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Waterford Lakes Signs & Notices Bulletin


Waterford Lakes Homeowners Association Bulletin
Signs & Notices


With the recently approved amendments to our Declaration of Covenants (Article XIV, Section (h)), many questions have been raised by homeowners about posting various types of signs and notices in our community. The Board met with Property Services Group Thursday night to clarify our Guidelines regarding signs.  This was in response to a formal letter received from a homeowner requesting clarification and interpretation.  The Board with PSG’s assistance drafted the following guidelines based upon our Covenants & Restrictions.


1.     No Pruning Signs:       Shrubs in the front of our units are trimmed once each year by Sandavol Landscaping, usually in mid-June to mid-July. If you do not want your shrubs pruned for whatever reason, you may post a temporary sign in your front window or flower bed. These signs must be removed within 72 hours of project completion.

2.     For Sale Signs:                        You are allowed one (1) sign, no larger than 4 ft. square to advertise the sale of your property.  For Sale signs maybe placed in the front window not the flower bed. Information sheets advertising the property may be placed in a special box in the front flower bed.  No For Sale signs may be placed in the Common Areas or Entrances.  Approval is not required.

3.     Small Home Security, Invisible Fence, No Soliciting, Beware of Dog Signs: Small home security signs (less than 12 inch square) may be placed on the front door, front window or front flower bed.  Approval is not necessary.

4.     Temporary Signs (i.e. yard signs, garage sale signs):  Temporary signs displayed for the specific purpose of celebrating a birthday, anniversary, sports team, or other special occasion will be allowed for a maximum of 48 hours.  These signs may only be located on the owner’s lot and should not interfere with mowing crews.  Only one professionally manufactured sign (no larger than ten (10) feet) is allowed. These temporary signs must be removed promptly after the event.  Approval is not required.

5.     Political Signs:  Signs no larger than four (4) feet square promoting a party, candidate, or public question/referendum can only be displayed 30 days prior to the voting date.  These signs must be removed within 5 days following the voting date.  No more than one (1) sign per candidate, political party, and/or public referendum may be displayed in the front flower bed or inside window. Approval is not required.

6.     Identification Signs (i.e. name and address plaques):  Homeowners are allowed a maximum of two identification signs.  These cannot be affixed to the exterior of the unit.  They maybe placed in the front flower bed.  Approval is not required.

7.     Commercial Contractor Signs:  Contractor signs can be erected during the duration of the work and removed within 48 hours of the completion of the project.  Approval is not necessary as long as in keeping with the guidelines.

8.     Other Signs:    The Declaration of Covenants does not allow for other type signs. However, you may place a sign in your front window. The approved Architecture and Landscaping Guidelines state that no exterior signs may be placed on a lot without approval of the Architecture & Landscaping Committee. When submitting your temporary sign request include: type of sign, size, where it will be located, and the limited time period it will be erected.  The Covenants do not allow for permanent signs other than name and address identification signs and home security-type signage.

9.     Legal Notices: Temporary signs or notices required by legal proceedings may be posted on the door or window without prior approval of the Architecture & Landscaping Committee.

Approved by Board of Directors
8/15/2019
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