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Development Plan

THIS DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR VILLAGE “C” a/k/a KEY LIME COVE (the “Declaration”) is made this 17 day of September, 2001, and contains certain covenants and restrictions made by The Suntree Partners, a Florida general partnership (the “Developer”).

Purpose Of This Document

CITRUS SPRINGS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT is a planned unit development (“CITRUS SPRINGS PUD”) located in Indian County, Florida. The land plan for the CITRUS SPRINGS PUD community contemplates a variety of land uses, including and without limitation, single-family detached homes, cluster homes, condominium units, and various compatible commercial uses; the land plan contemplates public or private streets, open spaces, sanitary sewer, and drainage and water services. The Developer intends to develop a subdivision to be named Village “C” a/k/a Key Lime Cove (“Village “C”) to be located within the CITRUS SPRINGS PUD. The Developer anticipates that there will be a total of 58 lots in Village “C.” The Developer intends to subject all of the property identified in the Plat for Village “C” to these Covenants and Restrictions. Village “C” is a subdivision of the CITRUS SPRINGS PUD.

At the time of their development, each subdivision and condominium in the CITRUS SPRINGS PUD will be subjected to use restrictions and architectural controls. These use restrictions and controls are contained in documents entitled Master Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Citrus Springs. recorded in Official Records Book 1404, Page 0770 of the Official Public Records of Indian River County, Florida (“Master Covenants”). The Master Covenants provide for their enforcement by an overall Master Association (“Master Association”). Each owner of a lot or unit in CITRUS SPRINGS PUD, which has been subjected to the Master Covenants, is a member of the Master Association and the Subdivision Association for the Subdivision where their Lot is located. In addition to the Master Covenants. other covenants and restrictions may be imposed on a subdivision by the developer of that condominium or subdivision. These covenants relate only to Village “C” and are generally enforced by a subdivision association as hereinafter defined. The De·eloper anticipates that Village “C” will be encumbered by both the Master Covenants, which will be enforced by the Master Association, and by this Declaration, which pertains only to Village “C,” which will be enforced by the Subdivision Association.

Article I Mutual Benefits And Obligations

The purpose of this document is to subject Village “C,” which is described in the Plat of Village “C,” recorded in Plat Book 16, Page 49, of the Public Records of Indian River County. Florida (hereinafter the Plat”) and additional plats, land annexed to Village “C” and subjected to an encumbered by the covenants and restrictions contained in this Declaration. This Declaration is sometimes referred to as the “Covenants”. For purposes of this Declaration, the term “Village C”, Cove shall mean the property identified and known as Village “C” in the Plat and subsequent Plats recorded in the Public Records of Indian River County. Florida.

Developer declares that Village shall be conveyed and occupied subject to all matters set forth in this Declaration, the Plat and the Master Covenants. These Covenants shall run with title to the land and shall be binding upon the Developer and upon all parties acquiring any interest in Village “C” after the recording of these Covenants in the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida.

Article 2 Definitions

In addition to any terms defined in and throughout this Declaration, the following words, when used in this Declaration, shall have the following meaning:

2.1 “Assessments” shall mean all annual, special, and other assessments and monetary obligations made or imposed by the Association against lots in Village “C” made in accordance with the terms of these Covenants.

2.2 “Board of Directors” or “Board” shall mean the Board of Directors of the Association as defined herein.

2.3 “Common Property” or “Common Area” shall mean Tracts C, C-1, C-2, C-3, and C-4, as shown in the Plat and all other real property (including improvements thereto) owned by the Association, which is intended for the common use and benefit of all owners and which is to be deeded to the Association at the time that the control of the Association is turned over to the owners.

2.4 “Lot” shall mean each lot or plot of land shown on the Plat for Village ·c· subdivision map, regardless of whether a dwelling has been constructed on such lot, with the exception of the Common Property and/or any road rights-of-way dedicated to a public authority or the Association.

2.5 “Master Association” shall mean CITRUS SPRINGS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC .• a Florida corporation not for profit, incorporated on May 8, 2000. The Master Association is responsible for maintaining the Common Property of the CITRUS SPRINGS PUD, including, without limitation, the Stormwater Management System for CITRUS SPRINGS PUD.

2.6 “Owner” shall mean each person who owns record title to a Lot within Village “C” including contract sellers, but excluding those that have such interest merely as security for performance of an obligation.

2.7 “Declarant” or “Developer” shall mean and refer to The Suntree Partners, a Florida General Partnership, a Florida corporation, and its successors and assigns. The Declarant may assign all or a portion of its rights hereunder. In the event of a partial assignment, the assignee shall be deemed the Declarant and may exercise such rights of the Declarant specifically assigned to it. Any such assignment may be made on a non-exclusive basis.

2.8 “Subdivision” shall mean all the property known as Village “C” being a part of the CITRUS SPRINGS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, initially identified in the Plat, recorded in the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida, and all other property subject to and encumbered by these Covenants by the Developer or otherwise annexed into Village “C” as provided herein.

2.9 The “Association” or the “Subdivision Association” shall mean and refer to Village “C” Homeowners Association, Inc., a Florida corporation not for profit, its successors and assigns.

2.10 “Surface Water” or “Stormwater Management System” shall mean a system that is designed and constructed or implemented to control discharges that are necessitated by rainfall events, incorporating methods to collect, convey, and store. absorb, inhibit, treat, use, or reuse water to prevent or reduce flooding. over drainage. environmental degradation, and water pollution or otherwise affect the quantity and quality of discharges from the system, as permitted pursuant to Chapters 40C-4, 40C-40, or 40C-42. F.A.C. Tracts C, C-1. C-2 and C-3 of the Storm Water Management System will be owned and maintained by the Subdivision Association.

2.11 “Declaration” and “Covenant” shall mean and refer to this Declaration of Covenants, and Restrictions of Village “C” a/k/a Key Lime Cove and all amendments hereto.

2.12 “Person” shall mean and include an individual, corporation, governmental agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, sole proprietorship, joint venture, two or more persons having a joint or common interest, or any other legal entity.
2.13 “Institutional Lender” shall mean a bank, savings and loan association, insurance company, real estate or mortgage investment trust, pension fund, agency of the United States Government, mortgage banker, or company. Federal National Mortgage Association, the Declarant, or any affiliate of the Declarant or other lender generally recognized as an institutional type of lender, which holds a mortgage on one or more of the Lots.

2.14 “Governing Documents” shall mean and collectively refer to the Declaration and the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Association.

2.15 “Master Association Assessments” shall mean and refer to those charges made by Master Association from time to time against the Property for the purposes set forth in the Master Declaration.

2.16 “Master Documents” shall mean and refer to the documents identified in the Development Plan section of this Declaration, including the Master Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions for Citrus Springs (hereinafter the “Master Declaration”) and any supplement or amendment to the Master Declaration and the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Master Association, as the same may be amended from time to time and filed in the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida.

2.17 “Property” or “Properties” shall mean and refer to that certain real property described in the Development Plan and Purpose sections of this Declaration and such additions thereto as may be brought within the jurisdiction of the Association.

Article 3 Membership And Voting Rights

3.1 Every Owner of a Lot which is subject to assessment shall be a Member of the Association. Membership shall be appurtenant to and may not be separated from ownership of any Lot which is subject to assessment.

3.2 The Association shall have two classes of voting Membership:

Class A: Class A members shall be all owners. with the exception of the Declarant, of any plot of land shown upon any recorded plat of the Property (“Lot” or “Lots”). Each Class A member shall be entitled to one vote for each Lot owned. When more than one person holds an interest in any Lot, each such person shall be a member, however, the vote for such Lot shall be exercised as they collectively determine, and in no event shall more than one vote be cast with respect to any Lot.

Class B: The Class B member shall be the Declarant as defined herein, who shall be entitled to five (5) votes for each Lot owned. Unless converted earlier and voluntarily by the Declarant, the Class B membership shall cease and be converted to Class A membership upon the first to occur of either of the following events:

(a) the total votes outstanding in the Class A membership equals the total votes outstanding in the Class B membership; or

(b) fifteen (15) years from the date of the original recording of the Declaration in the public records of Indian River County, Florida; or

(c) at the election of the Declarant (whereupon the Class A Members shall be obligated to elect the Board of Directors and assume control of the Corporation).

3.3 General Matters. When reference is made herein, or in the Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, rules and regulations, management contracts or otherwise, to a majority or specific percentage of Members, such reference shall be deemed to be a reference to a majority or specific percentage of the votes of Members and not of the Members themselves.

Article 4 Property Subject To This Declaration And Additions To The Property

4.1 Property Subject to Declaration. The Property is. and shall be. held, transferred, sold, conveyed, and occupied subject to this Declaration.

4.2 Additions to the Property. The Developer and the Association reserve the right to add or cause to be added other real property, not now included within the Property to the Property, and such additional real property shall be subject to the provisions of this Declaration.

4.3 Annexation Without Association Approval. The Developer may from time to time bring, in whole or in part, additional real Property under the provisions hereof by recorded supplemental declaration or amendment hereto. which shall not require the consent of the existing Owners, or the Association, or any mortgagee or the Federal Housing Administration or Veterans Administration, as long as the Federal Housing Administration and the Veterans Administration determine that the annexation is in accord with the General Development Plan heretofore approved by the Declaration. The additional lands annexed in accordance with the provisions hereof shall become subject to the provisions of this Declaration upon the recording in the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida, an amendment, or supplement hereto properly executed by the Developer and without the consent of the members of the Association.

4.4 Additions or Modifications. Such amendments or supplements to the Declaration may contain such complementary additions and modifications of this Declaration as may be necessary to reflect the different character if any. of any undeveloped parcels of property annexed pursuant to this Declaration which is the subject of such amendments or supplements to the Declaration, and are not inconsistent with the scheme of this Declaration, as determined by the Developer. Further, such amendments or supplements to the Declaration may contain provisions with, among other things, assessments, and the basis thereof, rules and regulations, architectural controls, and other provisions consistent with the nature of the development of such Property and pertaining to all or part of such undeveloped parcels, to the exclusion of the other portions of the Property.

4.5 Platting. As long as there is a Class B membership, the Declarant shall be entitled, at any time and from time to time, to plat and/or replat all or any part of the Property and to file subdivision restrictions and/or amendments thereto with respect to any undeveloped portion or portions of the Property without the consent or approval of an Owner or the Association.

4.6 Amendment. As long as there is a Class B membership, the provisions of this Article cannot be amended without the written consent of the Declarant, and any amendment of this Article without the written consent of the Declarant shall be deemed null and void, ab initio, unless subsequently approved and adopted by the Declarant.

4.7 Recordation. Upon each commitment of additional real property to this Declaration, a recordation of such additions shall be made as a supplement or amendment to this Declaration in the Public Records of Indian River County. Florida, such real property described therein shall be committed and subjected to and encumbered by the Covenants contained in this Declaration and shall be considered “Property” as fully as though originally designated and defined herein as Property.

4.8 Merger. Nothing in these Articles is intended to limit or restrict in any way the Association's rights or ability to merge with any other association as the Board may feel is in the best interests of the Association and its Members. Upon a merger or consolidation of the Association with another association, all Common Area, rights, and obligations shall by operation of law. be transferred to the surviving or consolidated association or. alternatively. shall become the properties, rights, and obligations of the Association as a surviving corporation pursuant to a merger. The surviving or consolidated association may administer the Covenants by this Declaration within the Property together with the covenants and restrictions established by any supplement upon any other properties as one scheme. However, no such merger or consolidation shall cause a revocation, change, or addition to the covenants in the Declaration as it pertains to the Property, except as provided herein.

Article 5 Subdivision Assessments

5.1 General Purpose. The Subdivision Association is organized for the purpose of providing common services to lot owners, owning and maintaining the lake and grounds, landscaping on Common Property, entrance sign, and lights, and providing the enforcement of the Declaration, and engaging in activities for the mutual benefit of the Owners, All Lot Owners are members of the Subdivision Association. Provisions relating to the Subdivision Association are contained in the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the Subdivision Association. The initial services to be provided by the Subdivision Association are maintenance of Common Property, insurance on Common Property, entrance sign, and sign lighting for Village “C” streets.

The subdivision association shall be responsible for the maintenance, operation, and repair of the portions of the Stormwater Management System. Maintenance of the Stormwater Management System shall mean the exercise of practices which allow the system to provide drainage. water storage, conveyance, or other Stormwater Management System capabilities as penned by the St. Johns River Water Management District. Any repair or reconstruction of the Stormwater Management System shall be as planned. or if modified, as approved by the St. Johns River Water Management District. The St. Johns River Water Management District shall have the right to enforce by a proceeding at law or in equity the provisions contained in this Declaration, which relate to the maintenance, operation, and repair of the Stormwater Management System. Any amendment to the Declaration that alters the Stormwater Management System beyond maintenance in its original condition, including the water management portions of the Common Property, must have the prior approval of the St. Johns River Water Management District.

The Subdivision Association shall have the right to increase or reduce the level of services it provides and to add or delete services by affirmative vote of the members in accordance with the By-Laws of the Subdivision Association; except that. the Subdivision Association shall be responsible for the maintenance, operation, and repair of the portion of the Stormwater Management System to be maintained by it and shall not delete, reduce, or modify any services related to the stormwater management system without prior approval of the St. Johns River Water Management District. In order 10 pay for these services, the Subdivision Association shall charge assessments against the Lots and their owners. Each Owner is personally obligated for assessments which come due during the time such Owner owns the Lot.

5.2 Enforcement or Assessments.

5.2.1 Personal Obligation. Each owner is personally responsible and liable for assessments which become due during the time such owner owns the Lot. The personal obligation of an owner for assessments shall not pass to such owner's successors in title unless assumed by them.

5.2.2 Lien. All Lots are subject to a continuing lien to secure unpaid assessments due to the Subdivision Association in accordance with the provisions of these covenants, whether or not the deed to the Lot refers to these covenants. This continuing lien also secures interest on unpaid assessments and the cost of collecting unpaid assessments, including reasonable attorney's fees. Notice of the lien shall be given by recording a claim of lien in the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida, stating the Lot description, the name of the record owner, the amount due, and the due date. A claim of lien may be filed against a Lot for unpaid assessments after conveyance of the Lot. The Subdivision Association shall, without charge, on written request of any owner or the mortgagee of any owner, furnish a certificate in recordable form signed by an officer or duly authorized agent of the Subdivision Association which sets forth the assessments levied against an owner and the Owner's Lot and whether the assessment has been paid. A properly executed certificate shall be binding on the Subdivision Association as of the date of its issuance. The lien shall remain in effect until all sums due to the Subdivision Association have been fully paid.

5.3 Annual Assessments. The Subdivision Association shall fix the amount and due date of the annual assessment and the periods of collection, whether annually, semi-annually, quarterly, or monthly. Initially. annual assessments shall be payable in equal monthly installments. The Board of Directors shall notify the owners of each Lot of the amount and the date on which the assessments are payable, and the place of payment. Annual assessments shall be uniform. The initial annual assessment for the first fiscal year shall be $480.00 with an additional start-up fee of $240.00 payable at the initial closing of each Lot. The S240.00 start-up fee per Lot shall be paid to the Association at the time of closing by the first purchaser of a Lot other than the Declarant. The Association may use the start-up fee for any of the purposes set forth in this Declaration. The start-up fee shall be paid directly to the Association.

5.4 Date or Commencement or Annual Assessments. The annual assessment for each Lot shall begin upon conveyance of the Lot to a Class A member who is not the Developer. The first annual assessment for each Lot shall be made for the balance of the fiscal year of the Subdivision Association. The first annual assessment shall be due and payable in advance in installments and at the place established by the Subdivision Association at the time of such conveyance. ALL PROPERTY EXCEPT THAT WHICH IS LEGALLY PLATED INTO INDIVIDUAL LOTS AS PER A RECORDED PLAT OF Village “C” SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM ASSESSMENTS. FURTHERMORE, ALL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DEVELOPER, IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS. INCLUDING INDIVIDUALLY PLATTED LOTS. SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM ASSESSMENTS, HOWEVER, THE DEVELOPER WILL PAY ALL COSTS INCURRED BY THE ASSOCIATION IN ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE PURPOSES IDENTIFIED IN SECTION 5. l HEREIN, IN EXCESS OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT COLLECTED BY THE ASSOCIATION THROUGH ALL ASSESSMENTS.

5.5 Maximum Annual Assessment. Until January l of the year immediately following the conveyance of the first Lot to any Owner. the maximum annual assessment shall be $480.00 per Lot.

5.5.1 From and after January 1 of the year immediately following the conveyance of the first Lot to any Owner. the maximum annual assessment may be increased each year by a maximum of ten percent above the maximum assessment for the previous year unilaterally by the Board of Directors without approval by a vote of the Membership.

5.5.2 From and after January 1 of the year immediately following the conveyance of the first Lot to an Owner, to increase the maximum annual assessment by more than ten (10%) percent, a vote of two-thirds (213) of each class of Members who are voting in person or by proxy at a meeting duly called for that purpose. must occur.

5.5.3 The Board of Directors may fix the Annual Assessment at any amount not in excess of the maximum provided herein.

5.6 Special Assessments. In addition to the Annual Assessments, the Subdivision Association may levy a special assessment to pay in whole or in part for the cost of any major construction. reconstruction, repair, or replacement of a capital improvement owned by the Subdivision Association or repair any privacy walls without concurrence of the owners. A major repair is a repair made to an existing capital improvement that exceeds two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00), and the useful life of which is greater than one (1) year. Replacement of a capital improvement means any replacement of an existing capital improvement.

The Subdivision Association may also levy or collect a special assessment to acquire a new capital improvement or for any other purpose (other than major repair or replacement of a capital improvement} if the special assessment is approved by a vote of two-thirds (2/3} of the votes of each class of the Members of the Subdivision Association.

5.7 Classes or Special Assessments. There are two (2) classes of Lots for special assessment purposes:

5. 7. 1 Class I: All Lots which have a home constructed thereon which has been issued a certificate of occupancy.

5. 7.2 Class II: All Lots which are not Class I Lots.

Special assessments for each class shall be uniform. Special assessments for each Class II Lot shall not be more than twenty-five (25%) percent of the assessment for Class I Lots.

5.8 Effect or Non-Payment or Assessment; Remedies or the Subdivision. Any assessment not paid within fifteen (15) days after the due date shall bear interest from the date due at the rate of EIGHTEEN (18%} PERCENT PER ANNUM or the highest rate allowed under the laws of the State of Florida, whichever is less until paid. The Subdivision Association may bring an action against the owner of the Lot for payment of the assessment and may enforce its lien for the assessment by foreclosure or any other means available under the law. The Subdivision Association may waive payment of late fees and interest on an assessment but may not waive payment of the assessment. No member may waive or otherwise escape liability for assessments by non-use of Common Property or by abandonn1ent of the Lot owned by such owner.

5.9 Subordination or the Lien to Mortgages. The lien of the assessments provided for in this Declaration shall be a lien superior to all other liens less and except real estate tax liens and the lien of any mortgage to any Institutional Lender which is now or hereafter placed upon any property subject to assessment as long as said mortgage lien is a first lien against the property encumbered thereby provided, however, that any such mortgagee, when in possession. or any receiver. and in the event of a foreclosure. any purchaser at a foreclosure sale, and any such mortgagee acquiring a deed in lieu of foreclosure, and all persons claiming by, through, or under such purchaser or mortgagee, shall hold title subject to the liability and lien of any assessment coming due after such foreclosure (or conveyance in lieu of foreclosure). Any unpaid assessment which cannot be collected as a lien against any Lot by reason of the provisions of this section shall be deemed to be an assessment divided equally among. payable by and a lien against all Lots as to which the foreclosure (or conveyance in lieu of foreclosure) took place. Notwithstanding any contrary provision hereof. no Institutional Lender acquiring title to a Lot through foreclosure or conveyance in lieu of foreclosure, and no purchaser at a foreclosure sale. and no persons claiming by. through or under such Institutional Lender or purchaser. shall be personally obligated to pay assessments that accrue prior to the Institutional Lender's or the foreclosure purchaser's acquiring title.

5.10 Damage by Owners. The Owner of a Lot shall be responsible for any expense incurred by the Subdivision Association 10 maintain, repair, or replace Common Property which is necessary by reason of the Owner's carelessness, neglect or willful action or by that of the Owner's family, his guests, agents, tenants or invitees. Any such expense shall be a part of the assessment to which the Owner's Lot is subject and shall be due and payable in the same manner as annual assessments provided for in these Covenants.

Article 6 Owner's Rights

6.1 Right to Use Common Property. Each Owner and members of such owner's family residing with the Owner, or the tenant of a non-resident owner has the non-exclusive right to use Common Property for the purpose for which it is intended. which shall be appurtenant to and shall pass with title 10 the Lot owned by the Owner, subject to the following provisions:

6.1.1 The right of the Association to charge reasonable admission and other fees for the use of any recreational facility situated upon the Common Area.

6.1.2 The right of the Association to suspend the voting rights and right to use the recreational facilities by an Owner for any period during which any assessment against the Owner's Lot remains unpaid and for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days for any infraction of its published rules and regulations;

6.1.3 The right of the Association to mortgage the Common Area or dedicate or transfer all or part of the Common Area to any homeowners association, public agency, authority, or utility for such purposes and subject to such conditions as may be agreed to by the Members. No such mortgage, dedication, or transfer shall be effective unless an instrument agreeing to such mortgage, dedication, or transfer approved by two-thirds (2/3) of each class of Members has been recorded.

6.2 Utilities. Each Owner shall have access to the underground utility lines, lift and pumping stations, pipes, sewers, and drainage lines constructed in the roads or other easements as shown on any Plat recorded for the Subdivision, as the same may be relocated from time to time, subject to regulations and ordinances of Indian River County.

6.3 Lot Easements. Unless the Association elects to maintain easement areas on the Property, each owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of all easements situated on their respective Loi or Lots for utility or drainage purposes.

Article 7 Rights Of The Subdivision Association

7.1 Enforcement Rights. The Subdivision Association, its agents, or employees, shall have the right, but not the obligation, to enter upon any Lot to cure any violation of these Covenants, including, without limitation, the right to remove any structure which is in violation of these Covenants and to enforce maintenance and repair of Lots and improvements. Any such removal, curing, maintenance, or repair shall be at the expense of the owner of the Lot on which the violation has occurred or exists, which expense shall be payable by such owner to the Subdivision Association on demand. Entry to remove and cure any violation of these Covenants shall not be a trespass, and the Subdivision Association shall not be liable for any damages on account of the entry.

The rights of the Subdivision Association described in this Section shall not be construed as a limitation of the rights of the Developer or any owner 10 prosecute proceedings al law or in equity for the recovery of damages against persons violating or attempting to violate these Covenants or for the purpose of preventing or enjoining any violations or attempted violations. The remedies contained in this Section shall be construed as cumulative of all other remedies provided al law or in equity. The failure of the Subdivision Association to enforce these Covenants, however long continuing, shall not be a waiver of the right to enforce these Covenants at a later time. In any action brought by the Subdivision Association to enforce the provisions of these Covenants, the Subdivision Association shall be entitled to recover its attorney fees and costs if it is the prevailing party.

7.2 Other Assessments. Any amounts owed by any Owner 10 the Subdivision Association as a result of the Subdivision Association's abating or curing violations of these Covenants or maintaining or repairing Lots or homes shall be due and payable within fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of a statement for such amounts from the Subdivision Association. If any of said sums are not paid when due, they shall be added to and become part of the annual assessment to which the Lot is subject and enforceable as provided in these Covenants.

7.3 Common Property Rights. The Subdivision Association shall have the right:

7.3.1 To adopt reasonable rules and regulations pertaining 10 the use of the Common Property and Lots, the preservation and maintenance of such property, and the safety and convenience of the owners;

7.3.2 To convey, lease, grant an exclusive use or license in, or encumber any Common Property if authorized by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Class A and Class B Members. No dedication or transfer shall be effective unless an instrument agreeing to the dedication or transfer, by the Class B membership (until Class B membership terminates) and thereafter by the president and secretary of the Subdivision Association certifying that the conveyance was approved by two-thirds (2/3rds) of the Class A member’s eligible vote, is recorded. The authorization contemplated by this subparagraph may be obtained at a meeting of the members or by execution of a written consent by the Owners of the requisite number of Lots, or both of such methods.

7.3.3 To grant easements and rights-of-way over the Common Property as it deems necessary or appropriate for the proper servicing and maintenance of the Common Property and for the development and improvement of any portion of the subdivision.

7.3.4 To assess fines for violation of these Covenants, which shall be added to the next installment of the annual assessment to which the Lot is subject and be enforceable as provided in Section 5 of these Covenants.

7.3.5 To release any Common Property from the dedication to the Subdivision Association by the plat if approved by the Class B membership until it terminates and thereafter, by two-thirds (2/3rds) of the Class A voting membership.

7.4 Association's Rights of Entry. The Subdivision Association's duly authorized representatives or agents shall, at all reasonable times, have and possess a reasonable right of entry and inspection upon the Common Area or any Lot for the purposes of fully and faithfully discharging the duties of the Association. Non-exclusive easements are hereby granted in favor of the Association throughout the Property as may reasonably be necessary for the Association to perform its services required and authorized hereunder, so long as none shall unreasonably interfere with the use of any Lot. Furthermore, an easement is hereby granted in favor of the Association, including its agents and designees, for purposes of carrying out all obligations and/or rights of the Association pursuant to this Declaration. Furthermore, a nonexclusive easement is hereby created overall utility easements or other rights of ways contained on any Plat for Village “C,” which easement is in favor of the Association, including its agents and designees, in perpetuity, to utilize for all proper purposes of the Association.

7.5 Authorized Services. The Association shall be authorized, but not required, to provide the following functions and services and shall have easement rights necessary to perform same:

7.5.1 Lighting of roads, sidewalks, walks, and paths throughout the Property;

7.5.2 fire protection and prevention;

7.5.3 garbage and trash collection and disposal;

7.5.4 maintaining and repairing roadways, streets, and rights-of-ways conveyed to the Association;

7.5.5 conducting recreation, sport, craft and cultural programs of interest to Owners, including their families, tenants, guests, and invitees;

7.5.6 maintaining gates. entranceway and signs;

7.5.7 protection and security, including, but not limited to. the employment of stationary or patrolling security guards within the Property and operation of a guardhouse;

7.5.8 maintenance of electronic and other surveillance devices;

7.5.9 Installation, operation, and maintenance of cable television facilities, or other communication systems throughout the Property;

7.5.10 such other services as are authorized in the Association's Articles or Bylaws;

7.5.11 cleanup, landscaping, maintenance. dredging, water treatment or other care of canals, roads or other Property (public or private) adjacent to or near the Property to the extent such care would. in the reasonable determination of the Board, be beneficial to the Property and to the extent that the Association has been granted the right to so care for the affected Property by the owner thereof or the other person authorized to grant such right. including, but not limited to, any appropriate govemmental authority;

7.5.12 emergency repairs and other work on the Lots reasonably necessary for the proper maintenance and operation of the Subdivision. including, but not limited to, any, wall repairs.

7.5.13 Maintaining the Storm Water Management System.

Articles 8 Rights Reserved By Developer

8.1 Eminent Domain. If all or part of any easement granted by Developer over Property of the Developer is taken by eminent domain, no claim shall be made by the Subdivision Association or any owner other than Developer for any portion of any award provided Developer shall grant a similar easement, if necessary, to provide owners with access to their Lots and utility service.

8.2 Easements for Utilities and Cable Television. The developer reserves a perpetual easement on, over, and under the easements and Common Property shown on any Village “C” plat for the construction and maintenance of electric and telephone poles, wires, cables, conduits, water mains, drainage lines, or drainage ditches, sewers, irrigation lines, and other conveniences or utilities. To the extent permitted by law, Developer reserves an exclusive easement over, on, and under each Lot for the installation and maintenance of utilities, lines, wires, pipes, power, telephone, CATV, radio, and television cables within the Subdivision. The Owners of Lots subject to the easements reserved in this section shall acquire no right or interest in utility or cable television equipment placed on, over, or under the portions of the Subdivision which are subject to such easements. All easements reserved by the Developer are and shall remain private easements and the sole and exclusive property of the Developer.

8.3 Drainage Easement. Drainage flow shall not be obstructed or diverted from drainage easements. Developer may, but shall not be required to, cut drain ways for surface water wherever and whenever necessary to maintain reasonable standards of health, safety and appearance. Except as provided in this Section. existing drainage shall not be altered to divert the flow of water onto an adjacent Lot or into sanitary sewer lines.

8.4 Maintenance Easement. Developer reserves an easement in, on, over, and upon each Lot for the purpose of preserving, maintaining, or improving the Common Property and any easements thereon.

8.5 Developer Rights re: Temporary Structures, Etc. Developer reserves the right to erect and maintain temporary dwellings, model houses and/or other structures upon Lots owned by Developer and to erect and maintain such commercial and display signs as Developer, in its sole discretion, deems advisable. Developer reserves the right to do all acts necessary in connection with the construction of improvements on the Lots. Notwithstanding anything in this Declaration to the contrary, Developer shall have the right to use the Property and any Lot for ingress and egress thereover, including the use of construction machinery and trucks thereon, and no person shall in any way impede or interfere with Developer, its employees or agents in the exercise of this right herein reserved, or interfere with the completion of the contemplated improvements or sale of Lots or improvements thereon. Furthermore, the Developer may make such use of the Property free from the interference of Owners or contract purchasers as may be reasonably necessary to facilitate the completion and sale of Lots and improvements thereon, including, but not limited to, maintenance of a sales office and model area, the showing of property, the display of signs, and the right to construct or place sales and construction offices of a temporary on the property. Nothing contained in these Covenants shall be construed to restrict the foregoing rights of the Developer

8.6 Further Restrictions. So long as the Developer owns any Lot in Village “C”, Developer reserves the right to impose further restrictions and to grant or dedicate additional easements and rights-of-way on the Property, any Lot in Village “C”, and on the Common Property. The easements granted by Developer shall not materially or adversely affect any improvements or unreasonably interfere with use of the Common Property.

8. 7 Release or Restrictions, Easements. If a home or other structure is erected or the construction of a home or structure is substantially advanced in a manner that violates the restrictions contained in these Covenants or in a manner that encroaches on any setback line, Jot line, Common Property or easement area, Developer shall have the right to release the Lot from the restriction it violated. Developer shall also have the right to grant an easement to permit encroachment by the home or structure over the lot line, or on the Common Property or the easement area, so long as the Developer, in the exercise of its sole discretion, determines that the release or easement will not materially adversely affect the health and safely of owners, the value of adjacent Lois and appearance of Village “C”, Notwithstanding any contrary provisions of this Declaration, the Developer shall have the right without the approval or consent of any Member of the Association to convey any portion of the Common Property that is the subject of any encroachment by a home to the owners of the home. Nothing contained in this Section shall be construed to conflict with any adopted ordinance of Indian River.

8.8 Easement for Access and Drainage. The Developer and the Subdivision Association shall have a perpetual, non-exclusive easement over all areas of the Surface Water or Stormwater Management System for access to operate, maintain, or repair the Stormwater Management System. By this easement, the Developer and Subdivision Association shall have the right to enter upon any portion of any Lot which is a part of the Surface Water or Stormwater Management System, at a reasonable time and in a reasonable manner, to operate, maintain or repair the Surface Water or Stormwater Management System as required by the St. Johns River Water Management District permit. Additionally, the Subdivision Association shall have a perpetual, exclusive easement for drainage over the entire Surface Water or Stormwater Management System. No person shall alter the drainage flow of the Surface Water or Stormwater Management System, including buffer areas or swales. without the prior written approval of the SI. Johns River Water Management District.

8.9 Survival. Any and all easements. licenses. or other rights granted or reserved pursuant to this Declaration shall survive any termination of this Declaration and conveyance of any Lot and shall be deemed to run with the land more particularly described on any Plat for Village “C” and all other land annexed hereunder.

Article 9 Master Association Rights

Common Areas in the CITRUS SPRINGS PUD community are maintained by the Master Association. Members of the Master Association are the owners of Lots and condominium parcels in each subdivision and condominium in CITRUS SPRINGS PUD. The Master Association for the CITRUS SPRINGS community has certain powers, rights, and duties with respect to Village “C” and CITRUS SPRINGS PUD, which are set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws and in the Master Covenants. Generally, the Master Association has certain maintenance, operation, and management responsibilities with respect to its roadways, bridges, drainage facilities, and rights of way. medians, entranceways, traffic control systems, lakes, and other common areas to be used in common with all residents of CITRUS SPRINGS PUD, the payment of real estate ad valorem taxes assessed against such common areas and for other services, all of which are more particularly described in the CITRUS SPRINGS PUD Master Covenants. If the Subdivision Association or any Owner refuses or fails to perform the obligations imposed on it under these Covenants and the Articles and By-Laws of the Subdivision Association, the Master Association is authorized to perform the obligation that the Subdivision Association or Owner has failed or refused to perform. Any expenses incurred by the Master Association shall be reimbursed by the Subdivision Association or the Owner, as the case may be. Developer anticipates, but does not guarantee, that each Lot and condominium unit in CITRUS SPRINGS PUD shall be subjected to the Master Covenants as it is developed. Each Lot Owner in the Subdivision will be subject to the obligations set forth in the Master Covenants.

Article 10 Architectural Controlsanchor:CCR-10]

10.1 Duties and Powers of Subdivision Association. Except for the construction of homes and other improvements upon any Lot and improvements to the Common Property by the Developer, and except as otherwise provided in this Declaration, NO IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED ON THE COMMON PROPERTY AND NO ALTERATIONS OF THE EXTERIOR OF ANY HOME OR ALTERATION OR PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT OF ANY LOTS SHALL BE EFFECTED WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE SUBDIVISION ASSOCIATION OR AN ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF THREE (3) OR MORE REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ASSOCIATION AND, IF CONSENT OF THE SUBDIVISION ASSOCIATION IS GRANTED, THE MASTER ASSOCIATION. The Subdivision Association shall have the right to approve or disapprove any building, fence, wall, screened enclosure, grading, floor, elevation and drainage plan, drain, mailbox, solar energy device, antenna, satellite dish. decorative building, landscaping plan, landscape device or object, or other improvement. change or modification and to approve or disapprove any exterior additions, changes, modifications, or alterations to the home. Disapproval of any change, addition, modification, or alteration may be solely on the grounds of aesthetics. It is Developer's intent to protect the community from nuisances and maintain the aesthetic quality. with substantial uniformity of the homes. The Subdivision Association may adopt additional standards and criteria to effect the purposes of this Section and Article.

10.2 Duties of Subdivision Association. The Subdivision Association shall approve or disapprove the plans for an improvement or modification within thirty (30) days after the same is submitted to it in proper form. If the plans are not approved within such a period, they shall be deemed to have been disapproved. The plans submitted to the Subdivision Association for approval shall include all plans necessary for construction and shall meet the following standards:

10.2.1 Be not less than 1/8” - 1' scale.

10.2.2 Show the elevation of the ground on all sides of the proposed structure as it will exist after the modification.

10.2.3 Include a list of proposed materials and samples of exterior materials and finishes which cannot be described to the Subdivision Association's satisfaction.

The Subdivision Association shall not be responsible for defects in plans or specifications or for defects in the improvements. The Subdivision Association's review of plans is limited solely to appearance of the improvements and does not include any review to determine compliance with applicable building codes.

Any landscaping plan changes or alterations submitted to the Subdivision Association shall provide for an include the following items:

10.2.3.1 A landscape plan providing at least six (6) trees of species approved by the Subdivision Association, of 10'·12' minimum height.

10.2.3.2 A list of plant Mock included in the plan; and

10.2.3.3 The size of such stock at the time of planting.

The entire Lot, together with the land between the street pavement and the right-of-way line adjacent to the Lot, shall be landscaped and maintained. No gravel, rocks, artificial turf, or other similar materials shall be permitted as a substitute for a grass lawn. It shall be the goal of the Subdivision Association in the approval of any landscape plan and layout plan to preserve all existing.

10.3 Maintenance of Homes and Lots.

10.3.1 Each Lot, home, and other improvement on the Lot shall be maintained by the Owner of such Lot in a neat and attractive condition.

All landscaping on Common Property shall be maintained by the Subdivision Association. The Subdivision Association may, but is not required to, replace trees on Common Property.

10.3.2 In the event that the need for maintenance or repair of a Lot or the improvements thereon is caused through the willful or negligent acts of its Lot Owner, or through the willful or negligent acts of family, guests, or invitees of the Owner of the Lot needing such maintenance or repair, the cost of such exterior maintenance shall be the responsibility of the Lot Owner or those costs shall be added to and become pan of the assessments of that Lot.

10.4 Miscellaneous Restrictions.

10.4.1 No fences shall be constructed on any Lot without the prior written approval of the Association, which may be withheld for any reason. All shrub lines must be approved by the Subdivision Association prior to construction or installation. Additionally, all shrub lines must be approved by the Subdivision Association prior to construction or installation, and fences may be constructed on any Lot with the prior written approval of the Association, and all fences or hedges to be erected on any Lot within the Subdivision shall, at a minimum, comply with the following requirements and restrictions:

a.All fencing must have written approval of the Association's Board of Directors prior to installation, which may be withheld for any reason.

b.Unless otherwise set forth or required by any federal, state, or local law, statute, rule, regulation, code, or ordinance, no fence or hedge shall be erected within the Subdivision which shall unreasonably restrict or block the view of an adjoining Lot. For this purpose. a hedge or fence shall be maintained at a height not greater than five (5) feet, and no wall or fence shall be erected or placed within the front set-back lines of any Lot unless said wall or fence shall be ornamental and shall not in any manner impair the general scheme of said Property. No wall or fence of any kind whatsoever shall be constructed on any Lot until after the height, type, and design, and location thereof shall have been approved in writing by the Subdivision Association.

c. Wooded fences, chain link fences, and wire fences are not permitted on any residential Lots except as expressly provided herein.

10.4.2 All Lots in Village “C” Cove are residential parcels and shall be used exclusively for single-family residential purposes. Detached auxiliary buildings. including dog houses or storage buildings. are not permitted without prior approval of the Subdivision Association. No house constructed on a Lot shall have less than 1,600 square feet of living space.

10.4.3 Trash, garbage or other waste shall not be kept on any Lot except in sanitary containers such as trash bags, or trash cans, or garbage compactor units. Garbage containers. if any, shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, and shall be so placed or screened as not to be visible from any road or adjacent Property within sight distance of the Lot at any time except during refuse collection. Swimming pool equipment and housing must be underground or placed in walled-in areas or landscaped areas so that they are not visible from any adjoining Lot or any street. No outside burning of wood, leaves, trash, garbage or household refuse shall be permitted. No Lot shall be used or maintained as a dumping ground for rubbish. trash or other waste. Clotheslines, if any, shall be contained within the fenced areas of Lots. No clothing or cleaning articles shall be hung or displayed on any pan of the Lot so that it is visible outside of the Lot. Any pole. line or other device used for hanging laundry shall be portable and shall be removed when not in use. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to conflict with §163.04. Florida Statutes.

10.4.4 No outside antennas. antenna poles. antenna masts. satellite television reception devices. electronic devices, antenna towers or citizen band (CB), or amateur band (ham) antennas shall be permitted except as approved in writing by the Subdivision Association and all antenna, antenna poles. antenna masts. satellite television reception devices, electronic devices, antenna towers, or citizen band (CB) or amateur (ham) antennas shall. at a minimum. comply with the following:

a. Only the following three types of television antennas are permitted.

1. a flat plate antenna no larger than 14 inches by 14 inches by 2 inches may be installed on the side or back outside wall of a home under the eaves and shall not protrude more than 9 inches from the surface of the house. All such antennas shall be painted the same color as the adjacent surface of the house.

2. A mast-type antenna (such as Yagi type) no larger than 24 inches in length, including the base. 11h inches in diameter. may be installed on the side or back outside wall of a home, provided that such an antenna does not extend above the roof at the point of installation.

3. A satellite antenna no larger than 20 inches in diameter may be installed on the side or back outside the wall of a home or on a railing, door, or ground mount. If ground mounted, the top of the antenna may not be higher than 5 feet above the average grade at the perimeter of the house, and the base shall be shielded by landscaping on all sides.

b.No antenna shall be installed on the front of a home or in the front yard of a home. No exterior mast, tower, pole, aerial, satellite station or dish, antenna, or appurtenances thereto shall be erected except as permitted above. All wires or conduits to the permitted antenna shall be painted the same color as the adjacent surface of the house and shall not protrude more than 3 inches from the surface of the house.

c.The above dimensions are based upon common measuring standards (feet and inches) physically taken (measured) from the furthest outside edge to the furthest outside edge of installed equipment (length/width, height, and depth). Manufacturers' listed dimensions are not determinative of actual dimensions.

d. All other outdoor antennas, including, but not limited to, radio and shortwave, are prohibited, with the exception of those installed by Indian River County Utilities to monitor utility installations. A flagpole for display of the American flag or any other flag shall be permitted only if first approved in writing by the Subdivision Association as to its design, height, location, and type of flag. No flagpole shall be used as an antenna.

10.4.5 All permanent game and play structures (those which are not readily or easily subject to movement or removal), including permanent basketball hoops and supports (hoops and supports which are implanted into the ground, driveway areas, or affixed to any improvements to a Lot or residential unit), shall be located adjacent to any driveway area or at the side or rear of the improvement, or on the inside portion of the corner Lots within the setback lines. Tree houses or platforms of a like kind or nature shall not be constructed on any part of the Lot located in front of the rear line of the improvement constructed thereon.

10.4.6 In the event an improvement is damaged or destroyed by casualty, hazard or other loss, then, within a reasonable period of time after such incident, the Owner thereof shall either commence to rebuild or repair the damaged improvement and diligently continue such rebuilding or repairing activities to complete or, upon a determination by the Owner that the improvement will not be repaired or replaced promptly, shall clear the damaged improvement and grass Over and landscape such Lot in a sightly manner consistent with the Declarant's plan for beautification of the Property. A destroyed improvement shall only be replaced with an improvement of an identical size. type and elevation as that destroyed unless the prior written consent of the Subdivision Association is obtained.

10.4.7 Nothing shall be stored, constructed within, or removed from any Common Area other than by the Subdivision Association unless prior written approval is obtained.

10.4.8 Nothing shall be done or kept on any Common Area which shall increase the insurance rates of the Subdivision Association without prior written consent of the Subdivision Association.

10.4.9 No animals or livestock. or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred, or kept within the Property. other than household pets, provided they are not kept, bred, or maintained for any commercial purpose and provided they do not become a nuisance or annoyance to any other Owner. Residents are encouraged to have such animals neutered. Pets shall be kept only in the home, within screened patio or pool areas. or fenced yards if permitted. No animal shall be permitted off the Lot unless on a leash. Pets shall not be permitted to place or have excretions on any portion of the Property other than the Lot of the owner of the pet unless the owner of the pet physically removes any such excretions from that portion of the Property. For purposes hereof, “household pets” shall mean dogs, cats, domestic birds, and fish. Pets shall also be subject to the applicable Rules and Regulations of the Subdivision Association, and their Owners shall be held accountable for their actions. The Subdivision Association may establish limits on the number and kind of pets that may be kept or permitted on any Lot.

10.4.10 No commercial activity shall be conducted on any Lot with the exception of the Developer's real estate sales office or agent.

10.4.11 No mineral, oil, or natural gas drilling, refining, quarrying, or mining operations of any kind shall be permitted upon any Lot, and no derrick or other structure designed for use in boring for oil or natural gas shall be erected, maintained, or permitted on any Lot; or shall oil wells, tanks, tunnels, mineral excavations or shafts be permitted on any Lot. Excepted from the foregoing shall be activities of the Developer or the Subdivision Association, or any assignee of the Developer or the Subdivision Association, in dredging the water areas, creating, excavating, or maintaining drainage or other facilities or easements, and/or the installation of wells or pumps in compliance with applicable governmental requirements, or for sprinkler systems for any portions of the Property.

10.4.12 All signs, billboards, and advertising structures of any kind are prohibited, except building and subcontractor signs during construction periods and one (I) sign to advertise the property for sale during any sales period. No signs may be nailed or attached to trees. “For Sale” signs shall not exceed four (4') square feet or be taller than thirty-six (36”) inches and in accordance with uniform sign standards adopted by the Subdivision Association or Master Association or approved in writing by the Subdivision Association and Master Association as to appearance and location.

10.4.13 No hedge or shrub planting which obstructs sight lines at elevations between three (3') feet and six (6') feet above any roadway shall be placed or permitted to remain on any comer Lot within the triangular area formed by the street property lines, and a line connecting them at points twenty-five (25') feet rounded property comer from the intersection of the street property lines extended. The same sightline limitations shall apply on any Lot within ten (10') feet from the intersection of the street property lines extended. The same sightline limitations shall apply on any Lot within ten (10') feet from the intersection of a street property line with the edge of a driveway or alley pavement. Except as herein provided, no trees shall be permitted to remain within such distance of such intersections unless the foliage is maintained at sufficient height to prevent obstruction of such sight lines. Any such tree of a rare or unusual species may be permitted to remain in place upon application to and written permission from the Developer and approval by the appropriate city, county, or state official or department.

10.4.14 No mailbox or paper box of any kind for use in the delivery of mail, newspapers, magazines, or similar material shall be erected on any Lot or Common Property until the size, location, design, and type of material for the box are approved by the Subdivision Association. If the United States mail services involved shall indicate a willingness to make delivery to wall receptacles attached to a home, each owner, on the request of the Subdivision Association, shall promptly replace the boxes previously employed for such purpose or purposes with all receptacles attached to homes.

10.4.15 No home shall be leased or rented for any period without the express consent of the Subdivision Association. A copy of the lease on each home shall be delivered to the Subdivision Association at or before the time the tenant takes possession of the home.

10.4.16 The parking of vehicles is restricted as follows:

10.4.16.1 Automobiles. Automobiles without any advertising or logos on the vehicle shall be permitted to be parked in driveways and garages. Automobiles with advertising or logos shall be parked only in garages.

10.4.16.2 Passenger Vans. Passenger vans not outfitted for recreational purposes and without any advertising or logos shall be permitted to be parked in driveways and garages. Passenger vans outfitted for recreational purposes or with advertising or logos shall be permitted only in garages.

A “passenger van· is a van that weighs less than five thousand (5.000) pounds, has seating for more than two (2) passengers, and has non-commercial license plates. “Outfitted for recreational purposes” shall mean a van that has running water. LP gas, or sanitary waste facilities. No removable ladders or other commercial equipment shall be stored on the exterior of any passenger van. A “non-passenger van is any van that does not comply with the definition of a “passenger van. A non-passenger van shall be subject to the same restrictions as a truck rated one-half (1/2) ton or less, as more fully provided herein.

10.4.16.3 Trucks and Non-Passenger Vans. Trucks rated one-half (1/2) ton or less, without any advertising or logos, used as the resident's regular or usual form of transportation, and non-passenger vans without any advertising or logos shall be permitted in Village “C” if parked in garages. Trucks of more than one-half (1/2) ton, or trucks or non-passenger vans with any advertising or logos, or trucks not the resident's regular or usual form of transportation are not permitted to be parked in Village “C” unless present solely for the actual and continuous repair or construction of residence, but in no event shall any such trucks remain parked in Village “C” for more than 3 months.

10.4.16.4 Boats, Campers, and Trailers. Boats, campers, and trailers shall be permitted to be parked in Village “C” only if parked in garages, unless necessary for cleaning, loading or unloading.

10.4.16.5 Travel Trailers, Motor Coaches, Motor Homes, and Mobile Homes. Travel trailers, motor coaches, motor homes, mobile homes, and any other trailer or vehicle not specifically permitted herein shall not be parked in Village “C” at any time unless necessary for cleaning, loading, or unloading.

10.4.16.6 Repairs. No maintenance or repairs shall be performed on any vehicles upon any portion of the Property except in an emergency. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all repairs to disabled vehicles within the Property must be completed within two (2) hours from its immobilization, or the vehicle must be removed.

10.4.16.7 Hardship. In cases of undue hardship, the Subdivision Association may grant a special exception of limited duration to the provisions of this section upon written request to the Subdivision Association.

10.4.16.8 Lawns and Streets. No vehicle shall be parked on any lawn, yard, travel area of streets, or other area not intended for vehicular use.

10.4.17 Owners shall not do anything that will disturb or interfere with the reasonable rights and comforts of other owners.

10.4.18 No obnoxious, unpleasant, unsightly, or offensive activity shall be carried on, nor may anything be done, which can be reasonably construed a nuisance, public or private in nature. Any questions with regard to the interpretation of this section shall be decided by the Subdivision Association whose decision shall be final.

10.4.19 No sheets or aluminum foil shall be permitted in any window. The solar film may be installed with the written consent of the Subdivision Association if it is non-metallic in appearance.

10.4.20 Unless appropriate written consents or permits are obtained from all applicable governmental agencies, each of the following activities within, or uses of, jurisdictional wetlands (that is, wetlands within the jurisdiction of the St. Johns River Water Management District, the Department of Environmental Protection, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. or any of them) within Village “C” are hereby prohibited and restricted:

10.4.20.1 The construction, installation, or placement of signs. buildings. fences, walls, roads or other structures and improvements in or above the ground of the wetlands:

10.4.20.2 The dumping or placing of soil or other substances or materials as landfill or the dumping or placing of trash. waste or unsightly or offensive materials on jurisdictional wetlands.

10.4.20.3 The cutting or removal or destruction of trees. shrubs or other vegetation from wetlands and

10.4.20.4 The excavation. dredging or removal of loam, peat, gravel, rock, soil or other material substance from wetlands areas.

10.5 Common Area. Other than those improvements constructed by the Declarant, no improvements shall be constructed upon any portion of the Common Area without approval from the Subdivision Association

10.5.1 No activities constituting a nuisance shall be conducted upon any Common Area.

10.5.2 No rubbish, trash, garbage, or other discarded items shall be placed or allowed to remain upon any Common Area.

10.5.3 The Subdivision Association may, from time to time, adopt reasonable rules and regulations concerning the use of the Common Area, which shall be binding upon all Members of the Subdivision Association.

10.6 Property Maintenance. In the event, an Owner of any Lot shall fail to maintain a Lot and improvements situated hereon in a manner satisfactory to the Subdivision Association, including but not limited to landscaping, grass, and shrubbery, the Owner shall be notified and given thirty days within which to correct or abate the situation. If the Owner fails to do so, the Subdivision Association shall have the right (although it shall not be required to do so) to enter upon the Lot for the purpose of repairing, maintaining, and restoring the Lot and the exterior of the building and other improvements located hereupon at the sole cost of the Owner of the Lot. The cost of such repair, maintenance, and restoration, together with reasonable attorneys' fees and costs for collection hereof incurred through all appellate levels, shall hereupon constitute a lien upon the Lot, which lien shall become effective only upon the filing of a written claim of lien. The form, substance, and enforcement of the lien shall be in accordance with the construction lien law of the State of Florida, and the Owner of the Lot shall, by virtue of having acquired the Lot subject to these restrictions, be deemed to have authorized and contracted for such repair, maintenance, and restoration. The lien herein provided will be subordinate to a first mortgage lien of an Institutional Lender.

10.7 Fines. It is acknowledged and agreed among all Owners that a violation of any of the provisions of lease Declarations or this Article by an Owner or residence will result in irreparable harm to other Owners or residents and the Developer. Each Owner, the Association, and the Developer shall have the right to order, enforce, and file all actions to obtain orders or judgments for specific performance and injunction of the terms and provisions of these covenants and this Declaration. All Owners agree that a fine may be imposed by the Developer or Association for each day of violation of these covenants continues after notification by the Developer or the Association. All fines collected shall be used for the benefit of the Association. Any fine levied shall be paid within fifteen (15) days after the mailing of the notice of that fine. Not paid within fifteen (15) days, the amount of such fine shall accrue interest at a rate of ten (10%) percent per annum and shall be treated as a special assessment as provided in these Declarations.

Article 11 Utility Provisions

11.1 Water System. The central water supply system provided by the City of Vero for the service of Village “C” shall be used as the sole source of water. Each owner shall pay water meter charges established by the City and shall maintain and repair all portions of such water lines located within the boundaries of his Lot.

11.2 Garbage Collection. Garbage, trash, and rubbish shall be removed from the Lots by the entity selected by Indian River County. Each Lot Owner shall pay when due the periodic charges or taxes for such garbage collection service.

11.3 Electrical and Telephone Service. All telephone, electric and other utility lines and connections between the main or primary utility lines and the residence and the other buildings located on each Lot shall be concealed and located underground in a manner acceptable to Indian River County

Article 12 General Provisions

12.1 Privacy Wall. The Declarant may construct privacy walls, fences, berm, or swale areas within the Property (“Privacy Wall”). A Privacy Wall shall hereinafter be defined as any berm, swale area, wall, or fence built by the Declarant, or later built by the Association, in any Common Area. easement, or elsewhere on the Property as a visual barrier, decorative or architectural feature, safety feature, or for any other reason at the sole discretion of the Declarant or as a requirement of any municipality or governing authority.

12.2 Maintenance of Privacy Walls. Unless the Association elects to maintain Privacy Walls, Owners shall be responsible for maintaining Privacy Walls situated on their respective Lots.

12.3 Failure to Maintain a Privacy Wall. To the extent an Owner does not maintain the Privacy Wall contiguous with the boundary line of that Owner's Lot, and the Association has elected not to maintain said Privacy Wall, the Association shall have the right to paint. repair or otherwise maintain that portion of the Privacy Wall. Upon the occurrence of such an event, the Association shall have the right to assess said Owner for the costs thereof, and the enforcement provisions contained in this Declaration shall apply.

12.4 Easement for Privacy Wall. An easement is hereby created in perpetuity, in favor of the Declarant and the Association along the rear Lot lines of all exterior Lots (those Lots bordering other Lots, subdivisions. developments, or property not within the Property) within the Subdivision, for the construction, management, inspection, painting, maintenance, and repair of Privacy Walls along such rear Lot lines. The easement shall extend ten (10’) feet from the rear Lot line of any and all exterior Lots of the Subdivision, into each affected Lot. Entry upon a Lot by the Declarant or the Association, or their agents, as provided herein, may occur without notice and shall not be deemed a trespass.

12.5 Duration and Amendment. These covenants and restrictions of this Declaration shall run with and bind the land submitted or subjected hereto and shall be and remain in effect for a period of twenty (20) years from the date this Declaration is recorded, after which time they will be automatically extended for periods of ten (10) years, and shall inure 10 the benefit of and be enforceable by the Developer, the Subdivision Association, the owners and their respective legal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns, unless modified or terminated by a duly recorded written instrument executed in conformity with requirements described below. For so long as there remains Class B membership voting rights, the Declarant may amend, change, supplement, modify or terminate this Declaration without the approval of the Owners. In addition to any other manner herein provided for the amendment of this Declaration, these covenants and restrictions may be amended, changed, supplemented, modified, or terminated at any time and for any reason from time to time upon the execution and recordation of an instrument approved by the Owners holding not less than two-thirds (2/3) vote of each class of membership in the Association. No provision of this Declaration may be amended if such provision is required to be included herein by any law. Additionally. no such amendment shall adversely affect the right or lien of any Institutional Lender without such mortgagee's express consent. Additionally. the Developer specifically reserves the absolute and unconditional right so long as it owns any Lots to amend the Declaration to conform to the requirements of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Veterans Administration, Federal National Mortgage Association, or the St. John's Water Management District. any other governmental agency or authority or any other generally recognized institution involved in the purchase and sale of home loan mortgages or to clarify the provisions herein, without the consent or joinder of any party. Notwithstanding anything contained in these Covenants to the contrary, the provisions of these Covenants affecting the rights or duties of the Developer shall not be amended or terminated at any time without the consent in writing of the Developer.

Any amendment or termination of any covenant, or part thereof, which would affect the Surface Water Management System, including the water management portions of the Common Property, must have the prior approval of the St. Johns River Water Management District.

12.6 Notices. Any notice required to be sent to any person pursuant to any provision of these Covenants shall be effective if such notice has been deposited in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the person for whom it is intended at his last known place of residence, or to such other address as may be furnished to the secretary of the Subdivision Association. The effective date of the notice shall be the date of mailing.

12.7 Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of these Covenants shall be interpreted in a manner that is effective and valid. If any permission in these Covenants is prohibited or held invalid, the prohibition or invalidity of such provision shall not affect any other provision which can be given effect. To this end, the provisions of these Covenants are declared to be severable.

12.8 Assignment by Developer. The developer shall have the sole and exclusive right to transfer to such persons, firms, or corporations as it shall select who acquire any part of Village “C” for development, in whole or in part, any or all of the easements and rights whatsoever given to or reserved by Developer in these Covenants. All easements and rights reserved in these Covenants shall be for the benefit of Developer, its successors, and any entities to whom such rights are assigned in writing. If the Developer sells, transfers, or assigns all of its then remaining interest in Village “C” to any person or entity. such person or entity shall be deemed to be the successor developer of Village “C” and the Class B member of the Subdivision Association if the Developer transfers or assigns less than all of its remaining interest in Village “C” to another person or entity. the successor in interest shall not be the successor developer or the Class B member unless the Developer specifically assigns its rights. obligations and privileges under these Covenants and the Articles of Incorporation of the Subdivision Association to such person or entity by instrument recorded in the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida.

12.9 Disputes and Construction of Terms. In the event of any dispute arising under these Covenants, or in the event of any provision of these Covenants requiring construction, the issue shall be submitted to the Board of Directors of the Master Association for non-binding arbitration or mediation. The Board of Directors shall give all persons having an interest in the issue an opportunity to be heard after reasonable notice. The Board shall, when appropriate, render its decision in writing. mailing copies thereof to all parties who have noted their interest.

12.10 No Waiver. The failure of the Association or Developer to enforce any right, provision, covenant, or condition that may be granted by this Declaration or the Governing Documents shall not constitute a waiver of the right of the Association or Developer to enforce such right, provision, covenant, or condition in the future.

12.11 Enforcement/Attorney Fees. In addition to any other rights or remedies provided in this Declaration, this Declaration may be enforced by the Developer, the Association, or any Owner by procedure at law or in equity against any person violating or attempting to violate any provision herein, to restrain any violation, to require compliance with the provisions contained herein, to recover damages, or to enforce any lien created herein. In any action or proceeding to enforce the provisions of this Declaration or in any way relating to this Declaration, including, without limitation, any action for declaratory relief, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the unsuccessful party all attorney fees incurred at all trial and appellate levels in addition to all other costs and other expenses.

12.12 Indemnification or Officers, Directors or Agents. The Association shall be entitled to indemnify and procure insurance for any person acting as an officer, director, or agent for the Association.

12.13 Conflict. This Declaration shall take precedence over conflicting provisions in the Articles of incorporation and By-Laws of the Association, and the Articles of Incorporation shall take precedence over the By-Laws.

12.14 Governing Law/Venue. The construction, validity, and enforcement of this Declaration shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, and the exclusive venue for enforcement of this Declaration shall be in Indian River County, Florida.
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