As adopted by the Board of Directors Sept. 9, 2002.
With amendments in June 2007 and October 2008.

In order to maintain the high quality of life that accompanies a well-maintained and orderly community, each owner is obligated and expected to do his or her part. The success of the association depends on how well each owner meets his or her responsibility. These responsibilities were established in the covenants which were created to protect the rights of the individual owners and the Association.

These Rules and Regulations are compiled from the Articles of Incorporation, the Declaration of Covenants, the By-laws and other use restrictions which have been approved by the Board of Directors of Islesworth at Martin Downs Homeowners Association Inc. Please refer to the Association documents for full disclosure.

[Note from Webmaster: If you have not received or you have misplaced the "Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Islesworth" and subsequent amendments, please contact the property management.]

1. ALTERATIONS TO THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR HOME

All changes which affect the exterior appearance of a residence require prior approval from the Architectural Review Committee. Requests should be submitted to the Association 30 days prior to the commencement of work. Failure to receive approval prior to the commencement of work will result in the imposition of fines and/or legal action. Once approved, the project must be commenced within 90 days of approval.

2. SINGLE FAMILY

All lots are for one residential, single-family dwelling. No other structure shall be erected without approval of the Board of Directors and/or the ARC.

3. LAUNDRY

The outside drying or hanging of laundry is restricted to the rear yard which must be fully concealed by a privacy wall or fence so as not to be visible from outside the lot.

4. ANTENNAS, AERIALS & SATELLITE DISHES

Antennas, aerials, satellite dishes must be approved by the ARC prior to installation. Satellite dishes can not exceed 3 feet in diameter and must be affixed to the rear portion of a home or located in the rear yard of a lot.

5. FLAG POLES

Flag poles must be approved by the ARC prior to installation. Flags may be attached only to the front of the house. No free-standing poles are permitted. Any flag displayed may not be of an offensive nature. The final determination of what is offensive shall be determined by the Board of Directors. A temporary flag pole may be affixed to the rear of the mailbox post for the display of the American flag.

6. GAMES & PLAY STRUCTURES

All game and play structures shall be located at the side or rear of the improvement, or on the inside portion of the corner Lots within the set back lines with the exception of portable basketball hoops. Tree houses or platforms of a like kind or nature, shall not be constructed on any part of the front of the rear line of the home.

7. BASKETBALL HOOPS

Basketball hoops which are not permanently affixed or cemented to the ground in any way, are permitted to be located at the front of the improvements located on the lot. Only one basketball hoop may be kept on each lot and shall have a net affixed at all times. All basketball hoops shall be kept free of rust and in good condition at all times. The hoops shall be kept at the approximate mid-point of the driveway, on the garage side when not in use and shall not be left on, or at the edge of the driveways or in the roads overnight. In the event of a hurricane watch or warning, all basketball hoops shall be stored in a fully enclosed garage or inside the improvement on the lot.

8. STORAGE OF OUTDOOR ITEMS

Placement of grills, lawnmowers, maintenance equipment and the like shall not be stored at the front of any lot and should be stored out of view of other lots. The determination of inappropriate items will be made at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors.

9. COMMON PROPERTY STORAGE

Nothing shall be stored, constructed within, or removed from, any portion of the Common property without written approval of the Board of Directors. No rubbish, trash, garbage or other discarded items shall be placed or allowed to remain on any common area.

10. EASEMENTS

No planting or structure of any kind shall be constructed or erected, nor shall any changes, alterations or modifications be made which would interfere with the flow of water through the drainage easements, storm water management systems, or mitigation and conservation areas.

11. ANIMALS & PETS

No animals, livestock or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred or kept within the Property other than household pets provided they are not kept, bred or maintained for any commercial purpose. No animal shall be permitted to become a nuisance or annoyance to any other owner. Pets must be kept on a leash when outside the residence. Pet waste must be physically removed and properly disposed of.

12. SIGNS

No signs except a "For Sale" sign and one sign of not more than one (1) square foot used to indicate the name of the resident, shall be erected or displayed to the public view on any lot. The "For Sale" sign must be hung from a 4x4 white mailbox-style post. The use of add-on "banner" type signs, above or below the "For Sale" signs stating the agent's name, "pool," etc. are not permitted. Hand lettering "stick on" lettering, decals or stencils are also excluded. For Sale signs may not exceed four (4) square feet in surface area.

No sign of any kind is permitted to be placed on any part of the common property. "Open House" and "Garage Sale" signs are not permitted at the entry areas, park areas, playground areas or any other portion of the common property.

13. TRASH, GARBAGE & OTHER WASTE (AMENDED OCTOBER 2008)

Trash, garbage and other waste shall be kept only in closed containers. All equipment for the storage and disposal of such materials shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. All rubbish, trash and garbage shall be stored in plastic bags which are to be knotted or sealed with a twist-tie, and placed in appropriate containers with secure lids.

Except as provided below, yard waste is to be place in cans or bundles weighing no more than 50 pounds. Yard waste or debris produced by landscape contractors, building contractors or other contract vendors must be removed from the property within the same day by such contractor. Cans, glass and plastic items are to be placed in blue recycle bins. Newspapers, magazines and flattened cardboard boxes are to be place din yellow recycle bins. Large items such as old furniture, appliances, etc. are picked up at no additional charge. Please contact the waste management provider to advise them if you have a large item for pickup. (Nichols Sanitation)

No garbage, trash, debris yard waste, recycle bins or other large items shall be left on sidewalks or at curbside except after 5:00 p.m. on the evening prior to the scheduled garbage pickup. Please contact the waste management provider for days of pick up for landscape debris, recycling, and regular trash.  All garbage receptacles and recycle bins must then be removed from the sidewalk and/or curbside before midnight on the day of the scheduled pickup.

14. A/C, POOL & RELATED EQUIPMENT

A/C equipment, swimming pool equipment, tanks and other outdoor equipment must be screened with fencing or completely landscaped so that they are not visible from the street or any other lot.

15. RECREATIONAL & COMMERCIAL VEHICLES (AMENDED JUNE 2007)

No commercial vehicle, mobile home, motor home, house trailer, horse trailer, camper, boat, boat trailer or other recreational vehicle or equipment, shall be permitted to be parked or stored any place on any portion of the property unless it is parked within a garage, or located on a lot so they cannot be seen from any street or any other lot. This does not apply to the temporary parking of commercial vehicles providing services and or goods to the lot.

Should a vehicle remain in violation of this rule for 24 consecutive hours or 48 non-consecutive hours, the Association may, at the expense of the owner, have the vehicle towed. Parking on the grass or sidewalks is not permitted.

16. SPEED LIMIT

The speed limit within Islesworth is 20 mph. There are numerous children and residents within the community. Please help protect their safety by maintaining your speed and stopping at all stop signs.

17. VEHICLE PARKING SEE JUNE 2007 UPDATE

Vehicles shall not park opposite a driveway or opposite an already parked vehicle or in any manner that would impede the flow of traffic or ingress or egress to adjoining properties. Double parking in the cul-de-sacs is not permitted. Parking on the grass or sidewalks is not permitted.

18. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SEE JUNE 2007 UPDATE

No maintenance or repairs shall be performed on any vehicles upon any portion of the Property. In an emergency situation, repairs to disabled vehicles within the Property must be completed or the vehicle must be removed within two (2) hours of immobilization.

19. TEMPORARY STRUCTURES

No structure of a temporary character, including but not limited to tents, sheds, tree houses etc., shall be erected on the property without approval of the Board of Directors.

20. OFFENSIVE ACTIVITIES

No obnoxious, unpleasant, unsightly or offensive activity shall be permitted on any lot or common area, nor may anything be done which can be reasonably construed to constitute a nuisance, public or private in nature. Any questions with regard to the interpretation of this section shall be decided by the Board of Directors whose decision shall be final.

21. LANDSCAPING & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Landscaping, grass and beds shall be properly maintained at all times. Turf shall be kept at a maximum height of four (4) inches. Roadways, driveways etc. shall be edged at each mowing. Grass clippings shall be removed from the streets, sidewalks and driveways. Beds shall be kept free of weeds. Dead and dying branches should be trimmed. Dead plant material should be removed and replaced. Areas along fences, basketball hoops and other objects are to be kept the same height as the existing lawn. Dead trees and shrubs which are part of the original, required landscaping must be replaced with similar trees and shrubs. Said replacements must be made within 30 days.

22. MAILBOXES

Mailboxes must be kept clean and free of rust and stains. Posts and boxes shall be kept in good repair and painted with the approved paint color: Benjamin Moore, #916, exterior flat.

23. CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY

The homeowner shall notify the Association Property Manager in writing of the intent to transfer the property at least 30 days prior to the proposed date of closing. A Property Conveyance Form shall be completed and returned to the Association. A copy of the Warranty Deed and a $25.00 Administrative Fee is required. It is the responsibility of the Seller to supply the Buyer with his copy of the Association Documents. Coupons for maintenance fees are to be turned over to the buyer at the time of closing. If a coupon book is not provided, it is the responsibility of the buyer to contact management regarding the payment of quarterly fees.

24. RECONSTRUCTION AFTER CASUALTY

In the event that an improvement is damaged or destroyed by casualty, hazard or other loss, the Owner shall commence to rebuild or repair the damaged improvement within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Board of Directors.

25. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES

Owners which have failed to comply with the restrictions of the community will receive notification from management advising of the alleged violation. If the violation continues, a second notice will be sent advising that a fine has been imposed against their unit. The owner has the right to request a meeting with the Covenants Committee to appeal the fine. Complaints which can not be visually verified by management must be made in writing. Names of the individuals making the complaint are not provided to the person or persons allegedly making the violation. All rules and regulations will be strictly enforced. Daily fines may be imposed for continuing violations as permitted by Florida statute. All attorney fees, filing fees or any other expenses incident to enforcement shall be paid by the owner of the unit deemed to have violated the Rules and Regulations.

Your assistance in keeping Islesworth a safe and well maintained community is appreciated.