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Design Review Committee Review Form

If you would like to remove trees or vegetation of any kind within your property; please accompany your request with the following form along with a survey demonstrating that they are within your property lines. 
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Certification of tree on property
If you would like to remove fences and/or walls of any kind within your property; please accompany your request with the following form along with a survey demonstrating that they are within your property lines.
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Certification of fence and Wall on property
If you will be using a dumpster / trailer / waste container for your project you will need to fill out a form and submit it to the HOA for approval prior to its arrival to the community. All units without prior approval will be turned away at the gate at the owners expense. 
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Dumpster Policy Request Form
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APPROVED HOME COLORS PDF FILE


Southern Dunes 

Design Review Committee (DRC) 


Applications are available at the H.O.A office or
click on the Documents Library to download a copy. 

Forms should be emailed, hand-delivered or mailed 

to the H.O.A office: 


Southern Dunes Master Community HOA

Committee Members 

Barbara Heddon 

Karen Spoone 

Marlene Judge 

Pauline Ritter 

Vincent McCauley 


For exterior improvements including but not limited to, pools, fences, patios or patio extensions must also have a copy of your survey that was given to you at closing.  You can also log into Polk County Property Appraisers and to obtain a copy. 

This includes the removal or planting of trees/palms/shrubs removal or planting and/or major changes to the landscaping. On the copy of the survey, please indicate where these items are currently located or will be placed. You must also provide dimensions and specifications. It is required to confirm these will be or are within your property lines. 

All requests and alterations must conform to all zoning and building regulations.  


Homeowners requesting work for their properties must first apply to the Design Review Committee (DRC) for review and approval before any work can begin. After receiving approval, you must verify and obtain required permits from Haines City and other agencies. *This is the homeowners responsibility. Please keep a copy of your permits in a safe place.


For more information, please contact the City of Haines City - Office of the 

Directors of Community Development or the Haines City Code Compliance Office. 

If your request is denied please do not be discouraged, you may appeal to the Design Review Committee by submitting a new application for review.

Southern Dunes 

Design Review Committee (DRC) 


Applications are available at the H.O.A office or
click on the Documents Library to download a copy. 


Forms should be emailed, hand-delivered or mailed 

to the H.O.A office : 


Southern Dunes Master Community HOA

1603 Forrest Hills Lane

Haines City, FL  33844

southerndunes@donasher.com


For exterior improvements including but not limited to, pools, fences, patios or patio extensions must also have a copy of your survey that was given to you at closing.  You can also log into Polk County Property Appraisers and to obtain a copy. 

This includes the removal or planting of trees/palms/shrubs removal or planting and/or major changes to the landscaping. On the copy of the survey, please indicate where these items are currently located or will be placed. You must also provide dimensions and specifications. It is required to confirm these will be or are within your property lines. 


All requests and alterations must conform to all zoning and building regulations.  


Homeowners requesting work for their properties must first apply to the Design Review Committee (DRC) for review and approval before any work can begin. After receiving approval you must verify and obtain required permits from Haines City and other agencies. *This is the homeowners responsibility. Please keep a copy of your permits in a safe place.


For more information please contact the City of Haines City - Office of the 

Directors of Community Development  or the Haines City Code Compliance Office. 


If your request is denied please do not be discouraged, you may appeal to the Design Review Committee by submitting a new application for review.
Document
Design Review Committee Application

MAILBOXES


Southern Dunes Master Community has a pre-approved mailbox. If you your home does not have one or needs to have one replaced please contact Beautiful Mailboxes (see below)


Mailboxes that do not conform to the approved will receive a violation notice.


If the mailbox has been removed remember to remove the pole as well if it is a single mount bracket.  


St. Augustine Residents:


Mailboxes are not permitted in front of the property. Mailboxes are located at the pool cabana in front of the restrooms. If you do not have a key to your mailbox, you will need to visit the Haines City Post Office with proof of residency to obtain your mailbox key. 


Haines City Post Office

1051 State Rd 544 E, Haines City, FL 33844

Clink on the link to view the approved color book schemes. 

 

You are still required to submit a design review committee application before any work can begin. Application is available at the design review committee tab or documents library tabs. 

DRIVEWAY APPROVED COLORS 
*D.R.C review application must be submitted 
prior to painting the driveway*

Permitting Process - City of Haines City


When are Building Permits Required?


Building permits are required to construct, enlarge, repair, move, demolish, or change building occupancy or occupant content. The permit could be issued to build commercial, institutional, religious, single-family, multi-family, or mobile home placement purposes. Permits are also required for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and gas work.

The City of Haines City and the State of Florida make the requirements, in compliance with the Haines City Land Development Regulations, Florida 2020 Building Codes, and the 2017 National Electric Code.


The requirements are to ensure all buildings are constructed with public safety, health, and the general welfare in mind through structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment.


During the permitting process, other agencies may need to be contacted regarding specific elements of building permits, including but not limited to the local Florida Water Management District, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Department of Transportation, and Polk County Health Department.   


What are the Building Permit Fees?

Fees are based on the value of construction and must be paid at the time of permit pickup. Any additional related fees are collected at the same time.


How is a Building Permit initiated and processed?

Anyone interested in obtaining a Building Permit would meet with the Development Services Department’s Building Division to discuss the procedures and requirements outlined in the Florida Building Code 2020, 2017 NEC, and the Haines City Land Development Regulations.


Building Permits are broken into two classifications, commercial or residential:


1.    Commercial Building Permit Process:


After the Technical Review Board (TRB) has approved the site review, an application along with three complete sets of plans would be submitted. These sets must include a site plan, building plans, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, truss engineering drawings, energy calculations, landscape and irrigation plans. After plans are reviewed and stamped, one final copy is kept in the Building Official’s office, and two copies are given to the contractor; one for their job site and one for their records.


2.    Residential Building Permit Process:


An application is submitted along with two complete sets of plans, including a plot plan, a building plan with electrical, plumbing, mechanical, truss engineering, energy calculations, and two residential landscape plans. 

After plans are reviewed and stamped, one final copy is kept in the Building Official’s office, and one is given to the contractor for the inspector to use at the job site.

Florida law allows municipalities 30 days to process, review and release residential building plans and 120 days to process, review, and release commercial building plans. 


To obtain a comprehensive guide for Building Permits contact the Development Services Department, Building Division at 863-419-3229. Also available on the City’s website www.hainescity.com under Departments - Development Services/Building Division tab.