BLOOMINGDALE RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

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1 BLOOMINGDALE RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION PROCEDURES, RULES & ACC SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDELINES Assessment Collection Procedures Approved: Board Meeting Procedures Approved: Procedures for Rule Enforcement Approved: Rules and Regulations Approved: Supplemental ACC Guidelines Approved: 1

2 Bloomingdale Ridge Homeowners Association Assessment Collection Procedures 1. All assessments are due annually January 1 st of each year. 2. Statements will be mailed at least 15 days prior to the due date by the Management Company. 3. All checks are to be made payable to Bloomingdale Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc. and mailed to: Bloomingdale Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc. c/o L. E. Wilson & Associates, Inc. P.O. Box Tampa, FL Any assessment not paid within 30 days after the due date shall bear interest from the due date at the rate of 18% per annum or at such rate as the Board may from time to time establish provided, however, that in no event does the Association have the power to establish a rate of interest in violation of the laws of the State of Florida. If payments are not received 60 days following due date, interest will continue and a lien will be filed on the property. Owner is responsible for all attorney fees and costs associated with collection of the delinquent assessments. 5. Failure to pay assessments when due may result in the following action by the Board: The Board may bring an action at law against the owner personally or may foreclose its lien on the real property. 2

3 Bloomingdale Ridge Homeowners Association Board Meeting Procedures 1. All Board meetings are open to the residents and all residents are invited to attend. 2. Residents have the option to speak on any agenda item at the time the agenda item is being discussed. 3. To facilitate a timely Board meeting, each resident will be restricted to 3 minutes per agenda item. 4. To add something to the agenda, please contact the Management Company at least 7 business days prior to the meeting. 3

4 Bloomingdale Ridge Homeowners Association Procedures for Rule Enforcement 1. All complaints from Owners must be received by the Board of Directors or the Management Company verbally or in writing. 2. Upon noting a violation, the Board of Directors, through the Management Company, will contact the party responsible in writing, giving them thirty (30) days to correct the violation. 3. If not corrected, a second request will be sent in writing, certified return receipt, allowing another fifteen (15) days for corrections. 4. If not corrected, a third requests will be send in writing, certified return receipt, demanding correction in 15 days and informing the owner that legal action will ensue if the violation is not correct. 5. If the second third request is ignored, appropriate action will be taken by the Board, for example: a. The Board may elect to contract to correct said violation and bill the Owner the cost of correcting the violation plus administrative costs associated with the correction of the violation; b. The Board may elect to begin legal proceedings against Owners with uncorrected violations plus attorney fees and costs if the Association prevails in court. 5. The Association will provide the affected Owner with 14 day s notice of the violation and a reasonable opportunity to be heard and present such evidence and/or witnesses as the affected Owner deems necessary to a committee of at least three residents who must review the evidence before the Board takes further action. 4

5 Bloomingdale Ridge Homeowners Association Rules and Regulations Purpose: These Rules and Regulations are only a synopsis for easy reference and have been approved by both the Board of Directors and the Architectural Control Committees (ACC). They do not negate the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Bloomingdale Ridge Homeowner s Association (Declaration). Lawful Use: Each lot is to be used for single-family residential purposes only. Any trade or commercial business or other non-residential use of the property is prohibited. Minimum Setbacks: Minimum frontal setbacks of dwellings: If the lot is 130 feet or greater in depth, the minimum front setback is 35 feet. If the lot is 120 to 130 feet in depth, the minimum front setback is 25 feet. If the lot is less than 120 feet in depth, the minimum front setback is 15 feet. Trees: No trees, bushes, hedges, or any other plants or other objects may be placed in areas which obstruct the view of street intersections or interfere with pedestrian traffic on sidewalks. Mailboxes: All mailboxes will be made of masonry construction and be consistent with the character of the neighborhood and dwelling. For instance, homes with brick façade, shall have mailboxes made of similar brick, and all other homes shall have mailboxes which are constructed of material complimentary to the material and color of the structure of the home. The base and trim color of the mailbox should be consistent with the base and trim color of the home. The color of the actual mailbox may be black, white, or the color of the home. Temporary Structures: Structures of a temporary character such as a garage, shed, camper, trailer, etc., will not be allowed at any time as a residence, or be placed on any lot, either temporarily or permanently. Each lot shall be occupied by a single family. Family is defined as one or more persons each related to the other by blood, marriage, or legal adoption. Awnings: No awning will be permitted, except roll-up or other hurricane type shutters. Pets: No animals are allowed except for two common household pets such as dogs and cats, nor more than four birds. No animals may be kept for commercial purposes. All pets must be kept on leashes when outside the home and owners are responsible for cleaning up after pets as per Hillsborough County ordinance. Any pets causing or creating a nuisance or 5

6 unreasonable disturbance, such as excessive noise or property damage, shall be permanently removed from the property. Signs: No signs are allowed to be displayed on any lot except for one professionally lettered sign advertising the property for sale or rent not to exceed four (4) square feet. Political signs may be displayed 30 days prior to an election and must be removed within two (2) days after each election and will be limited to one (1) sign per candidate. Walls: Each homeowner is expected to maintain, paint, and keep in good condition the interior portion of the wall which faces their property. The interior color of the wall has to be painted the approved color of the community walls, which is Navaho White (Sherwin Williams, A 100 Satin, SW1123). Driveways and Sidewalks: Home owners are responsible for the repair and maintenance of their driveway and the sidewalk on their property. All materials for maintenance or repair shall be approved by the ACC. No coating or painting of sidewalk surfaces will be permitted. All driveways and sidewalks must be kept dirt and mildew free. Garbage: All trash, garbage, or other waste shall be kept in covered containers and stored out of sight. Garbage containers and bundled yard debris may not be set out earlier than 12 hours before pickup and removed within 12 hours after pickup. If such garbage, yard debris, or other material is found on a lot, it shall be removed promptly by the owner. Bottle Gas Tanks, Soft Water Conditioners: All bottle gas tanks, soft water tanks, and similar structures must be placed under the surface of the ground or shielded by approved landscaping, fence, or wall, so as to not be visible from the street or any other lot. Grills: Grills, if stored on the exterior of a home, must be properly screened from public view when not in use, either in a screened pool area or reasonably concealed by approved landscaping. Fences: All fences must be approved by the Architectural Control Committee. No fence may be higher than six feet, nor shall they extend beyond the font of the home on the side where the fence is placed, or nearer to any street than the minimum setback line. Those homes on the golf course may not have a fence higher than 3 ½ feet tall. All fences must be maintained and kept in good repair. The ACC prefers the use of the PVC fence material. Clotheslines: No permanent clotheslines are permitted. Portable clotheslines may be used if stored in garage when not in use and under no circumstances can they be left outside on the lot overnight. 6

7 Solar Panels: The installation of solar panels must be approved by the ACC as to the placement of the solar panels on the roof. The ACC prefers the placement not to be visible from the street. Retention Ponds and Water Retention Areas (Pond Rules): - Landscaping No wall, hedge, vegetation, fence or similar structure of any height may be placed near or around the pond area which would obstruct the view of the pond by any other lot owners (including those lost owners not living on the lake). - Pumping Prohibited Water may not be pumped from any lake or pond for any reason. - Boats No boats, floatation devices, or motorized vessels shall be permitted on any lake or pond. - Docks No docks, ramps, or floating platforms shall be allowed in any lake or pond. - Lake Boundary No lot may be increased in size by, nor shall the boundary of a lake or pond be modified in any fashion, whether by filling, excavating, or by the erection of a retention wall, without the prior approval of the ACC. - Retaining Walls A retaining wall for preventing erosion may be installed with the prior approval of the ACC, if the retaining wall is in compliance with these rules. For purposes of standardizing structures along the pond, all retaining walls shall use a Keystone Retaining Wall Standard Unit - Sculptured rock face, with cap (or other compatible system approved by the ACC). Before a proposed retaining wall may be considered by the ACC, a site plan must be submitted to the ACC that shows the design plans, the current boundary of the site, and the proposed wall height. In order to comply with the other rules regulations, the installation of the retaining wall may not alter boundary or lot and must provide for the continued runoff of water so that it is not diverted onto other lots. Prior to receipt of ACC approval, all county permits must also be furnished to the ACC. Pools: No above ground pools are permitted. Construction of swimming pools and spas must conform with the building requirements of the Covenants and be approved by the ACC. All screen enclosures must be approved by the ACC. Mechanical equipment (i.e., pool and spa equipment, water softeners, etc.) must be properly screened from the public view by approved landscaping, fence, or wall. General Maintenance Rules: Each home, all structures and landscaping located on the lot, shall be kept in good condition and repair. Such items include, but are not limited to the following: 7

8 - Lawns All lawns shall be regularly watered, mowed, edged, and trimmed. Lawns that become unsightly, discolored, or damaged in any way shall be repaired in a reasonably prompt fashion. All lawns must be of the St. Augustine variety. - Trees Homeowners shall not remove or destroy trees which are in excess of 12 in diameter (at breast height) without the prior written approval of the ACC and the appropriate county permit. - Hedges All hedges and shrubbery shall be neatly trimmed and pruned. They must be kept so that they do not obstruct the view or pathway of motorists or pedestrians. No hedges may be higher than six feet in height, except for lot boundaries which face the golf course. On the golf course, no solid line of shrubbery or hedges may exceed 3 ½ feet. A group, row, or line trees placed closely together will be considered a hedge. - Homes and Fences All homes and fences must be kept in good repair including painting. Fences in need of repair shall be restored to original condition and color. The paint or stain color applied to homes or fences must be approved by the ACC. - Exterior Finishes Any additions, alterations and/or changes that are to be made to the exterior of any home or lot must be approved in writing by the ACC. All exterior painting must be approved by the ACC, even if it is the same color. - Roofs and Screening All roof and screens must be kept in good repair and condition. All worn roof and torn screens must be replaced. Discoloration on roofs must be removed on a regular basis. - Flower and Plant Beds: Garden flower and plant beds must be maintained and weeded on a regular basis. Antennae and Other Projections: Except for certain ACC approved satellite dishes, no radio, television transmission or reception antennae or tower shall be erected on any lost or structure. Satellite dishes no larger than one meter (39.37 ) in diameter may be permitted after receipt of ACC approval with respect to location or placement of such dish. No projections of any type shall be placed or permitted to remain above the roof of the home except as permitted by the ACC. The ACC prefers the dishes/antennae be installed out of view of the streets and neighboring lots, if possible. Window Air Conditioners: No wall or window type air condition units will be allowed. 8

9 Parking: No commercial vehicles over one (1) ton capacity, trucks, trailers, campers, boats, or boat trailers, or recreational vehicles may be parked in any driveway or upon any lot or street for more than 48 hours. Parking permitted during this 48 hour period is only for loading, unloading, or preparing for a trip. Small vans (not commercially lettered) if used as a personal vehicle are allowed. No motor vehicle or boat repair work shall be conducted on any lot. Changing Elevation: Any elevation changes, including build-up or removal for drainage must be approved in writing by the ACC. Garages: No garage can be permanently enclosed or converted to other use. When garages are not in active use, garage doors shall be completely closed. All garages shall be equipped with a functioning automatic door opener. All attempts must be made to park as many vehicles as possible in the garage. Occupants: All occupants of a lot, whether or not lot owners, are required to comply with the Declaration and the Rules and Regulations. The Board must be notified by lot owners when leasing their homes and furnish to the Board the name of tenant and the length of lease. Leases shall require the occupants to comply with the Declaration and the Rules and Regulations. Lot owners, however, remain responsible for tenant s actions. Guns: The use of firearms is strictly prohibited. This includes B-B guns, pellet guns, and other firearms of all types, regardless of size. Landscaping: All additional landscaping must be approved by the ACC, except for small flowers within established and ACC approved flower beds. Landscaping or other alterations may not change, disturb, affect, or alter drainage easements in any way. Golf Course Easement: A ten (10) foot easement exists on each lot bordering the golf course for the purpose of retrieving and recovering golf balls. This does not permit a golf cart to enter the property, or play of a ball from the lot, or otherwise damage or destroy the property or the plants. Sale of Homes: The Seller of a lot is requested to notify the Board of the sale so the Association s records may be updated. Florida law requires the Seller of a lot in a Homeowner s Association to furnish all Association Documents to the Buyer. 9

10 Bloomingdale Ridge Homeowners Association Supplemental ACC Guidelines Purpose: The Architectural Control Committees (ACC) exists to maintain consistent and compatible harmony within the Fox Run and The Greens communities. While it is not the intent of this committee to restrict individual taste or preference, the ACC is responsible for the review and approval of any proposed alteration, addition or improvement to the exterior of the dwelling located on any lot in Fox Run and The Greens communities. ACC Committee Structure: The ACC shall consist of two (2) committees: one committee for Fox Run; and one committee for The Greens. Each committee shall have a minimum of 3 members appointed by the Board of the Association. Authority: The ACC committees shall have the exclusive power and discretion to control and approve construction, remodeling, or modification to any dwelling in accordance and to the extent set forth in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Bloomingdale Ridge Homeowners Association. These Supplemental ACC Guidelines are intended to aid the homeowner and the ACC committees with identifying acceptable standards. Final authority however is the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Bloomingdale Ridge Homeowners Association. Structure Design Standards: All construction of structures either new, remodel, or redesign of existing structures shall not be started until drawings and specifications showing the nature, kind, shape, height, materials, site plans, grade modifications, and location of the same have been submitted in writing to the ACC and ACC written approval granted. All requests must conform to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Bloomingdale Ridge Homeowners Association. Note that properties, which have a contiguous property line with the golf course, have additional requirements and standards. Homeowners are strongly encouraged to seek the assistance of the ACC committee when developing such plans. Roofs: All roofs shall be shingled using either dimensional shingles that contain a profile, which has a random thickness and width; or Spanish curved (semicircular) tile. Written ACC approval is required before any reroofing work is done. For shingled roofs, some acceptable colors are light shades of brown, gray, tan, white, or black. Shingles of a primary color (red, green, blue) are not acceptable. 10

11 For tiled roofs, some acceptable colors are off white, light gray or burnt red. Other colors including shades of orange and lighter shades of terra cotta, are not acceptable. The following material and design standards are not acceptable: Metal roofs of any color, design, or manufacture. Flat membrane or other flat materials, including asphalt, stone, gravel. This includes flat shingles that are shaded to appear to be dimensional, Traditional 3 tab asphalt, fiberglass, or composite shingles. Organic materials such sod, grass, palm fronds, or woven thatch. Slate or other stone material. Wood of any type. Spanish tiles that are flat. No roof shall contain any emblem, logo, initials, wording, advertisement, or symbol within the design. Windows: All exterior windows frames shall be either white or bronze in color. There are no exceptions. Solar Film: Exterior windows that are treated with either a solar or hurricane film shall be a near transparent or dark color. Mirrored film is not acceptable. Garage Doors: All garage doors shall be of metal or fiberglass construction. All garage door designs shall be in keeping with the façade of the home, the community, and display a dimensional panel design. Windows in garage doors are limited to the upper top portion of the door. Flat garage doors are not permitted. Exterior Color Scheme: All exterior color schemes require ACC approval prior to any painting. This applies to the main body of the house, as well as all trim, eaves and soffits, shutters, gutters, exterior doors visible to the public or adjacent homeowners, windows, and mailbox enclosures, and any other exterior architectural element. The exterior color scheme should be compatible with the roof color, landscape, and any other exterior design elements. The ACC maintains a color palate of acceptable exterior colors for both the home and trim. This color palate may be viewed at the management company. Homeowners are strongly encouraged to review their potential color palates against the ACC approved palate before submission of their ACC request. Colors not found within the approved color palette may be approved after submittal to the Architectural Control Committee for review. Landscape Beds: - Landscape beds abutting the home: Existing landscape beds which are bordered on at least one side by the existing home and are 4 feet or less in depth shall be maintained in a neat, trimmed, well cared for manner. Routine maintenance including plant replacement of these 11

12 landscape beds does not require homeowner submission of an ACC Request or ACC approval. Significant design changes including expansion of these landscape beds require homeowner submission of an ACC Request and ACC approval. - Landscape beds not abutting the home: New landscape beds or modification of existing landscape beds that are not bordered on at least one side by the existing home or are greater than 4 feet in depth requires homeowner submission of an ACC Request and ACC approval. - Landscape beds in the Easement/Parkway Landscape beds in the easement and/or parkway (that area between the sidewalk and the street curb) are strongly discouraged. Small landscaping beds around the mailbox enclosure are acceptable. Landscape beds in this area must follow the same rules as those for landscape beds not abutting the home. The following are not acceptable locations for landscape beds: Landscape beds shall not be established on the homeowners side of any portion of the iron boundary community fence. Homeowners, which have a contiguous property line with the golf course, have additional requirements and standards. These Homeowners are strongly encouraged to seek the assistance of the ACC. Landscape Plants: The following are not acceptable for landscape plants: Any plant or tree deemed to be invasive by a Florida Governmental Agency. Vegetable gardens in the front of the home. Exception small herb plants incorporated within an existing landscaping bed are permitted. Landscape Trees: - Tree Trimming: The homeowner shall ensure that all trees and palms are neat and trimmed. Dead branches and palm fronds shall be removed. ACC approval is not required for routine trimming of trees and palms; in fact we encourage routine maintenance. - Tree Removal: ACC review and written approval is required before the removal of any tree or mature palm. The Hillsborough County Code and the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Bloomingdale Ridge Homeowners Association contain numerous rules and regulations concerning the removal of live trees. The Homeowner is strongly urged to seek the assistance of the ACC committee when reviewing landscape plans which include removal of live trees and/or mature palms. The homeowner must however exercise due diligence with respect to storm damaged or terminally diseased trees that represent an immediate danger to the home or public safety. In such cases the homeowner must take the appropriate immediate action but is cautioned to retain necessary documentation (pictures, video, 12

13 etc.) of the danger should there be a subsequent challenge to the removal of the tree or palm. Landscape Mulch: Landscape beds, if mulched, shall be mulched with an appropriate material. Acceptable materials include chipped/shredded cypress or chipped/shredded pine bark. Non-organic mulch such as white marble chips or brown toned river pebbles are acceptable. The following is not acceptable for landscape mulch: Any mulch made from rubber or other recycled plastic material. Mailboxes: All mailboxes shall be fully enclosed and made of masonry construction and consistent with the façade of the home and the community. If the front of the home has a stucco façade then the mailbox enclosure shall have a stucco façade. Mailbox enclosures with a stucco façade may include bands or trim that is consistent with the homes front façade. If the front of the home has a brick façade then the mailbox enclosure shall have an identical brick façade. Mailbox enclosures may include a flower or landscape bed at grade level and does not exceed 30 inches in width or length. Mailbox enclosures shall display the same color scheme as the home and require ACC approval. The color of the actual mailbox may be black, white, or the color of the home. The following are not acceptable for mailbox enclosures: Any enclosure made of wood or any other material other than masonry. Cast concrete unless covered with a seamless stucco façade. Mailbox posts of any type, material, or design. Any other mailbox enclosure that is not in keeping with home s façade and community. Awnings: No awnings will be permitted. Hurricane Shutters: Hurricane shutters such as roll-up or other type of hurricane shutters are permitted. Hurricane shutters are not to be exposed except when a hurricane warning has been issued and must be removed within 10 days of the threat passing. Community Boundary Walls: Each homeowner shall maintain, paint, and keep in good condition the interior portion of the community boundary wall that faces their property. The homeowner is responsible for routine painting of the interior wall. Paint color is to be in accordance with the Bloomingdale Homeowner s Association approved color of Navaho White (Sherwin Williams A 100). Landscaping on the homeowners side of the boundary wall is permitted in accordance with landscape standards. With the exception of vines, note that no landscape plant shall be 13

14 allowed to grow over the top of the boundary wall or down the public side (street side) of the wall. Mechanical Equipment (Bottle Gas Tanks, Water Conditioners, Air Conditioners, Electrical Generators, etc.): All mechanical equipment including bottle gas tanks, water conditioning equipment and tanks, air conditioners/heat pumps, electrical generators shall either be buried (in accordance with applicable standards/code) or shielded by approved landscaping, fence, or solid masonry wall so as to be not visible from the street, adjoining lots or golf courses. Outdoor Kitchens and Grills: Outdoor Kitchens and/or grills if stored on the exterior of a home must be adequately screened from public view. Approved locations are within a screened pool area, fence, or concealed with approved landscaping. Fences: The ACC committee must review and provide written approval for all fences (new, major repair, or replacement), regardless of location, no fence may be higher than 6 feet. No fence shall extend beyond the front of the home on any side, or nearer to the street then the minimum setback line. Homeowners, which have a contiguous property line with the golf course, have additional requirements and standards, including a height limit of 3 feet 6 inches. Homeowners are strongly encouraged to seek the assistance of the ACC. All fences must be maintained and kept in good repair. The following material and design standards are to be used: Preferred material is vinyl or pvc in either white or light tan color. Wood is acceptable if not painted. Wood stain fence material is acceptable if the color is light tan/brown in color. Fence slats must be vertical to grade. Minimum size is 4 inches in width and 0.25 inches in thickness. Fence post must be a minimum of 4 inches square. Fence design style must be either board-on-board or shadow box. The public side of any fence must be the finished side. When made of wood exposed fence rails should be not seen from the public side of the fence. Any fence facing the street, such as those on corner lots, must be landscaped along the outside of the fence to break up the boxed appearance. The following material and design standards are not acceptable: Any fence constructed of metal. This includes chain link, metal rod, or metal fencing materials attached to wood posts. All wood fences are not to be painted. Wood stain in a light tan or brown color with written ACC approval is acceptable. Any fence constructed in the split rail or wood slab design. Wood slab is defined to be fence slats that are semicircular in thickness. 14

15 No fence may exist in front of the home (between the front and the street). This includes decorative fences regardless of height along driveways, sidewalks, or property corners. No such fences may be incorporated into landscape beds. No fence regardless of location shall contain any emblem, logo, initials, wording, advertisement, or symbol within the design. Solar Panels: The installation of solar panels including swimming pool heat collectors must be approved by the ACC as to placement of the panels on the roof. Pools: No above ground pools are permitted. All pools and spas must conform to local and state codes and regulations. The ACC strongly encourages that all pools and spas be within a screen enclosure. Such spas or hot tubs shall be placed on a poured concrete pad. All pool and spa mechanical equipment shall located at the rear of home and not visible from public view, or placed behind approved landscaping, fence, or wall in the case or corner lots. Screen Enclosures: Screen enclosures may only be bronze or white in structural color. Screen material shall be dark brown, black, or bronze in color. Screen material must be in good repair and free from tears and excessive sagging. Screen material should be replaced as needed. Sprinkling Systems: All lots must have an underground sprinkler system in operable condition. All above ground sprinkler heads must be placed within hedges or landscape beds. Permanent, above ground sprinkler or watering systems are not allowed; this includes hoses with rotating or arching sprinkler devices. Temporary, above ground sprinkler or watering systems are permitted for spot watering of new plants or new sod for a limited time period until established. Antennae and Other Projections: Only small satellite dishes less than 1 meter (39.37 inches), which are attached to the roof or eave of the home, are allowed. Alternate placement of these devices by attachment to the side of home will be allowed when a roof or eave placement is not feasible. The location of all such satellite dishes must be approved in writing by the ACC. The ACC prefers that all satellite dishes be installed out of public view from the streets. The following are not acceptable: Any satellite dish or other antennae greater than 1 meter (39.37 inches). Any tower or other projection. This includes all amateur radio, citizens band radio, short-wave radio, television, or other transmission or receiving antennae. Grade and Elevations: Any changes to existing grade or property elevations including build up or removal of earth material must be approved in writing by the ACC. This includes any changes to storm run off or other drainage easements. 15

16 Sidewalks and Driveways: All sidewalks except that portion contained within the driveway, shall be poured concrete and a natural concrete color. That portion of the sidewalk that is contained within the driveway shall be either poured concrete in a natural concrete color or identical to the driveway. All sidewalks shall conform to Hillsborough County Code and Regulations. All driveways shall be either poured concrete in a natural concrete color or masonry pavers. The following material and design standards are not acceptable: Black top, asphalt, stone, crushed shell, or any other material other than poured concrete or masonry pavers shall be used for the driveway. No sidewalk or driveway shall contain any emblem, logo, initials, wording, advertisement, or symbol within the design. All driveways will extend the full width of the garage opening. All driveways will extend from the garage opening to the streets curb. No driveway may extend beyond (wider than) the width of the structure. No driveway or sidewalk shall be painted or otherwise coated without prior ACC approval. Clear or transparent sealers are allowable. Ponds: The following provide a general overview of the rules concerning the ponds within the communities. Complete guidance is contained in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Bloomingdale Ridge Homeowners Association. Pumping prohibited. Water may not be pumped from the ponds for any reason. No watercraft. No boats, flotation devices, or any other motorized or non-motorized vessels are permitted on the ponds at any time. No swimming. Swimming, wading, or floating in or on the ponds is not allowed. Docks. No docks, ramps, or floating platforms are allowed on the ponds at any time. The Bloomingdale Ridge Retention Ponds are designated by the County as a drainage easement and were designed as part of Hillsborough County s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. The ponds were developed in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency s Nation Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and are subject to permit by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. No lot may be increased in size, nor shall the boundary of the pond be modified in any fashion, whether by filling in, excavating, or by the erection of a retention wall, without the prior approval of the ACC and only after obtaining all applicable local, state, and federal permits. Retaining Walls: A retaining wall for preventing erosion may be installed with the prior approval of the ACC, if the retaining wall is in compliance with these rules. For purposes of standardizing structures along the pond, all retaining walls shall use a Keystone Retaining Wall Standard Unit-Sculptured rock face, with cap or CMU construction on concrete spread footings with Cultured Stone veneer and wall cap (or other compatible system approved by the ACC). Before a proposed retaining wall may be considered by the ACC, a site plan must be submitted to the ACC that shows the design plans, the current boundary of the site, and the 16

17 proposed wall height. In order to comply with the other rules regulations, the installation of the retaining wall may not alter boundary or lot and must provide for the continued runoff of water so that it is not diverted onto other lots. Prior to ACC approval, all applicable county, state, and federal 17