The definitions contained in the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for the Village of Sandalwood Lakes are incorporated herein as part of the Rules and Regulations.

Occupant is defined as “the owner, lessee, or their respective guest” in the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Article I.11.
Owner is defined as “the fee simple title holder of any townhouse unit, whether one or more persons or entities” in the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Article I.12.
Common Elements are defined as the “exterior walls, roof, soffit, balconies, railings, and fence.
Association Property is defined as “all real and personal property” “devoted to common use” by the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Article I, 4 and 6.
Governing Documents are defined as the Articles of Incorporation, Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, and By-Laws of Village of Sandalwood Lakes Homeowners Association, Inc. along with any officially recorded amendments to these documents.

Florida Statutes 720.305(2) outlines how an Association may levy fines. You are encouraged to read this section for yourself to fully understand the HOA’s and your obligations and rights. The statutes are available online for free. In short:
• A fine may not exceed $100 per violation, but can be levied for each day the violation continues up to $1,000 in total.
• Owners, tenants, guests, or invitees are all responsible for following these Rules and Regulations. Fines caused by a person residing at or visiting the property are assessed to the unit.
• The Association may suspend the member’s rights to use common areas for failure to comply, except for parking and egress/ingress to their property.
• The Association cannot levy a fine unless it first provides 14 days’ notice and a chance to be heard by a Fining Committee, then provides written notice by mail or hand delivery of the Committee’s finding and any applicable fine and/or suspension. Once written notice has been given a fine is due within 5 days.

1. The occupants shall abide by each, and every term and provision of the Governing Documents and all the Rules and Regulations put in place by Village of Sandalwood Lakes Homeowners Association.
2. Complaints regarding the actions of others or property maintenance shall be made in writing to the Association office and shall be signed by the complaining unit owner. Once the complaint is made to the Association, the complainant shall not be provided with feedback or resolution of which the Association agreed upon; both parties are entitled to confidentiality and anonymity unless a party waives their right.
3. These Rules and Regulations may be modified and/or added to at any time by the Board provided that notice of proposed modification is sent by U.S. Mail to each member of the Association at least thirty (30) days before the change becomes effective by resolution of the Board of Directors of Village of Sandalwood Lakes Homeowners Association, Inc. Refer to Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Article IV.8 amended May 5, 1993.
4. The Board of Directors shall have the authority to enforce these Rules and Regulations against any owner and/or occupant who violates the same. Enforcement of such violations shall be done according to the applicable laws and provisions set forth in the Governing Documents (subject to Article IV 9. of the Declaration) as well as any applicable Federal law, Florida Statutes (including but not limited to Chapters 617 and 720), and County and City ordinances.
5. Prior approval from either the Board, Architectural Committee, or Association is required to be submitted in writing to the Association office and will be approved or disapproved in writing. No verbal or informal approval or disapproval will be considered valid.

6. No occupant shall use or permit a unit to be used in any manner that would be unreasonably disturbing, detrimental, or a nuisance to the occupant of another unit or which would not be consistent with the maintenance of the highest standards, nor permit the premises to be used in a disorderly or unlawful way. The use of each unit shall at all times be consistent with the existing statutes and the Governing Documents and occupants shall at all times conduct themselves in a peaceful and orderly manner. Refer to Article IV 2 of the Declaration.
a. Occupants will observe any city, county, or state nuisance laws applicable that have jurisdiction including the City of West Palm Beach Code of Ordinances, Chapter 34 Article II, particularly in regard to 34-36 – Noise disturbance prohibited and Florida Statutes 316.293 Motor vehicle noise.
7. Children under seventeen (17) years of age are the responsibility of their parent or legal guardian, including full supervision of them while within the Association property and including full compliance by them with the Governing Documents and Rules and Regulations.
8. No Occupant shall do or permit any act or failure to act which shall cause the Association’s insurance policies to become void, canceled, or increased in premiums payable by the Homeowners Association. Refer to Article XII of the Declaration.
9. An owner shall be liable for any expense of any maintenance, repair, or replacement of any real or personal property rendered necessary by their act, negligence, or carelessness or by that of their occupants, employees, or agents. Refer to Article VII 4 of the Declaration.
10. An owner shall be liable for any personal injuries caused by their negligent acts or those of their occupants, employees, or agents. Nothing herein contained, however, shall be construed so as to modify any waiver by insurance companies of rights of subrogation. Refer to Article VII 4 of the Declaration.
11. Each occupant has a duty to report and shall promptly report to the Association any defect or need for repairs of the Association Property which the Association has a responsibility to remedy.
12. No occupant may make or cause to be made any structural modification to their unit without prior written consent from the Architectural Committee. The unit owner shall be responsible for paying for all engineering, architectural and other requirements of the Association in making such modification in order not to cause damage, including but not limited to, structural and utility service to the other units adjacent and to the Association property. Refer to Article VII of the Declaration.
13. The speed limit within Village of Sandalwood Lakes is 15 mph. We have many children in the community, so please be mindful of your speed limit. WPB Police patrol through the community often and the speed limit will be enforced.
14. All occupants shall be prudent in the use and consumption of water and sewer services. Excessive consumption of water will not be permitted. NO CAR, BOAT, OR PERSONAL WATERCRAFT IS ALLOWED TO BE WASHED.

15. Fireworks are prohibited on Association property except on Independence Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in accordance with FL Statute 791.08.
16. No bounce houses, trampolines, waterslides, above ground or kiddie/pet pools are permitted in the Village of Sandalwood Lakes.
17. Prior approval from the Architectural Committee is required to install a hot tub inside the courtyard.

18. No occupant is permitted to stain, cut, or paint the interior or exterior of the fence or any other common elements without prior approval from the Architectural Committee. Pressure washing of the common elements and Association property is not permitted without prior approval of the Board. Refer to Article IV 7.
19. Any resident that intends to be absent from the unit during hurricane season (June 1st through November 30th each year) shall prepare the unit prior to his/her departure as follows:
a. Remove all furniture, potted plants, and other movable objects from the unit’s courtyard and balconies, and
b. Designate a responsible person or firm to install or close hurricane shutters, provide care for the unit should it suffer hurricane damage, and remove or open shutters after the storm has passed. At no time shall hurricane shutters be permanently installed, or accordion shutters be closed or partially closed, for any period more than 72 hours after a hurricane without prior written consent from the Board.
c. Removable hurricane shutters may not be stored on the balconies when not in use. Shutters may remain stored in the upright position in a unit’s outdoor storage space even if they are partially visible above the fence.
20. No occupied unit may use the hurricane shutters, partially or fully closed for any other purpose than what they are designed for.
21. Courtyard storage: One storage unit in courtyards that has a footprint of less than 4 square feet is permitted without prior approval from the Architectural Committee. Any storage larger than 4 square feet is subject to prior approval by the Architectural Committee. Storage on the balconies is prohibited. Allowed/approved storage units may be visible above the fence no higher than 12 inches.
a. The existing courtyard shed may be covered up per Association’s specifications and requires prior approval from the Architectural Committee.
22. All draperies, curtains, shades, or other window coverings installed in a townhouse unit, and which are visible from the exterior of a townhouse unit shall be of neutral color (i.e. white or beige) backing unless otherwise approved by the Board.
23. No transmitting or receiving aerial, antenna or satellite dish, television, radio, or other electronic towers, or security cameras shall be erected, constructed, attached, mounted, or hung from the common elements or Association property. The aerial, antenna, or satellite dish must be free standing.
24. Fence (address) numbers are provided by the Association; no other numbers or address signs are permitted on common elements. One (1) doorbell device is allowed to be attached on the gate post.
25. No sign, notice, or advertisement shall be inscribed or exposed on or at any window, fence or other part of a townhouse unit or Association property except for one (1) “beware of dog” sign that is not bigger than 14” x 10” inches in size that should be placed directly underneath the unit number sign on the fence and/or a security sign that is to be placed on a stick in the ground closest to the gate.
26. No flags are permitted to be displayed except per Florida Statutes Chapter 720.304(2). The flag must be displayed properly by using a removable flagpole or stand and mounted on the fence directly adjacent to the townhouse unit number.
27. No decorations such as wall art/frames, TVs, artificial plants, etc. shall be mounted, attached, or hung from the common elements or Association property. If such items are attached and upon removal, the common element or Association property suffers any damages, the affected common element or Association property shall be fully repaired and/or repainted at the expense of the owner. Refer to Article IV 7 of the Declaration.
a. Decorations must not be visible over the fence. Yard lights may be strung from the interior of the fence (below view from the outside) using plastic clips or similar nondestructive devices.
b. A seasonal wreath is allowed to be placed on the gate only by using a wreath hanger device.
c. No planters are allowed on each balcony.
28. Exercise equipment is allowed in the courtyard as long as the equipment is not visible above the fence line.
29. Christmas/winter holiday decorations must be taken down by January 15th of every year. All other holiday decorations (i.e., Easter, 4th of July, Halloween, etc.) should be removed within seven (7) days after the holiday.
a. Holiday lights, decorations, garlands, etc. are allowed to be attached to the unit’s common elements using plastic banister or similar nondestructive devices. Holiday lights from the balcony to the fence are permitted. Holiday wreaths are allowed to be placed on the gate only by using a wreath hanger device.
30. Patio umbrellas, soft top gazebos, pergolas, or similar structures that can be properly secured to a base or to the courtyard slab are permitted with prior approval from the Architectural Committee. Hard top gazebos, pergola, or similar structures are strictly prohibited as they present a potential hazard during high winds. Pop up tents, sunshade sails, shade awnings, or similar that are affixed to the common elements or Association property are strictly prohibited. The restriction is subject to Article X of the Declaration.
a. The fabric of a patio umbrella, soft top gazebo, pergola, or similar structure must be in good clean condition and show no signs of wear and tear.
b. The fabric portion of soft top gazebos, pergolas, or similar structures shall be taken down during tropical storms and hurricanes and reinstalled within 72 hours after the storm.
31. The glass sliding doors cannot be cracked or broken and they cannot be replaced with anything other than glass. Replacement of the sliding doors requires prior approval from the Architectural Committee.
a. All sliding doors must have a screen door and they must be in good order. Screens cannot be torn, cut, or otherwise damaged. The frame must be bronze in color.
32. The front entrance door must be painted a color specified by the Association; paint is supplied by the Association when requested from the office. The front door cannot have glass inserts. If the door has a screen, the screen door’s frame must be bronze in color to match the sliding doors and railings.
33. Black coachman lights are the approved light fixture for the exterior wall (located on either side of the living room sliding door) and one black coachman style solar light with sensor may be affixed to the fence. The Association will provide specifications for the style for the fixture upon request.
34. No garage sales are permitted within Village of Sandalwood Lakes.
35. Planting by residents is not allowed on Association property without prior approval by the Board. Pots, planters, plants, trees, and any other items that are on Association property will be removed by the Association.
36. Vegetation inside the courtyard area cannot grow or lean on the common elements. All vegetation must be trimmed and properly maintained by the unit owner. Below is a list of vegetation/trees/plants that are not permitted within the courtyard. *Palms under 12’ tall are allowed in pots only.
TREES/PLANTS/VEGETATION NOT PERMITTED
FICUS OF ANY KIND
AUSTRALIAN PINES
BIRD OF PARADISE
RUBBER TREES
NORFOLK PINES
PHILODENDRON
BANYAN TREES
OAK
SCHEFFLERA
FRUIT TREES
BAMBO
ARBORICOLA
BANANA TREES
BOUGAINVILLEA
SNAKE PLANTS
PALMS OVER 12’
FLORIDA HOLLY
ELEPHANT EAR
ANY INVASIVE PLANTS/TREES
FERNS
ANY TYPE OF VINES

37. No bicycles, tricycles, scooters, baby carriages, or children’s toys are allowed to remain on Association property.
38. No vehicle which does not fit within the parking space, which overlaps the sidewalk so as to prevent foot traffic from passing by, or which exceeds (7) feet high shall be allowed to be kept within the confines of Village of Sandalwood Lakes.
39. No motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, moped, truck, trailer, boat, personal watercraft, van, camper, motorhome, bus, commercial, or similar vehicle shall be permitted within the confines of Village of Sandalwood Lakes, except for trucks delivering goods or furnishing services. The Association shall have the right to authorize the towing and/or booting of any vehicles in violation of this rule with the costs to be borne by the vehicle owner. Refer to Article IV 6 of the Declaration.
40. Any vehicle which is not registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles or that is an eyesore shall be prohibited in the community. Initial criteria include the following: damaged or wrecked, flat tire(s), significant amount of body rust, expired license plates, and broken windows. Refer to Article IV 6 of the Declaration.
41. Motorized vehicles (cars, trucks, etc.) are never to be driven on the grass or areas that are not paved and utilized for the purpose of motor vehicle traffic. An exemption is granted for the Association’s maintenance vehicles.
42. The streets and parking areas, sidewalks, walkways shall not be obstructed or used for any other purpose other than for ingress to and egress from the townhouse units and other areas in Village of Sandalwood Lakes. Exemptions will be granted for vehicles performing services for the Association.
43. All units are designed/planned for occupancy by a single family only. Each unit has two (2) assigned parking spaces for their unit. All vehicles parked in the assigned parking spaces will need to have decals displayed in the front windshield, with the exception made in 43.b. The Association shall be provided with a copy of the registration for every vehicle registered for the assigned parking spaces. All changes in vehicles for every unit must be submitted to the Association’s office within 3 business days. Refer to Article XVI of the Declaration.
a. Assigned parking spaces will not be actively patrolled by the Association or its contracted service providers. Occupants will be required to report a violator in their two assigned spaces by contacting the Association. After hours phone numbers can be found on the HOA website under “Emergency Contact”.
b. An occupant who has an available assigned parking space, and who makes use of it for a guest’s vehicle, will be required to register the vehicle and display the decal in the front windshield once the vehicle has been on site for more than 28 days in a six (6) month period.
c. Vehicles that are permitted to be in assigned parking spaces may park forwards or backwards, however, such vehicles may not block access to pedestrian spaces as per the Rules and Regulations #42.
44. Guest spaces are for daily short term guest parking only. Guest spaces are monitored daily from 12 a.m. to 7 a.m. All registered guests will be allowed on VOSL property for 28 days in a 6-month period. The 28-day period has two set time frames: from January to June and from July to December. Unregistered guests are subject to booting and/or towing.
a. Overnight guests must be registered on the parking enforcement company’s website, Anchor Booting, under the “Parking Permit Registration” tab. It is the vehicle owner’s and/or resident’s responsibility to make sure that all the information for the guest vehicle as well as the resident information is entered in Anchor Booting’s website without any errors. There is no warning given prior to booting a vehicle in a guest spot therefore, registration with Anchor Booting and correct information entered in the system is a must to prevent a vehicle that occupies a guest spot from being booted.
b. Vehicles in guest spots must park forward into the spot to allow the license plate to be visible for parking enforcement.
45. Only non-commercial, not heavy duty, two-axle vans, and trucks (excluding campers) are allowed in Village of Sandalwood Lakes. Vehicles weighing more than 7,500 lbs. gross vehicle weight or designed and used to transport more than 8 passengers including the driver are defined by the Motor Vehicle Registration as a commercial vehicle and are strictly prohibited. Refer to Article IV 6 of the Declaration.
46. A company vehicle being utilized as a personal work vehicle is allowed to be registered and parked in one of your designated parking spaces in place of a personal vehicle once prior approval from the Board has been granted. Any vehicle having work equipment (i.e., ladders, toolboxes, etc.) on the outside of the vehicle is considered a commercial vehicle and is not allowed on property except for the purpose of delivery or contractor’s work.
a. Assigned law enforcement vehicles are allowed to be parked on the property per Florida Statutes Chapter 720.318.
47. No occupant shall do any work on a vehicle, except for the ordinary maintenance such as changing of a tire or battery.
48. Emergency passes are permitted for medical professionals or caregivers of an occupant that requires in-home medical care. These passes allow the vehicle to park in either the occupant’s assigned spaces or a guest space without further need to register the vehicle. The pass must be displayed in the front windshield. Such passes must be requested from the Association and will be subject to terms and conditions.

49. Each townhouse unit is allowed to have a maximum of two (2) pets being limited to dog(s) of gentle disposition and/or cat(s), birds, and fish without the prior written consent of the Board. Refer to Article IV 5 of the Declaration. The pet’s owner shall submit to the Association the pet’s information, photo, and certificate of rabies vaccination for each pet.
a. Pets that are not registered to the unit but rather visiting or in a temporary stay shall not exceed 30 days within a calendar year without prior approval from the Board. The pet’s owner shall submit to the Association the pet’s information, photo, and certificate of rabies vaccination for each pet before 30 days has been exceeded.
b. No exotic pet or animal of any kind which has venom or poisonous defense, or capture mechanisms shall be allowed on any portion of Village of Sandalwood Lakes.
c. Pets may not be kept, bred, or maintained for any commercial purpose.
d. The following dogs are NOT ALLOWED TO BE ON THE PROPERTY AT ANY TIME: PIT BULLS, ROTTWEILERS, GERMAN SHEPHERDS, HUSKIES, ALASKAN MALAMUTES, DOBERMAN PINSCHERS, CHOWS, GREAT DANES, ST. BERNARDS OR AKITAS. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS! Refer to Article IV 5 of the Declaration amended October 11, 2006.
50. Assistance animals are entitled and subject to the rights and restrictions outlined by the Fair Housing Act. In addition, service animals are entitled and subject to the rights and restrictions outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act.
51. It is strictly prohibited to feed or use feeders for wildlife such as: birds, ducks, alligators, squirrels, etc.
The following rules 52 through 56 are also governed in whole or in part by the City of West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County and as such, any violation under the purview of said codes may be subject to fines or assessments from the relevant authority. These fines range from less than $250 to $15,000 from the City per Code of Ordinances Chapter 26-35 and up to $500 from the County per Code of Ordinances Chapter 4-32(e).
52. Any occupant must submit to the Association a pet’s information, photo, and a certificate of rabies vaccination (proof of which is due as soon as pet is eligible to be vaccinated if not immediately available) for each pet after acquiring the pet or prior to moving into a unit in Village of Sandalwood Lakes
53. Dogs and/or cats are not allowed to run loose, must always be kept on a leash or other device, and may not be left alone on the patio or on Association property. No pet shall be kept outside in the courtyard, on the balconies, or Association property.
54. Each pet owner or pet walking service representative is required to exercise proper pet etiquette and clean up after their pet(s) in Village of Sandalwood Lakes immediately and properly dispose of their waste.
55. If a dog or any other animal becomes obnoxious or disturbs other unit owners by barking or otherwise, the unit thereof must because the problem to be corrected; or, if it’s not corrected the pet owner upon three (3) days written Notice and a Hearing by the Association will be required to permanently remove the animal from Village of Sandalwood Lakes. Refer to Article IV 5 of the Declaration.
56. The pet owner shall compensate any person hurt or bitten by their pet. The pet owner shall indemnify the Association and hold it harmless against any liability of any kind or character whatsoever arising from having any animal within the confines of the Village of Sandalwood Lakes.

57. Littering shall not be permitted on the Association property.
58. All garbage and refuse from the townhouse units shall be placed in plastic bags, securely tied, and placed INSIDE THE DUMPSTER. The dumpsters are picked up and emptied on WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS of each week.
59. The City will not pick up bulk trash. Anything that is not considered household garbage or refuse is not allowed to be disposed of in Village of Sandalwood Lakes.
a. Bulk trash means furniture and other large household items including but not limited to, sofas, chairs, mattresses, and box springs, and those items defined as white goods by the City of West Palm Beach.
b. Home improvement waste, construction materials, wood, carpet, floor padding, tiles, drywall, etc. are to be disposed of at an off-site location by the occupant or contractor and shall not be placed in or around the garbage containers/dumpsters.
60. Recycling containers are to be strictly used for recycling purposes and items placed inside of them should be the items indicated on each container.

61. Prior to selling or leasing a unit, the owner must submit a copy of the contract for sale or lease to the Association’s office. Except for lease renewals, no tenant or occupant shall move into the townhouse unit prior to receiving a Certificate of Approval from the Association. A change in occupancy or ownership without compliance with Article XVII of the Declaration may be voidable by the Association.
62. A complete Lease Application package or Lease renewal must be submitted thirty (30) days prior to desired day of occupancy or continuing occupancy for processing. A copy of the written Lease or Lease Renewal must be submitted with the Application. An application will not be accepted until fully completed with all attachments and supporting documents.
63. Each unit that is owned by more than one individual, in a Trust, or by a Corporation, shall have on file with the Association a Certificate of Vote which is to be provided by the Association in the application process and shall be signed by all the registered owners of said townhouse unit.
64. Any person(s) who has obtained a unit by gift, device, inheritance, or by any other method not heretofore considered shall give the Association notice (“Acquisition Notice”) of the fact of obtaining such unit together with: such information concerning the person(s) obtaining such unit as may be reasonably required by the Association and a certified copy of the instrument by which the unit was obtained.
65. Only the entire townhouse may be leased. Subleasing and rental of rooms is prohibited, however, owner occupied rental (aka a roommate) is allowed with a lease. If an original tenant decides to bring into the townhouse unit another occupant, the whole lease will need to be rewritten or amended, the additional occupant(s) will have to follow the same leasing process and the additional occupant(s) will have to show as joint occupant(s) on the lease. The lease will remain in effect only for the same period as the lease was originally written for.
66. No unit shall be used in any trade, business, professional or commercial capacity, except that a unit may be leased as a single-family residence in accordance with Article IV 4 of the Declaration.
67. The owner shall provide tenant(s) with a copy of the Association’s Governing Documents, which include the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, By-Laws, and Articles of Incorporation, as well as these Rules and Regulations. Each prospective tenant shall certify in writing to the Association acknowledging that they agree to abide by the Association’s Governing Documents and Rules and Regulations.
68. All violations must be corrected by the unit owner prior to approval of a sale and/or lease.