Remember homeowners are responsible for their guests and tenants while in the community.
OBEYING SPEED LIMITS AND STOP SIGNS:
The safety of our residents, children and guests are our primary concern. Please abide by the posted speed limit and stop signs. Watch for bikers, walkers and children playing on the roadway or running out into the street. Keeping your speed down will ensure everyone’s safety.
There are a number of drivers, residents, visitors and vendors alike that intentionally break the law by not coming to a full stop at the stop signs, or even slowing down. The Florida statute regulating stop signs states, "every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop intersection indicated by a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk." Nowhere does it state that slowing down at a stop sign is sufficient. Not coming to a full stop is illegal. This practice endangers pedestrians and other drivers.
Please obey all posted speed limit signs throughout the community and be aware of pedestrians and golf carts. Southern Dunes has signed a contract with the Haines City Police Department where they will patrolling our private roads and issuing tickets to those who are found speeding as well as not stopping at STOP signs.
PARKING
Parking on the street on Southern Dunes Blvd., Hemingway Ave or areas marked with yellow lines is prohibited. Cars are subject to being towed at the owner’s expense. All motor vehicles must be parked in your garage or driveway.
Parking on grass is also prohibited. Our streets are narrow, so be conscious of where you park on the street. Allow sufficient room for emergency vehicles and delivery trucks to maneuver. Do not park across from a driveway or across from an already parked car as the gap may not be sufficient for larger vehicles to get through or for owners to safely exit their driveways. Do not block the mailboxes as your mail will not be delivered.
Trailers, boats, RV's or other recreational vehicles should never be left unattended on the street.
No commercial vehicles, outside of routine service shall display signage in driveways or public areas. All vehicles with signage after 6pm must be covered or stored within the enclosed garage.
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Fireworks
For the safety of our Community, Resident and Guests. Setting off fireworks within the Southern Dunes Master Community is not permitted. Setting off fireworks within a community with many homes and trees pose a potential risk for property damages, fires and personal injuries.
Noise Ordinance (Quiet Hours)
Please remember the community adheres to the same noise ordinance as Haines City - Quiet hours are between 9pm and 7am. Be courteous of your neighbors who may not be celebrating. If you’ll be having guests over or making noise past normal hours, give them notice ahead of time. If you need to please contact the Haines City Police non-emergency phone number at 863-421-3636.
Animal Nuisances, Barking and Picking up
Pet owners within Southern Dunes Master HOA, please be considerate of others living in the community. All pets must be on a leash at all times. It is also your responsibility to pick up after your pet and properly dispose of the droppings. There are multiple pet waste bins in the community, place your bags within the bins. If you let your pets out within your own property, pick up after your pets as well.
Pets are not allowed on golf course property at any time. Please keep your pets from excessive barking or becoming a nuisance.
Should a neighboring pet become a nuisance please contact the Polk County Animal Control at 863-577-1762 to file a complaint.
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Unlawful Animals: It is unlawful to keep the following animals within City limits: Chickens, Ducks, Guineas, Quail, Pigeons, Partridges, Pheasants, Pigs, Goats, Sheep, Horses, Cows, Cattle, and Any tamed or captive wild animal or reptile.
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Maintenance & Delivery Policy
No maintenance,
contractors permitted on Sundays and below mentioned holidays
except in the event of an emergency (i.e.: plumbing, electrical, air conditioning,
phone & internet repairs only – NO new installations) Contractors having to come
to the property on these days will need to fill out the Emergency Maintenance
Request Form at the Guard House. Amazon, DHL, UPS, USPS, pharmacies,
medical equipment and other such delivery services will be permitted onsite.
Monday, January 01: New
Year's Day
Monday, May 27: Memorial
Day
Thursday, July 04:
Independence Day
Monday, September 02: Labor Day
Monday, November 11:
Veterans Day
Thursday, November 28: Thanksgiving Day
Wednesday, December 25: Christmas Day
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Moving Vans / Recreational Vehicles / Boats and etc.
- Please notify the guards / H.O.A office when a unit will be arriving.
- Moving vans must fit and be parked on the driveway.
- Moving vans (U-Haul type or similar) are permitted a one (1) night stay with prior HOA approval; they must be out of community no later than 7pm on the next day.
- Moving pods need to be authorized by the H.O.A; please submit a form; we will need to know the date it will arrive there is a 3-day maximum. Pod must fit entirely on the driveway. No sidewalk or road overhang. No street parking is permitted.
- Semitrailers/ trucks are not permitted at any time.
- RV’s / Boats and etc. are permitted up to 4 hours onsite to be loaded or unloaded. Overnight parking is not permitted.
- No maintenance work, cleaning or washing of boats, RV's, Jet Skis and etc. is permitted.
- RV’s / Boats and etc. must be stored in enclosed garage if it fits otherwise, it must be removed from the community.
- Owner is responsible for all damages to the roadways, sidewalks and all liabilities arising such as injuries and etc.
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NOTICE TO ALL SOUTHERN DUNES CONTRACTORS AND VENDORS
VEHICLE SIGNAGE
All management companies, contractors, subcontractors including pool and cleaning companies must have signage on their vehicles identifying their company. Signs must be placed on both driver and passenger vehicle doors. Magnetic signs may be used.
Residents with commercial vehicles that have signage may park on their driveways, parking of commercial vehicles on association property is not permitted.
Signage must adhere to the specified criteria:
The sign must display the Company Name AND Phone Numbers and be no smaller than 10" x 20".
Non-compliant signs will be prohibited from the community until they meet these standards.
As a reminder:
- Remember to provide and/or update your companies business license and insurance. Paperwork must be given to the guards at the gate.
- Abide by all parking and speed and stops signs.
- No work is permitted on Sundays or federal holidays except in an emergency. (Electrical, plumbing, air conditioning)
- Landscapers & tree removal companies – remove all debris when trimming trees, shrubs and/or plant material this includes branches, leaves, stumps etc. These end up in the drains and clog the lines causing flooding and issues with lake joe. No cement and/or chemical are permitted to be poured down the drains.
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Most Common Violations
The 3 most common violations are: Weeds, Exterior Property Sanitation and Motor Vehicles
Common Code Violations
High Weeds & Grass: Tall weeds and grass over 12 inches in height is a violation and considered a public nuisance.
Structure Maintenance: The following items shall be maintained in weather-tight, rodent proof, sound condition and in good repair: Wood, Siding, Shingles, Roof covering, Railings, Walls, Ceilings, Porches, Doors, Windows, Screens, Interior walls, Ceilings, Floors, Hardware
Exterior Property Sanitation: As a property owner it is your responsibility to maintain the exterior of your property in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. Items that may not be kept or stored on the exterior of the property include but are not limited to: Trash, Junk & Debris, Tires, Building Materials, Indoor Furniture, Household Appliances, Auto parts.
Inoperable Vehicles: It is unlawful to keep an inoperable or unlicensed vehicle(s) parked or stored on any premises. Any vehicle in a state of: Major disassembly, Major disrepair or being stripped or dismantled. Painting of vehicles is prohibited (unless conducted inside an approved spray booth).
To report a Code Violation or for more information, please contact the Code Compliance Division at 863-421-9937 or send us an email at codecompliance@hainescitypd.com
Permits
A permit is required for but now limited to: Structural Repairs, Re-roofing, Most Plumbing & Electrical, A swimming pool that can hold 24 inches of water or more, any business located within the City Limits requires a City and a Polk County Tax ReceiptA setback is a required amount of distance between the property line and where items may be located, (e.g., sheds, RV’s, boats, etc.). Setbacks vary according to the zoning and location of the property.
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VEHICLE REGISTRATION All residents of the community must register their vehicles with the H.O.A office, please make arrangements to come to the office during office hours or email the necessary documents. There is a maximum of five (5) vehicles permitted to a property at one time.
Decals must be placed on the driver's side windshield on the lower left-hand corner and visible at all times.
Decals are not interchangeable; if you have sold your vehicle to another resident of the community, please remove your sticker and have the new owner register with the office. If you have moved to a different address within the community, you must provide the new lease or closing/deed if you have purchased a new home to register your vehicle to the new address.
Remember the decals are registered to your name, address and vehicle.
*Rental vehicles and short term (vacation) renters will not be provided with a decal.
Owners will need to provide proof of home ownership (new owners) and current car registration. Owner decals will only be provided to the named deed holder. All other residents will receive a renewable decal.
Tenants will need to provide the current unexpired lease and current car registration. Decals will not be provided for vehicles with expired registrations or leases.
GOLF CARTS Please provide proof of insurance (check property insurance or vehicle insurance). You will also need to provide the cart serial number, color, year and make and model of the golf cart.
ANYONE WHO DRIVES ON OUR ROADS MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE.
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