Pet Rules and Regulations
To help ensure the safety of our residents, their pets and guests, in accordance with the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Herons Glen Article XIII, Section 4 Animals and Pets and to clarify:
Article XIII, Section 4 of the Declaration
Animals and Pets. No animals, livestock, or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred, or kept on any portion of the Properties, except that dogs, cats, or other usual and common household pets not to exceed a total of three (3) such pets may be permitted in a Unit. No pets are permitted to roam free.
If the owner fails to honor such rule, the pet may be removed, or a fine or other penalty may be imposed by the Board of Directors. No pets shall be kept, bred, or maintained for any commercial purpose. Household pets shall at all times whenever they are outside a Unit be confined on a leash held by a responsible person. Persons walking pets shall be responsible for removing solid pet waste and properly disposing of the waste.
- No more than three pets are permitted in a Unit. Sub Association rules and regulations may be more restrictive but not less restrictive. No pets are permitted to roam free outside of the Unit.
- No pets shall be kept, bred, or maintained for any commercial purpose.
- All pets whenever outside of a Unit must be confined on a leash that is held by and under the control of a responsible person.
- Persons walking pets are responsible to remove pet waste and properly dispose of it at their Unit. Disposal of pet waste on Common Areas or locations other than the Lot Owner’s Unit is not permitted.
- Pet owners are not permitted to allow their pets to create any noise or other condition that will or might disturb the peace, quiet, safety, comfort, or serenity of the occupants of surrounding property.
Sub Association rules and regulations may be more restrictive but not less restrictive. Residents and tenants living in a Sub Association are responsible to check their documents for additional restrictions.
Violations
1st Notice of Violation to the Lot Owner will be a warning.
2nd Notice of Violation to the Lot Owner will result in a $100.00 fine.
Additional violations will result in a $100.00 fine for each occurrence.
Violation of the Pet Rules & Regulations may result in additional action by the Association board and/or management as allowed by the governing documents of Herons Glen.
Lee County Sheriff’s Animal Taskforce Newsletter
