Tamiami Village
Rules,
Regulations and General Guidelines
Revised October
22, 2004
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday
(Subject to Seasonal Hours)
QUIET HOURS:
Please be courteous to your neighbors and observe quiet
hours between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
INTRODUCTION:
The following Rules and Regulations are intended for
the comfort, welfare and safety of you and your visitors and are to maintain the
appearance and reputation of our Community.
They may be amended from time to time to achieve this purpose.
Your cooperation in observing these rules is greatly appreciated.
Any act which endangers the life, health, safety, property or peaceful
enjoyment of the Community or its occupants is a violation of the Rules and
Regulations. Management intends to
enforce these Rules equally and fairly and reserves the right to pursue further
action as allowed by Association documents and Florida State Statutes against
any resident for violation of these Rules and Regulations.
1.
EVERY PERSON DESIRING TO BECOME A RESIDENT IN THE
COMMUNITY MUST FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FORM.
A.
The Manager will use the
application which may include a credit report and/or background check to
determine if the applicant is qualified to become a resident under these
Community Rules and Regulations. The
applicant must present with the application for copying by the office,
documentation of the age of the proposed occupants of the manufactured home
within the Community. Documentation
will include one of the following: driver’s license, birth certificate,
passport, immigration card or documents containing a birth date of comparable
reliability.
B.
This
is a retirement Community and is intended to provide housing to residents
55 years of age or older according to HUD
Guidelines.
No children will be
accepted as residents.
Occupancy of a manufactured home will not be permitted unless at least
one person in such manufactured home is 55 years of age or older.
All other occupants of the manufactured home must be at least 50 years of
age.
2.
GUEST/VISITING PRIVILEGES
Definition of a Visitor - a visitor is someone who visits a resident for
any period of time but does not stay overnight.
Definition of a Guest - a guest is someone who visits a resident and
stays on the property overnight - they must register at the office.
A.
Registered guest privileges are restricted to 30 days per year.
Guests/visitors who are unruly or who create disturbances will be asked
to leave. Residents are responsible
for the conduct of their guests/visitors who are also subject to the Rules and
Regulations of the Community when in the Community.
B.
Recreational areas are restricted to residents and their registered
guests/visitors. Guests/visitors
must wear/display their registration ID bands when using any of the recreational
facilities if not accompanied by the resident.
Guests/visitors must observe all posted Rules when using recreational
areas. Residents will be held
legally and financially responsible for any damage by the guests/visitors.
3.
DOGS, CATS and OTHER PETS
Residents may have a combination of no more than two (2) dogs or cats per
household. They are restricted to 25
pounds each or less at maturity.
When dogs and cats are outdoors, they must be kept on a leash no longer than ten
(10) feet. No curbing (potty) is
permitted except on the resident’s own property.
The resident is responsible for any clean up.
Dogs and cats are not allowed at the pool or recreational areas.
Repeated complaints about barking dogs or pets which are nuisances or
create unsanitary conditions will be considered cause for the animal to be
removed from the Community. The
following criteria must be followed:
1.
Preregistered with the office
2.
Current license
3.
Proof of vaccination/shots
4.
DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITATION
No soliciting is allowed.
Please notify Management of any soliciting.
5.
RENTAL LOT FEES
Rental lot fees are due
and payable on the 15th of each month and a late fee is assessed on
the 21st day.
6.
BICYCLES
Florida state laws require all children less than sixteen (16) years of age to
wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.
Bicyclists must ride on the right side of the street, obey all traffic laws and
have a white light in front of their bicycle and a red light on the rear.
7.
SPEED LIMIT
The speed limit within the Community is fifteen
(15) miles per hour.
8.
VEHICLES
A.
All parking must be off streets and lawns.
Long term storage space is now available to all residents in the Park,
including RV residents. Overnight
parking on the street/lawn of recreational vehicles, campers and other similar
vehicles is strictly prohibited.
B. A parking tag for the
overflow parking lot will be issued after the vehicle is registered in the
office. Recreational vehicles or motor homes of guests are allowed in the
designated area (south end only).
Overflow parking of vehicles is allowed when at Flamingo Hall if the parking lot
is full (a pass is not needed.)
C.
Motorbikes, motor scooters, go-peds and motorcycles are allowed in the
community but must be registered in the office.
Golf cars must be registered in the office and the registration number
displayed. To operate the above, you
must be at least sixteen (16) years old and obey the rules of the road.
9.
REPAIRING OR OVERHAULING VEHICLES
Major repair on all vehicles or other equipment
is prohibited.
10.
CLOTHES LINES
Only umbrella type clothes lines are permitted.
11.
LAUNDRY FACILITIES
The
laundries are open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Dyeing clothes is not permitted in any of the machines.
12.
SWIMMING POOLS
A.
Pool hours are from dawn to dusk per the Board of Health Lighting
Restrictions.
B. The pool is for the
exclusive use of the residents and their registered guests/visitors.
Residents are responsible for their guests/visitors.
Children under the age of twelve (12) must be accompanied by an adult who
will be responsible for their conduct.
C. Use the pools at your
own risk. No lifeguards are on duty.
D. Proper swimming
attire is required. No cutoffs are
allowed.
E. Children not toilet
trained must wear approved diapers such as “4 4 Huggy Little Swimmers.”
F.
Due to the Board of Health Regulations, you must shower before entering
the pool.
G. No diving, jumping or
running is permitted on the pool deck. Please refrain from splashing and
roughhousing. Skates, bicycles and
golf carts are not allowed in the pool area.
H. Safety devices for
small children are permissible.
Rafts, beach balls, etc. are not allowed in the pool.
Noodles are acceptable.
I. Due to the
Board of Health Regulations, the pools are closed to all persons who have open
sores or are wearing bandages.
J. Due to the
board of Health Regulations, no animals are allowed in the pool or pool area.
K. Due to the Board of
Health Regulations, no food or breakable objects (glass) are allowed in the pool
area.
13.
YARD/CARPORT SALES
Any
item for sale in your yard/carport constitutes a yard/carport sale.
All yard/carport sales must be registered in the office.
A maximum of two (2) yard/carport sales per household is allowed per
calendar year. Multiple consecutive
days will count as one sale. No
signs advertising the sale may be posted on lawns or any common elements of
Tamiami Village. Only one sign may
be posted on the house the day (s) of the sale and should be removed immediately
upon conclusion of the sale.
14.
PROPANE GAS
BOTTLES
Propane gas bottles in
excess of 25 pounds must be placed at the rear of the home.
15. IMPROVEMENTS
Any
plans for improvements to your site must be submitted in writing to Management
for prior approval. Residents are
responsible for contacting the County and obtaining the proper permits if
required.
16.
OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS – WORKMEN
Management may deny a contractor admission to the Community if not properly
licensed or insured. At no time can
a workman’s equipment block the street.
No work will be done before 8:00 a.m. or on Sundays, except in an
emergency situation.
17.
GARBAGE
Trash bags, recyclables and horticulture waste may be set out at the curbside no
earlier than 6:00 p.m. the night before pick up.
They are not to exceed 40 pounds per bag.
18.
LAWNS AND PLANTS
Lawns and plants are the responsibility of the resident.
Each resident is required to regularly trim, weed and maintain their lawn
and plants and keep their area free from harmful insects.
Management has the right to inspect a resident’s lot and if found to be
neglected, provide necessary labor and bill and bill the resident for the
service. Residents planning to be
away for extended periods should arrange for lawn and yard maintenance.
Lawns may not be mowed before 8:00 a.m.
19.
REMOVAL OF HOME
Any
resident moving a home from a rental lot is responsible for removing all debris,
steps and utility sheds from the lot.
The resident moving the home will be responsible for repairs or damages
to any property damaged during the removal process.
The lot must be cleaned, completely cleared and approved by Management.
Utility connections will be sealed, protected and identified.
Maintenance fees will continue to be paid until compliance with this
paragraph is achieved and the lot is approved by Management.
If the resident rails to clear the lot, Management may assess a cleanup
maintenance fee.
20.
BLIGHT
No
weeds, underbrush, unsightly growth, unsightly objects or refuse piles will be
allowed on any property. In the
event the owner/resident/lessee fails or refuses to keep the premises free of
said unsightly conditions, Management may enter upon the land and remove the
same at the expense of the owner/resident and such entry will not be deemed a
trespass. The exterior of the house
must be kept clean. The homeowner
will not allow the home to become unsightly and become covered with mold and
mildew.
21.
MOBILE HOME PARKS
Mobile Home Parks contain extensive underground facilities. Therefore, prior
Management approval is needed before digging or planting shrubs and trees.
Management has the right of access to all lots at all times for the
purpose of inspection and utility maintenance. In the rental section, anything
planted in the ground will be considered Community property.
Said residents leaving the village will not remove trees, bushes or
plants. Nothing will be placed on the easements.
22.
RESALES – RENTAL
A.
Management must be notified of the resident’s intention to sell or lease
their home. The prospective new
residents must complete an “Application for Residency.”
They must be approved by Management and meet the prerequisites of the
Rules and Regulations of the Community.
B. The minimum period of
subletting is one (1) month. Owners
may sell their homes and assign their lot leases subject to prior approval of
the new owner by Management. One
small “For Sale” sign totaling 144 square inches is allowed inside the window of
the home. Management will be glad to
assist in the sale of your home, if requested.
23.
POSTING RULES AND REGULATIONS
In
accordance with Florida Statutes, the Rules and Regulations will be posted in
the recreational facilities.
24.
MASTER ASSOCIATION’S RIGHT
The
Master Association has the right to amend, alter, delete, or add to the Rules
and Regulations at their discretion according to Florida State Statutes.