As part of the communications team’s endeavors to keep our residents informed, going forward we are going to be highlighting at least three items per Breeze issue. For lengthy R&R items, they will be abbreviated with a notation of where the total item can be found.
Our Sabal Springs rules and regulations can be found on our community portal. You will need to log into the portal and go to: R and R ARC Changes 3-18-25.pdf found on the Sabal Springs Portal.
G. All tree planting and removal must be approved by the ARC (Architectural Review Committee). Fruit trees must be dwarf varieties, with a maximum of two per property. Removing a protected tree requires a Lee County permit, and new trees must not be on the Lee County/FL prohibited list. Tree stumps must be completely removed or cut flush with the ground and not visible and not interfere with grass cutting. Trees and/or shrubs must be planted at least 10 feet from a perimeter fence and must comply with the setback rules as defined in the codes. If heavy equipment or trucks must be moved onto lawn to aid in removal, all sprinkler heads must be marked, at homeowners’ expense before work is done. Any damage to the lawn or sprinkler system during planting or removal must be repaired by the HOA’s landscaping/irrigation contractor or another qualified irrigation specialist, also at the homeowner’s expense.
K. Curbing around garden beds requires ARC approval and must complement the house color. Landscaping walls of decorative blocks are allowed to a maximum height of 12 inches, including a capstone and also require ARC approval. Freestanding walls are not allowed. Landscape design changes require ARC approval. Landscaping must be located at least 10 feet from any perimeter fence/wall and are subject to the following setback requirements: two side yards of 3 feet each, a front yard setback of typically 10 feet, and a back yard setback of 6 feet. Existing plantings adjacent to the home or in established flower beds do not require ARC approval unless they involve a tree. Additionally, all plantings must exclude any species prohibited by Lee County/Florida. All removals of trees regardless of the location require ARC approval.
5. Construction and access in areas outside of the homeowner property requires access granted by the neighboring property. Part of the ARC package is the “Access and Property Damage Agreement Form” which must be completed. The property of the project homeowner agrees to and takes full legal and liability as stated: The property owner will be fully responsible for all costs to repair and/or replace any damage to the Sabal Springs Golf and Racquet Club properties or bordering properties that may have incurred and include, but not limited to: street pavement, street curbing, utilities, communication lines, property drainage, property landscaping, irrigation system components, common area facilities or golf course property to the original condition prior to the construction. The total repair and/or replacement will be completed within thirty (30) days following the completion of the project and to the satisfaction of the Sabal Springs Golf and Racquet Club ARC and the bordering property owner(s) of the accessed and damaged property.
Q. Skid and Track Steer Equipment Usage. The operation of skid steers, track steers or any similar heavy construction equipment is prohibited unless specifically authorized by ARC for maintenance or repair projects. Homeowners/contractors operating such equipment are fully responsible for any damages caused to the community roads or adjacent property during completion of a project.
