The following deed restrictions are restated and summarized from the original deed restrictions as filed by the Cape Haze Corporation in 1953 and 1956 and delegated to the Cape Haze Property Owners Association in 1983.  They represent a summarization and clarification of the original restrictions. Inappropriate or outdated restrictions have been deleted, as have restrictions that were not conveyed to CHPOA.

· No additions to the original restrictions have been made.  These restated covenants are no more, and in some cases are less, restrictive than our historical restrictions.

· These restrictions may be amended in the future by a two-thirds vote of affected property owners.

· This revitalization has no impact on, and in no way alters, the voting interest of any property owner, nor does it any way alter or create any proportional assessment obligations.  There are no mandatory assessments.

· This revitalization is completely compliant with current Florida law.

Restrictions

1. The property shall be occupied and used for residential purposes only. No building shall be erected or maintained on said premises except one to be used as a single family, private dwelling house together with appropriate structures such as servant quarters, garage and other out buildings as may be required for the private use of the owners or occupants of said premises. Not more than one such dwelling house with appurtenant buildings shall be erected or maintained on said premises.

2. No boathouse (with walls and a roof) shall be constructed extending into or over the coves, bays or basins in Cape Haze. A covered lift is not considered a boathouse.

3. No wall or fence over six feet tall shall be erected on any lot.

4. No animals other than commonly accepted domestic pets shall be kept on any lot.

5. Nothing shall be done and no condition shall be allowed to continue which may become a nuisance. All lots shall be kept free of brush, trash or other materials that may constitute a fire hazard or become a breeding ground for rats, snakes or other vermin. Thirty days after notice CHPOA reserves the right of entry on vacant lots for the purpose of clearing away any such accumulation and assessing the cost thereof to the owner.

6. No tents, house trailers, campers (motor homes and recreational vehicles, for example), or boats or trailers may be occupied or parked or placed on the premises of Cape Haze subdivision for an extended period of time (generally greater than 7 days), unless stored in a garage or otherwise completely screened from view.  Boats may be moored or stored on boat lifts at waterfront property.

7. No “For Rent” signs may be displayed on any lot. “For Sale” signs may be displayed only if they are no larger than customary and standard realtor signs for residential property.

To download a ballot for registering your vote concerning these restrictions, click here.

To see answers to common questions about this process, click here.

To view our historic deed restrictions, click here.