1.01 B Tree Preservation and Lot Developments

1.01 Requirements for New Main Structure Construction

a. Prior to the commencement of clearing, a tree preservation/ clearing/replacement plan must be presented by the owner or his/her agent to the ADC for approval. The uncleared areas on the Lot to be preserved shall be documented on the plan prior to clearing work. Individual trees are not required to be identified on the plan.

b. A minimum of 30 mature trees of 6 inch or greater diameter as measured from 4 feet above grade will be maintained, per whole acre of property. For Lots greater than one acre and legally combined as one Lot, the required trees may be distributed on any portion of the Lot. For example, all of the 90 trees required on a three-acre Lot may have all these trees on one of the three acres. This will facilitate the efficient use of property for pastures.

c. Lots shall not be cleared before being inspected by a licensed environmental consultant, certified inspector, or certified builder to ensure that there are no species of animals present that are protected by State or Federal Laws. Said certification must be submitted to the ADC with the construction application.

4.01 Specified Nuisance, Trash, Etc.

A. No activity that creates, noise and/or lighting which is measured to be excessive according to the Citrus County Code Compliance sections 20-25 will be permitted. Citrus county code section 14-42 – Public nuisance by animals, shall govern noise nuisance by animals within the community

B. Exterior Lighting – All exterior lighting, including Sport Court lighting, on any Lot or structure must be designed and erected as to avoid illumination of any other portion of properties except the Lot upon which the lighting is erected. For clarity, the ability of seeing another Lot Owners lighting from one’s property does not constitute a nuisance.

4.04 Mineral Exploration

No mineral or natural gas exploration, extraction, refining, quarrying or mining operations of any kind shall be permitted upon or in any Lot, nor shall oil wells, tanks, tunnels, mineral excavation, shafts, or any related equipment be permitted upon or in any Lot. No derrick or other structure designed for use in boring for oil or natural gas shall be erected, maintained or permitted upon any Lot. Water wells are exempt from this restriction. Personal use propane tanks are exempt from this restriction.

4.05 Animals

Animals other than dogs, cats and Equines are not permitted outside the Main or fully enclosed with four or more solid walls Accessory Structure. Poultry is not allowed anywhere on the property. For Equines see the attached “Addendum B” of these restrictions. No animals shall be kept, bred, or maintained for any retail or wholesale purpose. Refer to item 4.01 A for restrictions for continuous noise and/or odors detectable off the Lot owner’s property. Citrus County ordnance 14-42 – Public nuisance by animals, shall govern all domestic animals within Pine Ridge.

4.07 Debris

No Lot shall be used or maintained as a dumping ground or storage area for rubbish, trash, garbage, yard waste, construction waste, derelict vehicles or fixtures. Waste shall not be allowed to accumulate and waste shall be kept in sanitary containers, which shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Composting of organic materials and/or equine manure shall be exempt from this restriction. In the event that any such waste accumulates or is kept in other than sanitary containers, the Association shall have the right, but not the obligation, to remove such waste and to charge the owner of the Lot a reasonable sum to recover costs, and the Association shall not thereby be deemed guilty of a trespass. The Association shall first, however, make a reasonable effort to notify the Lot owner of the violation. If said charge is not remitted to the Association within Thirty (30) days following certified delivery of a bill addressed to the registered owner of the Lot, at the address of the residence or building on said Lot, or at the address of the owner as shown in the tax records of Citrus County, Florida, then said charge shall become delinquent and shall become a lien to be collectible as set forth in Article 10.07 of the Restrictions.

4.09 Property Maintenance

A. If grass/turf is removed, for any reason, the Lot Owner shall replace it within 90 days with one of the following: seed, sod, mulch, or smooth decorative landscaping stones. Alternately, the Lot Owner may elect to actively, by plantings, return this area to natural noninvasive vegetation or foliage, or the Lot Owner may use a combination of the above replacement choices. The only exception to this requirement is for equine Round Pens, Riding Rings, Dry Lots and Pastures or canine training areas. The height of Florida non-native turf shall not exceed Twelve (12) inches. Landscaping within Four (4) feet of the Main Structure, including the attached screen structures, shall not exceed the adjacent eave height of the Main Structure. Florida-Friendly Landscaping guidelines are encouraged: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/florida-friendly-landscaping/

6.01 Burning

Residents will comply with the Citrus County and State of Florida Fire Laws and Open Burning Regulations. For questions on these regulations you may call 352-527-5406 or 352 797 4100. In addition, no outdoor burning is permitted forward of the Rear Line of the Main Structure.