SAND DOLLAR SHORES
CONDOMINIUM
ASSOCIATION, INC.
7420 SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE
JENSEN BEACH, FLORIDA 34957
OFFICE (772) 229-5352
FAX (772) 229-0655
Email: snddlrsh@comcast.net
Website: www.sanddollarshores.net
Rules & Regulations
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The Sand Dollar Shores Condominium Association grounds and administrative rules contained herein are
in compliance with the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation, the Declaration of Condominium of the
Sand Dollar Shores Condominium Association, Inc., and as authorized under the provisions of Chapter 718 of
the Florida Statutes (The Condominium Act). These rules are adopted for the purpose of ensuring that all
owners may enjoy and be proud of the building and facilities under conditions which provide maximum
comfort, convenience and safety.
The Association and its Property Management Company, in accordance with provisions of the Documents
of Sand Dollar Shores Condominium, will enforce these rules. The Board of Directors or its management
agent(s) will issue violation notices, to the owner, lessee, licensee or invitee. If a violation is not corrected, a
hearing before the Board of Directors will be scheduled and fines up the maximum provided by law may be
imposed in accordance with chapter 718.303, Florida Statutes.
INDEX
I.
OWNERS RESPONSIBILITIES
II.
GUESTS AND VISITORS
III.
USE OF CARE OF PUBLIC AREAS
IV.
PARKING SPACES AND DRIVEWAYS
V.
ELEVATORS
VI.
CATWALKS, BALCONIES, WINDOWS AND DOORS
VII.
INSTALLATION OF STORM SHUTTERS AND SCREEN DOORS
VIII.
BUILDING, STRUCTURE AND MAINTENANCE
IX.
SWIMMING POOL AND AREA
X.
RESALES
XI.
LEASES
XII.
CONDOMINIUM UNIT RESTRICTIONS
XIII.
DOGS AND OTHER PETS
XIV.
ASSESSMENTS AND MAINTENANCE CHARGES
XV.
RULES OF CONDUCT FOR CONTRACTORS
XVI.
CLUBHOUSE RULES
XVII.
STORAGE ROOM RULES
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I.
OWNERS RESPONSIBILITIES:
Each owner or his/her properly authorized and approved lessee shall be responsible for the actions and
conduct of his/her family members and for guests as they relate to compliance with the Declaration of
Condominium and the Sand Dollar Shores Rules and Regulations.
II.
GUESTS AND VISITORS
A guest is a person who is not an owner or a lessee of the condominium. When the owner or lessee is not
present, guests may not in turn invite guests or visitors to use the common facilities of the condominium.
An owner who is not in residence shall notify the Board of Directors through the Association Office in
advance of the proposed occupancy of the condominium unit by any person other than the owner. The
owner of the condominium unit shall make available to lessees and guests a copy of the Rules and
Regulation and apprise them of the importance of compliance with them, and will also provide all
necessary keys and gate openers. Lessees and overnight guests must register and obtain vehicle ID
stickers by the next working day. Any person who is not an owner, but will be occupying a unit for 21
days or more, will be considered a lessee and is subject to all the terms and conditions associated with
leasing a unit including the filing of a LEASE APPLICATION FORM and the payment of the applicable
fee.
III.
USE AND CARE OF PUBLIC AREAS
A.
All porches, walkways, balconies, and stairwells must be kept clean and free of all personal items
and debris. Clothing, towels, shoes, toys, bicycles, chairs, and other articles shall not be placed in
passageways. No laundry, bathing suits, towels, or other items shall be placed on railings, clothes
lines or racks, on walkways or private balconies.
B.
Children shall not be permitted to play or loiter in the stairways, elevators, walkways, driveways,
or parking areas.
C.
No public areas shall be decorated except with the written approval of the Board of Directors.
D.
All waste, including coffee grounds, shall be tightly wrapped before depositing in the trash
containers or trash chute. The trash chute is to be used only from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. All paper,
metal, glass, and plastic to be recycled should be carried to the first floor recycle containers.
E.
No door to door solicitation shall be permitted unless prior written approval has been granted by
the Board of Directors. This includes not-for-profit organizations.
F.
The Social Room in building “B” shall reserved for public functions and activities,
approved by the Social Committee and for other public purposes approved by the Board
of Directors; such as, but not limited to board meetings, committee meetings, or other
open unit owner meetings. Social Committee and the Association office will coordinate the
reservation calendar.
G.
Bulletin boards adjacent to the elevators are for condominium business ONLY. They are
not to be used for private notices. Such notices may be posted on the bulletin board
outside the Property Management Office.
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IV.
PARKING SPACES AND DRIVEWAYS
A.
There shall be:
1.
No assigned parking spaces.
2.
No unnecessary horn blowing.
3.
No loud engine or exhaust noise.
4.
No speeds above 10 miles per hour.
5.
No repairs or service work on vehicles in parking area.
6.
No backing into parking spaces unless to temporarily unload vehicle.
7.
No overnight parking without vehicle permit.
8.
No parking of:
a.
Motor homes.
b.
Motorcycles.
c.
Commercially marked vehicles.
d.
Commercial trucks or pickup trucks in an old or deteriorating condition.
e.
Boats and trailers.
9.
No parking or storage of vehicles for more than 30 days unless by prior written
permission from the Board of Directors. These vehicles must be parked in the west side
parking area only.
10.
No washing of vehicles except in designated areas.
NOTE:
Overnight parking for one night only may be obtained from Board of Directors or its Management Agent for the
purposes of loading or unloading motor homes, travel trailers, household goods, containers, or other vehicles
otherwise prohibited. Additional days can be arranged with the Association Office.
Violators of these rules will have their vehicles towed away at their own expense.
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V.
VI.
ELEVATORS:
A.
Smoking is not permitted in elevators.
B.
Use elevators as little as possible during electrical or thunderstorms.
C.
If at anytime the elevator is not working, notify the Property Management office.
D.
Floors in elevators must be kept dry. All spills are to be cleaned up.
E.
Notices may not be posted in elevators without Management approval.
CATWALKS, BALCONIES, WINDOWS AND DOORS:
A.
VII.
There shall be:
1.
No sweeping, pouring, tossing, or shaking of refuse from catwalks, windows, or
balconies.
2.
No feeding of birds or animals from catwalks, balconies, or windows.
3.
No grilling on catwalks, balconies, or wooden crossover canopies at the beach.
4.
No signs on windows or doors.
INSTALLATION OF STORM SHUTTERS AND SCREEN DOORS:
A.
Must be approved by the Board of Directors.
B.
Hurricane Shutters, for the purpose of protecting the common elements and apartments, all
owners of units above the ground floor are required at their own cost and expense, to install,
maintain and replace hurricane shutters on all windows and on the perimeter of all balconies
of units. Specifications about the design, color and style of the shutters have been adopted by
the Board of Directors as follows: Balcony: Color: White; Specs: Dade County Standard;
Style: Accordion; Installation: Perimeter only. Windows: Color: White; Specs: Dade County
Standards; Style: Accordion or Roll-Up; Installation: Surface. West Side Screen and Storm
Doors: Color: White. Note: Hurricane shutters are not required on the west side entry doors.
C.
VIII.
Window Screens: Color: Black or Brown; Style: no designated design.
BUILDING, STRUCTURE AND MAINTENANCE:
A.
No exterior structural alterations shall be permitted without prior approval of the Board of
Directors.
B.
Each unit owner is responsible for maintenance of the interior of his/her unit.
C.
The condominium is provided with a cable television antenna system. No condominium unit
owner shall install any antenna system outside his/her unit.
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D.
E.
All maintenance requests shall be made to the Property Management office, not to maintenance
employees. (Forms can be obtained in the Property Management Office).
Unit owners bear the responsibility to see that window and balcony shutters are closed as follows:
1. During hurricane season, June 1 through November 30, all shutters must be closed at all
times whenever the unit is unoccupied over night.
2. At all other times, all shutters must be closed whenever the unit is to be unoccupied for
more than four (4) days.
3. Owners are also responsible to see that the balcony and window shutters are maintained in
good operating condition and do afford the full protection expected by such shutters.
4. Unit owners must notify the office if they do not expect their shutters to be repaired before
hurricane season begins. They must provide the office with a copy of their hurricane shutter
contract.
F.
Garbage disposal units in kitchens must be used as follows:
1. Before using garbage disposal unit run cold water for one minute.
2. While running cold water, turn on the garbage disposal and slowly flush appropriate food.
3. Continue running cold water for one minute after turning off the garbage disposal.
4. Never put any of the following or other items that are likely to clog drainpipes, in the
garbage disposal unit:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
G.
Coffee grounds;
Dough;
Grease (meat drippings, etc.) of any kind;
Pasta (spaghetti, macaroni, etc.) of any kind;
Pastry;
Rice.
All washer hoses shall be a high-pressure hose wrapped with a braided stainless steel outer
layer or a no burst polymer hose to prevent bursting.
H.
In Buildings B through E, whenever a condo unit becomes, and is, vacant (i.e. no one is in the
unit) over night, the main water inlet valve must be turned off (closed). In Building A,
whenever the installation allows the water inlet valves to the hot water tank, the clothes
washer and the toilets must be similarly turned off.
I.
Each condominium unit is required to have and maintain a catch pan under the hot water
tank. This pan must be connected to the drain provided for such purpose. Condominium
units on the ground floor of buildings A through E, that currently (April 2008) do not have a
catch pan under their hot water tank, are only required to install a new catch pan when a
new hot water tank is installed. By accepting this special provision, the affected ground
floor units must also accept the monetary responsibility for any water leakage damage
caused to other units and to common property.
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J.
IX.
The hot water tank in each condominium unit must be replaced within ten (10) years of its
installation or sooner if its condition dictates.
SWIMMING POOL AND AREA:
A.
Swimming pool facilities are for the use of owners or lessees, and their guests.
B.
Any person with skin rashes or skin conditions or communicable disease is not permitted to use
the pool.
C.
Glass containers are not permitted in pool area.
D.
Trash shall be deposited in trash receptacles. Cigarettes, cigars, and pipe ashes shall be placed in
sand receptacles.
E.
Pets are not permitted in the pool area.
F.
No furniture or equipment shall be removed from the pool area.
G.
No swimming is allowed before dawn or after dark.
H.
No rafts, scuba fins, snorkels or scuba equipment, swim rings or inner tubes are permitted in the
pool.
I.
No ball playing, running, shouting or excessive noise is permitted.
J.
Furniture in the pool area shall be covered with a large towel before being used by swimmers
using lotions or creams.
K.
Radios are to be used with headphones only.
L.
Children under 12 must be supervised by a parent. State Law prohibits babies with diapers
from being in the pool.
M.
No food is permitted in the pool area.
N.
No beverages are permitted in the pool area.
Violation of any of these rules will mean loss of swimming privileges.
X.
RESALES:
A.
Prospective buyers must be approved by the Board of Directors, 30 days prior to closing.
B.
The seller will supply to the buyer:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Condominium Documents, which include the By-Laws.
Operating budget and monthly maintenance charges.
Rules and Regulations
All keys and gate openers
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C.
Buyer will be required to indicate by signature above have been received: that they have read
the Rules and Regulations and have agreed to abide by them.
D.
A copy of each executed conveyance shall be delivered to the Board of Directors within 10 days
after the date of closing.
E.
Resales to other unit owners need not have the approval of the Board of Directors. Owners
buying another unit shall notify the Board of their intent to obtain recordable approval
documents prior to closing. A copy of the executed conveyance shall be delivered to the Board
of Directors within 10 days after closing.
NOTE: Document requirements for sale of units are materially affected by changes in Chapter 718, Florida
Statutes, which were effective January 1, 1992.
XI.
XII.
LEASES:
A.
All lease applications must be submitted to the Association (30) days prior to occupancy along
with the required processing fee.
B.
Owners shall not lease their condominium units for less than 30 days. Lessee is not permitted to
sublease.
C.
No condominium unit or part thereof shall be permitted by the owner or his lessee be used as a
hotel, transient apartment, or motel.
D.
A leased condominium unit shall not be occupied overnight by more than six (6) people.
E.
The lease of any condominium unit shall be approved by the Board of Directors. A unit owner
processing a request for approval to lease shall certify that the lessee has been provided a copy
of the Sand Dollar Shores Rules and Regulations, that the lessee has read the same, and agreed
to comply. The owner submitting an application for lease of a unit shall accompany said
application with a copy of the proposed lease. No unit may be leased to a corporation,
company, partnership or any other business or commercial organization.
F.
The unit owner is responsible for all damages to common elements including building,
equipment and furnishings caused by his/her lessee.
G.
Lessees and guests must register with the Condominium office within 24 hours of arrival and
obtain vehicle I.D. stickers.
H.
No pets are permitted on premises at anytime for lessees, guests, or visitors.
I.
All owners can purchase a gate remote, if the prior owner does not supply one. This will be the
only means of access to Sand Dollar Shores.
CONDOMINIUM UNIT RESTRICTIONS:
The interior of the condominium unit is the owner’s private home in the same sense as though it were a
separate and single dwelling. The only restrictions are those implied by the Declaration of
Condominium, the By-Laws, and these Grounds and Building Rules. Each owner, members of his/her
family, guests, and his/her lessees should know the following limitations:
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A. NOISE AND DISTURBANCES:
1.
No resident shall permit any disturbing noise in the building nor initiate anything to be done to
interfere with the rights, comfort or convenience of other residents.
2.
In order to minimize transmission of noise, at least three-fourths of the floor area of each room
(except kitchen, bathroom, and foyer), including interior passageways, shall be covered by
rugs, carpets, or other adequate soundproofing insulation. Effective May 17, 2010, all new
installations of wood or tile flooring will include an underlying sound barrier of at least onehalf inch (1/2”) cork or other comparable sound proofing.
3.
No installation, repair or maintenance work requiring hammering, drilling, sawing, or other
similar noise making shall be permitted before 8:00 A.M. or after 6:00 P.M., except emergency
repair work. No work of any kind shall be permitted on catwalks or elevator access areas.
XIII. DOGS AND OTHER PETS:
1.
Pets shall be on a leash at all times while being walked in the public areas, including that
portion of the beach adjacent to Sand Dollar Shores Association. Extendable leashes must be
retracted keeping pets close to the owner’s side, especially when other persons are nearby or in
the elevator. Walking pets from the building to designated areas requires access to driveways
and parking areas. Anytime a pet defecates, even in the designated walk area, it becomes the
owner’s responsibility to pick up (plastic bag) and dispose of the waste in a building trash
container.
2.
CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR OF THE PET IS THE OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY.
Excessive noise (barking), aggressive behavior, nuisance and other annoying characteristics
will not be tolerated. OWNER MANAGEMENT OF THE PET WILL BE ENFORCED.
3.
Complaints regarding pet behavior described above should be made to the pet owner and the
Property Manager (to determine if this is a continuing pattern). If no positive response is
observed relative to the complaint then the Property Management Office is to be notified.
4.
Unit owners may have no more than one pet in their condominium unit at any time. All unit
owners must register their pet prior to arrival at the condominium unit by completing and filing
the Pet Registration Form in the Association office. Failure to follow these rules by the unit
owners; their lessees, guests or visitors will subject the unit owner to fines. There will be a
$100.00 per day fine (not to exceed $1,000.00) for each violation of these rules. The
Association will issue no warning notice. Should you receive notice that a fine has been levied
against you, you will be given a chance to appeal the fine before the Committee to Review and
Levy Fines.
REMINDER: St. Lucie County has a leash law for pets, which includes the beach.
XIV. ASSESSMENTS & MAINTENANCE CHARGES:
Assessments shall be payable at such time as may be fixed by the Board of Directors. All
notices of assessments to the unit owners shall designate when they are due and payable.
Assessments and installments thereof not paid when due (within 30 days of due date) shall
bear interest from the due date at ten percent (10 %) per annum. Maintenance charges shall be
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billed quarterly on January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st, payable in advance. Thirty
(30) days grace period is allowed; late payments after grace period charged at the rate of ten
percent (10 %) per annum from due date.
RULES OF CONDUCT FOR CONTRACTORS:
All contractors are expected to respect the rights of the Unit Owners and their property. The following
rules should be observed:
1.
Each Condominium Owner is responsible for all work done within his/her unit. If the work is not done
properly and results in damage to others, the unit owner may be held legally responsible for these
damages.
2. Contractors are welcome to the property Monday through Saturday from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00
P.M. There are no restrictions for emergency services.
3.
Only St. Lucie County Licensed contractors will perform construction and maintenance work at Sand
Dollar Shores, with the exception of minor routine work.
4.
All Contractors must register at the Sand Dollar Shores Office, in the Clubhouse, prior to or upon arrival and complete the Contractor Registration Form.
5.
Contractors may use loading and unloading zones only for those purposes. All parking should be located in the lined areas. Oversized vehicles must be parked against the west side of the parking area,
unless proximity to the buildings is necessary to perform the services.
6.
All work and services should be performed in as neat and orderly fashion as possible. All common areas must remain open and access to the units may not be impeded. Elevators must remain accessible
to the residents.
7.
Coverings should be laid to prevent wind-blown debris, paint, stain and all other materials from being
spread throughout the area. Unnecessary noise and odors should be avoided.
8.
All construction materials, packing supplies, coverings, etc. are to be removed from the premises upon
completion of the work, daily. Discarded building materials, doors, screens, cabinets, etc., may not
be placed in Association dumpsters. All spills, stains, dirt and dust must be completely cleaned up and
removed.
9. Association shopping carts and other cartage equipment are for the exclusive use of residents and
may not be used by contractors.
10. During and after all work, the safety of the residents and their property must be a foremost priority.
Advantage Property Management manages this Association. For information or assistance please contact
Office (772) 229-5352/Fax (772) 229-0655
EMAIL: snddlrsh@comcast.net
Website: www.sanddollarshores.net
The on-site office is located in the Clubhouse. Hours of operation: 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. - Monday through
Friday. After hour emergencies call 772-334-8900
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XVI. CLUBHOUSE RULES
1. The clubhouse is for the use of Sand Dollar Shores owners, renters and their guest.
2. The clubhouse is designated as a NON- SMOKING facility.
3. An adult must be present at all times with children under the age of 18.
4. The clubhouse is not to be used for commercial activities, without Board approval.
5. It may be necessary to restrict usage by residents and their guests during Board Authorized Activities.
Board authorized activities include, but are not limited to: Board of Directors Meetings and Workshops, Committee Events/Meetings and/or Social Events/Meetings.
6. No entertainment or performance shall be permitted without Board approval.
7. Tables, chairs and other furniture may be temporarily moved to accommodate an activity but must be
replaced in their original locations at the end of the activity.
8. Trash must be picked up by the participants of an activity and is to be disposed of in the available receptacles.
9. No food or beverages may be left in the clubhouse.
10. The last person leaving the Clubhouse is responsible for turning off the equipment, lights and locking
all doors.
11. Proper attire: street clothes, bathing suit cover-ups, shirts and shoes are required for anyone using the
clubhouse. No wet clothing is permitted.
12. Noise levels that are not respectful of others who are using the clubhouse are not permitted. Decorum
and quiet are also required when leaving the facility so as not to annoy neighboring residents.
13. The clubhouse must not be used for sleeping over night.
14. No pets are allowed.
15. No one under the age of 21 years of age may consume alcohol. No alcohol is to be in the clubhouse at
any time unless a person 21 years of age or older is present.
16. No alcohol will be provided or sold by Sand Dollar Shores. All Sand Dollar Shores functions will be
on a “B.Y.O.B” (bring your own bottle) basis.
A. KITCHEN
1. May only be used for scheduled Board approved activities.
2. Shall not be used for residents to cook.
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3. The refrigerator must be cleaned out after each activity.
B. OUTDOOR GRILL
1. The outdoor grill must be cleaned after each use.
2. Turn off valve on gas tank after each activity.
3. Do not place the cover on the grill until the grill has cooled.
C. EXERCISE ROOM
1. All use of equipment is at the operator’s risk.
2. No children under the age of 18 are permitted in the room.
3. No food or beverages are permitted in the exercise room except for bottled water.
4. Machines are to be turned “off” when not in use.
5. All music devices must have headphones so as to not disturb others.
6. Lights are to be turned off by the last person leaving the room.
7. Equipment must be wiped down after use.
POLICY: The purpose of the clubhouse is for the use and enjoyment of the owners, renters and their guests. We
expect and encourage the use of the facility for meetings, social gatherings and for individual use. Each
owner/user is responsible for the protection and care of the property.
The following rules apply and we ask that all owners/users adhere to them. In addition, we ask you to observe
others as they use the facility. Please report any misuse to the property manager or a Board Member.
XVII. STORAGE ROOM RULES:
Each building has a first floor common storage room for condo units within that building and, on floors
two through eight, a “trash room” with individual condo unit storage lockers. These storage rooms must
be maintained properly to ensure the safety of all who have items stored there.
A. FIRST FLOOR COMMON AREA:
In the common area, only the following items may be stored:
1. Bicycles; and
2.
Properly boxed containers (A, B & C Buildings only) – plastic containers with tops are best,
due to the humidity.
The following rules apply to the common area:
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1.
All items must be clearly marked with the owner’s last name and condo unit number (e.g.,
Jones, A123);
2.
Renters may not use the storage room;
3.
More than one bicycle may not be locked together – failure to comply will result in the lock(s)
being cut and the bicycles separated; and
4.
No bicycle may block a storage locker door.
B. STORAGE LOCKERS:
1. All storage lockers must have a condo unit number clearly marked on the door.
2. The “trash rooms” on floors two through eight may not have anything store outside of the storage
lockers, as this creates a fire hazard.
C. COMPLIANCE:
Failure to comply with any of these rules may result in the item(s) being thrown out.
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