed.

A fine may not exceed $100 per violation and may be levied on the property each day of the continuing violation, but may not exceed $1,000 per violation in aggregate, unless otherwise provided in the governing Documents.

A fine of $1,000 or more may become a lien against the parcel and collected through the lien foreclosure process.

A fine may not be levied unless the Association first provides the violating party with written notice of the violation and an opportunity to attend a hearing on the alleged violation no sooner than fourteen (14) days from the date of notice.

The Rules and Regulations of Tamarac Lakes South, INC. Homeowners Association is a living document and is subject to adjustment and updating at any time by the Association’s Board of Directors.

Tamarac Lakes South, INC. Homeowners Association may be contacted via the following:

Email: info@tamaraclakessouth.org Web Site: tamaraclakessouth.org

Office Phone 954-484-9798 (voice mail only)

The association Rules and Regulations were approved by the Association Board of Directors on Thursday April 11, 2024.

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