Pets & Parking Policies - what you need to know
PET FRIENDLINESS
- While they’re man’s best friend, dogs can reek havoc
on lawns and anger many neighbors for the things they do, and what
their owners do not. It has been a serious issue though; pet owners
not appropriately picking up after their pets. Although it is perfectly
acceptable to walk your dog throughout the community, it is not
acceptable to leave a mess behind. Article XI, Section 12 of the
CC&R’s states that “No pet shall be allowed outside
a lot except on a leash. No pets shall be permitted to place or
have excretions on any portion of the property unless the owner
of the pet physically removes any such excretions from that portion
of the property.” Pet owners should carry a bag with them
at all times. Not all potty-breaks are planned, and you must be
prepared!
- As a courtesy to all neighbors, please immediately remove all
pet waste from the property and securely place in one of the many
dumpster's provided. This rule applies to everyone, and every yard.
You may not leave pet waste in your own yard either. Dog feces may
contain serious bacteria and viruses that are harmful to other dogs,
and people. It's in a dog’s nature to eat the feces of other
dogs. With pet waste littered throughout the community, you risk
your own pet’s health and the health of other pets by leaving
a mess. This is the same grass that we walk in and our children
play in. If you own a pet, be responsible and clean up after it.
- If you notice a pet owner leaving behind their pet’s waste,
report them immediately by sending an email to petproblems@ospreyrun.com.
Violators will be fined and good neighbors are watching. You must be able to describe the pet and indicate owner’s house number.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PARKING
- Parking has been a major issue for some homeowners
since the very beginning. Many homeowners indicate that they were
lead to believe more than what was delivered and others are simply
not affected by the lack of parking spaces in certain areas. The
way the parking system was designed was to provide an adequate number
of spaces for each of the 290 town homes to utilize two spaces;
one of which is assigned, the other a first-come, first-served unmarked
space for either a second vehicle or a guest. There are as many
spaces as promised, but due to the design of certain buildings,
there seem to be too few spaces in a given distance.
- If you live in an area with congested parking,
you must be considerate of others. Please use your assigned space only.
- You may park any additional vehicles or instruct your guests to park in the next available unassigned space.
- It is never permissible to park on any grass or landscaped area. This is unacceptable. Vehicles will be towed immediately since they may cause damage.
- Only with the expressed permission of another homeowner should you ever park in their assigned space.
- Commercial Vehicles are not permitted to be parked in the community at any time. This includes trailers, vehicles
with company logos and/or lettering, Trucks with a load capacity
of more than one ton, and other vehicles that otherwise indicate commercial use, i.e. extended length trucks
with a commercial-size hitch.
- Recreational vehicles, Jet Ski’s, boats,
or any other vehicle other than a regular passenger care is not permitted to be parked in the community for more than 24 hours.
- The guidelines specifically state that vehicles
may be towed at the owners’ expense. Article IX, Section 15
details the types of vehicles prohibited from the community.
- The Board of Directors has established an agreement
with Split Second Towing, - 9303 Stannum St. Ste. B, Tampa, Fl 33619 - to remove improperly parked vehicles. Vehicles
will be removed at the owners’ expense and will be required
to pay all necessary fines and fees before retrieving their vehicle
from the towing company. We implore you to please be respectful
of your neighbors and park only where permitted so that our community
funds can be used for bettering the community rather than disciplining
disrespectful homeowners.
- If a vehicle is parked in your reserve space,
we request that you be patient and wait at least 12 hours before
calling to have the vehicle towed. If you want to have a vehicle towed, you can call Split Second at 813-661-0660 or 813-363-3080. You will be required
to meet with the tow driver and sign the authorization form. The
individual who's vehicle is towed will have access to the name and
address of the individual whom authorized the tow.
- If you notice a vehicle is parked on the grass, or in
another community area not assigned and is causing damage, or is
a nuisance, or illegally parked in a no parking zone, you must submit your request to tow the vehicle by email.
Please email us at parking@ospreyrun.com.
Only certain individuals may sign for these vehicles to be removed,
and a notification process may need to take place prior to towing
the vehicle per Florida Statutes. Split Second Towing will not remove
these vehicles without authorization from a board member.
- The Board of Directors has authorized Split Second to remove any vehicle, without notice for the following violations:
Parking on grass
Parking on curb/sidewalks
Parking in a handicapped spot without proper tag
Blocking any fire hydrant
Double parking
Boats/campers (24 hr. notice given)
A 48 hour notice will be given for the following:
1. Expired tags
2. Flat tires
3. Abandoned vehicles
GARBAGE GUIDELINES:
All garbage must be contained in a secured plastic bag and placed inside a dumpster. If dumpster is full, please use another. NO ITEMS MAY BE LEFT OUTSIDE THE DUMPSTERS. (Article IX, Section 14). Part of your dues unnecessarily goes to clean up items left outside the dumpster, which can equal to $250.00 a month or more!! Large items left are subject to a $100.00 fine plus cost of removal. Good neighbors should report violators to the Board.
If you have large items, please schedule pick up by the Salvation Army at 672-8139 or Goodwill at 1-888-278-1988 ext. 1440.
PEST CONTROL
The Board of Directors has contracted with PestGuard to provide service to our community. If you need their services please call them at 941-358-3863 or 866-848-1100.
There will be not charge for their service to you.
ABSOULUTE GUTTERS
If you want to install gutters, which is highly recommended by the Board of Directors, please contact this company for there service at 813-962-2309. You do not need board approval if you use this company. However, if you choose another for your needs, you must first fill out an “Architectural Control Change/Request Form.
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Emergency 911
Tampa General Hospital 844-7700
Brandon Regional Hospital 681-5551
Sheriff’s Department 247-8555
Suicide Crisis Hotline 234-1234
Fire/Ambulance 272-6600
Highway Patrol 632-6589
Poison Info. Center 844-4444
Non-emergency:
Hurricane Information 223-0800
Red Cross 348-4820
Tampa International Airport 870-8700
Hillsborough Animal Services 744-5660
UTILITIES
Tampa Electric 223-0800
Report Power Outages 877-588-1010
Bright House 436-2325
NES (National Exemption Services) (Water) 800-488-1748 csr@submeter.com
Please contact a board member if you have any questions or concerns about the community, president@ospreyrun.com or vp@ospreyrun.com. Property Manager, Tom Perzel at Sentry Management at tperzel@ospreyrun.com.
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