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DECLARATION
OF RESTRICTIONS AND COVENANTS
FOR
TOWNHOMES OF DORAL LANDINGS COMMUNITY
THIS DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS AND
COVENANTS FOR TOWN HOMES OF DORAL LANDINGS COMMUNITY (this "Declaration")
is made by Lennar Homes, Inc., a Florida corporation ("Lennar")
and joined in by Doral Landings Townhomes Association, lnc., a Florida
not-for-profit corporation ("Association") and
Secondary Holdings, Inc., a Florida corporation ("Secondary").
RECITALS
A.
Secondary is the owner of the real property in Dade County, Florida more
particularly described in Exhibit 1 attached hereto and made a part
hereof ("Townhomes of Doral Landings").
B.
Lennar and Secondary desire to subject Townhomes of Doral Landings to the
covenants, conditions and restrictions contained in this Declaration.
C.
This Declaration is a covenant running with all of the land comprising
Townhomes of Doral Landings, and each present and future owner of interests
therein and their heirs, successors and assigns are hereby subject to this Declaration.
NOW
THEREFORE, Lennar and Secondary hereby declare that
every portion of Townhomes of Doral Landings is to be held, transferred, sold,
conveyed, used and occupied subject to the covenants, conditions and
restrictions hereinafter set forth.
- Recitals. The foregoing Recitals
are true and correct and are incorporated into and form a part of this
Declaration.
- Definitions.
In
addition to the terms defined elsewhere in this Declaration, all initially
capitalized terms herein shall have the following meanings:
"A La Carte Programming" shall mean those
video programming services offered on a per-channel or per-program basis.
"ACC" shall mean the Architectural
Control Committee established pursuant to Section 18.1 hereof.
"Articles" shall mean the Articles of
Incorporation of Association filed with the Florida Secretary of State in the
form attached hereto as Exhibit 2 and made a part hereof.
"Assessments" shall mean any assessments
made in accordance with this Declaration and as further defined in Section 16.1 hereof.
"Association" shall mean the Doral
Landings Townhomes Association, Inc., its successors and assigns.
"Association Documents" shall mean this
Declaration, the Articles, the By-Laws, the Rules and Regulations, and the
Community Standards.
"Board" shall mean the Board of Directors
of Association.
"By-Laws" shall mean the By-Laws of
Association in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 3 and made a part
hereof.
"Common Areas" shall mean all real property
interests and personalty within Townhomes of Doral Landings designated as
Common Areas from time to time by Plat or recorded amendment to this
Declaration and provided for, owned. leased by, or dedicated to, the common use
and enjoyment of the Owners within Townhomes of Doral Landings. The Common
Areas may include, without limitation, Surface Water Management System, open
space areas, internal buffers, perimeter buffers, improvements, easement areas
owned by others, additions, irrigation pumps, irrigation lines, sidewalks,
streets, street lights, service roads, walls, commonly used utility facilities,
project signage, parking areas, other lighting, entranceways, features,
entrance gates and gatehouses. The Common Areas do not include any portion of a
Home. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING HEREIN CONTAINED TO THE CONTRARY, THE DEFINITION
OF "COMMON AREAS" AS SET FORTH IN THIS DECLARATION IS FOR DESCRIPTIVE
PURPOSES ONLY AND SHALL IN NO WAY BIND OR OBLIGATE DEVELOPER TO CONSTRUCT OR
SUPPLY ANY SUCH ITEM AS SET FORTH IN SUCH
DESCRIPTION. FURTHER, NO PARTY SHALL. BE ENTITLED TO RELY UPON SUCH DESCRIPTION
AS A REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY AS TO
THE EXTENT OF THE COMMON AREAS TO BE OWNED, LEASED BY OR DEDICATED TO
ASSOCIATION, EXCEPT AFTER CONSTRUCTION AND DEDICATION OR CONVEYANCE OF ANY SUCH
ITEM. The Common Areas will include a pool, cabana, and archaeological zone
(tree island).
"Community Completion Date" shall mean
the date upon which all Homes in Townhomes of Doral Landings, as ultimately
planned and as fully developed, have been conveyed by Developer to Owners.
"Community Standards"
shall mean such standards of conduct, maintenance or other activity, if
any, established by the ACC pursuant to Section 19 hereof.
"Contractors" shall have the meaning set
forth _In Section18.12.2 hereof.
"Data Transmission Services" shall mean
enhanced services as defined in Section 64.702 of Title 47 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time, and without regard to
whether the transmission facilities are used in interstate commerce.
"Declaration" shall mean this Declaration
together with all amendments and modifications thereof.
"Developer" shall mean Lennar and any of
its designees, successors and assigns who receive a written assignment of all
or some of the rights of Developer hereunder. Such assignment need not be
recorded in the Public Records in order to be effective. In the event of such a
partial assignment, the assignee shall not be deemed Developer, but may
exercise such rights of Developer specifically assigned to it. Any such
assignment may be made on a non-exclusive basis.
"Front Yard" shall mean the portion of
the yard of a single family home between the front of the home and the road
providing access to such Home. In the event that there is any question about
what portion of a single family home is part of the Front Yard, the
Association's determination shall be final.
"Home" shall mean each Townhome and
appurtenances thereto constructed on a platted lot within Townhomes of Doral
Landings. A Home shall be deemed created and have perpetual existence upon the
issuance of a final or temporary Certificate of Completion for such residence;
provided, however, the subsequent loss of such Certificate of Completion (e.g.,
by casualty or remodeling) shall not affect the status of a Home, or the
obligation of Owner to pay Assessments with respect to such Home. The term
"Home" includes any interest in land, improvements, or other property
appurtenant to the Home.
"Individual Assessments" shall have the
meaning set forth in Section 16.1.5 hereof.
"Lender" shall mean the holder of a first
mortgage encumbering a Home or any portion of Townhomes of Doral Landings.
"Master Plan" shall mean collectively the
any full or partial Concept plan for the development of Townhomes of Doral
Landings, as it exists as of the date of recording this Declaration, regardless
of whether such plan is currently on file with one or more governmental
agencies. The Master Plan is subject to change as set forth herein. The Master
Plan is not a representation by Developer as to the development of Townhomes of
Doral Landings or its amenities, as
Developer reserves the right to amend
all or part of the Master Plan from time to time. The Master Plan is
presently an exhibit to the Zoning Documents.
"Monitoring System" shall mean any
electronic surveillance and/or monitoring system intended to control access,
provide alarm service, and/or enhance the welfare of Townhomes of Doral
Landings. By way of example, and not of limitation, the term Monitoring System
may include a central alarm system, electronic entrance gates, gatehouses,
roving attendants, wireless communication to Homes, or any combination thereof.
"Monthly Assessments" shall have the
meaning set forth in Section 16.1.1 hereof.
"Multichannel Video Programming Service" shall
mean any method of delivering video programming to Homes. By way of example,
and not of limitation, the term Multichannel Video Programming Service may
include cable television, satellite master antenna television, multipoint
distribution systems, video dialtone, or any combination thereof.
"Operating Costs" shall mean all costs
and expenses of Association and the Common Areas including, without limitation,
all costs of ownership; operation; administration; all amounts payable by
Association; all amounts required to maintain the Surface Water Management
System; all amounts payable in connection with any private street lighting
agreement between Association and FPL; amounts payable to a Service Provider
for Telecommunication Services furnished to all Owners; utilities; taxes;
insurance; bonds; Monitoring System costs; salaries; management fees;
professional fees; service costs; supplies; maintenance; repairs; replacements;
refurbishments; and any and all costs relating to the discharge of the
obligations hereunder, or as determined to be part of the Operating Costs by
Association. By way of example, and not of limitation, Operating Costs shall
include all of Association's legal expenses and costs relating to or arising
from the enforcement and/or interpretation of this Declaration.
"Owner" shall mean the record owner
(whether one or more persons or entities) of fee simple title to any Home. The
term "Owner" shall not include Developer until the Turnover Date, or
a Lender.
"Townhomes of Doral Landings" shall mean
all of the real property described on Exhibit 1 and shall include the
Common Areas, each Home, each platted lot, tract, unit or other subdivision of
real property.
"Party Wall" shall mean any fence or wall
built as part of the original construction of two or more Homes which is placed
on the dividing line or platted lot line between such Homes.
"Permit" shall mean Permit No. 13-00855-P
issued by SFWMD.
"Plat" shall mean any plat of any portion
of Townhomes of Doral Landings filed in the Public Records, as the same may be
amended by Developer, from time to time.
"Public Records" shall mean the Public
Records of Dade County, Florida.
"Reserves" shall have the meaning set
forth in Section 16.1.4 hereof.
"Rules and Regulations" shall mean the
Rules and Regulations governing Townhomes of Doral Landings as adopted by the
Board from time to time.
"Service Provider" shall mean any party
contracting with Association to provide Owners with one or more
Telecommunication Services. Developer may be a Service Provider.
"SFWMD" shall mean the South Florida
Water Management District.
"Special Assessments" shall mean those
Assessments more particularly described as Special Assessments in Section
16.1.2 hereof.
"Surface Water Management System" shall
mean the collection of devices, improvements, or natural systems whereby
surface waters are controlled, impounded or obstructed. This term includes
exfiltration trenches, lakes, dams, impoundments, reservoirs, drainage
maintenance easements and those works defined in Section 373.403(1}-(5} of the
Florida Statutes. The Doral Landings surface water management system includes
those works authorized by SFWMD pursuant to the Permit.
"Telecommunication Services" shall mean
local, intraLATA, and interLATA voice telephony and data transmission service,
Multichannel Video Programming Service, and Monitoring System. Without limiting
the foregoing, such Telecommunication Services may include the provision of the
following services: Toll Calls, Data Transmission Services, and A La Carte
Programming.
"Telecommunication Systems" shall mean
the transmission facilities required and/or used in order to provide
Telecommunication Services. Without limiting the foregoing, Telecommunication
Systems may include wires, conduits, electronic equipment, pipes, wireless cell
sites, computers, modems, satellite dishes, and transmission facilities.
"Toll Calls" shall have meaning given to
such term by the Florida Public Service Commission and\or the Federal
Communications Commission. ,
"Townhomes of Doral Landings" shall have
the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereof subject to additions and deletions
thereto as permitted pursuant to the terms of this Declaration. Developer may,
when amending or modifying the description of real property which is subject to
the operation of this Declaration, also amend or modify the definition of
Townhomes of Doral Landings.
"Turnover Date" shall mean the date upon
which ninety percent (90%) of the Homes that can be built within Townhomes of
Doral Landings have been conveyed by Developer to Owners.
"Use Fees" shall have the meaning set
forth in Section 16.1.3 hereof.
"Working Capital Fund" shall have the
meaning set forth in Section 16.11 hereof.
"Zoning Documents" shall have the meaning
set forth in Section 23.8 hereof.
- Plan of Development.
The planning process for Townhomes of Doral Landings is an ever-evolving one
and must remain flexible in order to be responsible to and accommodate the
needs of Developer's buyers. Subject to the Zoning Documents, Developer may
wish and has the right to develop Townhomes of Doral Landings and adjacent
property owned by Developer into residences, comprised of homes, villas, coach
homes, Townhomes, zero lot line homes, patio homes, multi-family homes,
condominiums, rental apartments, and other forms of residential dwellings. The
existence at any point in time of walls, landscape screens, or berms is not a
guaranty or promise that such items will remain or form part of Townhomes of
Doral Landings as finally developed.
- Amendment.
4.1.
General Restrictions on
Amendments. Notwithstanding any other provision herein to the contrary, no
amendment to this Declaration shall affect the rights of Developer unless such
amendment receives the prior written consent of Developer, which consent may be
withheld for any reason whatsoever. No amendment shall alter the provisions of
this Declaration benefiting Lenders without the prior approval of the Lender(s)
enjoying the benefit of such provisions. If the prior written approval of any
governmental entity or agency having jurisdiction is required by applicable law
or governmental regulation for any amendment to this Declaration, then the
prior written consent of such entity or agency must also be obtained. Without
limiting the foregoing, no amendment to this Declaration that affects
membership in the Association, Assessments, maintenance of the Common Areas, or
the rights and priorities of liens shall be made or be effective at any time
without the prior express written consent of Metropolitan Dade County. No
amendment shall be effective until it is recorded in the Public Records.
4.2.
Amendments Prior to the
Community Completion Date. Prior to the Community Completion Date,
Developer shall have the right to amend this Declaration as it deems
appropriate, without the joiner or consent of any person or entity whatsoever.
Such amendments may include, without limitation, the creation of easements for
Telecommunication Systems, utility, drainage, ingress and egress and roof
overhangs over any portion of Townhomes of Doral Landings; additions or
deletions from the properties comprising the Common Areas; changes in the Rules
and Regulations, and modifications of restrictions on the Homes, and
maintenance standards for landscaping. Developer's right to amend under this
provision is to be construed as broadly as possible. By way of example, and not
as a limitation, Developer may create easements over Homes conveyed to Owners
provided that such easements do not prohibit the use of such Homes as a
residential homes. In the event that Association shall desire to amend this
Declaration prior to the Community Completion Date, Association must first
obtain Developer's prior written consent to any proposed amendment Thereafter,
an amendment identical to that approved by Developer may be adopted by
Association pursuant to the requirements for amendments from and after the
Community Completion Date. Thereafter, Developer shall join in such identical
amendment so that its consent to the same will be reflected in the Public
Records.
4.3.
Amendments From and
After the Community Completion Date. After the Community Completion Date,
but subject to the general restrictions on amendments set forth above, this
Declaration may be amended with the approval of (i) sixty six and 2/3 percent
(66²/3%) of the Board; and (ii) seventy-five percent (75%) of all of
the votes in Association.
- Annexation and
Withdrawal.
5.1.
Annexation by Developer.
Prior to the Community Completion Date, additional lands may be made part of
Townhomes of Doral Landings by Developer. Except for applicable governmental
approvals (if any), no consent to such annexation shall be required from any
other party (including, but not limited to, Association, Owners or any Lenders
of any portion of Townhomes of Doral Landings, including a Home). Such annexed
lands shall be brought within the provisions and applicability of this
Declaration by the recording an amendment to this Declaration in the Public
Records. The amendment shall subject the annexed lands to the covenants,
conditions, and restrictions contained in this Declaration as fully as though
the annexed lands were described herein as a portion of Townhomes of Doral
Landings. Such amendment may contain additions to, or modifications of, the
covenants, conditions, and restrictions contained in this Declaration as deemed
appropriate by Developer and as may be necessary to reflect the different
character, if any, of the annexed lands. Prior to the Community Completion
Date, only Developer may add additional lands to Townhomes of Doral Landings.
5.2.
Annexation by
Association. After the Community Completion Date, and subject to applicable
governmental approvals (if any), additional lands may be annexed with the
approval of 0) sixty-six and 213 percent (662/3%) of the Board; and (ii)
seventy-five percent (75%) of all of the votes in Association.
5.3.
Withdrawal. Prior
to the Community Completion Date, any portions of Townhomes of Doral Landings
(or any additions thereto) may be withdrawn by Developer from the provisions
and applicability of this Declaration by the recording of an amendment to this
Declaration in the Public Records. The right of Developer to withdraw portions
of Townhomes of Doral Landings shall not apply to any Home which has been
conveyed to an Owner unless that right is specifically reserved in the
instrument of conveyance or the prior written consent of the Owner is obtained.
The withdrawal of any portion of Townhomes of Doral Landings shall not require
the consent or joinder of any other party (including, but not limited to,
Association, Owners, or any Lenders of any portion of Townhomes of Doral
Landings). Association shall have no right to withdraw land from Townhomes of
Doral Landings.
- Dissolution.
6.1.
Generally. In the
event of the dissolution of Association without reinstatement within thirty
(30) days, other than incident to a merger or consolidation, any Owner may
petition the Circuit Court off the appropriate Judicial Circuit of the State of
Florida for the appointment of a receiver to manage the affairs of the
dissolved Association and to manage the Common Areas in the place and stead of
Association, and to make of such provisions as may be necessary for the
continued management of the affairs of the dissolved Association.
6.2.
Applicability of
Declaration after Dissolution. In the event of dissolution of Association,
Townhomes of Doral Landings and each Home therein shall continue to be subject
to the provisions of this Declaration, including, without limitation, the
provisions respecting Assessments specified in this Declaration. Each Owner
shall continue to be personally obligated to the successors or assigns of
Association for Assessments to the extent that Assessments are required to
enable the successors or assigns of the Association to properly maintain,
operate and preserve the Common Areas. The provisions of this Section shall
only apply with regard to the maintenance, operation, and preservation of those
portions of Townhomes of Doral Landings which had been Common Areas and
continue to be so used for the common use and enjoyment of the Owners.
- Binding Effect and
Membership.
7.1.
Term. The tern of
this Declaration shall be perpetual. Each Owner, by acceptance of title to a
Home or to any portion of Townhomes of Doral Landings and any person claiming
by, through or under such Owner, agrees to be subject to this Declaration and
the provisions hereof. The provisions of this Declaration are equitable
servitudes and run with the land.
7.2.
Transfer. The transfer
of the fee title to a Home, whether voluntary or by operation of law,
terminating the Owner's title to that Home shall terminate the Owner's rights
to the use of and enjoyment of the Common Areas as it pertains to that Home. An
Owner's rights and privileges under this Declaration are not assignable
separately from a Home. The Owner of each Home is entitled to the benefits of,
and is burdened with the duties and responsibilities set forth in, the
provisions of this Declaration. All parties acquiring any right, title and
interest in and to any Home shall be fully bound by the provisions of this
Declaration. In no event shall any Owner acquire any rights that are greater
than the rights granted to, and limitations placed upon its predecessor in
title pursuant to the provisions of this Declaration.
7.3.
Membership. Upon
acceptance of title to a Home, and as more fully provided in the Articles and
By-laws, each Owner shall be a member of Association. Membership rights are
governed by the provisions of the Articles and By-Laws. Membership shall be an
appurtenance to and may not be separated from, the ownership of a Home.
Developer rights with respect to Association are set forth in the Articles and
By-laws.
7.4.
Ownership by Entity. In
the event that an Owner is other than a natural person, that Owner shall, prior
to occupancy of the Home, designate one or more persons who are to be the
occupants of the Home and register such persons with Association. All
provisions of this Declaration and Rules and Regulations promulgated pursuant
thereto shall apply to both such Owner and the designated occupants.
7.5.
Voting Interests.
Voting interests in Association are governed by the provisions of the Articles
and By-laws.
7.6.
Document Recordation by
Owners Prohibited. Neither Association nor any Owner, nor group of Owners,
may record any documents which, in any way, affect or restrict the rights of
Developer, or conflict with the provisions of this Declaration.
- Paramount Right of
Developer. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, prior to the
Community Completion Date Developer shall have the paramount right to dedicate,
transfer, and/or convey (by absolute conveyance, easement, or otherwise)
portions of Townhomes of Doral landings for various public purposes or for the
provision of Telecommunication Systems, or to make any portions of Townhomes of
Doral Landings part of the Common Areas, or to create and implement a special
taxing district which may include all or any portion of Townhomes of Doral
Landings. In addition, the Common Areas of Townhomes of Doral Landings may
include decorative improvements, and berms. Developer may remove, modify,
eliminate or replace these items from time to time in its sole discretion.
Developer specifically reserves the right to change the layout, composition,
and design of all Common Areas. Sales brochures, site plans, and marketing
materials are not guarantees or representations as to what facilities, if any,
will be included within the Common Areas.
- Operation of Common Areas
9.1.
Prior to Conveyance.
Prior to the conveyance, identification and/or dedication of the Common Areas
to Association, any portion of the Common Areas owned by Developer shall be
operated, maintained, and administered at the sole cost of Association for all
purposes and uses reasonably intended, as Developer in its sole discretion
deems appropriate. During such period, Developer shall own, operate, and
administer the Common Areas without interference from any Owner or lender of a
Home or any portion of Townhomes of Doral Landings or Home or any other person
or entity whatsoever. Owners shall have no right in or to any Common
Areas referred to in this Declaration unless and until same are actually
constructed, completed, and conveyed to, leased by, dedicated to, and/or
maintained by Association. Developer has no obligation or responsibility to
construct or supply any such Common Areas of Association, and no party shall be
entitled to rely upon any statement contained herein as a representation or warranty
as to the extent of the Common Areas to be owned, leased by, or dedicated to
Association. Developer, so long as it controls Association, further
specifically retains the right to add to, delete from, or modify any of the
Common Areas referred to herein.
9.2.
Construction of Common
Areas Facilities. Secondary and/or Developer have constructed or will
construct, at their sole cost and expense, certain facilities and improvements
as part of the Common Areas, together with equipment and personalty contained
therein, and such other improvements and personalty as Developer determines in
its sole discretion. Developer shall be the sole judge of the composition of
such facilities and improvements. Prior to the Community Completion Date
Developer reserves the absolute right to construct additional Common Areas
facilities and improvements within Townhomes of Doral Landings, from time to
time, in its sole discretion, and to remove, add to modify and change the boundaries,
facilities and improvements now or then part of the Common Areas. Developer is
not obligated to, nor has it represented that it will, modify or add to the
facilities, improvements, or Common Areas as they are contemplated as of the
date hereof. Developer is the sole judge of the foregoing, including the plans,
specifications, design, location, completion schedule, materials, size, and
contents of the facilities, improvements, appurtenances, personalty (e.g.,
furniture), color, textures, finishes, or Common Areas, or changes or
modifications to any of them.
9.3.
Conveyance. Within
sixty (60) days after the Community Completion Date, or earlier as determined
by Developer in its sole discretion, all or portions of the Common Areas may be
dedicated by Plats, created in the form of easements, or conveyed by written
instrument recorded in the Public Records, or by Quitclaim Deed from Developer
to Association. The dedication, creation by easement, or conveyance shall be
subject to easements, restrictions, reservations, conditions, limitations, and
declarations of record, real estate taxes for the year of conveyance, zoning,
land use regulations and survey matters. Association shall be deemed to have
assumed and agreed to pay all continuing obligations and service and similar
contracts relating to the ownership operation, maintenance, and administration
of the conveyed portions of Common Areas and other obligations relating to the
Common Areas imposed herein. Association shall, and does hereby, indemnify and
hold Developer harmless on account thereof. Association, by its joinder in this
Declaration, hereby accepts such dedication(s) or conveyance(s) without setoff,
condition, or qualification of any nature. The Cor11mon Areas, personal
property and equipment thereon and appurtenances thereto shall be dedicated or
conveyed in ”as is, where is” condition WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IN FACT OR BY LAW, AS TO THE CONDITION, FITNESS OR
MERCHANTABILITY OF THE COMMON AREAS BEING CONVEYED.
9.4.
Operation After Conveyance.
After the conveyance or dedication of any portion of the Common Areas to
Association, the portion of the Common Areas so dedicated shall be owned,
operated and administered by Association for the use and benefit of the owners
of all property interests in Townhomes of Doral Landings including, but not
limited to, Association, Developer, Owners and any Lenders. Subject to
Association's right to grant easements, and other interests as provided herein,
Association may not convey, abandon, alienate, encumber, or transfer all or a
portion of the Common Areas to a third party without (i) if prior to the
Community Completion Date, the approval of (a) a majority of the Board; and (b)
the consent of Developer, and (c) the written approval of Metropolitan Dade
County, or (ii) from and after the Community Completion Date, approval of (a)
seventy-five percent (75%) of the Board; and (b) seventy-five percent (75%) of
all of the votes in Association and (c) the written approval of Metropolitan
Dade County.
9.5.
Paved Common Areas.
Without limiting any other provision of this Declaration, Association is
responsible for the maintenance of all paved surfaces, roads, pathways, and
sidewalks forming a part of the Common Areas, if any. Although pavement appears
to be a durable material, it requires maintenance. Association shall have the
right, but not the obligation, to arrange for an annual inspection of all roads
and sidewalks forming a part of the Common Areas by a licensed paving
contractor and/or engineer with a Florida Department of Transportation Asphalt
Pavement Certification. The cost of such inspection shall be a part of the
Operating Costs of Association. Association shall determine annually the
parameters of the inspection to be performed, if any. By way of example, and
not of limitation, the inspector may be required to inspect the roads and
sidewalks forming part of the Common Areas annually for deterioration and to
advise Association of the overall pavement conditions including any upcoming
maintenance needs. Any patching, grading, or other maintenance work should be
performed by a Company licensed to perform the work. From and after the Community
Completion Date, Association should monitor the roads and sidewalks forming the
Common Areas monthly to ensure that vegetation does not grow into the asphalt
and that there are no eroded or damaged areas that need immediate maintenance.
9.6.
Delegation. Once
conveyed or dedicated to Association, the Common Areas and facilities and
improvements located thereon shall, subject to the provisions of this
Declaration and the document of conveyance or dedication, at all times be under
the complete supervision, operation, control, and management of Association.
Notwithstanding the foregoing Association may delegate all or a portion of its
obligations hereunder to a licensed manager or professional management company.
Further, in the event that Common Area is created by easement, Association's
obligations and rights with respect to such Common Area may be limited by the
terms of the document creating such easement.
9.7.
Use.
9.7.1.
Nonexclusive Use. The
Common Areas shall be used and enjoyed by the Owners on a non-exclusive basis
in common with other persons, entities and corporations (who may, but are not
required to be, members of Association) entitled to use those portions of the
Common Areas. Prior to the Community Completion Date, Developer, and
thereafter, Association, has the right, at any and all times, and from time to
time, to further additionally provide and make the Common Areas available to
other individuals, persons, firms, or corporations, as it deems appropriate.
The granting of such rights shall not invalidate this Declaration, reduce or
abate any Owner's obligations pursuant to this Declaration, or give any Owner
the right to avoid any of the covenants, agreements or obligations to be
performed hereunder.
9.7.2.
Right to Allow Use.
Developer and/or Association may enter into easement agreements or other use or
possession agreements whereby the Owners, Service Providers, and/or Association
and/or others may obtain the use, possession of, or other rights regarding
certain property, on an exclusive or non-exclusive basis, for certain specified
purposes. Association may agree to maintain and pay the taxes, insurance,
administration, upkeep, repair, and replacement of such property, the expenses
of which shall be Operating Costs. Any such agreement by Association prior to
the Community Completion Date shall require the consent of Developer.
Thereafter, any such agreement shall require the approval of the majority of
the Board of Directors.
9.7.3. Obstruction of Common Areas.
No portion of the Common Areas may be obstructed, encumbered, or used by Owners
for any purpose other than as permitted by Association.
9.7.4.
Assumption of Risk.
Without limiting any other provision herein, each person using any portion of
the Common Areas accepts and assumes all risk and responsibility for liability,
injury, or damage connected with use of such Common Areas. The person also
expressly indemnifies and agrees to hold harmless Developer, Association, and
all employees, directors, representatives, officers, agents, and partners of
the foregoing, from any and all damages, whether direct or consequential, arising
from or related to the person's use of the Common Areas, including for
attorneys' fees, paraprofessional fees and costs at trial and upon appeal.
Without limiting the foregoing, all persons using the Common Areas, including
without limitation, any pool, do so at their own risk.
9.7.5.
Owner's Obligation to
Indemnify. Each Owner agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Developer and
Association; their officers, partners, agents, employees, affiliates, directors
and attorneys (collectively, -Indemnified Parties-) against all actions,
injury, claims, loss, liability, damages, costs and expenses of any kind or
nature whatsoever (“Losses”) incurred by or asserted against any of the
Indemnified Parties from and after the date hereof, whether direct, indirect,
or consequential, as a result of or in anyway related to the Common Areas,
including, without limitation, use of the lakes and other water bodies within
Townhomes of Doral Landings by Owners, and their guests, family members,
invitees, or agents, or the interpretation of this Declaration and/or exhibits
attached hereto and/or from any act or omission of Developer, Association, or
of any of the Indemnified Parties. Should any Owner bring suit against
Developer, Association, or any of the Indemnified Parties for any claim or
matter and fail to obtain judgment therein against such Indemnified Parties,
such Owner shall be liable to such parties for all Losses, costs and expenses
incurred by the Indemnified Parties In the defense of such suit, including
attorney's fees and paraprofessional fees at trial and upon appeal.
9.8.
Rules and Regulations.
9.8.1.
Generally. Prior to
Community Completion Date, the Developer, and thereafter Association, shall
have the right to adopt Rules and Regulations governing the use of the Common
Areas. The Rules and Regulations shall not be effective until recorded in the
Public Records. The Common Areas shall be used in accordance with this
Declaration and Rules and Regulations promulgated relating thereto.
9.8.2.
Developer Not Subject to
Rules and Regulations. The Rules and Regulations shall not apply to the
Developer or to any property owned by Developer, and shall not be applied in a
manner which would adversely affect the interests of the Developer. Without
limiting the foregoing, Developer, and/or its assigns, shall have the right to:
(i) develop and construct commercial and industrial uses, Homes, Common Areas,
and related improvements within Townhomes of Doral Landings, and make any
additions, alterations, improvements, or changes thereto; (ii) maintain sales
offices (for the sale and re-sale of (a) Homes and (b) residences and
properties located outside of Townhomes of Doral Landings), general office and
construction operations within Townhomes of Doral Landings; (iii) place, erect
or construct portable, temporary or accessory buildings or structure within
Townhomes of Doral Landings for sales, construction storage or other purposes;
(iv) temporarily deposit, dump or accumulate materials, trash, refuse and
rubbish in connection with the development or construction of any portion of
Townhomes of Doral Landings; (v) post, display, inscribe or affix to the
exterior of any porti9n of the Common Areas or portions of Townhomes of Doral
Landings owned by Developer, signs and other materials used in developing,
constructing, selling or promoting the sale of any portion Townhomes of Doral
Landings including, without limitation, Homes; (vi) excavate fill from any
lakes or waterways within and/or contiguous to Townhomes of Doral Landings by
dredge or dragline, store fill within Townhomes of Doral Landings and remove
and/or sell excess fill; and grow or store plants and trees within, or
contiguous to, Townhomes of Doral Landings and use and/or sell excess plants
and trees; and (vii) undertake all activities which, in. the sole opinion of
Developer, are necessary for the development and sale of any lands and
improvements comprising Townhomes of Doral Landings.
9.9.
Public Facilities.
Townhomes of Doral Landings may include one or more facilities which may be
open and available for the use of the general public. By way of example, there
may be a lift station within the boundaries of Townhomes of Doral Landings.
9.10.Default by Another Owner.
No default by any Owner in the performance of the covenants and promises
contained in this Declaration or by any person using the Common Areas or any
other act of omission by any of them shall be construed or considered (a) a
breach by Developer or Association or a non-defaulting Owner or other person or
entity of any of their promises or covenants in this Declaration; or (b) an
actual, implied or construction dispossession of another Owner from the Common
Areas; or (c) an excuse, justification, waiver or indulgence of the covenants
and promises contained in this Declaration.
9.11.Special Taxing Districts.
For as long as Developer controls Association, Developer shall have the right,
but not the obligation, to dedicate or transfer or cause the dedication or
transfer of all or portions of the Common Areas of Association to a public
agency or authority under such terms as Developer deems appropriate in order to
create or contract with special taxing districts (or others) for lighting,
roads, landscaping, irrigation areas, lakes, waterways, ponds, surface water
management systems, wetlands mitigation areas, parks, recreational or other
services, security or communications, or other similar purposes deemed
appropriate by Developer, including without limitation, the maintenance and/or
operation of any of the foregoing. As hereinafter provided, Developer may sign
any taxing district petition as attorney-in-fact for each Owner. Without
limiting the foregoing, Developer anticipates the creation of a multi-purpose
taxing district (lighting and landscaping) for the Townhomes of Doral Landings.
Each Owner's obligation to pay taxes associated with such district shall be in
addition to such Owner's obligation to pay Assessments. Any special taxing
district shall be created pursuant to all applicable ordinances of Metropolitan Dade County
and all other applicable governing entities having jurisdiction with respect to
the same. Developer shall obtain all required resolutions and other approvals
prior to the conveyance of any Common Areas pursuant to this Section.
9.12.Water Mains. In the
event the Dade County or any of its subdivisions,
agencies, and/or divisions must remove any portion of a Home driveway which is
constructed of pavers within any portion of the Common Areas, then Association
will be responsible to replace or repair the driveway at Association's expense.
9.12.1.
Association's Obligation to
Indemnify. Association and Owners each covenant and agree jointly and
severally to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Developer, its officers,
directors, shareholders, and any related persons or corporations and its
employees from and against any and all claims, suits, actions, causes of action
or damages arising from any personal injury, loss of life, or damage to
property, sustained on or about the Common Areas, or other property serving
Association, and improvements thereon, or resulting from or arising out of
activities or operations of Association or Owners, and from and against all
costs, expenses, court costs, attorneys' fees and paraprofessional fees
(including, but not limited to, all trial and appellate levels and whether or
not suit be instituted), expenses and liabilities incurred or arising from any
such claim, the investigation thereof, or the defense of any action or
proceedings brought thereon, and from and against any orders judgments or
decrees which may be entered relating thereto. The costs and expense of
fulfilling this covenant of indemnification shall be Operating Costs to the
extent such matters are not covered by insurance maintained by Association.
10.
Maintenance by Association.
10.1.Common Areas. Except as
otherwise specifically provided in this Declaration to the contrary,
Association shall at all times maintain, repair, replace and insure the Common
Areas, including all improvements placed thereon.
10.2.Surface Water Managements
System.
10.2.1.
Duty to Maintain. Association
acknowledges that the Surface Water Management System within the Common Areas
is owned by Association. The duty of maintenance of the Common Areas expressly
includes the duty to operate, maintain, and repair the Surface Water Management
System, in a manner which compiles with the Permit. The costs of the operation
and maintenance of the Surface Water Management System is part of the Operating
Costs of Association and each Owner shall pay Assessments which shall include a
pro rata share of such costs.
10.2.2.
Amendments to Association Documents.
Association shall submit to SFWMD any proposed amendment to the Association
Documents which will affect the Surface Water Management System, including any
environmental conservation area and the water management portions of the Common
Areas. SFWMD shall then inform Association as to whether the amendment requires
a modification of the Permit. If a modification of the Permit is necessary,
SFWMD shall so advise Association. Once Association receives the modification
to the Permit and any conditions to the Permit, both shall be attached as an
exhibit to an amendment to this Declaration, which amendment shall not require
the approval of the Owners. Association shall maintain copies of all water
management permits and correspondence respecting such permits for the benefit
of the Association.
10.3.Lawn Maintenance.
Association shall maintain the landscaping and sprinkler system in the Front
Yard of each Home. Each Owner is specifically responsible for maintaining all
landscaping and improvements within any portion of a Home that are fenced, even
if such landscaping and improvements are in the Front Yard. EACH OWNER
ACKNOWLEDGES THAT SOME HOMES MAY NOT HAVE FRONT YARDS. AND OTHER HOMES MAY HAVE
FRONT YARDS THAT ARE LARGER OR SMALLER THAN THE FRONT YARDS OF OTHER HOMES.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING. ALL LAWN MAINTENANCE EXPENSES SHALL BE DEEMED
PART OF THE OPERATING COSTS OF ASSOCIATION. AND EACH OWNER SHALL PAY AN EQUAL
SHARE OF SUCH COSTS.
10.4.Adjoining Areas.
Association shall also maintain those drainage areas, swales, lakes maintenance
easements, driveways, and landscape areas that are within the Common Areas and
immediately adjacent to a Home, provided that such areas are readily accessible
to Association. Under no circumstances shall Association be responsible for
maintaining any areas within fences or walls that form a part of a Home.
10.5.Negligence. The expense
of any maintenance, repair or construction of any portion of the Common Areas
necessitated by the negligent or willful acts of an Owner, or persons utilizing
the Common Areas, through or under Owner, shall be borne solely by such Owner,
and the Home owned by that Owner shall be subject to an Individual Assessment
for that expense. By way of example, and not of limitation, an Owner shall be
responsible for the removal of all landscaping and structures placed within
easements or Common Areas without the prior written approval of Association.
10.6.Right of Entry.
Developer and Association are granted a perpetual and irrevocable easement
over, under and across Townhomes of Doral Landings for the purposes herein
expressed, including, without limitation, for inspections to ascertain
compliance with the provisions of this Declaration, and for the performance of
any maintenance, alteration or repair which it is entitled to perform. Without
limiting the foregoing, Developer specifically reserves easements for all
purposes necessary to comply with any governmental requirement or to satisfy
any condition that is a prerequisite for a governmental approval. By way of
example, and not of limitation, Developer may construct, maintain, repair,
alter, replace and/or remove improvements; install landscaping; install
utilities; and/or remove structures on any portion of Townhomes of Doral
Landings if Developer is required to do so in order to obtain the release of
any bond posted with any governmental agency.
10.7.Maintenance of Property
Owned by Others. Association shall, if designated by Developer by amendment
to this Declaration, maintain vegetation, landscaping, sprinkler system,
community identification features and/or other area or elements designated by
Developer upon areas which are not within Townhomes of Doral Landings but abut,
or are proximate to, the same and are owned by, or dedicated to, others
including, but not limited to, a utility, governmental or quasi-governmental
entity, so as to enhance the appearance of Townhomes of Doral Landings. These
areas may include (for example and not limitation) swale areas or median areas
within the right-of-way of public streets, roads, drainage areas, community
identification or features, community signage or other identification and/or
areas within canal rights-of-ways or other abutting waterways.
11.
Parking Spaces. All
parking spaces form part of the Common Areas. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
each Owner shall have the exclusive use of the two (2) parking spaces
immediately adjacent to such Owners Front Yard. In addition, certain parking
spaces may be designated as guest parking spaces. Owners may not park in guest
parking spaces under any circumstances.
12.
Use Restrictions.
12.1.Disputes as to Use. If
there is any dispute as to whether the use of any portion of Townhomes of Doral
Landings complies with this Declaration, such dispute shall, prior to the
Community Completion Date, be decided by Developer, and thereafter by
Association. A determination rendered by such party with respect to such
dispute shall be final and binding on all persons concerned.
12.2.Use of Homes. Each Home
is restricted to residential use as a residence by the Owner or permitted
occupant thereof, its immediate family, guests, tenants and invitees.
12.3.Leases. Homes may be
leased, licensed or occupied only in their entirety and no fraction or portion
may be rented. No bed and breakfast facility may be operated out of a Home.
Individual rooms of a Home may not be leased on any basis. No transient tenants
may be accommodated in a Home. All leases or occupancy agreements shall be in
writing and a copy of all leases of Homes shall be provided to Association. No
Home may be subject to more than two (2) leases in any twelve (12) month
period, regardless of the lease term. No time-share or other similar
arrangement is permitted. The Owner must make available to the lessee or
occupants copies of the Association Documents.
12.4.Lawful Use. No immoral,
improper, offensive or unlawful use shall be made of any portion of Townhomes
of Doral Landings. All laws, zoning ordinances and regulations of all
governmental entities having jurisdiction thereof shall be observed. The
responsibility of meeting the requirements of governmental entities for
maintenance, modification or repair of a portion of Townhomes of Doral Landings
shall be the same as the responsibility for maintenance and repair of the
property concerned.
12.5.Maintenance by Owners.
12.5.1.
Standard of Maintenance.
Subject only to the obligation of Association to maintain Front Yards, all
lawns, landscaping and sprinkler systems and any property, structures,
improvements, shadow box fences, and appurtenances shall be well maintained and
kept in first class, good, safe, clean, neat and attractive condition
consistent with the general appearance of Townhomes of Doral Landings. Each
Owner is specifically responsible for maintaining all landscaping and
improvements within any portion of a Home that are fenced. In addition, if an
Owner has installed a fence or wall around a Home, or any portion thereof, then
such Owner must maintain any portion of the Common Areas that is no longer
readily accessible to Association.
12.5.2.
Common Area Enclosed by a
Private Fence. If an Owner has installed a fence or wall around a Home, or
any portion thereof, then such Owner must maintain any portion of the Common
Areas that is no longer readily accessible to Association.
12.5.3.
Weeds and Refuse.
Subject only to the obligation of Association to maintain Front Yards, no
weeds, underbrush, or other unsightly growth shall be permitted to be grown or
remain upon any Home. No refuse or unsightly objects shall be allowed to be
placed or suffered to remain upon any Home.
12.5.4.
Driveway Easement. If the
driveway to any Home is made of any material other than asphalt, including
without limitation, concrete or concrete pavers, the Owner shall be responsible
to repair any damage to such driveway, including, but not limited to, any
damage caused by Association or by the holder of any easement over which such driveway
is constructed. Each Owner, by acceptance of a deed to a Home, shall be deemed
to have agreed to indemnify and hold harmless Association and the holder of any
such easement, including without limitation, all applicable utility companies
and governmental agencies, their agents, servants, employees and elected
officials, from and against any and all actions or claims whatsoever arising
out of the use of the Common Areas and any easement or the construction and/or
maintenance of any driveway in that portion of the Common Areas, easement area,
or in a public right-of-way between the boundary of such Owner's Home and the
edge of the adjacent paved roadway. Further, each Owner agrees to reimburse the
Association any expense incurred in repairing any damage to such driveway in
the event that such Owner fails to make the required repairs.
12.6.Drainage System. Once a
drainage system or drainage facilities are installed by Developer, the
maintenance of such system and/or facilities thereafter shall-be the
responsibility of the Owner of the Home which includes such system and/or
facilities. In the event that such system or facilities (whether comprised of
swales, pipes, pumps, lake slopes, or other improvements) is adversely affected
by landscaping, fences, structures, or additions, the cost to correct, repair,
or maintain such drainage system and/or facilities shall be the responsibility
of the Owner of each Home containing all or a part of such drainage system
and/or facilities. By way of example, and not of Limitation, if the Owner of
one Home plants a tree (pursuant to ACC approval) and the roots of such tree
subsequently affect pipes or other drainage facilities within another Home, the
Owner of the affected Home shall be solely responsible for the removal of the
roots within the boundaries of his or her Home. Association and Developer shall
have no responsibility or liability for drainage problems of any type
whatsoever.
12.7.Party Walls.
12.7.1.
General Rules of Law to
Apply. To the extent not inconsistent with the provisions of this Section,
the general rule of law regarding party walls and party roofs and liability for
personal damage due to negligence of willful acts or omissions shall apply to
all Party Walls within Townhomes of Dora/landings which are built by Developer
as part of the original construction of the Homes and any replacement thereof.
In the event any portion of any structure or facility, as originally
constructed by Developer, including, without limitation, any Party Wall, shall
protrude over an adjoining Home, it shall be deemed that such Owners have
granted perpetual easements to the adjoining Owner or Owners for continuing
maintenance and use of the projection or Party Wall. The foregoing shall also
apply to any replacements of any Party Walls. The foregoing conditions shall be
perpetual in duration and shall not be subject to amendment of this
Declaration.
12.7.2.
Sharing of Repair,
Replacement and Maintenance for Party Walls.
12.7.3.
Generally. The cost of
reasonable repair and maintenance of Party Walls shall be shared equally by the
Owners of the Homes sharing such improvements without prejudice, however, to
the right of any Owner to call for a larger contribution from the other under
any rule of law regarding liability for negligent or willful acts or omissions.
12.7.4.
Failure to Contribute.
In the event that an Owner shall fail or refuse to pay his pro rata share of
costs of repair, maintenance, or replacement of a Party Wall (whether or not
through his own fault or the failure of his insurance company to pay any
claim), then and in that event, the Owner advancing monies therefore shall have
a right to file a claim of lien for such monies advanced in the Public Records
and shall have the right to foreclose said lien in accordance with the same
procedural requirements as now provided for in Florida Statutes for foreclosure
of a construction lien; provided, however, such claim of lien shall be filed
within ninety (90) days from date repairs or replacements are made to the Party
Wall and suit thereon shall be commenced one (1) year from date such lien is
filed.
12.7.5.
Alterations. The Owner
of a Home sharing a Party Wall with an adjoining Home shall not cut windows or
other openings in the Party Wall, nor make any alterations, additions or
Structural changes in the Party Wall without the joint agreement of all of the
Owners sharing the Party Wall.
12.7.6.
Weatherproofing.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Declaration, an Owner who by his
negligent or willful act causes a Party Wall to be exposed to the elements
shall bear the whole cost of furnishing the necessary protection against such
elements.
12.7.7.
Easements. Each Owner
sharing a Party Wall shall have all easement rights reasonably necessary to
perform the obligations contained herein over the Homes sharing the Party Wall.
12.8.Irrigation. Irrigation
systems shall be maintained in such a manner So as to cause no stains on Homes,
structures or paved areas. Association may require from time to time, that
Owners adopt systems to prevent stains (e.g., automatic deironization systems).
No Owner whose Home adjoins a waterway or lake may utilize the waterway or lake
to irrigate unless so provided by Developer as part of original construction.
Association may use waterways and lakes to irrigate Common Areas. BY ACCEPTANCE
OF A DEED TO A HOME, EACH OWNER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE WATER LEVELS OF ALL LAKES
AND WATERBODIES MAY VARY. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE BY DEVELOPER OR ASSOCIATION
THAT WATER LEVELS WILL BE CONSTANT OR AESTHETICALLY PLEASING AT ANY PARTICULAR
TIME. Developer and Association shall have the right to use one or more pumps
to remove water from lakes and water bodies for irrigation purposes at all times.
12.9.Boundaries of Maintenance.
Each Owner shall maintain the property from their Home boundary to the edge of
the water. All Owners shall maintain their yards and adjoining property to the
edge of adjoining roadway asphalt.
12.10.
Subdivision and Regulation of
Land. No portion of any Home or any portion of Townhomes of Doral Landings
shall be divided or subdivided or its boundaries changed without the prior
written approval of Association. No Owner shall inaugurate or implement any
variation from, modification to, or amendment of . governmental regulations,
land use plans, land development regulations, zoning, or any other development
orders or development permits applicable to Townhomes of Doral Landings,
without the prior written approval of Developer, which maybe granted or deemed
in its sole discretion.
12.11.
Alterations and Additions. No
material alteration, addition or modification to any portion of Townhomes of
Doral Landings, including a Home, or material change in the appearance thereof,
shall be made without the prior written approval thereof being first had and
obtained from the ACC as required by this Declaration.
12.12.
Signs. No sign (
Including brokerage or for sale/lease signs), flag, banner, sculpture,
fountain, solar equipment, artificial vegetation, sports equipment,
advertisement, notice or other lettering shall be exhibited, displayed,
inscribed, painted or affixed in, or upon any portion of Townhomes of Doral
Landings or any part of a Home that is visible from the outside without the
prior written approval thereof being first had and obtained from the ACC as
required by this Declaration.
12.13.
Pressure Treatment.
Roofs and/or exterior surfaces and/or pavement, including, but not limited to
walks and drives, shall be pressure treated within thirty (30) days of notice
by the ACC.
12.14.
Paint. Homes shall be
repainted within forty-five (45) days of notice by the ACC.
12.15.
. Any hurricane or other
protective devices visible from outside a Home shall be of a type as approved
by the ACC. Accordion and roll-up style hurricane shutters may be left closed
during hurricane season (and not at any other time). Panel style hurricane
shutters may be installed up to 50 hours prior to the expected arrival of a
hurricane. Panel style hurricane shutters must be removed a reasonable time
after a storm.
12.16.
Wall Units. No window
air conditioning unit may be installed in any window in a Home.
12.17.
Window Treatments.
Window treatments shall consist of drapery, blinds, decorative panels, or other
tasteful window covering, and no newspaper, aluminum foil, sheets or other
temporary window treatments are permitted, except for periods not exceeding one
(1) week after an Owner or tenant first moves into a Home or when permanent window
treatments are being cleaned or repaired.
12.18.
Satellite Dishes and
Antennae. No exterior visible antennae, radio masts, towers, poles,
aerials, satellite dishes, or other similar equipment shall be placed on any
Home or other portion of Townhomes of Doral Landings without the prior written
approval thereof being first had and obtained from the ACC as required by this
Declaration. The ACC may require, among other things, that all such
improvements be screened so that they are not visible from adjacent Lots, or
from the Common Areas. No Owner shall operate any equipment or device which
will interfere with the radio or television reception of others.
12.19.
Pools. No above ground
pools shall be permitted. All pools and appurtenances installed shall require
the approval of the ACC as set forth in this Declaration.
12.20.
Visibility on Corners.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in these restrictions, no obstruction
to visibility at street intersections shall be permitted and such visibility
clearances shall be maintained as required by the ACC and governmental
agencies.
12.21.
Holiday
Lights and Other Lights. Except for seasonal holiday lights, all exterior
lighting shall require the approval of the ACC as set forth in this
Declaration. The ACC may establish standards for holiday lights. The ACC may
require the removal of any lighting that creates a nuisance (e.g., unacceptable
spillover to adjacent lot).
12.22.
Removal of Soil and
Additional landscaping. Without the prior consent of the ACC, no Owner
shall remove soil from any portion of Townhomes of Doral landings, change the
level of the land within any portion of Townhomes of Doral landings, or plant
landscaping which results in any permanent change in the flow and drainage of
surface water within Townhomes of Doral landings. Owners may place additional
plants, shrubs, or trees within any portion of Townhomes of Doral landings with
the prior approval of the ACC.
12.23.
Casualty Destruction to
Improvements. In the event that a Home or other improvement is damaged or
destroyed by casualty loss or other loss, then within a reasonable period of
time after such incident, the Owner thereof shall either commence to rebuild or
repair the damaged Home or improvement and diligently continue such rebuilding
or repairing until completion, or property clear the damaged Home or
improvement and restore or repair the Home as approved by the ACC. As to any
such reconstruction of a destroyed Home or improvements, the same shall only be
replaced as approved by the ACC.
12.24.
Animals. No animals of
any kind shall be raised, bred or kept within Townhomes of Doral Landings for
commercial purposes. Otherwise, Owners may keep domestic pets as permitted by Dade County
ordinances and in accordance with the Rules and Regulations established by the
Board from time to time. Notwithstanding the foregoing, pets may be kept
harbored in a Home so long as such pets or animals do not constitute a
nuisance. A determination by the Board that an animal or pet kept or harbored
in a Home is a nuisance shall be conclusive and binding on all parties. No pet
or animal shall be "tied out” on the exterior of the Home or in the Common
Areas, or left unattended in a yard or on a balcony, porch, or patio. No dog
runs or enclosures shall be permitted on any Home. All pets shall be walked on
a leash. No pet shall be permitted outside a Home except on a leash. When
notice of removal of any pet is given by the Board, the pet shall be removed
within forty-eight (48) hours of the giving of the notice. All pets shall
defecate only in the “pet walking” areas within Townhomes of Doral landings
designated for such purpose, if any, or on that Owner's Home. The person
walking the pet or the Owner shall clean up all matter created by the pet. Each
Owner shall be responsible for the activities of its pet. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary, Seeing Eye dogs shall not be governed by the
restrictions contained in this Section.
12.25.
Nuisances. No nuisance
or any use or practice that is the source of unreasonable annoyance to others
or which interferes with the peaceful possession and proper use of Townhomes of
Doral Landings is permitted. No firearms shall be discharged within Townhomes
of Doral Landings. Nothing shall be done or kept within the Common Areas, or
any other portion of Doral landings, including a Home which will increase the
rate of insurance to be paid by Association.
12.26.
Children's Use of
Facilities. Persons who are not sixteen (16) years of age or older shall
not be permitted to use the Common Areas unless under the supervision of an
adult Owner or lawful occupant over the age of eighteen (18) years except in
such cases and under such conditions as Association may from time to time
establish and require. Parents shall be responsible for all actions of their
minor children at all times in and about Townhomes of Doral Landings. Developer
shall not be responsible for any use of the facilities by anyone, including
minors.
12.27.
Personal Property. All
personal property of occupants shall be stored within the Homes. No personal
property, except usual patio furniture, may be stored on, nor any use made of,
the Common Areas, a Home, or any other portion of Townhomes of Doral Landings,
which is unsightly or which interferes with the comfort and convenience of
others.
12.28.
Storage. No temporary
or permanent utility or storage shed, storage building, tent, or other
structure or improvement shall be constructed, erected, altered, modified or
maintained without the prior approval of the ACC, which approval and the
procedure therefore shall conform to the requirements of this Declaration.
12.29.
Garbage Cans. Trash
collection and disposal procedures established by Association shall be
observed. No outside burning of trash or garbage is permitted. No garbage cans,
supplies or other similar articles shall be maintained on any Home so as to be
visible from outside the Home.
12.30.
Laundry. Subject to the
provisions of Section 163.04 of the Florida Statutes, to the extent applicable,
no rugs, mops, or laundry of any kind, or any other similar type article, shall
be shaken, hung or exposed so as to be visible outside the Home.
12.31.
Control of Contractors.
Except for direct services which may be offered to Owners (and then only
according to the Rules and Regulations relating thereto as adopted from time to
time), no person other than an Association officer shall direct, supervise, or
in any manner attempt to assert any control over any contractor of Association.
12.32.
Servants. Servants and
domestic help of any Owner may not gather or lounge in or about the Common
Areas.
12.33.
Parking. Owners'
automobiles shall be parked in the garage or driveway. All lawn maintenance
Vehicles shall park on the driveway of the Home and not in the roadway or
swale. No vehicle which cannot operate on its own power shall remain on
Townhomes of Doral Landings for more than twelve hours, except in the garage of
a Home. No repair, except emergency repair, of vehicles shall be made within
Townhomes of Doral Landings, except in the garage of a Home. No commercial
vehicle, recreational vehicle, boat or camper, may be kept with Townhomes of
Doral Landings except in the garage of a Home. The term commercial vehicle
shall not be deemed to include recreational or utility vehicles (i.e. Broncos,
Blazers, Explorers, etc.) up to 21'5” high or clean “non-working” vehicles such
as pick-up trucks, vans, or cars if they are used by the Owner on a daily basis
for normal transportation. Notwithstanding any other provision in this
Declaration to the contrary, the foregoing provisions shall not apply to
construction vehicles in connection with the construction, improvement,
installation, or repair by Developer of Homes, Common Areas, or any other
Townhomes of Doral Landings facility.
12.34.
Cooking. No cooking
shall be permitted nor shall any goods or beverages be consumed on the Common
Areas except in areas designated for those purposes by Association.
12.35.
Substances. No
inflammable, combustible or explosive fuel, fluid, chemical, hazardous waste,
or substance shall be kept on any portion of Townhomes of Doral Landings or
within any Home, except those which are required for normal household use.
12.36.
Extended Vacation and
Absences. In the event a Home will be unoccupied for an extended period,
the Home must be prepared prior to departure by: (i) notifying Association;
(ii) removing all removable furniture, plants and other objects from outside
the Home; and (iii) designating a responsible firm or individual to care for
the Home, should the Home suffer damage or require attention, and providing a
key to that firm or individual. The name of the designee shall be furnished to
Association. Such firm or individual shall contact Association for permission
to install or remove approved hurricane shutters or enclosures. Association
shall have no responsibility of any nature relating to any unoccupied Home.
12.37.
Commercial Activity.
Except for normal construction activity, sale and re-sale of a Home, and sale
and re-sale other property owned by Developer no commercial or business
activity shall be conducted in any Home within Townhomes of Doral Landings.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, and subject to applicable statutes and
ordinances, an Owner may maintain a home business office within a Home for such
Owner's personal use; provided, however, business invitees customers, and
clients shall not be permitted to meet with Owners in Homes unless the Board
provides otherwise in the Rules and Regulations. No Owner may actively engage
in any solicitations for commercial purposes within Townhomes of Doral
Landings. No solicitors of a commercial nature shall be allowed within
Townhomes of Doral Landings, without the prior written consent of Association.
No garage sales are permitted except as permitted by the Association. No day
care center or facility may be operated out of a Home. Prior to the Community
Completion Date, Association shall not permit any garage sales without the
prior written consent of Developer.
12.38.
Completion and Sale of Units. No
person or entity shall interfere with the completion and sale of Homes within
Townhomes of Doral Landings.
12.39.
Artificial Vegetation.
No artificial grass, plants or other artificial vegetation, or rocks or other
landscape devices, shall be placed or: maintained upon the exterior portion of
any Lot, unless approved by the ACC.
12.40.
Pools. All pools
shall be adequately maintained and chlorinated. Unless installed by Developer,
no diving boards, slides, or platforms shall be permitted without ACC approval.
13.
Easement for
Unintentional and Non-Negligent Encroachments. If any other building or
improvement on a Home shall encroach upon another Home by reason of original
construction by Developer, then an easement for such encroachment shall exist
so long as the encroachment exists. It is contemplated that each Home shall
contain an improvement with exterior walls, footings, and other protrusions
which may pass over or underneath an adjacent, Home. In addition, the footers
and other supporting features for Party Walls will protrude underneath adjacent
Homes. A perpetual nonexclusive easement is herein granted to allow the footers
for such walls and other protrusions and to permit any natural water run off
from roof overhangs, eaves and other protrusions onto an adjacent Home.
14.
Insurance.
Association shall maintain, unless
it is reasonably determined that such insurance is unavailable or cost
prohibitive, the following insurance coverage:
14.1.Flood Insurance. If
the Common Areas are located within an area which has special flood hazards and
for which flood insurance has been made available under the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP), coverage in appropriate amounts, available under NFIP
for all buildings and other insurable property within any portion of the Common
Areas located within a designated flood hazard area.
14.2.Liability Insurance.
Commercial general liability insurance coverage providing coverage and limits
deemed appropriate such policies must provide that they may not be canceled or
substantially modified by any party, without at least thirty (30) days' prior
written notice to Developer (until the Community Completion Date) and
Association.
14.3.Directors and Officers
Liability Insurance. Each member of the Board shall be covered by directors and
officers liability insurance in such amounts and with such provisions as
approved by the Board.
14.4.Other Insurance.
Such other insurance coverage as appropriate from time to time. All coverage
obtained by Association shall cover all activities of Association and all
properties maintained by Association, whether or not Association owns title
thereto.
14.5.Homes.
14.5.1.
Requirement to Maintain
Insurance. Each Owner shall be required to obtain and maintain adequate
insurance of his or her Home. Such insurance shall be sufficient for necessary
repair or reconstruction work, and/or shall cover the costs to demolish a
damaged Home, remove the debris, and to resod and landscape land comprising the
Home. Upon the request of Association, each Owner shall be required to supply the
Board with evidence of insurance coverage on his Home which complies with the
provisions of this Section. Without limiting any other provision of this
Declaration or the powers of Association, Association shall specifically have
the right to bring an action to require an Owner to comply with his or her
obligations hereunder.
14.5.2.
Requirement to Reconstruct
when Insurance Purchased by Association. In the event that any Home is
destroyed by fire or other casualty, the Owner of such Home shall do one of the
following: the Owner shall commence reconstruction and/or repair of the Home
("Required Repair"), or Owner shall tear the Home down, remove all
the debris, and resod and landscape the property comprising the Home as
required by the ACC ("Required Demolition"). If an Owner elects to
perform the Required Repair, such work must be commenced within thirty (30)
days of the Owner's receipt of the insurance proceeds respecting such Home. If
an Owner elects to perform the Required Demolition, the Required Demolition
must be completed within six (6) months from the date of the casualty. If an
Owner elects to perform the Required Repair, such reconstruction and/or repair
must be continued in a continuous, diligent, and timely manner. Association
shall have the right to inspect the progress of all reconstruction and/or
repair work. Without limiting any other provision of this Declaration or the
powers of Association, Association shall have a right to-bring an action'
against an Owner who fails to comply with the foregoing requirements. By way of
example, Association may bring an action against an Owner who fails to either
perform the Required Repair or Required Demolition on his or her Home within
the time periods and in the manner provided herein. Each Owner acknowledges
that the issuance of a building permit or a demolition permit in no way shall
be deemed to satisfy the requirements set forth herein, which are independent
of, and in addition to, any requirements for completion of work or progress
requirements set forth in applicable statutes, zoning codes, and/or building
codes.
14.5.3.
Standard of Work. The
standard for all demolition, reconstruction, and other work performed as
required by this Section 14.5 shall be in accordance with the Community
Standards and any other standards established by Association with respect to
any casualty that affects all or a portion of Townhomes of Doral Landings.
14.5.4.
Additional Rights of
Association. If an Owner refuses or fails, for any reason, to perform the
Required Repair or Required Demolition as herein provided, then Association, in
its sole and absolute discretion, by and through its Board is hereby
irrevocably authorized by such Owner to perform the Required Repair or Required
Demolition. All Required Repair performed by Association pursuant to this
Section shall be in conformance with the original plans and specifications for
the Home. Association shall have the absolute right to perform the Required
Demolition to a Home pursuant to this Section if any contractor certifies in
writing to Association that such Home cannot be rebuilt or repaired. The Board
may levy an Individual Assessment against the Owner in whatever amount
sufficient to adequately pay for Required Repair or Required Demolition
performed by Association.
14.5.5.
Association Has No
Liability. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary this Section,
Association, its Directors and Officers, shall not be liable to any person
should it fail for any reason whatsoever to obtain insurance coverage on a
Home.
14.6.Fidelity Bonds. If
available, a blanket fidelity bond for all officers, directors, trustees and
employees of Association, and all other persons handling or responsible for
funds of, or administered by, Association. In the event Association delegates
some or all of the responsibility for the handling of the funds to a
professional management company or licensed manager, such bonds shall be
required for its officers, employees and agents, handling or responsible for
funds of, or administered on behalf of Association. The amount of the fidelity
bond shall be based upon reasonable business judgment. The fidelity bonds
required herein must meet the following requirements (to the extent available
at a reasonable premium):
14.6.1.
The bonds shall name Association as an obligee.
14.6.2.
The bonds shall contain waivers, by the issuers
of the bonds, of all defenses based upon the exclusion of persons serving
without compensation from the definition of “employee” or similar terms or
expressions.
14.6.3.
The premiums on the bonds (except for premiums
on fidelity bonds maintained by a professional management company, or its
officers, employees and agents), shall be paid by Association.
14.6.4.
The bonds shall provide that they may not be
cancelled or substantially modified (Including cancellation for non-payment of
premium) without at least thirty (30) days' prior written notice to Developer
(until the Community Completion Date) and Association.
14.7.Association as Agent.
Association is irrevocably appointed agent for each Owner of any interest
relating to the Common Areas to adjust all claims arising under insurance
policies purchased by Association and to execute and deliver releases upon the
payment of claims.
14.8.Casualty to Common Areas.
In the event of damage to the Common Areas, or any portion thereof, Association
shall be responsible for reconstruction after casualty. In the event of damage
to a Home, or any portion thereof, the Owner shall be responsible for
reconstruction after casualty.
14.9.Nature of
Reconstruction. Any reconstruction of improvements hereunder shall be
substantially in accordance with the plans and specifications of the original
improvement, or as the improvement was last constructed, subject to modification
to conform with the then current governmental regulation(s).
14.10.
Additional Insured.
Developer and its Lender(s) shall be named as additional insured on all
policies obtained by Association, as their interests may appear.
14.11.
Cost of Payment of Premiums. The costs of all
insurance maintained by Association hereunder, and any other fees or expenses
incurred which may be necessary or incidental to carry out the provisions
hereof are Operating Costs.
- Property
Rights.
15.1.Owners'
Easement of Enjoyment. Every Owner, and its
immediate family, tenants, guests and invitees, and every owner of an interest
in Townhomes of Doral Landings shall have a non-exclusive right and easement of
enjoyment in and to those portions of the Common Areas which it is entitled to
use for their intended purpose, 8ubject to the following provisions:
15.1.1.
Easements,
restrictions, reservations, conditions, limitations and declarations of record,
now or hereafter existing, and the provisions of this Declaration, as amended.
15.1.2.
The right to suspend the right to use all
(except vehicular and pedestrian ingress and egress and necessary utilities) or
a portion of the Common Areas by an Owner, its immediate family, etc. for any
period during which any assessment against that Owner remains unpaid.
15.1.3.
The right of Developer and/or Association to
dedicate or transfer all or any part of the Common Areas. No such dedication or
transfer shall be effective prior to the Community Completion Date without
prior written consent of Developer.
15.1.4.
The right of Developer and/or Association to
modify the Common Areas as set forth in this Declaration.
15.1.5.
The rights of Developer and/or Association
regarding Townhomes of Doral Landings as reserved in this Declaration,
including the right to utilize the same and to grant use rights, etc. to
others.
15.1.6.
Rules and Regulations adopted governing use and
enjoyment of the Common Areas.
15.2.Ingress
and Egress. An easement for ingress and
egress is hereby created for pedestrian traffic over, and through and
declaration across sidewalks paths, walks, driveways, passageways, and lanes as
the same, from time to time, may exist upon, or be designed as part of, the
Common Areas, and for vehicular traffic over, through and across such portions
of de common Areas as, from time to time, may be paved and intended for such
purposes.
15.3.Development
Easement. In addition to the rights
reserved elsewhere herein, Developer reserves an easement for itself or its
nominees over, upon, across, and under Townhomes of Doral Landings as may be
required in connection with the development of Townhomes of Doral Landings, and
other lands designated by Developer and to promote or otherwise facilitate the
development, construction and sale and/or leasing of Homes, any portion of
Townhomes of Doral Landings, and other lands designated by Developer. Without
limiting the foregoing, Developer specifically reserves the right to use all
paved roads and rights of way within Townhomes of Doral Landings for vehicular
and pedestrian ingress and egress to and from construction sites and for the
construction and maintenance of any Telecommunication System provided by
Developer. Specifically, each Owner acknowledges that construction vehicles and
trucks may use portions of the Common Areas. Developer shall have no liability
or obligation to repave, restore, or repair any portion of the Common Areas as
a result of the use of the same by construction traffic, and all maintenance
and repair of such Common Areas shall be deemed ordinary maintenance of the
Association payable by all Owners as part of Operating Costs. Without limiting
the foregoing, at no time shall Developer be obligated to pay any amount to
Association on account of Developer's use of the Common Areas for construction
purposes. Developer intends to use the Common Areas for sales of new and used
Homes. Further, Developer may market other residences and commercial properties
located outside of Townhomes of Doral Landings from Developer's sales
facilities located within Townhomes of Doral Landings. Developer has the right
to use all portions of the Common Areas in connection with its marketing
activities, including, without limitation, allowing members of the general
public to inspect model Homes, installing signs and displays, holding
promotional parties and picnics, and using the Common Areas for every other
type of promotional or sales activity that may be employed in the marketing of
new and used residential Homes or the leasing of residential apartments. The
easements created by this Section, and the rights reserved herein in favor of
Developer, shall be construed as broadly as possible and supplement the rights
of Developer set forth in Section 20.1 of this Declaration. At no time shall
Developer incur any expense whatsoever in connection with its use and enjoyment
of such rights and easements.
15.4.Public
Easements. Fire, police, school
transportation, health, sanitation and other public service and utility company
personnel and vehicles shall have a permanent and perpetual easement for
ingress and egress over and across the Common Areas. In addition, Service
Providers shall also have the right to use all paved roadways for ingress and
egress to and from Telecommunications Systems within Townhomes of Doral
Landings.
15.5.Delegation
of Use. Every Owner shall be
deemed to have delegated its right of enjoyment to the Common Areas to
occupants or lessees of that Owner's Home subject to the provisions of this
Declaration and the Rules and Regulations, as may be promulgated, from time to
time. Any such delegation or lease shall not relieve any Owner from its
responsibilities and obligations provided herein. .
15.6.Easement
for Encroachments. In the event that any
improvement upon Common Areas, as originally constructed, shall encroach upon
any other property or improvements thereon, or for any reason, then an easement
appurtenant tithe encroachment shall exist for so long as the encroachment
shall naturally exist.
15.7.Permits.
Licenses and Easements. Prior to the Community
Completion Date, Developer, and thereafter Association, shall, in addition to
the specific rights reserved to Developer herein, have the right to grant,
modify, amend and terminate permits, licenses and easements over, upon, across,
under and through Townhomes of Doral Landings (including Homes) for
Telecommunication Systems, utilities, roads and other purposes reasonably
necessary or useful as it determines, in its sole discretion. To the extent
legally required, each Owner shall be deemed to have granted to Developer and,
thereafter, Association an irrevocable power of attorney, coupled with an
interest, for the purposes herein expressed.
15.8.Support
Easement and Maintenance Easement. An easement is hereby
created for the existence and maintenance of supporting structures (and the
replacement thereof) in favor of the entity required to maintain the same. An
easement is hereby created for maintenance purposes (including access to
perform such maintenance) over and across TC7NI1Homes of Doral Landings
including Homes) for the reasonable and necessary maintenance of Common Areas,
utilities, cables, wires and other similar facilities.
15.9.Drainage. A non-exclusive easement
shall exist in favor of Developer, Association, and their designees, and any
applicable water management district, state agency, and/or federal agency
having jurisdiction over Townhomes of Doral Landings over, across and upon
Townhomes of Doral Landings for drainage, irrigation and water management
purposes. An easement or ingress, egress and access shall exist for such parties
to enter upon and over any portion of Townhomes of Doral Landings (including
Homes) in order to construct, maintain, inspect, record data on, monitor, test,
or repair, as necessary, any water management areas, irrigation systems and
facilities thereon and appurtenances thereto. No structure, landscaping, or
other material shall be placed or be permitted to remain which may damage or
interfere with the drainage or irrigation of Townhomes of Doral Landings and/or
installation or maintenance of utilities or which may obstruct or retard these
flow of water through Townhomes of Doral Landings and/or water management areas
and facilities or otherwise interfere with any drainage, irrigation and/or
easement provided for in this Section or the use rights set forth elsewhere in
this Declaration.
15.10.
Duration. All easements created herein
or pursuant to the provisions hereof shall be perpetual unless stated to the
contrary.
- Assessments.
16.1.Types of
Assessments. Developer and each Owner, by
acceptance of a deed or instrument of conveyance for the acquisition of title
in any manner (whether or not so expressed in the deed), including any
purchaser at a judicial sale, shall hereafter be deemed to have covenanted and
agreed to pay to Association at the time and in the manner required by the
Board, assessments or charges and any special assessments as are fixed,
established and collected from time to time by Association (collectively, the
"Assessments"). The Assessments levied by Association shall be used
for, among other things, the purpose of promoting the recreation, health,
safety and welfare of the residents of Townhomes of Doral Landings, and in particular
for the improvement and maintenance of the Common Areas and any easement in
favor of the Association, including but not limited to the following categories
of Assessments as and when levied and deemed payable by the Board:
16.1.1.
Any monthly assessment or charge for the purpose
of operating the Association and accomplishing any and all of its purposes, as
determined in accordance herewith, including, without limitation, payment of
Operating Costs and collection of amounts necessary to pay any deficits from
prior years' operation (hereinafter "Monthly Assessments");
16.1.2.
Any special assessments for capital
improvements, major repairs, emergencies, the repair or replacement of the
Surface Water Management System, or nonrecurring expenses (hereinafter
"Special Assessments");
16.1.3.
Any specific fees, dues or charges to be paid by
Owners for any special services provided to or for the benefit of an Owner or
Home, for any special or personal use of the Common Areas, or to reimburse
Association for the expenses incurred in connection with that service or use
(hereinafter "Use Fees"); and
16.1.4.
Assessments of any kind for the creation of
reasonable reserves for any of the aforesaid purposes. At such time as there
are improvements in any Common Areas for which Association has a responsibility
to maintain, repair, and replace, the Board may, but shall have no obligation
to, include a "Reserve for Replacement" in the Monthly Assessments in
order to establish and maintain an adequate reserve fund for the periodic
maintenance, repair, and replacement of improvements comprising a portion of
the Common Area (hereinafter "Reserves"). Assessments pursuant to
this Section shall be payable in such manner and at such times as determined by
Association, and may be payable in installments extending beyond the fiscal
year in which the Reserves are disapproved. Until the Community Completion
Date, Reserves shall be subject to the prior written approval of Developer,
which may be withheld for any reason.
16.1.5.
Assessments for which one or more Owners (but
less than all Owners) within Townhomes of Doral Landings is subject
("Individual Assessments") such as costs of special services provided
to a Home or Owner or cost relating to enforcement of the provisions of this
Declaration or the architectural provisions hereof as it relates to a
particular Owner or Home. By way of example, and not of limitation, in the
event an Owner fails to maintain the exterior of his Home (other than those
portions of a Home maintained by Association) in a manner satisfactory to
Association, Association shall have the right, through its agents and
employees, to enter upon the Home and to repair, restore, and maintain the Home
as required by this Declaration. The cost thereof, plus the reasonable
administrative expenses of Association, shall be an Individual Assessment. As a
further example, if one or more Owners receive optional Telecommunication
Services such as Toll Calls, A La Carte Programming, and/or Data Transmission
Services, and Association pays a Service Provider for such services, then the
cost of such services shall be an Individual Assessment as to each Owner
receiving such services. The lien for an Individual Assessment may be
foreclosed in the same manner as any other Assessment.
16.2.Designation. The designation of
Assessment type shall be made by Association. Prior to the Community Completion
Date, any such designation must be approved by Developer. Such designation may
be made on the budget prepared by Association. The designation shall be binding
upon all Owners.
16.3.Allocation
of Operating Costs.
16.3.1.
For the period until the adoption of the first
annual budget, the allocation of Operating Costs shall be as set forth in the
initial budget prepared by Developer.
16.3.2.
Commencing on the first day of the period
covered by the annual budget, and until the adoption of the next annual budget,
the Monthly Assessments shall be allocated so that each Owner shall pay his pro
rata portion of Monthly Assessments, Special Assessment, and Reserves based
upon a fraction, the numerator of which is one (1) and the denominator of which
is 242. At this time it is anticipated that there will be 242 Homes within
Townhomes of Doral Landings. Once Developer determines, if ever, that more or
less than 242 Homes shall be built within Townhomes of Doral Landings, then
Developer may change such denominator, by amendment to this Declaration, to 1he
number of actual or anticipated Homes within Townhomes of Doral Landings, in
its sole and absolute discretion. Without limiting the foregoing, Developer
specifically reserves the right to change the denominator provided herein by
one or more amendments to this Declaration.
16.3.3.
In the event the Operating Costs as estimated in
the budget for a particular fiscal year are, after the actual Operating Costs
for that period is known, less than the actual costs, then the difference
shall, at the election of Association: (i) be added to the calculation of
Monthly Assessments for the next ensuing fiscal year; or (ii) be immediately
collected from the Owners as a Special Assessment. Association shall have the
unequivocal right to specially assess Owners retroactively on January 1st of
any year for any shortfall in Monthly Assessments, which Special Assessment shall
relate back to the date that the Monthly Assessments could have been made. No
vote of the Owners shall be required for such Special Assessment (or for any
other Assessment except to the extent specifically provided herein.
16.3.4.
Each Owner agrees that so long as it does not
pay more than the required amount it shall have no grounds upon which to object
to either the method of payment or non-payment by other Owners of any sums due.
16.4.General
Assessments Allocation. Except as hereinafter
specified to the contrary, Monthly Assessments, Special Assessments and
Reserves shall be allocated equally to each Owner.
16.5.Use Fees
and Individual Assessment. Except as hereinafter
specified to the contrary, Use Fees and Individual Assessments shall be made
against the Owners benefiting from, or subject to the special service or cost
as specified by Association.
16.6.Commencement
of First Assessment. Assessments shall commence
as to each Owner on the day of the conveyance of title of a Home to an Owner.
16.7.Developer
Excused From Payment. Prior to the Turnover Date,
Developer shall have the option to fund all or any portion of the shortfall in
Monthly Assessments not raised by virtue of Monthly Assessments against Owners
or to pay Monthly Assessments on Homes owned by Developer. If Developer does
not pay Monthly Assessments on Homes owned by Developer, Developer shall be
obligated to pay Operating Costs included that exceed the Monthly Assessments
receivable from Owners and other income of Association. After the Turnover
Date, Developer shall pay all Monthly Assessments on Homes owned by Developer.
16.8.Surplus
Assessments. Any surplus Assessments
collected by Association may be allocated towards the next year's Operating
Costs or, in Association's sole and absolute discretion, to the creation of
Reserves, whether or not budgeted. Under no circumstances shall Association be
required to pay surplus Assessments to Owners.
16.9.Budgets. The initial budget prepared
by Developer is adopted as the budget for the period of operation until
adoption of the first annual Association Budget. Thereafter, annual budgets
shall be prepared and adopted by Association. THE INITIAL BUDGET OF ASSOCIATION
IS PROJECTED (NOT BASED ON HISTORICAL OPERATING FIGURES). THEREFORE, IT IS
POSSIBLE THAT ACTUAL ASSESSMENTS MAY BE LESSER OR GREATER THAN PROJECTED.
16.10.
Establishment of Assessments. Assessments shall be
established in accordance with the following procedures:
16.10.1.
Monthly Assessments shall be established by the
ad9ption of a twelve (12) month operating budget by the Board. The budget shall
be in the form required by Section 617.303(6) of the Florida Statutes, as
amended from time to time. Written notice of the amount and date of
commencement thereof shall be given to each Owner not less than ten (10) days
in advance of the due date of the first installment thereof. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the budget may cover a period of less than twelve (12) months if
the first budget is-adopted mid-year or in order to change the fiscal year of
the Association.
16.10.2.
Special Assessments and Individual Assessments
against the Owners may be established by Association, from time to time, and
shall be payable at such time or time(s) as determined. Until the Community
Completion Date, no Special Assessment shall be imposed without the consent of
Developer.
16.10.3.
Association may establish, from time to time, by
resolution, rule or regulation, or by delegation to an officer or agent,
including, a professional management company, Use Fees. The sums established
shall be payable by the Owner utilizing the service or facility as determined
by Association.
16.11.
Working Capital Fund. Association has established
a working capital fund for the operation of Association (the "Working
Capital Fund8). There shall be collected from each Owner that purchases a Home
from Developer at the time of conveyance of each Home an amount equal to two
months' Assessments. Each Owner's share of the Working Capital Fund shall be
transferred to Association immediately after the closing of the Home. The
purpose of this fund is to assure that Association will have cash available to
meet its obligations, unforeseen expenditures, or to acquire additional
property, equipment or services deemed necessary or desirable. Amounts paid
into the Working Capital Fund are not to be considered as advance payment of
Assessments. The Working Capital Fund may be used by Developer to reduce the
Operating Costs. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Developer
shall have the option to waive contributions to the Working Capital Fund.
16.12.
Assessment Estoppel Certificates. No Owner shall sell or convey
its interest in a Home unless all sums due the Association have been paid in
full and an estoppel certificate in recordable form shall have been received by
such Owner. Association shall prepare and maintain a ledger noting Assessments
due from each Owner. The ledger shall be kept in the office of Association, or
its designees and shall be open to inspection by any Owner. Within ten (10)
days of a written request therefore, there shall be furnished to an Owner an
estoppel certificate in writing setting forth whether the assessments have been
paid and/or the amount which is due as of any date. As to parties other than
Owners who, without knowledge of error, rely on the certificate, the
certificate shall be conclusive evidence of the amount of any Assessment
therein stated. The Owner requesting the estoppel certificate shall be required
to pay Association a reasonable sum to cover the costs of examining records and
preparing such estoppel certificate. Each Owner waives its rights if any) to an
accounting related to Operating Costs or Assessments.
16.13.
Payment of Home Real Estate Taxes. Each Owner shall pay all taxes and
obligations relating to its Home which, if not paid, could become a lien
against the Home which is superior to the lien for Assessments created by this
Declaration.
16.14.
Creation of the Lien and Personal Obligation. Each Owner, by acceptance of
a deed or instrument of conveyance for the acquisition of title to a Home,
shall be deemed to have covenanted and agreed that the Assessments, and/or
other charges and fees set forth herein, together with interest, late fees,
costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and paraprofessional fees at all levels of
proceedings including appeals, collections and bankruptcy, shall be a charge
and continuing lien in favor of Association encumbering the Home and all
personal property located thereon owned by the Owner against whom each such
Assessment is made. The lien is effective from and after recording a Claim of
Lien in the Public Records stating the legal description of the Home, name of
the Owner, and the amounts due as of that date, but shall relate back to the
date that this Declaration is recorded. The Claim of Lien shall also cover any
additional amounts which accrue thereafter until satisfied. Each Assessment,
together with interest, late fees, costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and
paraprofessional fees at all levels including appeals, collections and
bankruptcy, and other costs and expenses provided for herein, shall be the
personal obligation of the person who was the Owner of the Home at the time
when the Assessment became due, as well as the Owner's heirs, devisees,
personal representatives, successors or assigns.
16.15.
Subordination of the Lien to Mortgages. The lien for Assessments
shall be subordinate to bona fide first mortgages on any Home, if the mortgage
is recorded in the Public Records prior to the Claim of Lien. The lien for
Assessments shall not be affected by any sale or transfer of a Home, except in
the event of a sale or transfer (by deed in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise)
of a Home pursuant to a foreclosure of a bona fide first mortgage, in which
event, the acquirer of title, its successors and assigns, shall not be liable
for Assessments encumbering the Home or chargeable to the former Owner of the
Home which became due prior to such sale or transfer. However, any such unpaid
Assessments for which such acquirer of title is not liable may be reallocated
and assessed to all Owners (including such acquirer of title) as a part of
Operating Costs included within Monthly Assessments. Any sale or transfer (by
deed in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise) pursuant to a foreclosure shall not
relieve the Owner from liability for, nor the Home from the lien of, any
Assessments made thereafter. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as
releasing the party liable for any delinquent Assessments from the payment
thereof, or the enforcement of collection by means other than foreclosure.
16.16.
Acceleration. In the event of a default in
the payment of any Assessment, Association may accelerate the Assessments then
due for up to the next ensuing twelve (12) month period.
16.17.
Non-Payment of Assessments. If any Assessment is not
paid within fifteen (15) days (or such other period of time established by the
Board) after the due date, a late fee of $25.00 per month (or such greater
amount established by the Board), together with interest in an amount equal to
the maximum rate allowable by law (or such lesser rate established by the
Board), per annum, beginning from the due date until paid in full, may be
levied. Association may, at any time thereafter, bring an action at law against
the Owner personally obligated to pay the same, and/or foreclose the lien
against the Home, or both. Association shall not be required to bring such an
action if it believes that the best interests of Association would not be
served by doing so. There shall be added to the Assessment all costs expended
in preserving the priority of the lien and all costs and expenses of
collection, including attorneys' fees and paraprofessional fees, at all levels
of proceedings, including appeals, collection and bankruptcy. No Owner may
waive or otherwise escape liability for Assessments provided for herein by
non-use of, or the waiver of the right to use the Common Areas or by
abandonment of a Home.
16.18.
Exemption. The Board shall have the
right to exempt any portion of Townhomes of Doral Landings subject to this
Declaration from the Assessments, provided that such part of Townhomes of Doral
Landings exempted is used (and as long as it is used) for any of the following
purposes:
16.18.1.
Any easement or other interest therein dedicated
and accepted by the local public authority and devoted to public use;
16.18.2.
Any real property interest held by a Service
Provider;
16.18.3.
Common Areas;
16.18.4.
Any of Townhomes of Doral Landings exempted from
ad valorem taxation by the laws of the State of Florida;
16.18.5.
Any easement or other interest dedicated or
conveyed to not for profit corporations for the use and benefit of residents in
the Development of Regional Impact of which Townhomes of Doral Landings is a
part.
16.19.
Collection by Developer. If for any reason
Association shall fail or be unable to levy or collect Assessments, then in
that event, Developer shall at all times have the right, but not the
obligation: (i) to advance such sums as a loan to Association to bear interest
and to be repaid as hereinafter set forth; and/or (ii) to levy and collect such
Assessments by using the remedies available as set forth above, which remedies;
including, but not limited to, recovery of attorneys' fees and paraprofessional
fees at all levels including appeals, collections and bankruptcy, shall be
deemed assigned to Developer for such purposes. If Developer advances sums, it
shall be entitled to immediate reimbursement on demand, from Association for
such amounts so paid plus interest thereon at the Wall Street Journal Prime
Rate plus two percent (2%), plus any costs of collection including, but not
limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees and paraprofessional fees at .all levels
including appeals, collections and bankruptcy.
16.20.
Rights to Pay Assessments and Receive
Reimbursement. Association, Developer, and
any Lender of a Home shall have the right, but not the obligation, jointly and
severally, and at their sole option, to pay any Assessments or other charges
which are in default and which may or have become a lien or charge against any
Home. If so paid, the party paying the same shall be subrogated to the
enforcement rights of Association with regard to the amounts due.
16.21.
Mortgagee Right. Each Lender may request in
writing that Association notify such Lender of any default of the Owner of the
Home subject to the Lender's Mortgage under the Association Documents which
default is not cured within thirty (30) days after Association learns of such
default. A failure by Association to furnish notice to any Lender shall not
result in liability of Association because such notice is given as a courtesy
to a Lender and the furnishing of such notice is not an obligation of
Association to Lender.
17.
Information to Lenders and Owners.
17.1.Availability. There shall be available for
inspections upon request, during normal business hours or under other
reasonable circumstances, to Owners and Lenders current copies of the
Association Documents.
17.2.Copying. Any Owner and/or Lender
shall be entitled, upon written request, and at its cost, to a copy of the
documents referred to above.
17.3.Notice. Upon written request by
a Lender (identifying the name and address of the Lender and the name and
address of the applicable Owner), the Lender will be entitled to timely written
notice of:
17.3.1.
Any condemnation loss or casualty loss which
affects a material portion of a Home to the extent Association is notified of
the same;
17.3.2.
Any delinquency in the payment of Assessments
owed by an Owner of a Home subject to a first mortgage held by the Lender,
which remains uncured for a period of sixty (60) days;
17.3.3.
Any lapse, cancellation, or material
modification of any insurance policy or fidelity bond maintained hereunder;'
17.3.4.
Any proposed action (if any), which would
require the consent of a specific mortgage holder.
18.
Architectural Control.
18.1.Architectural
Control Committee. The ACC shall be a permanent
committee of Association and shall administer and perform the architectural and
landscape review and control functions relating to Townhomes of Doral Landings.
The ACC shall consist of a minimum of three (3) members who shall initially be
named by Developer and who shall hold office at the pleasure of Developer.
Until the Community Completion Date, Developer shall have the right to change
the number of members on the ACC, and to appoint, remove, and replace all
members of the ACC. Developer shall determine which members of the ACC shall
serve as its chairman and co-chairman. In the event of the failure, refusal, or
inability to act of any of the members appointed by Developer, Developer shall
have the right to replace any member within thirty (30) days of such
occurrence. If Developer fails to replace that member, the remaining members of
the ACC shall fill the vacancy by appointment. From and after the Community
Completion Date, the Board shall have the same rights as Developer with respect
to the ACC.
18.2.Membership. There is no requirement that
any member of the ACC be an Owner or a member of the Association.
18.3.General
Plan. It is the intent of this
Declaration to create a general plan and scheme of development of Townhomes of
Doral Landings. Accordingly, the ACC shall have the right to approve or
disapprove all architectural, landscaping, and improvements within Townhomes of
Doral Landings by Owners other than Developer. The ACC shall have the right to
evaluate all plans and specifications as to harmony of exterior design,
landscaping, location of any proposed improvements, relationship to surrounding
structures, topography and conformity with such other reasonable requirements
as shall be adopted by ACC. The ACC may impose standards for construction and
development which may be greater or more stringent than standards prescribed in
applicable building, zoning, or other local governmental codes. Prior to the
Community Completion Date, any additional standards or modification of existing
standards shall require the consent of Developer, which may be granted or denied
in its sole discretion.
18.4.Master
Plan. Developer has established an
overall Master Plan. However, notwithstanding the above, or any other document,
brochures or plans, Developer reserves the right to modify the Master Plan or
any site plan at any time as it deems desirable in its sole discretion and in
accordance with applicable laws and ordinances.
18.5.Community
Standards. Each Owner and its
contractors and employees shall observe, and comply with, the Community
Standards which now or may hereafter be promulgated by the ACC and approved by
the Board from time to time. The Community Standards shall be effective from
the date of adoption; shall be specifically enforceable by injunction or
otherwise; and shall have the effect of covenants as set forth herein verbatim.
The Community Standards shall not require any Owner to alter the improvements
previously constructed. Until the Community Completion Date, Developer shall
have the right to approve the Community Standards, which approval, may be
granted in its sole discretion.
18.6.Quorum. A majority of the ACC
shall constitute a quorum to transact business at any meeting. The action of a
majority present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall constitute the
action of the ACC. In lieu of a meeting, the ACC may act in writing.
18.7.Power and
Duties of the ACC. No improvements shall be
constructed on any portion of Townhomes of Doral Landings, no exterior of a
Home shall be repainted, no landscaping, sign, or improvements erected,
removed, planted, or maintained on any portion of Townhomes of Doral Landings,
nor shall any material addition to or any change, replacement, or alteration of
the improvements as originally constructed by Developer (visible from the
exterior of the Home) be made until the plans and specifications showing the
nature, kind, shape, height, materials, floor plans, color scheme, and the location
of same shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the ACC.
18.8.Procedure. In order to obtain the
approval of the ACC, each Owner shall observe the following:
18.8.1.
Each applicant shall submit an application to
the ACC with respect to any proposed improvement or material change in an
improvement, together with the required application(s) and other fee(s) as
established by the ACC. The applications shall include such information as may
be required by the application form adopted by the ACC. The ACC may also
require submission of samples of building materials and colors proposed to be
used. At the time of such submissions, the applicant shall, if requested,
submit to the ACC, such site plans, plans and specifications for the proposed
improvement, prepared and stamped by a registered Florida architect or
residential designer, and landscaping and irrigation plans, prepared by a
registered landscape architect or designer showing all existing trees and major
vegetation stands and surface water drainage plan showing existing and proposed
design grades, contours relating to the predetermined ground floor finish
elevation, pool plans and specifications and the times scheduled for
completion, all as reasonably specified by the ACC.
18.8.2.
In the event the information submitted to the
ACC is, in the ACC's opinion, incomplete or insufficient in any manner, the ACC
may request and require the submission of additional or supplemental
information. The Owner shall, within fifteen (15) days thereafter, comply with
the request.
18.8.3.
No later than thirty (30) days after receipt of
all information required by the ACC for final review, the ACC shall approve or
deny the application in writing. The ACC shall have the right to refuse to
approve any plans and specifications which are not suitable or desirable, in
the ACC's sole discretion, for aesthetic or any other reasons or to impose
qualifications and conditions thereon. In approving or disapproving such plans
and specifications, the ACC shall consider the suitability of the proposed
improvements, the materials of which the improvements are to be built, the site
upon which the improvements are proposed to be erected, the harmony thereof
With the surrounding area and the effect thereof on adjacent or neighboring
property. In the event the ACC fails to respond within said thirty (30) day
period, the plans and specifications shall be deemed disapproved by the ACC.
18.8.4.
Construction of all improvements shall be
completed within the time period set forth in the application and approved by
the ACC.
18.8.5.
In the event that the ACC disapproves any plans
and specifications, the applicant may request a rehearing by the ACC for
additional review of the disapproved plans and specifications. The meeting
shall take place no later than thirty (30) days after written request for such
meeting is received by the ACC, unless applicant waives this time requirement
in writing. The ACC shall make a final written decision no later than thirty
(30) days after such meeting. In the event the ACC fails to provide such
written decision within said thirty (30) days, the plans and specifications
shall be deemed disapproved.
18.8.6.
Upon continued disapproval (even if the members
of the Board and ACC are the same), the applicant may appeal the decision of
the ACC to the Board within thirty (30) days of the ACC's written review and
disapproval. Review by the Board shall take place no later than thirty (30)
days subsequent to the receipt by the Board of the Owner's request therefore.
If the Board fails to hold such a meeting within thirty (30) days after receipt
of request for such meeting, then the plans and specifications shall be deemed
approved. The Board shall make a final decision no later than thirty (30) days
after such meeting. In the event the Board fails to provide such written
decision within said thirty (30) days after such meeting, such plans and
specifications shall be deemed approved. The decision of the ACC, or if
appealed, the Board, shall be final and binding upon the applicant, its heirs,
legal representatives, successors and assigns.
18.9.Alterations. Any and all alterations,
deletions, additions and changes of any type or nature whatsoever to then
existing improvements or the plans or specifications previously approved by the
ACC shall be subject to the approval of the ACC in the same manner as required
for approval of original plans and specifications.
18.10.
Variances. Association or ACC shall
have the power to grant variances from any requirements set forth in this
Declaration or from the Community Standards, on a case by case basis, provided
that the variance sought is reasonable and results from a hardship upon the
applicant. The granting of a variance shall not nullify or otherwise affect the
right to require strict compliance with the requirements set forth herein or in
the Community Standards on any other occasion.
18.11.
Permits. The Owner is solely
responsible to obtain all required building and other permits from all
governmental authorities having jurisdiction.
18.12.
Construction by Owners. The following provisions
govern Construction activities by Owners after consent of the ACC has been
obtained:
18.12.1.
Each Owner shall deliver to the ACC copies of
all construction and building permits as and when received by the Owner. Each
construction site in Townhomes of Doral Landings shall be maintained in a neat
and orderly condition throughout construction. Construction activities shall be
performed on a diligent, work manlike and continuous basis. Roadways,
easements, swales, Common Areas and other such areas in Townhomes of Doral
Landings shall be kept clear of construction vehicles, construction materials and
debris at all times. No construction office or trailer shall be kept in
Townhomes of Doral Landings and no construction materials shall be stored in
Townhomes of Doral Landings subject, however, to such conditions and
requirements as may be promulgated by the ACC. All refuse and debris shall be
removed or deposited in a dumpster on a daily basis. No materials shall be
deposited or permitted to be deposited in any canal or waterway or Common Areas
or other Homes in Townhomes of Doral Landings or be placed anywhere outside of
the Home upon which the construction is taking place. No hazardous waste or
toxic materials shall be stored, handled and used, including, without
limitation, gasoline and petroleum products, except in compliance with all
applicable federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances, and
shall not be deposited in any manner on, in or within the construction or
adjacent property or waterways. All construction activities shall comply with
the Community Standards.
18.12.2.
There shall be provided to the ACC a list (name,
address, telephone number and identity of contact person), of all contractors,
subcontractors, materialmen and suppliers (collectively,
"Contractors") and changes to the list as they occur relating to
construction. Each builder and all of its employees and contractors and their
employees shall utilize those roadways and entrances into Townhomes of Doral
Landings as are designated by the ACC for construction activities. The ACC
shall have the right to require that each builder's and contractor's employees
check in at the designated construction entrances and to refuse entrance to
persons and parties whose names are not registered with the ACC
18.12.3.
Each Owner is responsible for insuring
compliance with all terms and conditions of these provisions and of the
Community Standards by all of its employees and contractors. In the event of
any violation of any such terms or conditions by any employee or contractor,
or, in the opinion of the ACC, the continued refusal of any employee or contractor
to comply with such terms and conditions, after five (5) days notice and right
to cure, the ACC shall have, in addition to the other rights hereunder, the
right to prohibit the violating employee or contractor from performing any
further services in Townhomes of Doral Landings.
18.12.4.
The ACC may, from time to time, adopt standards
governing the performance or conduct of owners, contractors and their
respective employees within Townhomes of Doral Landings. Each Owner and
contractor shall comply with such standards and cause its respective employees
to also comply with same. The ACC may also promulgate requirements to be
inserted in all contracts relating to construction within Townhomes of Doral
Landings and each Owner shall include the same therein.
18.13.
Inspection. There is specifically
reserved to Association and ACC and to any agent or member of either of them,
the right of entry and inspection upon any portion of Townhomes of Doral
Landings for the purpose of determination whether there exists any violation of
the terms of any approval or the terms of this Declaration or the Community
Standards.
18.14.
Violation. If any improvement shall be
constructed or altered without prior written approval, or in a manner which
fails to conform with the approval granted, the Owner shall, upon demand of
Association or the ACC, cause such improvement to be removed, or restored until
approval is obtained or in order to comply with the plans and specifications originally
approved. The Owner shall be liable for the payment of all costs of removal or
restoration, including all costs and attorneys' fees and paraprofessional fees
at all levels including appeals, collections and bankruptcy, incurred by
Association or ACC. The costs shall be deemed an Individual Assessment and
enforceable pursuant to the provisions of this Declaration. The ACC and/or
Association is specifically empowered to enforce the -architectural and
landscaping provisions of this Declaration and the Community Standards, by any
legal or equitable remedy.
18.15.
Court Costs. In the event that it becomes
necessary to resort to litigation to determine the propriety of any constructed
improvement or to cause the removal of any unapproved improvement, Association
and/or ACC shall be entitled to recover court costs, expenses and attorneys'
fees and paraprofessional fees at all levels, including appeals, collections
and bankruptcy, in connection therewith.
18.16.
Certificate. In the event that any Owner
fails to comply with the provisions contained herein, the Community Standards,
or other rules and regulations promulgated by the ACC, Association and/or ACC
may, in addition to all other remedies contained herein, record a Certificate
of Non-Compliance against the Home stating that the improvements on the Home
fail to meet the requirements of this Declaration and that the Home is subject
to further enforcement remedies.
18.17.
Certificate of Compliance. Prior to the occupancy of
any improvement constructed or erected on any Home by other than Developer, or
its designees, the Owner thereof shall obtain a Certificate of Compliance from
the ACC, certifying that the Owner has complied with the requirements set forth
herein. The ACC may, from time to time, delegate to a member or members of the
ACC, the responsibility for issuing the Certificate of Compliance.
18.18.
Exemption. Notwithstanding anything to
the contrary contained herein, or in the Community Standards, any improvements
of any nature made or to be made by Developer or its nominees, including,
without limitation, improvements made or to be made to the Common Areas or any
Home, shall not be subject to the review of the ACC, Association, or the
provisions of the Community Standards.
18.19.
Exculpation. Developer, Association, the
directors or officers of Association, the ACC, the members of the ACC, or any
person acting on behalf of any of them, shall not be liable for any cost or
damages incurred by any Owner or any other party whatsoever, due to any
mistakes in judgment, negligence, or any action of Developer, Association, ACC
or their members, officers, or directors, in connection with the approval or.
disapproval of plans and specifications. Each Owner agrees, individually and on
behalf of its heirs, successors and assigns by acquiring title to a Home, that
it shall not bring any action or suit against Developer, Association or their
respective directors or officers, the ACC or the members of the ACC, or their
respective agents, in order to recover any damages caused by the actions of
Developer, Association, or ACC or their respective members, officers, or
directors in connection with the provisions of this Section. Association does
hereby indemnify, defend and hold Developer and the ACC, and each of their
members, officers, and directors harmless from all costs, expenses, and
liabilities, including attorneys' fees and paraprofessional fees at all levels,
including appeals, of all nature resulting by virtue of the acts of the Owners,
Association, ACC or their members, officers and directors. Developer,
Association, its directors or officers, the ACC or its members, or any person
acting on behalf of any of them, shall not be responsible for any
defects in any plans or specifications or the failure of same to comply with
applicable laws or code nor for any defects in any improvements constructed
pursuant thereto. Each party submitting plans and specifications for approval
shall be solely responsible for the sufficiency thereof and for the quality of
construction performed pursuant thereto.
19.
Owners Liability.
19.1.Right to
Cure. Should any Owner do any of
the following:
19.1.1.
Fail to perform its responsibilities as set
forth herein or otherwise breach the provisions of the Declaration; or
19.1.2.
Cause any damage to any improvement or Common
Areas; or "
19.1.3.
Impede Developer, or Association from exercising
its rights or performing its responsibilities hereunder; or
19.1.4.
Undertake unauthorized improvements or
modifications to a Home or the Common Areas; or
19.1.5.
Impede Developer from proceeding with or completing
the development of Townhomes of Doral Landings.
Then Developer and/or Association,
where applicable, after reasonable prior written notice, shall have the right,
through its agents and employees, to cure the breach, including, but not
limited to, the entering upon the Home and/or Home and causing the default to
be remedied and/or the required repairs or maintenance to be performed, or as
the case may be, remove unauthorized improvements or modifications. The cost
thereof, plus reasonable overhead costs and attorneys' fees and
paraprofessional fees at all levels including appeals, collections and
bankruptcy, incurred shall be assessed against the Owner as an Individual
Assessment
19.2.Non-Monetary
Defaults. In the event of a violation
by any Owner, other than the nonpayment of any Assessment or other monies, of
any of the provisions of this Declaration, Developer or Association shall
notify the Owner of the violation, by written notice. If such violation is not
cured as soon as practicable and in any event within seven (7) days after such
written notice', the party entitled to enforce same may, at its option:
19.2.1.
Commence an action to enforce the performance on
the part of the Owner or to enjoin the violation or breach- or for equitable
relief as may be necessary under the circumstances, including injunctive
relief; and/or
19.2.2.
Commence an action to recover damages; and/or
19.2.3.
Take any and all action reasonably necessary to
correct the violation or breach.
All expenses incurred in connection
with the violation or breach, or the commencement of any action against any
Owner, including reasonable attorneys' fees and paraprofessional fees at all
levels including appeals, collections and bankruptcy, shall be assessed against
the Owner, as an Individual Assessment, and shall be immediately due and
payable without further notice.
19.3.No Waiver. The failure to enforce any
right, provision, covenant or condition in this Declaration, shall not
constitute a waiver of the right to enforce such right, provision, covenant or
condition in the future.
19.4.Rights
Cumulative. All rights, remedies, and
privileges granted to Developer, Association and/or the ACC pursuant to any
terms, provisions, covenants or conditions of this Declaration, or Community
Standards, shall be deemed to be cumulative, and the exercise of any one or
more shall neither be deemed to constitute an election of remedies, nor shall
it preclude any of them from pursuing such additional remedies, rights or
privileges as may be granted or as it might have by law.
19.5.Enforcement
By or Against Other Persons. In addition to the
foregoing, this. Declaration or Community Standards may be enforced by
Developer, and/or Association by any procedure at law or in equity against any
person violating or attempting to violate any provision herein, to restrain
such violation, to require compliance with the provisions contained herein, to
recover damages, or to enforce any lien created herein. The expense of any
litigation to enforce this Declaration or Community Standards shall be borne by
the person against whom enforcement is sought, provided such proceeding results
in a finding that such person was in violation of this Declaration or the
Community Standards.
19.6.Fines. Except to the extent
prohibited by law, in the event of a violation of the provisions contained
herein by an Owner or a person acting by, through, or under an Owner, the Rules
and Regulations, the Community Standards, or other rules and regulations
promulgated by the ACC, Association shall also have the right to levy
reasonable fines or suspend the privileges of the Owner or any person acting
by, through, or under an Owner. Each fine shall be an Individual Assessment and
enforceable pursuant to the provisions of this Declaration and the By-Laws.
Each day of an Owner's failure to comply with this Declaration, the Rules and
Regulations, the Community Standards, or other rules and regulations
promulgated by the ACC shall be treated as a separate violation and, be subject
to a separate fine. The decisions of Association shall be final. Fines shall be
in such reasonable and uniform amounts as Association shall determine.
Suspensions and fines shall be imposed in the manner provided in Section
617.305 of the Florida States, as amended from time to time. The Board shall
have the authority to promulgate additional procedures from time to time.
20.
Additional Rights of Developer.
20.1.Sales
Office. For so long as Developer
owns any property in Townhomes of Doral Landings, is affected by this Declaration,
or maintains a sales office within Townhomes of Doral Landings, Developer shall
have the right to take such action reasonably necessary to transact any
business necessary to consummate the development of Townhomes of Doral Landings
and sales and re-sales of Homes and/or other properties owned by Developer or
others outside of Townhomes of Doral Landings. This right shall include, but
not be limited to, the right to maintain models, sales offices and parking
associated therewith, have signs on any portion of Townhomes of Doral Landings,
including Common Areas, employees in the models and offices, maintain offices
in models, and use of the Common Areas to show Homes. The sales office and
signs and all items pertaining to development and sales remain the property of
Developer. Developer shall have all of the foregoing rights without charge or
expense.
20.2.Modification. The development and
marketing of Townhomes of Doral Landings will continue as deemed appropriate in
Developer's sole discretion, and nothing in this Declaration or Community
Standards, or otherwise, shall be coru.1rued to limit or restrict such
development and marketing. It may be necessary or convenient for the
development of Townhomes of Doral Landings to, as an example and not a
limitation, amend a Plat and/or the Master Plan, modify the boundary lines of
the Common Areas, grant easements, dedications, agreements, licenses,
restrictions, reservations, covenants, rights-of-way, and to take such other
actions which Developer, or its agents, affiliates, or assignees may deem
necessary or appropriate. Association and Owners shall, at the request of
Developer, execute and deliver any and all documents and instruments which
Developer deems necessary or convenient, in its sole and absolute discretion,
to accomplish the same.
20.3.Promotional
Events. Prior to the Community
Completion Date, Developer shall have the right, at any time, to hold marketing
and promotional events within Townhomes of Doral Landings and/or on the Common
Areas, without any charge for use. Developer, its agents, affiliates, or
assignees shall have the right to market Townhomes of Doral Landings and Homes
in advertisements and other media by making reference to Townhomes of Doral
Landings, including, but not limited to, pictures or drawings of Townhomes of
Doral Landings, Common Areas, and Homes constructed in Townhomes of Doral
Landings. All logos, trademarks, and designs used in connection with Townhomes
of Doral Landings are the property of Developer, and the Association shall have
no right to use the same after the Community Completion Date except with the
express written permission of Developer.
20.4.Use by
Prospective Purchasers. Prior to the Community
Completion Date, Developer shall have the right, without charge, to use the
Common Areas for the purpose of entertaining prospective purchasers of Homes,
or other properties owned by Developer outside of Townhomes of Doral Landings.
20.5.Franchises. Developer may grant
franchises or concessions to commercial concerns on all or part of the Common
Areas and shall be entitled to all income derived therefrom.
20.6.Easements. Until the Community
Completion Date, Developer reserves the exclusive right to grant, in its sole
discretion, easements, permits and/or licenses for ingress and egress,
drainage, utilities service, maintenance, Telecommunication Services; and other
purposes over, upon and across Townhomes of Doral Landings so long as any said
easements do not materially and adversely interfere with the intended use of
Homes previously conveyed to Owners. By way of example, and not of limitation,
Developer may be required to take certain action, or make additions or
modifications to the Common Areas in connection with an environmental program.
All easements necessary for such purposes are reserved in favor of Developer,
in perpetuity, for such purposes. Without limiting the foregoing, Developer may
relocate any easement affecting a Home, or grant new easements over a Home,
after conveyance to an Owner, without the joinder or consent of such Owner, so
long as the grant of easement or relocation of easement does not materially and
adversely affect the Owner's use of the Home as a residence. As an
illustration, Developer may grant as easement for Telecommunication Systems,
irrigation, drainage lines or electrical lines over any portion of Townhomes of
Doral Landings so long as such easement is outside the footprint of the
foundation of any residential improvement constructed on such portion of
Townhomes of Doral Landings. Developer shall have the sole right to any fees of
any nature associated therewith, inducing, but not limited to, license or
similar fees on account thereof. Association and Owners will, without charge,
if requested by Developer: (a) join in the creation of such easements, etc. and
cooperate in the operation thereof; and (b) collect and remit fees associated
therewith, if any, to the appropriate party. Association will not grant any
easements, permits or licenses to any other entity providing the same services
as those granted by Developer, nor will it grant 8trf such easement, permit or
license prior to the Community Completion Date without the prior written
consent of Developer which may be granted or denied in its sole discretion.
20.7.Right to
Enforce. Developer has the right, but
not the obligation, to enforce the provisions of this Declaration and the
Community Standards and to recover all costs relating thereto, including
attorneys' fees and paraprofessional fees at all levels of proceeding,
including appeals, collections and bankruptcy. Such right shall include the
right to perform the obligations of Association and to recover all costs
incurred in doing so.
20.8.Additional
Development. If Developer withdraws
portions of Townhomes of Doral Landings from the operation of this Declaration,
Developer may, but is not required to, subject to governmental approvals,
create other forms of residential property ownership or other improvements of
any nature on the property not subjected to or withdrawn from the operation of
this Declaration. Developer shall not be liable or responsible to any person or
entity on account of its decision to do so or to provide, or fail to provide,
the amenities and/or facilities which were originally planned to be included in
such areas. If so designated by Developer, owners or tenants of such other
forms of housing or improvements upon their creation, may share in the use of
all or some of the Common Areas and other facilities and/or roadways which
remain subject to this Declaration. The expense of the operation of such
facilities shall be allocated to the various users thereof, if at all, as
determined by Developer.
20.9.Representations. Developer makes no
representations concerning development both within the boundaries of Townhomes
of Doral Landings including, but not limited to, the number, design,
boundaries, configuration and arrangements, prices of all Homes and buildings
in all other proposed forms of ownership and/or other improvements on Townhomes
of Doral Landings or in Townhomes of Doral Landings or adjacent or near
Townhomes of Doral Landings, including, but not limited to, the size, location,
configuration, elevations, design, building materials, height, view, airspace,
number of homes, number of buildings, location of easements, parking and
landscaped areas, services and amenities offered.
20.10.
Telecommunication Services. Association shall have the
right; but not the obligation, to enter into one or more contracts for the
exclusive provision of one or more Telecommunication Services for all or any
part of Townhomes of Doral Landings. Prior to the Community Completion Date,
all contracts between a Service Provider and Association shall be subject to
the prior written approval of Developer. Developer reserves on behalf of itself
and its nominees, successors, assigns, affiliates, and licensees the right to
be the exclusive Service Provider for one or more Telecommunication Services,
subject only to the requirements of all applicable laws, statutes, and
regulations. Developer reserves unto itself and its nominees, successors,
assigns, affiliates, and licensees a perpetual and exclusive right, privilege,
easement and right-of-way across, over and upon Townhomes of Doral Landings for
the installation, construction and maintenance of Telecommunication Systems
together with a perpetual and exclusive right, privilege and easement of
unlimited ingress and egress, access, over and upon Townhomes of Doral Landings
for installing, constructing, inspecting, maintaining, altering, moving,
improving and replacing facilities and equipment constituting such systems. If,
and to the extent, Telecommunication Services provided by such
Telecommunication Systems are to serve all of the Townhomes of Doral Landings,
then the cost of the services may be Operating Costs of Association and shall
be assessed as a part of the Assessments. If any services provided by the
system are provided only to some, but not all, of the Homes, then the cost of
any such services shall be an expense for the benefit of the respective Home to
be assessed as an Individual Assessment, or a direct charge by the Service
Provider, as the case may be. If Developer is not the Service Provider for any
particular Telecommunication System, Developer shall have the right to receive,
on a perpetual basis, a portion of the revenues derived from Telecommunication
Systems within Townhomes of Doral Landings as agreed, from time to time,
between the Service Providers of such systems and Developer.
20.11.
Non-Liability. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO
THE CONTRARY IN THE ASSOCIATION DOCUMENTS, ASSOCIATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE OR
RESPONSIBLE FOR, OR IN ANY MANNER A GUARANTOR OR INSURER OF, THE HEALTH, SAFETY
OR WELFARE OF ANY OWNER, OCCUPANT OR USER OF ANY PORTION OF TOWN HOMES OF DORAL
LANDINGS INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, GUESTS,
LESSEES, LICENSEES, INVITEES, AGENTS, SERVANTS, CONTRACTORS, AND/OR SUBCONTRACTORS
OR FOR ANY PROPERTY OF ANY SUCH PERSONS. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE
FOREGOING:
20.11.1.
IT IS THE EXPRESS INTENT OF THE ASSOCIATION
DOCUMENTS THAT THE VARIOUS PROVISIONS THEREOF WHICH ARE ENFORCEABLE BY
ASSOCIATION AND WHICH GOVERN OR REGULATE THE USES OF TOWNHOMES OF DORAL
LANDINGS HAVE BEEN WRITTEN, AND ARE TO BE INTERPRETED AND ENFORCED, FOR THE
SOLE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING AND MAINTAINING THE ENJOYMENT OF TOWNHOMES OF DORAL
LANDINGS AND THE VALUE THEREOF; AND
20.11.2.
ASSOCIATION IS NOT EMPOWERED, AND HAS NOT BEEN
CREATED, TO ACT AS AN AGENCY WHICH ENFORCES OR ENSURES THE COMPLIANCE WITH THE
LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND/OR DADE COUNTY
OR PREVENTS TORTIOUS
ACTIVITIES; AND
20.11.3.
THE PROVISIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION DOCUMENTS
SETTING FORTH THE USES OF ASSESSMENTS WHICH RELATE TO HEALTH, SAFETY, AND
WELFARE SHALL BE INTERPRETED AND APPLIED ONLY AS LIMITATIONS ON THE USES OF
ASSESSMENT FUNDS AND NOT AS CREATING A DUTY OF THE ASSOCIATION TO PROTECT OR
FURTHER THE HEALTH, SAFETY, OR WELFARE OF ANY PERSON(S), EVEN IF ASSESSMENT
FUNDS ARE CHOSEN TO BE USED FOR ANY SUCH REASON.
EACH OWNER (BY VIRTUE OF HIS
ACCEPTANCE OF TITLE TO A HOME) AND EACH OTHER PERSON HAVING AN INTEREST IN OR
LIEN UPON, OR MAKING A USE OF, ANY PORTION OF TOWNHOMES OF DORAL LANDINGS (BY
VIRTUE OF ACCEPTING SUCH INTEREST OR LIEN OR MAKING SUCH USE) SHALL BE BOUND BY
THIS SECTION AND SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE AUTOMATICALLY WAIVED ANY AND ALL
RIGHTS, CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND CAUSES OF ACTION AGAINST ASSOCIATION ARISING FROM
OR CONNECTED WITH ANY MATTER FOR WHICH THE LIABILITY OF THE ASSOCIATION HAS
BEEN DISCLAIMED IN THIS SECTION OR OTHERWISE AS USED IN THIS SECTION,
“ASSOCIATION” SHALL INCLUDE WITHIN ITS MEANING ALL OF ASSOCIATION'S DIRECTORS,
OFFICERS, COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS
(INCLUDING MANAGEMENT COMPANIES, SUBCONTRACTORS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS).
20.12.
Waiver of Trial By Jury and Release. BY ACCEPTANCE OF A DEED,
EACH OWNER KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT HE MAY
HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION, OR CAUSE OF ACTION, WITH
RESPECT TO ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING, CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM, OR CROSS CLAIM, WHETHER
IN CONTRACT AND/OR IN TORT (REGARDLESS IF THE TORT ACTION IS PRESENTLY
RECOGNIZED OR NOT), BASED ON, ARISING OUT OF, IN CONNECTION WITH OR IN ANY WAY
RELATED TO ASSOCIATION DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ANY COURSE OF CONDUCT, COURSE OF
DEALING, VERBAL OR WRITTEN STATEMENT, VALIDATION, PROTECTION, ENFORCEMENT
ACTION OR OMISSION OF ANY PARTY. DEVELOPER HEREBY BY SUGGESTS THAT EACH OWNER
UNDERSTAND THE LEGAL CONSEQUENCES OF ACCEPTING A DEED TO A HOME. AS A FURTHER
MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR DEVELOPER TO SUBJECT TOWNHOMES OF DORAL LANDINGS TO
THIS DECLARATION, EACH OWNER DOES HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, COVENANT
NOT TO SUE, ACQUIT, SATISFY AND FOREVER DISCHARGE DEVELOPER, ITS OFFICERS,
DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS AND ITS AFFILIATES AND ASSIGNS FROM ANY AND
ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, COUNTERCLAIMS, DEFENSES, ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTION, SUITS,
CONTROVERSIES, AGREEMENTS, PROMISES AND DEMANDS WHATSOEVER IN LAW OR IN EQUITY
WHICH AN OWNER MAY HAVE IN THE FUTURE, OR WHICH ANY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE,
SUCCESSOR, HEIR OR ASSIGN OF OWNER HEREAFTER CAN, SHALL OR MAY HAVE AGAINST
DEVELOPER, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS, AND ITS AFFILIATES
AND ASSIGNS, FOR, UPON OR BY REASON OF ANY MATTER, CAUSE OR THING WHATSOEVER
RESPECTING THIS DECLARATION, OR THE EXHIBITS HERETO. THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER IS
INTENDED TO BE AS BROAD AND INCLUSIVE AS PERMITTED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
20.13.
Duration of Rights. The rights of Developer set
forth in this Declaration shall, unless specifically provided to the contrary
herein, extend for a period of time ending upon the earlier of: (i) when
neither Developer nor any affiliate of Developer has any further interest of
any kind in Townhomes of Doral Landings; or (ii) a relinquishment by Developer
in an amendment to the Declaration placed in the Public Records.
20.14.
Monitoring System.
20.14.1.
Right
to Install. Association shall haw the
right, but not the obligation, to contract for the installation of a Monitoring
System for each Home within Townhomes of Doral Landings. Prior to the Community
Completion Date, all contracts for Monitoring Systems shall be subject to the
prior written approval of Developer. Developer or its nominees, successors,
assigns, affiliates, and licensees may install such a Monitoring System.
Developer reserves the right, at any time and in its sole discretion, to
discontinue or terminate any Monitoring System prior to the Community
Completion Date. In addition, all Owners specifically acknowledge that Townhomes
of Doral Landings may have a perimeter access control system, such as fences,
walls, hedges, or the like on certain perimeter areas. Association and
Developer shall not be held liable for any loss or damage by reason or failure
to provide adequate access control or ineffectiveness of access control
measures undertaken.
20.14.2.
Components. The Monitoring System, if
installed, may include one or more manned gatehouses, one or more electronic
gates, and roving attendants using vehicles. It is anticipated that the
gatehouse will not be manned until after the Community Completion Date, at
which time Association may elect to man the gate house. Association and
Developer do not warrant or guaranty in any manner that the system will include
these items, but reserve the right to install or provide the foregoing items,
or any other items they deem appropriate in their sole and absolute discretion.
After the Community Completion Date, Association may expand the Monitoring
System by a vote of the majority of the Board, without the joinder or consent
of the Owners or any 1hird parties. Without limiting the foregoing, Developer
and Association reserve the right to, at any time, increase, decrease,
eliminate, or added manned or unmanned gates houses, Information booths,
sensors, gates and other access monitoring measures as they deem appropriate in
their sole and absolute discretion; provided, however, no changes shaft be made
prior to the Community Completion Date without the prior written consent of
Developer.
20.14.3.
Part of Operating Costs. If furnished and installed
within any Home, the cost of operating and monitoring any Monitoring System
shall be included in Operating Costs of Association and shall be payable as a
portion of the Assessments against Owners. The purpose of the Monitoring System
will be to control access to Townhomes of Doral Landings.
20.14.4.
Owners' Responsibility. All Owners and occupants
of any Home, and the tenants, guests and invitees of any Owner, as applicable,
acknowledge that Association, its Board and officers, Developer, or Club Owner,
their nominees or assigns, or any successor Developer, and the ACC and its
members, do not represent or warrant that (a) any Monitoring System, designated
by or installed according to guidelines established, will not be compromised or
circumvented, (b) any Monitoring System will prevent loss by fire, smoke,
burglary, theft, hold-up, or otherwise, and/or (c) the Monitoring System will
in all cases provide the detection for which the system is designed or
intended. In the event that Developer elects to provide a Monitoring System,
Developer shall not be liable to the Owners or Association with respect to such
Monitoring System, and the Owners and Association shall not make any claim
against Developer for any loss that an Owner or Association may incur by reason
of break-ins, burglaries, acts of vandalism, personal injury or death, which
are not detected or prevented by the Monitoring System. Each Owner and
Association are responsible for protecting and insuring themselves in
connection with such acts or incidents. The provision of a Monitoring System
(Including any type of gatehouse) shall in no manner constitute a warranty or
representation as to the provision of or level of security within Townhomes of
Doral Landings or any residential subdivision contained therein. Neither
Developer nor Association guarantees or warrants, expressly or by implication,
the merchantability of fitness for use of any community Monitoring System, or
that any such system (or any of its components or related services) will
prevent intrusions, fires, or other occurrences, regardless of whether or not
the Monitoring Service is designed to monitor the same. Each and every Owner
and the occupant of each Home acknowledges that Developer and Association,
their employees, agents, managers, directors, and officers, are not insurers of
Owners or Homes, or the personal property located within Homes. Developer and
Association will not be responsible or liable for losses, injuries, or deaths
resulting from any such events.
21.
Refund of Taxes and Other Charges. Unless otherwise provided
herein, Association agrees that any taxes, fees or other charges paid by
Developer to any governmental authority, utility company or any other entity
which at a later date are refunded in whole or in part, shall be retuned to
Developer in the event such refund is received by Association.
22.
Assignment of Powers. All or any part of the rights, exemptions and powers and
reservations of Developer herein contained may be conveyed or assigned in whole
or part to other persons or entities by an instrument in writing duly executed,
acknowledged, and recorded in the Public Records.
23.
General Provisions.
23.1.Authority
of Board. Except when a vote of the
membership of Association is specifically required, all decisions, duties, and
obligations of Association hereunder may be made by the Board. Association and
Owners shall be bound thereby.
23.2.Approval
of Association Lawsuits by Members. No judicial or
administrative proceeding shall be commenced or prosecuted by Association
unless approved by a vote of seventy-five (75%) percent of the Owners. This
Section shall not, however, apply to:
23.2.1.
actions brought by Association to enforce the
provisions of the Association Documents (including, without limitation, the
foreclosure of liens or enforcement of Community Standards);
23.2.2.
the imposition and collection of Assessments as
provided in this Declaration;
23.2.3.
proceedings involving challenges to ad valorem
taxation;
23.2.4.
counterclaims brought by Association in
proceedings instituted against it
This Section shall not be amended
unless the prior written approval of Developer is obtained, which may be granted
or denied in its sole discretion.
23.3.Severabilitv. Invalidation of any of the
provisions of this Declaration by judgment or court order shall in no way
affect any other provision, and the remainder of this Declaration shall remain
in full force and effect.
23.4.Execution
of Documents. Developer's plan of
development for the Property (including, without limitation, the creation of
one (1) or more special taxing districts) may necessitate from time to time the
execution of certain documents as required by governmental agencies. To the
extent that said documents require the joinder of Owners other than Developer,
Developer, by its duly authorized officers, may, as the agent or the
attorney-in-fact for the Owners, execute, acknowledge and deliver such
documents (Including, without limitation, any consents or other documents
required by any governmental agencies in connection with the creation of any
special taxing district); and the Owners, by virtue of their acceptance of
deeds, irrevocably nominate, constitute and appoint Developer, through its duly
authorized officers, as their proper and legal attorneys-in-fact, for such
purpose. Said appointment is coupled with an interest and is therefore
irrevocable. Any such documents executed pursuant to this Section may recite
that it is made pursuant to this Section. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each
Owner agrees, by its acceptance of a deed to a Home or any other portion of
Townhomes of Doral Landings, to execute or otherwise join in any petition
and/or other documents required in connection with the creation of a special
taxing district relating to Townhomes of Doral Landings or any portion(s)
thereof.
23.5.Notices. Any notice required to be
sent to any person, firm or entity under the provisions of this Declaration
shall be deemed to have been property sent when mailed, postpaid, to the last
known address at the time of such mailing.
23.6.Florida
Statutes. Whenever this
Declaration refers to the Florida Statutes, it shall be deemed to refer to the
Florida Statutes as they exist on the date this Declaration is recorded except
to the extent provided otherwise as to any particular provision of the Florida
Statutes.
23.7.Tree Island Archaeological Zone. The Common Areas of the
Townhomes of Doral Landings include a portion of the Tree Island Archaeological
Zone. The legal description of the Tree Island Archaeological Zone is set forth
in the Zoning Documents. The Tree Island Archaeological site was dedicated as
an archaeological zone by the Metro-Dade Historic Preservation Board under Dade
County Ordinance 81-13. Such portion of the Common Areas may contain items of
archaeological significance. All improvements, alterations, tree plantings, and
excavations are subject to the provisions of the Dade County Ordinance 81-13
and will require that a Certificate to Dig be applied for from the Dade County
Historic Preservation Division. All improvements, tree plantings, and
excavations will be confined to the fill zone and cannot intrude into the
archaeological horizon below. All improvements, tree plantings, and excavations
may be subject to monitoring by an archaeologist as stipulated in the
Certificate to Dig. No archaeological materials or artifacts may be removed
from the site without authorization of the Metro-Dade Historic Preservation
Division and a Certificate to Dig. Association shall be responsible for
maintaining that portion of the Tree Island Archaeological Zone that is within
the Common Areas.
23.8.Zoning
Documents. Each Owner by acceptance of
a deed to a Home acknowledges that such home is subject to certain land use and
zoning documents and all amendments thereto, which include among other items,
the following documents (collectively, the 'Zoning Documents'):
(a)
Declaration of Restrictions recorded in Official
Records Book 15256 at Page 1587 of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida,
as amended by that certain unrecorded Resolution No. Z-15795 Adopted by the
Board of County Commissioners, dated November 30, 1995.
(b)
Unity of Title recorded in Official Records Book
15256 at page 1601.of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida.
(c)
Notice of Rocking Mining Operating Where
Blasting is Permitted, recorded in Official Records Book 14424 at Page 3068 in
the Public Records of Dade County Florida.
(d)
Metro-Dade Historic Preservation Board
Resolution No. 9104 Tree Island Archaeological Zone, recorded in Official
Records Book 15404, at Page 994 of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida.
(e)
Metro-Dade Historic Preservation Board
Resolution No. R-9403 Tree Island Archaeological Zone, recorded in Official Records
Book 16416, at Page 3404 of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida.
Developer's plan of development for
Townhomes of Doral Landings may necessitate from time to time the further
amendment, modification and/or termination of the Zoning Documents. DEVELOPER
RESERVES THE UNCONDITIONAL RIGHT TO SEEK AMENDMENTS AND MODIFICATlONS OF THE
ZONING DOCUMENTS. It is possible that a governmental subdivision or agency may
require the execution of one or more documents in connection with an amendment,
modification, and/or termination of the Zoning Documents. To the extent that
such documents require the joinder of Owners other than Developer, Developer,
by any one of its duly authorized officers, may, as the agent and/or the
attorney-in-fact for the Owners, execute, acknowledge and deliver any documents
required by applicable governmental subdivision or agency; and the Owners, by
virtue of their acceptance of deeds, irrevocably nominate, constitute and
appoint Developer, through any one of its duly authorized officers, as their
proper and legal attorney-in-fact for such purpose. This appointment is coupled
with an interest and is therefore irrevocable. Any such documents executed
pursuant to this Section may recite that it is made pursuant to this Section.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, each Owner agrees, by its acceptance of a deed
to a Home:
- to execute or otherwise join in any documents
required in connection with the amendment, modification, or termination of the
Zoning Documents; and
- that such Owner has waived its right to object
to or comment the form or substance of any amendment, modification, or
termination of the Zoning Documents.
Without limiting the foregoing, upon
the Community Completion Date Association shall assume all of the obligations
of Developer under the Zoning Documents unless otherwise provided by Developer
by amendment to this Declaration recorded by Developer in the Public Records,
from time to time, and in the sole and absolute discretion of Developer.