Because Saddlebrook is a Deed Restricted Community, by law, all persons who purchased homes in Saddlebrook must abide by the governing documents and guidelines.

In addition to the major exterior alterations, like construction, landscaping, fencing and painting modifications, the smaller details can make a big difference, and may require approval from the Saddlebrook Architectural Review Board (ARB).

Planning ahead on your alteration project is essential to allowing Leland Management and the ARB to efficiently log, review and respond after receiving your appropriate submittal form.

Examples of some smaller, yet still important exterior details include, but are not limited to the following:

*MUST BE APPROVED BY THE ARB

Protecting the Integrity of our neighborhood

*AWNINGS: Installation must be approved. Approved awnings must blend with home and must be maintained.

BASKETBALL HOOP WITH STANCHION:

  • May be temporary/portable style only.

  • Hoop and/or stanchion may not be mounted to house or permanently installed in ground.

  • Must be set back no less than 12 feet from sidewalk for pedestrian and automobile safety.

  • Must be stored inside during any inclement weather and or during hurricane warnings.

CLOTHESLINES: Clotheslines and poles should not be visible from the front of the house and should be removed when not in use

DRIVEWAYS & SIDEWALKS:

  • * Installing driveway or walkway pavers and walkway extensions must be approved.

  • Driveways and walkway (leading to your front door) may be sealed with clear sealer WITHOUT requiring ARB approval. Public sidewalks and driveway aprons (concrete between the street and sidewalk) may not be painted or sealed.

  • All pavers, sidewalks, or walkways must be free of weeds and clean of dirt, mildew, mold, rust, oil stains, etc.

  • Painting of driveway and sidewalks is PROHIBITED. Driveway, sidewalks and or patio pavers must be kept level and in good repair.

*EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Landscape, Decorative, and Security lighting should be integrated into the landscaping in a manner, which will enhance the beauty of the property.

FLAGS: Official United States of America flag is permitted to be displayed according to State Statutes and must be replaced or removed if tattered or torn. Such flags, if continuously flown, are to have appropriate lighting at night. This lighting is not to be installed as to shine towards any neighbor’s homes or otherwise disturb others. Flags must be no larger than 4 ½ feet by 6 feet. (per state statute)

*GUTTERS

HOLIDAY DECORATIONS: All exterior holiday decorations (i.e., signs, lights, yard decorations, and interior decorations that are visible from the street such as window stickers, decorations in the windows, garlands, etc.) shall be displayed no earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the holiday and shall be removed within seven (7) days after that holiday with the exception of holidays beginning in December. December holiday decorations shall not be displayed before the week of Thanksgiving and shall be removed within thirty (30) days following December holidays.

PARKING: Parking of cars, motorbikes, boats, trailers, campers, motor homes, and commercial vehicles is not allowed on the street or on any unpaved portion of a homeowner’s property. With the exception of commercial or public service vehicles temporarily, present at the property while performing services for, or on behalf of owners or residents of the property or guests visiting the property for less than 6 hours.

*POOLS/SPAS

PETS: Pets are not allowed to roam freely in the community. All pets must be leashed when off the owner’s property. Animal waste deposited on yards, green spaces, sidewalks, roads, parks or any public place is to be promptly picked up by the pet owner or walker.

* RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT: The addition of any permanent or semi-permanent recreational equipment MUST be approved by the ARB. This includes swing sets, monkey bars, trampolines etc. Temporary play equipment such as bounce houses must be placed as inconspicuously as possible so that they do not detract from the neighborhood.

SATELLITE DISHES/ ANTENNAS: Satellite dish restrictions allow for dishes up to one meter (39.37 inches-per state statute)

SECURITY BARS: No security bar system may be visible from the exterior of any window or door of any structure on the property.

SHEDS, PENS and DOG HOUSES: Sheds, non-attached garages or other outside buildings are not permitted.

*SOLAR PANELS/COLLECTORS

TRASH, GARBARGE & RECYCLING CANS:

  •  No lumber, bulk materials, refuse, or trash shall be kept, stored, or allowed to accumulate on any property except building materials during the course of construction of any approved structure.

  • Household trash cans/recycle bins must be stored out of site except on garbage collection days and brought in from the curb to be stored again as soon as possible.

VEHICLES, BOATS & TRAILERS: No campers, boats, trailers, ATV/quads, dune buggies, golf carts, or motor homes may be parked on the property unless enclosed in the garage.

WINDOW / WALL AIR CONDITIONERS: No AC equipment other than compressor units, which must be installed on the side or back of the house only, may be visible on the exterior of the home. No wall or window air conditioner units may be installed.

*XERISCAPING: (Florida Friendly Landscaping)

YARD DECOR: If any decorative yard items are deemed by the ARB to be too plentiful, too obvious, and too bright, does not harmonize with the architectural style of your home, or are placed in a manner, which causes disturbance to neighbors, the ARB has the right to request the homeowner make appropriate alterations to, or remove the item(s).