Brownsville Winter Haven Property Owners Association (POA) Resort Rules

Winter Haven Resort rules and restrictions are enacted and enforced to ensure the safety of, and promote a high quality of life for, all residents and to preserve property values. These rules pertain to all owners, guests, and renters.

1.  Quiet time is observed from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am daily.

2.  Resort Admission.

a.    Any person entering the Resort who is not an owner or renter shall be classified as a visitor and will be required to register at the gate and display Resort Registration Tag in their vehicle. All visitors are the responsibility of the inviting resident.

b.    No one will be allowed entry to visit a resident unless that resident has informed the office. If an unconfirmed guest appears at the gate, the Gate Host will make one attempt to contact the resident. Failing that, the guest will be denied entry.

3.    Vehicle Usage.

a.    Speed Limit within the Resort is 14 MPH for any, and all vehicles, regardless of power source. The operator must follow safe driving practices.

b.   All handicap parking spots must be honored. Vehicles parked in Cul-de-Sacs must be parked with right tires within 18 inches of curb. No vehicle may block a neighboring driveway. Parking may be permitted in Clubhouse compound and Employee parking lot with Resort Manager approval.

c.    Children may drive golf carts; however, they must be accompanied by an adult licensed driver in the front seat. Lights must be operational on all moving vehicles at night, including bicycles and golf carts.

d.   Concrete trucks are limited to 6 yards of concrete.

4.  Household Pets.

a.    Pets that prove to be a nuisance, either by creating excessive noise or running loose in the Resort, will be restricted from remaining in the Resort. Any nuisance concerns, including strays, should be reported to the Gate Host immediately.

b.    Pet(s) must be on a leash and under handler's control when outside of home. No pet shall be tied and left unattended outside.

c.    Pet(s) are not allowed in pools or on putting green, tennis, shuffleboard, or bocce ball courts.

d.    Pet owners must not allow their pet(s) to relieve themselves on members’ lots. Pet owners are required to pick up after their pets and properly dispose of all droppings in pet waste stations. Disposing of droppings in Resacas is prohibited.

5. Soliciting is not permitted in the Resort.  No owner shall conduct any kind of business outside the Resort using the Resort as the Business Address. However, any Owner may make themselves available for work solely within the confines of the Resort.

6.  Clubhouse usage.

a.  Any owner may schedule the Clubhouse for any function, provided time is available per the activity calendar and all Winter Haven Resort Owners are invited to attend.

b.  Shirt and shoes are required when entering the Clubhouse and Resort Office. No swimwear may be worn in the Clubhouse or Resort Office.

c.  Children under the age of eighteen (18) may enter or attend functions at the Clubhouse but must be accompanied by an adult.

d.  Children are not authorized to use the billiard room.

7.  Resort Pool usage. Follow all posted rules at pool location.

a.   All adults and children must shower before entering pools.

b.  The Clubhouse Pool and Spa are off limits to children under 18 years of age.

c.   Spa capacity is 6 persons and maximum use is 24 minutes.

d.  The Dorothy pool may be used by children under 18 years of age. They must be accompanied by an adult. If the Dorothy Pool is closed, children may use the Bermuda Pool during the Dorothy Pool closure period only.

8. Rental Provisions. Owners who rent their property are responsible for the actions of their renter(s).

a.  No lots shall be leased or rented unless said lease or tenancy is made subject to the Governing Documents and rules of this Association.

b.  All renters must register with the office upon their arrival. Only one family (husband, spouse/significant other) shall occupy the unit unless specifically permitted by the Board of Directors. One of the occupants must be 55 years of age or older or the rental term shall be limited to 30 days annually. Children under 18 are limited to 30 days per year and must always be accompanied by an adult.

c.  Any lease, tenant, or any other user of another person's lot, site or storage area must be registered with the office. Written consent from the owner of the site must be on file with the office prior to or at the time of the arrival.

9.  Residency Restrictions. Winter Haven Resort is a 55+ age restricted community of single-family dwellings operating under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA). Accordingly, persons not 55 years of age or older, excluding a spouse or "significant other", may not occupy a lot or otherwise reside in the Subdivision, although visitation by such persons is allowed and may not exceed thirty (30) days per calendar year, unless specifically permitted, except:

a.  One caregiver as recommended by physician due to illness or physical limitation unless more than one is specifically requested and approved by the Association.

b.  The continuation of occupancy by a spouse or "significant other" who is under age 55 is authorized in the event of a death, acute care or extended long-term care.

10.   A permit must be obtained from the Architectural Committee and posted on property, to be seen from the street, for any external maintenance, construction, repair or painting improvements in order to meet Resort regulations.  Depending on the nature of the building repair or improvement, the Owner will be responsible to also obtain a building permit from the City of Brownsville and post accordingly.  Landscaping does not require an Architectural Committee permit.

11. Texas Rooms are not to be used as permanent living quarters. To occupy a Texas Room, a fully, self-contained RV must be parked on the lot.

12. Owners selling their property will:

a. Provide the office with an accurate survey of the property for sale.

b. Obtain and complete a "For Sale Permit" from the Architectural Committee prior to selling.

c. Verify the buyer is 55 years of age or older. If this rule is violated, Winter Haven Resort will take immediate action to invalidate the sale and the offending owner will be subject to all legal actions and court costs.

13.  All lots, building structures and improvements shall always be maintained whether occupied or unoccupied. When Winter Haven Resort deems it necessary to clean a site, remove mold, pull weeds, mow lawns, rake or sweep, or trim trees/bushes because of a member's failure to do so, a maintenance fee of $35.00 plus labor and materials will be assessed against that member for each such occurrence.

14.  No stripped, unsightly, offensive, wrecked, junked or dismantled vehicle or portions thereof, no furniture or appliances designed for normal use or operation within, no building or construction materials, supplies, or excessive clutter, shall be parked, permitted, stored or located upon any street in the Resort or on any lot thereof in such manner or location as to be visible to the occupant of other lots within the Resort or to the users of any street in resort. 

15.  No motor home, boat, boat trailer, camper, travel trailer, utility trailer, or car dolly, golf cart or automobile, shall be parked overnight on any street or common area in Winter Haven Resort, except for up to a 72-hour period in any one 10-day period for RV's arriving or preparing to depart. All such vehicles placed on lots with stick-built homes, mobile homes, or park models, shall be at least 90% covered in a garage, under carport or RV port, except for golf carts and automobiles and no vehicle may protrude into roadways or common areas, nor be parked on grass or gravel areas on any lot.

16. No two Recreational Vehicles, motor homes, camping trailer or camper may be parked overnight on any lot unless:

a.  One of the vehicles is the only means of transportation or,

b.  One of the vehicles is 90% covered and is not being used as a residence.

c.  RV's may be parked in the driveway for the allotted 72 hours loading and unloading in any one 10-day period.

17.  No tent, fold out camper, trailer, motor home or recreational vehicle of any kind that is not self-contained will be allowed in the Resort. Self-supported screen rooms may be erected for recreational purposes such as children play area, party, etc. with the permission of the Resort Manager.

18. No signs, bills, posters, or other advertising matter of any kind, including but not limited to, "FOR SALE" signs shall be erected, placed or displayed to public view, on, in, or from, any lot or structure thereon. Safety signs shall be exempt if approved by the Resort Manager.

19. Watering lawns- All property owners in the Resort should demonstrate good water conservation practices. The following specifically pertains to property owners who are on the Winter Haven Resort Master Meter and pay a set amount each month directly to Winter Haven Resort.

a. Lawns, trees, shrubs, and plants may be watered at any time using a hand-held hose.

b. A lawn sprinkler may be used from 6:00 am to 10:00 am and 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, only while the property owner or caretaker is physically on the property overseeing the watering. A lawn sprinkler may not be left unattended at any time.

c.  Property owners are encouraged to purchase a pump to utilize resaca water to water grass at the owner's expense and using the owner's electricity.

d.  Automated lawn sprinkler systems may never be connected to Master Meter City water.

20.  No Garbage, trash or other refuse shall be dumped or stored on any lots. Do not allow garbage to sit out overnight. No outside burning of trash or garbage will be permitted.

21.  Dumpsters: No person shall deposit any materials other than his/her household garbage in the dumpsters.  No Trash Dumpster or Recyclable Dumpster Diving allowed.

a. No large appliances including microwaves and furniture shall be dumped in the dumpsters or maintenance area. Plant clippings and brush must be deposited in brush trailer or put on curb for pickup on Wednesdays.

b. Deposit trash at curb on the designated pick-up days.  If taking trash to the dumpsters place trash inside dumpster and not on top of or around. If dumpster is full take trash back to your property until dumpster is emptied or place in trash trailer if sign on           dumpster directs you to.

c. For remodeling jobs, the owner or contractor is responsible for disposing of material outside of the resort. 

22. No chemicals or foreign objects, including dropping fruit from trees, are to be introduced into any Resaca for any reason. Residents may purchase their own aerators/fountains and place in the resaca if it does not spray water on neighboring lots and said owner must provide the electricity to operate the aerator/fountain.

23.  Do not feed stray or wild animals. Do not feed domestic or wild ducks or the swans. Bird feeders that attract ducks or wild animals are not allowed.

24. Fishing is permitted in all the Resort’s resacas, except for the Clubhouse area (tournaments only). Always obtain the owner's permission before fishing from a privately owned lot. (When releasing fish, remove all hooks and lines whenever possible).

25. No clothes lines will be permitted within the Resort. Laundry may not be hung out to dry on any type or kind of holder.

*Brownsville Winter Haven Resort reserves the right to alter, delete, and/or add to any of these preceding rules and regulations. All previous versions of the Brownsville Winter Haven Property Owners Association Resort Rules are hereby rescinded. Revised by the POA Board of Directors this 3rd day of June 2021.

I accept the terms and conditions stated above.

CANCELLATION POLICY
If it becomes necessary to change your arrival date or to cancel your reservation, please advise this office as soon as possible. There is a $50 service charge for any refund.  Cancellation must be received no later than thirty (30) days prior to arrival in order to issue a refund.  No refunds will be given for early departure.   
*It may, in some circumstances, be necessary for us to change you to a different lot even after we have confirmed your reservations to a certain lot.

REFUND POLICY

There is a $50 service charge for any refund. Cancellation must be received no later than thirty (30) days prior to arrival in order to issue a refund.  No refunds will be given for early departure.