Community standards

Keeping Pine Run at its best

Pine Run is a deed-restricted community. These standards protect the look of the neighborhood and the value of every home in it. Below is a plain-English summary of the rules owners ask about most.

This page is a summary for convenience only. The governing documents are the official rules, and they control if anything here differs. Section numbers refer to the Amended & Restated Declaration.

Home & yard upkeep

Each owner maintains their lot and home in a safe, clean and attractive condition, including:

  • Mowing, trimming, weeding and watering the lawn and landscaping
  • Removing dead or diseased plants and trees
  • Exterior walls and paint, roof, windows and doors
  • Driveways, walkways, fences, sprinklers and the mailbox
Declaration §8.1, §10.9

Vehicles & parking

  • Boats, trailers, RVs, campers, motorcycles and commercial vehicles must be kept inside a garage
  • No parking on the grass or landscaped areas; use driveways and garages
  • Inoperable or unregistered vehicles and vehicle repairs in public view aren't permitted
  • Vehicles in violation may be towed at the owner's expense
Declaration §10.12

Trash & containers

  • Pickup is every Tuesday
  • Containers may go out the day before pickup and must be put away by the day after
  • Store containers screened from view of the street and neighbors
  • Keep lawns clear of personal items, debris and clutter
Declaration §10.9

Exterior changes need approval

Written approval is required before starting any exterior change, such as paint colors, fences, landscaping, driveways, roofs, screen enclosures, solar, shutters and additions.

  • Fences may not exceed 4 feet, may not enclose the front yard, and are not allowed along lake lot lines
  • Hurricane shutters must meet board-approved specifications

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Declaration §10.3, §10.19–10.21

Signs

Signs are limited to:

  • Address markers
  • One "For Sale" sign, no larger than 24" × 30"
  • One security-company sign
  • One holiday sign, from 30 days before a holiday until 14 days after

Political signs, flags and banners are not permitted.

Declaration §10.8

Pets

  • Common household pets only; no livestock or poultry
  • Leash or carry pets whenever they're outside your home or fenced back yard
  • Always pick up after your pet
  • Keep vaccinations and licenses current
Declaration §10.11

Garages & equipment

  • Keep garage doors closed except when in use
  • Garage conversions require board approval
  • Screen pool equipment, tanks and A/C units from view; window and wall A/C units aren't permitted
  • No temporary structures such as sheds, tents or trailers
Declaration §10.7, §10.14, §10.15, §10.18

Flags & antennas

  • Owners may display one portable U.S. or Florida flag, and an official military flag on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day (up to 4.5' × 6')
  • Satellite dishes one meter or smaller are allowed in the side or rear yard, or where they can't be seen from outside
  • Flagpoles require approval
Declaration §10.13

Holiday decorations

  • Winter holiday decorations: the day after Thanksgiving through January 31
  • Other holidays: from two weeks before until one week after
  • Remove exterior lighting from the home and trees after the season
Declaration §10.22

Leasing

  • Leases must be in writing and cover the entire home
  • The board must approve each lease; give management notice at least 20 days before move-in
  • Tenants must follow all community rules; subleasing isn't allowed

Sales & leasing

Declaration §10.4

Good neighbors

  • No activity that is a nuisance or unreasonably disturbing to neighbors
  • Observe posted speed limits and signs
  • Don't cut, prune or alter common-area trees and landscaping
  • Clotheslines only if collapsible and not visible from the street
Declaration §10.5, §10.6, §10.9

Notice something?

Report a concern

If you see a possible violation or a maintenance problem in a common area, let management know.