Westminster Community Association Adopted Rules & Regulations

 

 

 

Rules and Regulations

Following are rules and regulations that have been approved by the Board of Directors.  These rules are in addition to the regulations found in the Westminster Documents.  Homeowners are subject to both these rules and the regulations included in the documents. 

 

 

It is up to the sitting board of directors to ensure that all new approved rules become a part of this document during their term in office. 

 

This document has been revised April 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUMMARY OF MOST COMMON RULES For COMPLIANCE                         4-8

 

RESALE CAPITAL ..................................................................................................9

COMMUNITY CENTER...................................................................................10-11

TENNIS COURT/ BOCCE BALL .........................................................................12

COMPLIANCE RELATED...............................................................................13-16

 ACCESS..........................................................................................................17-19

  OFFICE /BOARD MEETINGS .............................................................................20

 

  ARC RELATED.................................................................................................21-22

 

   DRAINAGE and IRRIGATION.......................................................................23

 

    LAWNS/ LANDSCAPING...................................................................................24

 

RENTAL GUIDELINES............................................................................................25

 

   PETS.......................................................................................................................26

 

   COMMON GROUNDS LAKES.............................................................................27

 

  RESIDENTIAL- HOMES.........................................................................................27

 

 

GARAGE SALES/ESTATE SALES..........................................................................28

 

  RECKLESS DRIVING...........................................................................................29-30

 

           

GUIDELINES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE…………………………………………31-36

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Most Common Rules for Compliance Violations

Approved March 2023

Westminster Community Association, Inc, is a deed restricted community governed by Covenants, restrictions, and rules and regulations which may change from time to time.  Residents must abide by these rules/ regs whether an owner, tenant, or guest and deemed received at deed conveyance.  Owners are responsible for the actions of visitors or guests including conduct entering and exiting gates, common areas, including all site amenities, and pool and pool enclosure. 

Prohibited nuisance conduct

Any person(s) who exhibit combative or profane behavior toward any person in the common area shall be asked to leave the area.  Behaviors include loud, profane, and combative behaviors, threatening language, shouting or any other behavior(s) which may provoke a disturbance, which may include physical violence or any other untowardly conduct prohibited by law.  The person(s) may be reported to law enforcement when appropriate and/or issued a violation with a referral to compliance.  There may be a referral to the Board with remediation to include fines, suspension of amenities, and for leased parcels this may include a non-renewal of lease. This rule shall apply to conduct at Board and Committee meetings, events sponsored by the Association, or business conducted at the Westminster office and the Gate or onsite amenities.  All residents and visitors congregating in the common areas become subject to Nuisance Conduct Rules (article 5, section 5.19). 

Street Parking

Street parking is not allowed; enforced overnight from midnight to 6 am.  Vehicles are restricted from parking on lawns or across sidewalks.  No ATV’s, dirt bikes, or motorized scooters are allowed on the roadways.  Reckless driving within the community may be referred to Compliance or the Sheriff’s Office. 

 

Design Review Guidelines

Owners of a lot are subject to Design Review guidelines, which set community standards which require home walls, roofs, garage doors, or driveways to be kept free of mold and mildew.  Doors, entryways, and screened areas must be kept clean, tidy, and free of refuse which includes inside plant beds.  Painting home or driveway, exterior lighting, shutters, gutters, and windows must be approved by Architectural review.  Mailboxes are mandatory and shall be in the style originally designated, repairs, or replacement must be like the original.  No spotlights, floodlights, or similar high intensity lighting shall be placed or utilized upon any lot which in any way will allow light to shine directly on any other lot.  The same applies for parcels being rented. (article 5, Design Review Guidelines). 

Landscaping

Landscaping on an owner’s lot requires Architectural review.  Removing trees, palms, or shrubs are prohibited subject to approval under Architectural review prior to removal or replacement, unless replaced with same.  Trees and branches must be maintained with a clearance of seven feet over sidewalks and sixteen feet over streets.

Owners are required to maintain landscaped areas by scheduled pruning and irrigating within the Associations posted schedule.  No bird feeds, invasive plants/ trees are allowed.  Mulched areas must meet the standard set forth in the Design Standards. Landscaping encroaching over neighboring lots may be trimmed to the lot line; the Association doesn’t enforce landscape plants, bushes, and trees encroaching on neighboring lots. Vacant lots must be maintained weekly in the wet season and biweekly in the dry season.  Should a vacant lot require maintenance the Association will cut the lot with expenses incurred to be added to the owner ledger as accrued (Article 5, Section 5.14). 

Storing Items outside of Parcel

No storing of gas cans, garbage cans, lawn refuse or other items, including lawnmowers, ladders, or tools in landscape beds on the exterior of the parcel.  Toys, play structures, or garden swings must be taken down immediately following use the same day (Article 5). 

Trash Containers

Garbage, trash, and bulk items must be kept in an enclosed garage when outside of garbage collection, including lawn refuse.  Trash containers may be placed on the curb only on the night before or the day trash or garbage pickup service is scheduled.  Containers must be promptly removed from the curb the following day or be subject to violations, including fines (Article 5). 

Waterfront Lots

Waterfront lots are to be maintained to the high-water mark, which may change by virtue of changes in water levels; no boats, or structures are to be erected in lake easements, which includes planting landscaping.  Lots abutting a preserve owned by the Golf Course are responsible for communicating to the Golf Course directly requests for remediation. (Article 5). 

Occupants, Leasing ,and Subleasing

Subleasing is not allowed.  Occupants of a parcel cannot move into a parcel unless approval is obtained from the Association.  Should the occupancy of a parcel change, a background screening for individuals over the age of 18 require a full application and fee paid prior to moving in.  Leases must be no less than 30 days.  Owners that employ agents as property managers with a history of bringing troublesome leases, allowing individuals to move into a parcel without Association approval or not submitting renewals in a timely fashion may result in longer approval times.  Should the Association determine an agent or property manager to have said history the Association can refuse to interact with the agent, requiring the owner to act as their own agent (article 5).

Pets

There is a 2-pet maximum.  Pets are not to be left outside unattended, unleashed, tethered in yards, on vehicles, in garages, porches, or lanais.  Dogs are deemed a nuisance if vicious, unleashed, or the owner has a history of uncollected excrement.  If the opinion of the Association is that any pet becomes an unreasonable annoyance to others, or the owner fails or refuses to comply with these restrictions, the owner, upon written notice, may be required to remove the pet from the community.  Keeping a dog is a privilege, not a right.  Service animals are not considered pets.  Pets of any kind are not allowed inside the community pool enclosure, tennis/ pickle ball courts or basketball court, playground, and pavilion.  (Article 5). 

Community Center Parking

The Community Center parking lot is for residents visiting the Community Center and site amenities.  Bikes, scooters etc. must be stored in bike racks not blocking pedestrian gates or parked inside pool enclosure, golf carts must be parked in designated areas.  Office parking is reserved for those visiting the office, unless outside of office hours. 

Pool

The pool is a common area for everyone to enjoy and restricts smoking, glass bottles or grills directly inside the pool enclosure except for the Association owned grills for use by the membership.  No horseplay or glass bottles are allowed inside the pool enclosure.  Residents are required to take any trash accumulated during your visit home with you. 

Lakes

Swimming, tubing, boating, or wading are prohibited in the community lakes.  Alligators are in the lakes and may be present on lake banks.  It is a violation of federal law to feed them.  The Association doesn’t trap or remove nuisance alligators at or around owner lots and feeding of all wildlife is prohibited.  (Article 5)

Homes in the Community

Homes are for residential use only.  No business shall be conducted on or from a living unit.  Location of the unit cannot be  publicly advertised as the location of any business or conduct commercial activity.  Aspects of running a business can be conducted in a home but cannot generate traffic or noise and/ or have an outward appearance or be visible from the exterior of the home in any capacity. (Article 5, Section 5.17)

Bar Codes

The access bar code system providing automatic gate access is a privilege, not a right.  Bar codes are not transferable from vehicle to vehicle.  A vehicle registration must be on file with the office, with the required forms, and a fee paid for a new bar code when adding a new vehicle to a parcel.  Parcels may be subject to a violation and/ or fines and suspension from the bar code system for a period, which may include all vehicles assigned to a parcel being suspended from the bar code system and limit egress and regress in the community to guard access.  (Article 4, Section 4.2)

Guards at the Gate

The Association does not provide security.  Guards manning post at the entry gate do not constitute security.  All persons using or occupying any portion of the community are responsible for their own security and the security of their own property (Article 13)

 

 

 

 

Resale Capital

Homeowners moving from their present house to a newly purchased house within the community must pay these fees- resale capital and transfer. 

Pat Rich motioned, Ron Read seconded.  Passed 7-0

December 2016

Increase resale capital assessment from 1,000 to 2500

McKinnon motioned; Baranek seconded Passed 7-0

September 2022

Capital Resale funds will be used to improve the amenities of Westminster.

Bill Cossart motioned; Ron Read seconded.  Passed 6-1

April 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Center

Community Center Hours- Due to early use of the exercise room by many residents, the committee recommended making the opening of the center an hour earlier.  The center will be open at 4 am and close at 11 pm. 

Mary Heisler motioned; Jack McManus seconded Passed 7-0

February 2013

Smoking- In addition to the no smoking policy for the Community Center, no smoking will be permitted within the gated area surrounding the pool and spa and that this policy also includes electric cigarettes.

Ron Read motioned, Jack McManus seconded Passed 5-1

May 2014

Smoking update- The exception to this rule is that smoking is allowed on the patio area just outside of the billiards room for the once a month private party that reserved the center and the entire outside area.  The person renting the center would have to ask to

have the smoking area and agree to display smoking area sign, access the area only from the billiards room, keep all other doors closed, and supply sufficient ash trays.

Tim Baranek motioned, Janey Kennedy seconded Passed 4-2

February 2019

The center can be reserved, and the pool may be used by the group as long as all activity outside is monitored by an adult outside and they realize they do not have exclusive rights to the pool.  Naturally they would not allow any running outside or any wet bathing suits inside the center.  The center and the entire outside area may be reserved for a private party only from 5 pm to 10 pm and only one time a month.  This reservation would then have exclusive rights to the center and outside.  A sign would be posted outside stating the center and swimming area is closed for a private party.  No bounce houses or outside structures will be allowed. 

Dolores W motioned; Jack McManus seconded. Passed 5-0.  July 2007

Community Center

Increase the rental fee for the Community Center from $100 to $150 leaving the deposit at $200 starting January 1 2024.  The rental form will be changed to show the new fee and the form will include not available on Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, and July 4^th.

Baranek motioned, Christiano seconded  Approved 5-0

December 2023

Community Center

Allow the Community Center to remain open every New Year’s Eve until 1 am New Year’s Day.

Baranek motioned, Sucik seconded  Approved 5-0

December 2023

Community Center

The community center parking lot is for residents visiting the community center and site amenities.  Temporary parking is available by request.  Bikes and scooters must be stored in bike racks not blocking pedestrian gates or parked inside pool enclosure; golf carts must be parked in designated areas.  Office parking is reserved to those visiting the office, unless outside of business hours. 

McKinnon motioned, Christiano seconded approved 7-0

March 2023

Community Center- pool

The pool is a common area for everyone to enjoy and restricts smoking, glass bottles or grills directly inside the pool enclosure except for the Association owned grill for use by the membership.  No horseplay or glass bottles allowed inside the pool enclosure.  Residents are required to take any trash accumulated during your visit home with you. 

McKinnon motioned, Christiano seconded approved 7-0

March 2023

 

Bocce Court Rules

Bocce Ball Courts are for Bocce use only

No bike riding skateboarding or rollerblading allowed on bocce courts

No pets allowed on bocce courts

Bocce balls are in the brown storage box located in the tennis courts.  Return balls to storage box after play

Use courts at your own risk

The courts are not for play toys

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult

Courts for use by residents and their guests only

Tim Baranek motioned, Betsy Rosser seconded  Passed 7-0

January 2019

 

Tennis Rules

Motion to modify the Board Adopted Rules for the use of the tennis courts from 8- 10 am Monday through Friday mornings for open round robin play from October 1 through May 31.  All tennis players who arrive during these hours must participate in the round robin play.  Players who show up each morning will be rotated in an orderly fashion so that all players will have a fair chance to play. 

Tim Baranek motioned, Jack McManus seconded Passed 5-1

April 2019

 

 

 

 

Compliance Related

No feeding of any wildlife within Westminster shall be permitted.  This prohibition is to reduce the spread of wild animals within the community which cause damage to homes and community property.  Violations of this policy will be addressed by the Compliance Committee with appropriate action by the Board. 

McManus motioned Patasky seconded  Passed 5-0

November 2013

 

Compliance Related

Effective October 1, 2023, to conform with Florida Statutes, Florida law prohibits the operation of a golf cart by anyone under 15.  Those 15 or older must at minimum possess a valid operator’s permit.  The golf cart operator and their passenger(s) must be seated when the golf cart is in operation.  Riding on someone’s lap is prohibited in Westminster.  The golf cart operator must obey the speed limit and other traffic control signs.  Rolling stops are prohibited.  Owners and other adults who permit unlawful operation of a golf cart shall be referred to Compliance.  After a review of the circumstances, Compliance may at a minimum recommend a warning.  The Compliance Committee may recommend a fine of $100 and or a loss of amenities and any second violation will automatically merit a fine. 

Sucik motioned, McKinnon seconded   Approved 7-0

September 2023

 

 

Compliance Related- ARC guidelines

ARC guidelines Item H is amended to read “Clearance for trees over the roadways must be minimum of 16 feet to accommodate emergency services personnel.  The responsibility is upon the respective owner(s) and any fines levied will be assigned to the owner(s)”

Sucik motioned, McKinnon seconded

Approved 7-0

September 2024

Dog Waste

Dog waste on any property within Westminster Community is a nuisance under section 5.19 of the governing documents.  Dog waste must be picked up by the owner within 5 minutes of the event.

Passed unanimously- January 2011

 

Owners Responsibilities- Compliance Related

Westminster Community Association is a deed restricted community governed by Covenants, Restrictions, and Rules & Regulations which may change from time to time.  Residents must abide by these Rules& Regs whether an owner, tenant or guest and deemed received at deed conveyance.  Owners are responsible for the actions of visitors or guests, including conduct entering and exiting gate, common areas including all site amenities and pool/ pool enclosure. 

McKinnon motioned, Christiano seconded approved 7-0

March 2023

 

Compliance Related

Any person(s) who exhibit combative or profane behavior toward any person in the common area shall be asked to leave the area.  Behaviors include loud, profane and combative behaviors, threatening language, shouting or any other behavior(s) which may provoke a disturbance, which may include physical violence or any other untowardly conduct prohibited by law.  The person(s) may be reported to law enforcement when appropriate and/or issued a violation with a referral to compliance.  There may be a referral to the Board with remediation to include fines, suspension of amenities, for leased parcels may include a non-renewal of lease.  This rule shall apply to conduct at Board and Committee meetings, event(s) sponsored by the Association or business conducted at the Westminster Office and the Gate or onsite amenities.  All residents and visitors congregating in the common areas become subject to Nuisance Conduct Rules (Article 5, Section 5.19)

McKinnon motioned, Christiano seconded approved 7-0

March 2023

 

Compliance Related

Street parking is not allowed; enforced overnight from midnight to 6 am.  Vehicles restricted from parking on lawns or across sidewalks.  No ATV’s, dirt bikes, or motorized scooters allowed on roadways.  Reckless driving within the community may be referred to compliance or the Sheriff’s office.

McKinnon motioned, Christiano seconded approved 7-0

March 2023

Compliance Related

Drying clothes or towels are not permitted on the outside of any parcel.  Gas cans, garbage cans, lawn refuse or other items, including lawnmowers, ladders, or tools cannot be stored on the exterior of the parcel.  Toys, play structures or garden swings must be taken down immediately following use the same day.  Garbage, trash, and bulk items must be kept in an enclosed garage when outside of garbage collection, including lawn refuse.  Trash containers may be placed on the curb only the night before or day of trash or garbage pickup service is scheduled.  Containers must be promptly removed from the curb the following day or be subject to violations, including fines. 

McKinnon motioned, Christiano seconded approved 7-0

March 2023

 

Compliance Related

Waterfront lots are to be maintained to the high-water mark, which may changed by virtue of changes in water levels, no boats or structures are to be erected in lake easements, which includes planting landscaping.  Lots abutting a preserve owned by the Golf Course are responsible for communication to the Golf Course directly requests for remediation. 

McKinnon motioned, Christiano seconded approved 7-0

March 2023

 

 

Compliance Related-Reckless Driving

Adopt the revised Traffic and Reckless Driving Guidelines, replacing the 2011 guidelines. 

Sucik motioned; McManus seconded approved 6-0

October 2021

Compliance Related

Young people driving or riding in golf carts should all be seated

Sucik motioned; McManus seconded approved 6-0

October 2021

Compliance Related

When a non compliance matter is addressed for a fine and or loss of amenities at a board meeting and a similar violation occurs within one hear, the subsequent non compliance shall be considered as a continuing violation and may be processed directly to the board by the compliance chair person.

McManus motioned; Baranek seconded  approved 7-0

April 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Access- Trespassers

Sean Cronan made a motion to change the current process of residents calling the sheriff’s department directly to having residents call the guard house. The guards have a list of authorized people who will press trespassing charges; Bill Jones, Brad Kennedy, Paul Hill, Sean Cronan, and Jake Whitehouse for the golf course.

Cronan motioned; Hill seconded  Passed 4-0

March 2025

Access- Bar Codes

Starting October 1st 2024, residents who buy a new car or need an additional barcode would pay $15 (not $20).  Those that have a barcode that does not work or is damaged will pay $10 for a replacement (not $20).

 Jordan motioned; McKinnon seconded

Approved 7-0

September 2024

Bar codes are not to be taken off one car and put on another.  Violators would be subject to a $100 fine. 

Jordan motioned; McKinnon seconded

Approved 7-0

September 2024

Starting October 1^st 2024 anyone needing an additional fob would pay $15 (not $20).  Anyone needing to replace a fob that does not work would pay $10 (not $20).  Residents must surrender the non-working fob.

Jordan motioned; McKinnon seconded

Approved 7-0 September 2024

Access- Parking

There will be absolutely no parking in cul-de-sac areas at any time.  The Lehigh Acres Fire District has advised that parked vehicles can hinder and delay the EMS lifesaving response.  Citations will be issued and forwarded to Compliance for Board Meeting referral and fining.

September 2024

Access- Bar codes on owner rental cars

Bar codes can be placed on rental cars for homeowners that have the rental cars for 10 or more days with a specific end date.  The cost would be the going rate at that time. 

Bidwell motioned;  Cronan seconded Passed 6-0

February 2025

Access- Bar codes to Golf Club

Bar codes can be issued to full time employees of Westminster Golf Club, Pro Shop, Club House, and restaurant at the cost of the current going rate.  It will be the responsibility of the WGC general manager or designated to inform the Access Chair in writing when changes are made to the list of eligible employees.

Bidwell motioned;  McKinnon seconded Passed 6-0

Access

The access bar code system provides automatic gate access and is a privilege not a right.  Vehicle registration must be on file with the office, with required forms and a fee paid for a new bar code when adding a new vehicle to a parcel.  Parcels may be subject to a violation and or fines and suspension from the barcode system for a period, which may include all vehicles assigned to a parcel being suspended from the bar code system, which will limit egress and regress in the community to guard access. 

McKinnon motioned, Christiano seconded approved 7-0

March 2023

Access- Bar Code Suspension

The access committee may suspend, for short term, when an access violation occurs; after review of any video and discussion between the manager and Access Committee chair until the matter can be brought to the Board and/ or compliance for further action. 

Rosser motioned; Read seconded Passed 6-0

July 2016

Access- Guards

The Association doesn’t provide security.  Guards manning post at the entry gate do not constitute security.  All persons using or occupying any portion of the community are responsible for their own security and the security of their own property.

McKinnon motioned, Christiano seconded approved 7-0

March 2023

Access- Renters

Allow renters of 30 days or more to purchase a bar code for $25 for each vehicle. 

The management office would monitor these bar codes to be turned on and off at the appropriate times.

Bidwell motioned; McKinnon seconded approved 6-0

January 2021

Office/ Board

All board meetings are at 7 pm on the third Tuesday of each month except for the March meeting which follows the Annual meeting that starts at 4:30 pm.

McManus motioned, Baranek seconded  Approved 6-0

April 2023

 

Office/Board- Agendas

The board agenda will include all committee activities to be considered at the meeting by providing a 7 day notice to the manager who prepares the board agenda. 

Rich motioned; Patasky seconded Passed 7-0

April 2013

 

 

ARC Related

Parcels are subject to Design Review Guidelines which set community standards which require home walls, roofs, garage doors or driveways to be kept free of mold and mildew.  Doors, entryways, and screened areas must be kept clean, tidy, and free of refuse which includes inside plant beds.  Painting home or driveway, exterior lighting, shutters, gutters, and windows must be approved by Architectural review.  Mailboxes are mandatory and shall be in the style originally designated; repairs or replacement must be like original.  No spotlights, floodlights, or similar high intensity lighting shall be placed or utilized upon any lot which in any way will allow light to shine directly on any other lot.  The same applies for parcels being rented. 

McKinnon motioned, Christiano seconded approved 7-0

March 2023

ARC Related

Landscaping on an owner’s lot required Architectural review.  Removing trees, palms, or shrubs are prohibited subject to approval under Architectural review, prior to removal or replacement, unless replaced with same.  Owners are required to maintain landscaped areas by scheduled pruning and irrigating with the Association’s posted schedule.  No bird feeders, invasive plants/ trees allowed Mulched areas must meet the standard set forth in the design standards.  Landscaping encroaching over neighboring lots may be trimmed to the lot line; the Association doesn’t enforce landscape plants, bushes and trees encroaching on neighboring lots.  Vacant lots must be maintained weekly in the wet season and biweekly in the dry season.  Should a vacant lot require maintenance the Association will cut the lot with expenses included to be added to the owner ledger as accrued. 

Article 5- Design Review Guidelines

McKinnon motioned, Christiano seconded approved 7-0

March 2023

ARC

Approved the policy of requiring a 100 deposit of cash or check for those removing a paint pallet book from the office. 

Bidwell motioned; Sarubbi seconded approved 5-2  May 2021

ARC

Approved an updated ARC color list of approved paint colors.  The colors were research by the committee with the assistance of the area Sherwin Williams representative.  Owners wishing to paint their home with the existing colors would be grandfathered. 

McManus motioned; Baranek seconded, approved 6-0

May 2021

ARC

If an owner starts work with ARC approval, a $100 per day fine, with HOA board approval, will be assessed to that owner.  The fine can increase to a maximum of $5000.  Additional penalties, such as loss of amenities, may also be imposed until such time as the application process has been completed and accumulated fine have been satisfied.

       Motioned; McManus seconded  approved 6-0

December 2020

 

 

 

ARC

Sports and play equipment must be stored out of sight each night by 8 pm.  Basketball hoops must be stored out of sight if the resident is gone for 7 days or more; the hoop must be stored in a safe place in the event of a hurricane; and if’ the request is from a renter, the renter must obtain the written concurrence of the homeowner.

Rich seconded,  Approved unanimously

October 2009

 

 

 

Irrigation

Owners can only water their property on the scheduled day of the week

Address ending #                                 Days                                Time

1                                                        Wed/ Sat                         12M-3am

2                                                        Thurs/Sun                       12M-3am

3                                                        Wed/Sat                         3am-6am

4                                                        Thurs/Sun                       3am-6am

5                                                        Wed/Sat                         6am-9am

6                                                        Thurs/Sun                       6am-9am

7                                                        Wed/Sat                         6pm-9pm

8                                                        Thurs/Sun                       6pm-9pm

9                                                        Wed/Sat                         9pm-12M

0                                                        Thurs/Sun                       9pm-12M

 

If an owner fails to comply and is found to be watering on the wrong day, a $100 per day fine will be assessed to the owner up to a maximum of $5000 fine will be instituted as well as loss of amenities until such time as the policy has been complied with.  Watering is allowed for new sod  without penalty provided the owner has made notice to the manager and requested a new sod schedule. 

Joseph motioned; McManus seconded  approved 6-0

December 2020

Watering New Plants

When planting a new yard the resident may water the new sod everyday up to 30 days once a day.  The other watering zones must be shut off.  When replanting plants the watering recommendation is to use city water from a garden hose.  You may work on your irrigation system as needed.  Violators will be reported to the Compliance Committee

October 2011

Lawns

Commercial lawn services are restricted  to the hours of 8 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday, effective November 1, 2010.

McManus motioned; Coronati seconded  approved 7-0

September 2010

 

Landscaping

Add a $25 administration fee to fines to residents that don’t keep up their property where the association has had to come in and get work done such as lawn cutting, weeding, etc.

McManus motioned; Gary O seconded  passed unanimously

January 2007

 

Landscaping

Commercial landscaping work is not allowed on national holidays which occur during the week.

Stephenson motioned; McManus seconded Passed 5-2

July 2012

 

Golf Course

Allow the Club at Westminster to install and maintain a strip of coquina on the Common Grounds property at the end of Hampstead between holes 10 and 11, and at Oxford Rodge Circle area leading to hole 5.  The grass in these areas is quite trampled due to golf cart and maintenance vehicle traffic and the coquina will look better.

Olson motioned, Cronan seconded  Passed 7-0

April 2024

 

Rental guidelines

Subleasing is not allowed, and occupants of a parcel cannot move in a parcel unless approval is obtained from the Association.  Should the occupancy of a parcel change, background screening for individuals over the age of 18 requires a full application prior to moving in.  Leases must be no less than 30 days.  Owners that employ agendas as property managers with a history of bringing troublesome leases, allowing individuals to move into a parcel without Association approval or not submitting renewals in a timely fashion may result in longer approval times.  Should the Association determine an agent or property manager to have said history, the Association can refuse to interact with the agenda, requiring the owner to act as their own agent. 

McKinnon motioned, Christiano seconded approved 7-0

March 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pets

There is a 2-pet maximum.  Pets are not to be left outside unattended, unleashed, tethered in yards, on vehicles, in garages, porches or lanais.  Dogs are deemed a nuisance if vicious, unleashed or the owner has a history of uncollected excrement.  If the opinion of the Association is that any pet becomes an unreasonable annoyance to others, or the owner fails or refuses to comply with these restrictions, the owner, upon written notice, may be required to remove the pet from the community.  Keeping a dog is a privilege not a right.  Service animals are not considered pets.  Pets of any kind are not allowed inside the community pool enclosure, tennis/ pickle ball court or basketball/ playground or pavilion. 

McKinnon motioned, Christiano seconded approved 7-0

March 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Grounds- Lakes

There is no swimming, tubing, boating, or wading in the lakes.  Alligators are in the lakes and may be present on lake banks.  It is a violation of federal law to feed them.  The Association doesn’t trap or remove nuisance alligators at or around owner lots.  Feeding of all wildlife is prohibited.

McKinnon motioned, Christiano seconded approved 7-0

March 2023

Homes

Homes are for residential use only.  No business shall be conducted on from a living unit or location of the unit publicly advertised as the location of any business or conduct commercial activity.  Aspects of funning a business can be conducted in a home but can’t generate traffic or noise and/ or have the outward appearance or be visible from the exterior of the home in any capacity. 

McKinnon motioned, Christiano seconded approved 7-0

March 2023

 

Garage/ Yard/ Estate Sales

A community garage sale may be held once during the first three months of each calendar year.  This sale may be publicly advertised.  All advertising costs will be the burden of the participating homeowners.  A committee of homeowners will organize and implement the annual community garage sale. 

Homeowners may post a dated list of personal items for sale on the community center bulletin board for a period of not more than thirty days.  No items are to be displayed outside of the home and no signs are allowed.

Homeowners may advertise on Craigslist, EBay, or the newspaper for an occasional sale item but no address is to be listed in the advertisement.  Homeowners may avail themselves of the visitor management system- dwelling live-to advise the guards of persons they have authorized to visit their home to view the sale items.  This is for an occasional sale only.

An estate sale will be permitted only upon the death of the homeowner, the homeowner’s move to a life care community or by an order of the court.  The estate sale may be conducted by the heirs, legal representatives, or by a professional company.  It will be the responsibility of the professional liquidator or the individuals conducting the estate sale to provide the property manager with the date and time of the sale and methods for communicating with the responsible parties.  The property manager will notify the guards of the address of this sale. 

Those homeowners not in compliance with these policies will be referred to the compliance committee.

Leddy motioned; Patasky seconded, Passed 6-0

January 2014

 

RECKLESS AND/OR UNSAFE DRIVING FOR WESTMINSTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

 This procedure shall include golf carts and bicyclists.

1. Exceeding posted speed limit

This can only be enforced if measured by a qualified radar device.

The legal use of radar devices are permitted.

Speed Humps may also be deployed at the discretion of the Board. It is highly recommended they be navigated at speeds less than 15 mph. to avoid damage to vehicles, golf carts and bicycles.

 Westminster Community shall NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES.

1. Driving in an unsafe and/or careless manner.

This shall include inattentive driving and using such devices as cell phones and other electronic devices which might distract an operator of a vehicle, golf cart or bicycle. Motor vehicles, golf carts and bicycles MAY NOT OPERATE ON WESTMINSTER ROADS AT NIGHT WITHOUT HEADLITES AS WELL AS TAIL LITES.

1. Failure to observe "stop signs and other traffic control signs".

Motor vehicles, golf cart and bicycles MUST come to a "complete stop" at our stop signs. Failure to obey a stop or other traffic control sign shall be classified as driving in "an unsafe manner".

1. Passing another moving motor vehicle going in the same direction is prohibited. Bicycles and golf carts MUST pull over to the right to allow motor vehicles to safely pass.
2. Driving on wrong side of street might occur because the street is blocked. Vehicles, golf carts and bicycles should slow to 5 mph or less to safely pass by.
3. Failure to Yield right of way to Pedestrians at intersections and crosswalks

This includes bicyclists. Pedestrians are advised that crossing any WCA road outside an intersection or crosswalk should be done carefully and to never assume other vehicles can see you. Crossing is at everyone’s own risk. Pedestrians/Bicyclists walking/riding at night are encouraged to wear bright and reflective clothing.

1. Tailgating

This driving is "unsafe" and prohibited.

1. Parking in handicap space or without handicap placard.

 Fire lanes should not be obstructed for any reason. Fire hydrants must also remain unobstructed and there should be no parking within 10 feet of a hydrant.

 i. Weaving or swerving down road constitutes "Reckless Driving"

j. Golf carts may only be operated by person(s) 16 years of age or older and no golf cart may contain more passengers than the number of seats the cart has.

 k. Driving Under Influence

Driving Under Influence can be enforced on private property such as Westminster. This is the law in Florida as well as in many other States. It is also important to know that this also applies to the operators of golf carts as well as bicycles. This might come into play should there be an accident (injury or not)

All matters involving driving and driving violations shall be referred to the Compliance Committee for proper disposition by the Compliance Committee. In normal cases one (1) warning letter may be appropriate. If the Compliance Committee determines the violation to be so egregious and serious, the first step may be omitted, and the matter shall proceed for a Board Hearing.

WESTMINSTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Guidelines for Non-Compliance Enforcement Revised by the Compliance Committee on July 16, 2015 Approved by the Board of Directors on July, 21, 2015

In the event that an Owner of the Westminster Community Association Inc., is not in compliance with the covenants, conditions, restrictions and easements or is tampering or interfering with the maintenance of Westminster Community, the violating party may be referred to the Compliance Committee for enforcement action as set forth under Section 10 of the Governing Documents for Westminster Community Association, hereafter known as “WCA“.

The following are the procedures for enforcement of the covenants:

        FIRST NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: The notice will be handled by the Community Manager with a notice to the non- complying Owner as a friendly reminder of the rules and to request compliance. This may be in the form of a phone call, face-to-face visit or a written friendly notice. If the non-complying resident is someone other than the Owner, then both the Owner and the non-complying resident must be notified of the infraction(s). Similar violation(s) within Melve (12) months of the first notice will be treated as a continuation of the original violation(s).

1. COMPUANCE COMMITTEE REVIEW• If the violation(s) is not rectified and the Manager has not been contacted by the non-complying resident/Owner within 14 days of the first notice or the violation(s) is repeated within twelve (12) months, notice will be given to the Compliance Committee for The Compliance Committee will review the violation(s) and will decide by majority vote to dismiss or send the non-compliant violation to the Board of Directors for further action. A list of all violations reviewed and voted on by the Compliance Committee will be listed on the Board of Director's agenda and will be presented to the Board of Directors by the Compliance Chairman or the Manager. A second notice will be sent via certified U.S. mail by the Manager to the address on record of the Owner. In addition, if the non-compliant resident is someone other than the Owner, the Manager will also send a copy of the second notice via regular U.S. mail to the non- compliant resident. The second notice shall state that if the violations is not corrected within 14 days of the notice that

the Owner may be subject to actions listed in III, a) below. Said notice shall Include a statement of the date, time and place of the board meeting and a statement of the provisions of the Governing Documents which have been allegedly violated. The meeting will be held during the next scheduled Board of Director‘s meeting no sooner than 14 days from the date of the second notice.

• BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTION: The Board of Directors will consider the non-compliance violations presented by the Compliance They will review the facts, documentation and hear testimony, if any, presented by the non-complying party. Testimony may also be presented by a WCA and/or any homeowners affected by the issue of non-compliance.

1. Possible actions: Upon review of the non-complying party’s case and any testimony presented at

The meeting, the Board of Directors will determine by vote, whether to 1) impose a fine; 2) Take

Corrective action at the non-complying owner’s expense; 3) Restrict the owner’s and the resident’s

Use of facilities and common areas including, but not limited to; the use of the bar codes, community

Center, tennis courts, and pool area ; 4) Take any action in accordance with section 10 of the

Governing Docs for WCA; or 5)Other, enforcement actions will be in compliance with section 10 of the governing documents. 

1. Notification of Board of Director‘s decision: The Owner will be notified by the Manager in writing, via certified

Mail, within 7 days of the Board of Director’s decision, including penalties if any.  If the non-compliant resident

Is not the owner, then the resident will also be notified by the regular mail within the same time frame as the

Owner.  A copy of the letter will also be sent to the Board of Directors. 

1. APPEAL: The Owner and, if applicable, the non-compliant resident will have an opportunity to appeal the decision of

                  the Board of Directors at a hearing before a hearing committee.  The hearing committee will consist of at least three residents appointed by the Board of Directors who are not officers, directors, and employees, relatives of officers, directors or employees of the association.   The Owner and, if applicable, the non-compliant resident will receive notification of the date time and place of the hearing which will be included in the Board of Director's certified letter of their decision, The hearing with be scheduled no sooner than 14 days from the date of the letter

If the Chairman of Compliance feels that a violation is so egregious, a single notice may be sent to the Owner notifying tbem that the violation will be acted upon as outlined In III above by the Board of Director's at a special or scheduled meeting. Fourteen (14 days' notice will be given of the time, date and place of the board meeting as provided in II above.

 

UNIFORMITY OF FINES ADOPTED BY THE COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE ON MAY 11, 2011 AND BY THE

WESTMINSTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON MAY 17, 2011

*Revised by the Compliance Committee on January 8, 2015 and adopted by the

Westminster Board of Directors on January 20, 2015

 

 

Uniformity of Fines: The Compliance Committee at the May 11, 2011, meeting agreed that there is a need for consistency of action to obtain compliance within the community and to ensure that all residents are treated the same for similar violations. Since some violations are more serious than others, it was agreed to categorize the violations into two levels, Category 1 for the more serious violations and Category 2 for the less serious.

Category 1 — the more serious violations, the fine will be $100 per day to the maximum allowed in our documents and after 10 days from the date of the first day of fining, the resident shall lose the use of all amenities including the use of bar codes until all fines are paid and the resident is in compliance.

Category 2 — the less serious violations, the fine will be $50 per day to the maximum of $1000 and after 20 days from the date of the first day of fining, the resident shall lose the use of all amenities, including the use of bar codes, until all fines are paid and the resident is in compliance.

Category 1:

1. Subdivision of building lot (5.1 CCR)
2. Interfering with flow or volume of water in Surface Water Management System (5.2 A

ccc),

3. Removal, dredging, pulling or cutting littoral vegetation from Storm Water Management System (5.2 A CCR),
4. Denial of access to water management areas for maintenance, repair, or landscaping performed by Community Association or any appropriate governmental agency (5.2 B CCR),
5. Filling lake or pond or other water management areas to increase the size of the lot (5.2 C CCR),
6. Drawing water for irrigation or other purposes from any lake, pond, or other water management area (5.2 C CCR),
7. Boating, swimming, wading in lake, pond, or other water management area (5.2 C CCR),
8. Unauthorized development on open space land (5.4 CCR),
9. Use of stone, gravel, or paving as a substitute for (5.5 CCR).
10. Unauthorized above ground swimming pool (5.6 and 25 CCR),
11. Failure to remove holiday decorations within 30 days following said holiday (5.7 CCR),
12. Use of a window or wall air conditioner (5.8 CCR),
13. Leasing a living unit for less than 30 Consecutive days (5.10 B-2 CCR)
14. Unauthorized placement of factory built, modular or mobile home structure (5.11 CCR),
15. Unauthorized erection/construction of TV, radio, or other electronic towers, aerial, antennae, satellite dishes for reception/transmission of radio or TV broadcasts (5.12 CCR),
16. Parking a commercial vehicle in the Community other than temporarily for business or service calls (5.13 A CCR),

l7. Unauthorized parking of more than 24 hours of a boat, trailer, semi-tractor, house trailer, camper, mobile home, RV, bus, or disabled, inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle (5.13 B CCR),

   18.Parking of motor vehicle in other than paved or other areas designation for that purpose (5.13 C CCR),

19.Use of a motor vehicle as a domicile, either temporary or permanent (5.13 D CCR),

20.Failure to obtain written Architectural Review or Community Association approval prior to constructing, erecting, altering or relocating any building, other structure or improvement. See Section 5.14 CCR for definition of specific issues covered t5.14 and 6.1 CCR),

   21.Erection or display of a sign, banner, billboard or advertisement of any kind, anywhere in the community including in windows and on motor vehicles (5.16 CCR),

 22.Use of living unit for business or commercial purpose as described in Section 5.17 CCR,

23.Keeping of more than two household pets such as dog or cat, or more than a reasonable number of tropical fish or caged birds (5.18 CCR),

24.Failure to keep pets on a leash when outdoors. Failure to clean up animal waste. Leaving pets unattended or leashed in yards or garages or on porches or lanais (5.18 CCR),

25.Operating commercial activities involving pets at the living unit, such as breeding, grooming, training, or boarding (5.18 CCR),

26.Keeping aggressive breeds of dogs such as, but not limited to, Pit Bulls, Rottweiler, Dobermans and Chows (5.18 CCR)

27.Unreasonable annoyance or nuisance (5.19 CCR),

28.Erection of boathouse, dock, wharf or other structure on shores of a lake (5.20 A CCR),

29.Parking of a boat, boat trailer or other vehicle on lake slope or shores. Use of any type boat on any body of water (5.20 B CCR),

30.Discharge of solid or liquid waste, litter or other materials into/onto any lake or other body of water or the banks thereof (5.20 C CCR),

31. Landscaping or placing fences, structures or other improvements within a lake maintenance or similar easement around bodies of water (5.20 E CCR),

32.Physical property deemed by the Board of Directors to be an immediate hazard to public health or safety (5.22 CCR),

33.Installing plywood or similar temporary type of cover for hurricane protection prior to a National Weather Service warning or leaving them in place for more than 72 hours after the expiration of the warning (5.23 C CCR),

34.Use of firearms and/ or fireworks within the Community (5.24 CCR),

35.Failure of an owner to properly notify the Community Association about tenants who reside in the owner’s living unit (2.6 Bylaws),

36.Speeding or traffic violations on any street within the Community, and

37.Failure to obey any rule, regulation or Design Review Guideline passed by the Board of Directors or the Architectural Review Committee.

“CCR” refers to the Westminster Amended and Restated Declaration Of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for

Westminster Community Association, Inc.

 

 

 

 Category 2:

1, Failure to regularly cut lawn arid/or mulch landscaped areas (5.5 CCR),

2.Failure to store outdoor equipment so that it is not readably visible (5.6 CCR),

3.Failure to keep garbage and trash in enclosed garage (5.6 CCR),

4.Placing garbage and/or trash containers and/or vegetation cuttings on curb on other than the day of or the evening before scheduled pick up (5.6 CCR),

5.Unauthorized placement of spotlights or similar high intensity lighting which allow light to be reflected on another lot or common area (5.7 CCR),

6.Unauthorized roof vents or other installations on roof of structures (5.9 CCR),

7.Unauthorized erection of a flagpole or flying other than the American Flag, or mounting an antenna on an approve flagpole (5.12 CCR),

8.Placement of an unauthorized address plate on a living unit (5.16 C CCR),

9.Display of unauthorized realtor or “For Sale By Owner” signs (5.16 D and F CCR),

10.Improper location of real estate sale signs or improper number of signs displayed (5.16 D, E, and F CCR),

11.Real estate open houses at other than authorized times (5.16 E CCR),

12.Failure to maintain owner’s lot to the line of water in the adjacent water body (5.20 D CCR).

“CCR” refers to the Westminster Amended and Restated Declaration Of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for

Westminster Community Association, Inc.

 

 

 

Approved by the Board of Directors May 17, 2011

*Revised by the Compliance Committee on January 8, 2015 and Approved by the Board of Directors January 20, 2015