GULF TERRACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION RULES AND REGULATIONS
Observance of these rules will help to promote the health, happiness, and peace of mind of the residents and owners of Gulf Terrace. Please follow all rules. If you have any questions, contact the Association office at 850.837.4720. These rules are in addition to any other duties and responsibilities imposed by the Association’s declaration of condominium, bylaws, or laws, regulations, and ordinances.
1. NOISE. All residents and guests shall refrain from any activity that would disturb the quiet enjoyment of the property by all residents and their guests. In order to assure the comfort of all residents, the playing of CD players, tape players, radios, television sets, VCR’s, DVD’s, and musical instruments must not exceed a reasonable volume at any time, and between the hours of 10:00 PM and 10:00 AM shall be kept at a volume that cannot be heard outside the unit from which the noise originates. The maintenance and landscape crew will begin work on the property at 8:00 AM.
2. ACCESS. State law requires access during normal business hours to each unit in case of an emergency (fire, flood, hurricane, etc.) and for safety inspections, pest control and performance of maintenance required to be done by the Association. Owners are encouraged to supply the office with a key to the unit. This is not a SPARE key and will not be given out to unauthorized personnel. Failure to provide access in accordance with this rule will result in the issuance of a fine and may further result in the Association changing the locks or making forcibly entry at the unit owner’s expense.
3. MAINTENANCE. Please report all Association emergency maintenance problems to the office. Occupants of units under lease are reminded that the responsibility of maintenance and repair is between the landlord and the tenant as established by their lease agreement. Service provided for which the unit owner is liable will be charged to the unit owner for cost of labor, materials, and, if needed, professional contractor fees. An administrative fee will be charged if the Association arranges for an outside contractor to perform the work.
4. COMMON AREAS. Breezeways, grounds, gardens, parking areas, and recreational facilities are not to be used for individual purposes such as, but not limited to, storage of supplies and equipment, lawn and garden furniture, fire pits, personal gardens, and playground equipment Storage of any type is not permitted in the breezeway, except as required by medical necessity. Colored bulbs are not permitted in permanent light fixtures. Proper wattage and lighting types must be in accordance with established specifications All property found on the Association’s common property will be confiscated (unless otherwise permitted in these Rules and Regulations) and held in the Association’s outside storage area for fifteen (15) days; at the end of that time items will be disposed by the Association. Encroachments of any kind upon the common areas will be subject to removal at the owner’s expense.
5. PATIOS AND BALCONIES. These areas are not to be used for storage purposes of any item other than those approved by the Association. Approved items are up to six (6) patio chairs designed for outdoor use, one patio-type furniture table, and an approved storage box (see office for specifications established by the board). Outdoor grills are permitted to be stored, but are not allowed to be used in these areas. Grills are to be used temporarily on the common ground away from the unit at a safe distance to avoid a potential problem from fire or smoke. The hanging of garments, towels, clotheslines or plants is not admissible outside the patio plane, including the balcony railings. Approved items include a maximum of four (4) non-hanging plants and a maximum of four (4) hanging plants.
6. BULLETIN BOARDS. The North bulletin board at the mailboxes is designated for Association use only for posting of Board/committee meeting and other information for residents. The South bulletin board will be a Community board – made available for residents to post non-commercial and non-soliciting information. All such postings must be submitted to the Association office for approval and then placed on the Community board. Postings will be reviewed weekly and will be removed based on date posted and availability of space.
7. SIGNS. No signs may be displayed in any manner including “For Sale” or “For Rent” signs.
8. COOK-OUTS. Barbecue grills have been placed throughout the grounds for your use. Cooking of any kind on patios, balconies, or breezeways is prohibited. If you use your own barbecue grill it must be put away in a timely fashion after every use (when cool enough to store).
9. PETS. Owners or owners’ tenants are allowed to keep no more than two non-aggressive pets in their unit. Pets are to be defined as a cat, dog or bird. When pets are outside, they must be on a leash held by the owner or the owner’s agent. Owners, or their agents, are responsible for picking up after their pets. Any owner or agent found not picking up after their pet will be fined without prior notice of violation required. All owners are responsible for all actions concerning pets of their guests, tenants, or invitees. When outside, pets are subject to Destin City Ordinance #65.3 and all other applicable laws of the County of Okaloosa and the State of Florida.
10. PARKING AND TRAFFIC. Parking is allowed only in spaces marked on the pavement. All vehicles must be currently licensed and in working condition ( no flat tires, missing hoods, engines, or wheels, etc.) Vehicles are not to be stored in common area parking. Boats, motor homes, trailers, or spare vehicles shall be parked in the Association’s storage area, based upon space available, and a monthly rental fee shall be assessed for such parking, as established by the board. All vehicles parked on premises must display a Gulf Terrace decal or guest pass obtained by unit owners, tenants, or guests by registering the vehicle at the Association office. Speed must be controlled in the interest of the safety of others. Observe speed limit signs. Double parking and tandem parking is prohibited. No sleeping is permitted in any vehicle, nor shall personal property be stored inside a vehicle’s passenger area. Temporary permission may be obtained from the office for storage of property within a vehicle for owners making improvements to their units or relocating to or from the condominium community.
Commercial and/or Construction-use vehicles with racks or other special equipment configuration not primarily designed to be licensed for public roadways, vehicles with more than two axles and/or any vehicle by width or length that does not conform to parking spaces are prohibited from parking overnight, unless permitted by management on a special one-time basis.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
A. Pools: The hours of use for the swimming pools are 9 AM to 11:00 PM. Observe all posted rules at each pool. No glass is allowed in pool area. No lifeguard is on duty. Do not remove the safety buoyed ropes that are required by law to be in each larger pool. Keep the gates closed, keep pool furniture within the gated area. Animals are not allowed inside the pool fence. All owners, guests, tenants or invitees must display a permit in a conspicuous place on their attire while using our pools or tennis courts. The Association shall provide these permits through the office to the appropriate parties; furthermore the Association reserves the right to collect a refundable deposit for these permits.
B. Tennis Courts: First come, first serve basis. If people are waiting, limit play to one (1) hour for singles, and one and one half (11⁄2) hours for doubles. Only soft- soled shoes are allowed on the courts.
12. TRASH. Trash must be placed in the dumpsters located at the north end of the property on both sides of the lake. Heavy or unusual items, such as ovens, washers, box springs, mattresses, etc., are to be disposed of by resident. Dumpsters are NOT to be used to dispose of construction materials or hazardous materials, such as computers, rechargeable batteries, etc. DO NOT leave items like these on common property or in or near the dumpsters as they will not be picked up by Waste Management. Violators will be fined $100.00 for dumping violations without prior notice of violation being served. Trash and garbage must not be left outside the unit for later disposal, but should be taken immediately to the dumpster.
13. LOCK-OUTS. If you are an owner or renter and are locked out of your unit after hours, a $35.00 fee will be payable at the time the unit is reopened. Identification will be required. During office hours, if you are a renter and are locked out of your unit, there is a $20.00 fee payable at the time the unit is reopened. Identification will be required.
14. FEEDING OF WILD ANIMALS AND BIRDS. Do NOT feed wild animals on the common property. Fish food is available in the vending machine at the clubhouse and can be fed to the fish and turtles in the lake.
15. RECREATIONAL AREA PARKING.
A. Owners and tenants at Gulf Terrace with vehicles that have not been or will not be operated for a month or more must relocate such vehicles to the Recreational Area Parking spaces behind and near the office allocated for that purpose by the Board of Directors. Parking is such designated area is on a first-come basis, based upon availability. Vehicles that are permitted in the Recreational Parking area include jet skis, boats, boat trailers, recreational vehicles, camping trailers, and spare vehicles. The Owner must request and receive an assignment of a slot before parking any vehicles in the designated slots available. Slots will be assigned for the actual time needed, but not to exceed one (1) year at a time. An owner/tenant may renew the time period provided there are no other persons waiting to use such slots. All vehicles occupying slots must have proper identification and valid license plates (if required to be operational.) They also must be in serviceable condition (no flat tires, no broken axles, etc.)
B. Only one slot per unit will be assigned at any one time so that other owners and tenants can have the opportunity to use the spaces.
C. If all requests for slots have been filled and a unit owner or tenant requests a second slot, management may, at its discretion, allow temporary USE OF A 2ND SLOT FOR THAT UNIT FOR NO MORE THAN ONE (1) YEAR. All other rules apply as for those in regularly assigned slots.
D. The Association office should be notified when the use of an assigned slot is no longer needed to make it available to others.
E. Vehicles cannot be chained to fences and cannot be parked or extend into lawn or ground cover.
Gulf Terrace will enforce a FINE upon the owner of the unit for vehicles owned by unit owner or his tenants or guests parked anywhere on Gulf Terrace property in violation of these Rules and Regulations. Vehicles/equipment never allowed include: vehicles not owned or leased by owners, tenants, or their guests, vehicles with more than two axles, semi-tractors and trailers, and construction equipment such as bulldozers, back loaders, etc.
16. ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS.
A. Unit owners may not make any alterations or improvements to their property except those specifically allowed by the Association’s governing documents or as otherwise permitted by law. All such alterations and improvements shall be made at the unit owner’s expense. Work shall be done without disturbing the rights of other unit owners. Unit owners shall make no changes to any interior boundary wall, exterior wall, or patio without first obtaining the written approval from the Board of Directors. This includes screen doors, exterior doors, windows, structural or load-bearing members, exterior lighting, electrical wiring and plumbing additions.
A request for “Build Out/Modification” is to be submitted to office for board approval prior to the commencement of any work. It must be accompanied by the following:
- Copy of plans for such work prepared by a contractor or an architect licensed to practice in the State of Florida.
- A list of materials to be used.
- Copy of the City of Destin permit for all trades.
- Copy of the contractors business license.
- Copy of the contractors Certificates of Insurance.
B. The contractor shall be required to give a start date and estimated time for work to be completed. Contractor will be advised that no construction material, equipment or debris that has been removed from the unit shall be left on the common grounds at the close of the day. No work shall be commenced until the building permit and/or permits from all trades involved have been submitted to the board of directors for approval and a letter approving such work has been issued to the contractor. All work must meet the current building codes and meet the existing standards of the Association.
C. Further, nothing herein shall be construed as a prohibition of or limitation on the right of the Board of Directors to pursue other means to enforce the provisions of the various condominium Association Documents, including, but not limited to, mediation, arbitration, or legal action for damages and/or injunctive relief.
17. NOTICES. First offense of the rules will result in a notice from the Gulf Terrace office. If Not corrected, VIOLATORS WILL BE SUBJECT TO A MAXIMUM FINE OF $100.00 PER INCIDENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE X (H) OF THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM AS AMENDED AND FLORIDA STATUTE 718.303(3). Any fine issued pursuant to a violation of these Rules and Regulation will be charged against the owner of the unit which the violator occupied at the time of the violation, whether or not the owner of the unit is the violator. The amount of any fine, if not paid, may be the basis for the disapproval of a future lease of the unit as outlined in the Declaration of Condominium, Article XI, B, 1, B., or if unpaid for more than 90 days, the basis for suspension of the right to use of certain common property amenities. Nothing herein shall be construed to interfere with any right that a unit owner may have to obtain from a violator occupying the owner’s unit payment in the amount of any fine or fines assessed against the unit.
