Summary of Deed Restrictions
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The following is a condensed, simplified summary of the Restrictive Covenants applying to the Carrollwood Subdivision. The exact legal wording of these covenants may be found in your deed or in the "Official Record Book of Hillsborough County," referred to in your deed. All rights of Sunstate Builders, Inc. were transferred to the Carrollwood Civic Association, Inc. by agreement on September 9, 1973.
Dwellings
There will be only one dwelling per lot. One dwelling may occupy more than one lot. Each dwelling is to be used for single family occupancy.
Setback
Houses on Lake Carroll Drive have a minimum setback of 30 feet; all others are at least 25 feet from the road. On the sides, the minimum setback requirement is 8 feet. If there is no attached garage or carport; one side must be at least 10 feet from the side lot line. Only with written consent from the Carrollwood Civic Association may the minimum side lot line be 5 feet on both sides. Rear lot line setback is 25 feet plus.
Dwelling Size
The maximum height for any home is two stories; the maximum size for a garage/carport is three cars.
Erecting Structures or Docks
No structure, including docks, may be erected without written consent of the Carrollwood Civic Association. No temporary structure may be used as a residence. All garages or other buildings constructed after the main dwelling will be of the same materials and will conform architecturally to the main dwelling house.
Plans
Plans and specification for any addition must be approved by the Carrollwood Civic Association prior to beginning construction. Carrollwood Civic Association is empowered to grant and enforce deed restrictions. All construction not done by the lot owner personally must be done by licensed contractors. All buildings on the lot must be of masonry construction with semi-fireproof roofs.
Pre-existing Buildings
No pre-existing building or structure may be moved on or onto any lot.
Activities
Activities, conditions or trades are not permitted which are, or may become, a nuisance or annoyance to the neighborhood. Lot owners are required to maintain properties in a neat and attractive condition, at least equal to standards decided by the Carrollwood Civic Association board, including, in part: painting, repairing, roofing, driveways, landscaping, lawns, gutters, walks, docks, trees. No trailers, campers, commercial-type or recreational vehicles or unused vehicle may be kept on any lot or public right-of-way. No vehicle repairs are permitted outside a garage. No objectionable trash, compost heaps, debris, unkempt buildings or yards are permitted.
Animals
No animals, livestock, or poultry may be raised, bred, or kept except that dogs, cats and other household pets are permitted; provided that they are not kept, bred, or maintained for commercial purposes, nor continually are nuisances (trespass, roam free, or make noise . . . ) which disturbs neighbors. Pets allowed to go to the toilet on neighbors' lawns may incur fines for the owners. Violations of the leash law may incur fines and removal of the pet to the pound.
Signs
One sign, limited to 5 feet square, advertising the house for sale or rental; or, one sign advertising a contractor performing work (while the work is underway) is permitted in the yard of any home. No advocacy, political or other signage is permitted.
Minimum Interior
Some lots have a minimum interior square footage requirement for the premises and minimum square footage requirements for a porch, garage or carport. Check your deed for exact details.
Well Drilling
Prior approval is needed for the drilling of wells for drinking water; however, pollution control permits may be required by the county or state prior to drilling. Well water may be used for irrigation, but only when water restriction laws allow, just the same as for other water.
Invalidation
Invalidation of any of the above restrictions does not affect the legality of the remaining restrictions.
Violations
These deed restrictions are for the benefit of all land owners as a community. To compel compliance by a land owner, at the land owners' expense, any violation or attempted violation of the Deed Restrictions of County Code may be enforced by the Carrollwood Civic Association through legal proceedings, causing property to be maintained or returned to acceptable conditions by hiring contractors and levying fines. Your Carrollwood Civic Association Board is here to help you enjoy your investment in our community. If you have temporary problems which preclude your timely property maintenance or conformance to community standards, please contact the Carrollwood Civic Association Board for neighborly assistance.
Revised 10/02/95