QVLOA Conduct

Good Conduct — Being a Good Neighbor or, How to Help the Community Save Money and Look Good
NOTE: Each homeowner should be familiar with the provisions of the Declaration of Covenants document, especially Article V. The points outlined on this page include some of these deed provisions, as well as other common, everyday rules of courtesy and conduct which all homeowners and residents are expected to know and observe. Violations of the community rules as expressed in the covenants may incur fines.
Don't Litter. Litter makes the community look unkempt, and invites trouble. Trash discarded in retention ponds costs money to remove, and will result in higher Association costs and dues paid by each homeowner. Parking Rules. Cars may be parked only on the street, in garages, or in driveways. City ordinance prohibits parking on the grassy easements between sidewalk and street, or on front lawns. Keep sidewalks clear. City ordinance prohibits blocking sidewalks with parked vehicles. Boats, trucks, trailers. See Declaration of Covenants document, Section V, paragraphs 8 and 9. Curfew for minors. Parents are advised to become familiar with city regulations concerning curfew hours for minors (persons under the age of 16). See Minneola Municipal Code, Section 46, Article 2. Pets. Dogs may be let to run loose only in fenced yards. On the street, dogs must be leashed. CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR PET. Riding Mowers. Riding mowers belong on lawns. They are not recreational vehicles. Children. Supervise your childrens' activities. Keep your children off the utility boxes which dot the community. These boxes supply vital power and communications to residents. Suspicious Behavior and Vandalism. Report suspicious activity and vandalism to the Lake County Sheriff's Department immediately, at 352-343-2101. When calling, be sure to note the name of the person taking your report, as well as the date and time. Sewer System. As of September 2007, the City of Minneola is managing the Quail Valley sewer system, formerly directly managed by the Quail Valley Lot Owners Association itself. Do not flush rags or other cleaning materials or supplies down the toilets. These materials clog the system and may result in fines against the Association. Please read this letter (JPEG format) from the City describing the problem and detailing possible consequences. Clean grass clippings from street. Grass clippings left in the street find their way down the sewers and into the retention ponds, where they can clog filters. Clogged filters need cleaning and increase expenses, resulting in higher Association fees for each homeowner. Place trash for pickup on street at proper time. Know when to place trash out for pickup by Waste Pro. If trash is not picked up as scheduled, call Waste Pro (800-640-6875). Click here for a few details on trash pickup in Quail Valley. Landscaping. Keep lawns trimmed. Plant trees. City ordinance requires three trees per lots up to 10,000 sq. ft. in size; two of these trees must be canopy type. See Minneola City Ordinances, Chapter 110, Sec. 110-5. Watering the yard. St. Johns Water Management District rules specify that Minneola residents may use sprinkling systems as follows: Odd-numbered properties: on Wednesday and Saturday, before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Even-numbered properties: on Thursday and Sunday, before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Watering with a hand-held hose is permissible at any time. Retention Ponds.The retention ponds located throughout Quail Valley are requirements of the St. Johns Water Management District and are governed by its regulations. The ponds must be kept free of debris and should not be used as recreation areas. *Litter thrown into these ponds must be removed before mowing and this effort increases maintenance costs to Quail Valley residents.* Utility Structures. The green, white and black utility boxes located in front of many Quail Valley homes and along the streets ensure that the electricity, telephone service and fresh water supply continue to function for the residents. Keep children away from and off these structures — they are not playthings and do not belong to the residents. The Park. Rules for use of the Park: No use of the Park after dusk or befor dawn. No alcoholic beverages. No vehicles on park grounds. No loitering. No loud music or unruly behavior. No littering or dumping. All children must be supervised by an adult. Also observe rules concerning Grassy Lake (next point). The Lake. Grassy Lake has a healthy population of alligators, and is treacherously deep in spots. Please observe the following: *Don't Feed The Gators!!!* Feeding the alligators is asking for trouble, and is also against the law. *Keep Children Away From The Lake!!!* Children are just the right size for a hungry alligator to snatch. Alligators are stealth hunters, and can spring suddenly from beneath the surface of the lake. *No Boat Launching!!!* The Quail Valley lakefront has no facilities for launching boats. No boats may be launched in the park, nor may vehicles be driven across the park to the lake in order to launch boats. *No Swimming or Wading!* There is no beach in Quail Valley. Lake border vegetation may harbor alligators. The lake is treacherously deep in places immediately beyond the narrow inlet at the park.

Good Conduct — Being a Good Neighbor
or,
How to Help the Community Save Money and Look Good

NOTE: Each homeowner should be familiar with the provisions
of the Declaration of Covenants document, especially Article V.

The points outlined on this page include some of these deed provisions,
as well as other common, everyday rules of courtesy and conduct
which all homeowners and residents are expected to know and observe.

Violations of the community rules as expressed in the covenants may incur fines.

Don't Litter.
- Litter makes the community look unkempt, and invites trouble.
- Trash discarded in retention ponds costs money to remove, and will result in higher Association costs and dues paid by each homeowner.
Parking Rules.
- Cars may be parked only on the street, in garages, or in driveways. City ordinance prohibits parking on the grassy easements between sidewalk and street, or on front lawns.
Curfew for minors. Parents are advised to become familiar with city regulations concerning curfew hours for minors (persons under the age of 16). See Minneola Municipal Code, Section 46, Article 2.
Pets. Dogs may be let to run loose only in fenced yards. On the street, dogs must be leashed. CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR PET.
Riding Mowers. Riding mowers belong on lawns. They are not recreational vehicles.
Children. Supervise your childrens' activities. Keep your children off the utility boxes which dot the community. These boxes supply vital power and communications to residents.
Suspicious Behavior and Vandalism. Report suspicious activity and vandalism to the Lake County Sheriff's Department immediately, at 352-343-2101. When calling, be sure to note the name of the person taking your report, as well as the date and time.
Sewer System. As of September 2007, the City of Minneola is managing the Quail Valley sewer system, formerly directly managed by the Quail Valley Lot Owners Association itself. Do not flush rags or other cleaning materials or supplies down the toilets. These materials clog the system and may result in fines against the Association. Please read this letter (JPEG format) from the City describing the problem and detailing possible consequences.

Clean grass clippings from street. Grass clippings left in the street find their way down the sewers and into the retention ponds, where they can clog filters. Clogged filters need cleaning and increase expenses, resulting in higher Association fees for each homeowner.

Place trash for pickup on street at proper time. Know when to place trash out for pickup by Waste Pro. If trash is not picked up as scheduled, call Waste Pro (800-640-6875). Click here for a few details on trash pickup in Quail Valley.

Landscaping. Keep lawns trimmed. Plant trees. City ordinance requires three trees per lots up to 10,000 sq. ft. in size; two of these trees must be canopy type. See Minneola City Ordinances, Chapter 110, Sec. 110-5.

Watering the yard. St. Johns Water Management District rules specify that Minneola residents may use sprinkling systems as follows:

Odd-numbered properties: on Wednesday and Saturday, before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m.
Even-numbered properties: on Thursday and Sunday, before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m.

Watering with a hand-held hose is permissible at any time.

Retention Ponds.The retention ponds located throughout Quail Valley are requirements of the St. Johns Water Management District and are governed by its regulations. The ponds must be kept free of debris and should not be used as recreation areas. Litter thrown into these ponds must be removed before mowing and this effort increases maintenance costs to Quail Valley residents.

Utility Structures. The green, white and black utility boxes located in front of many Quail Valley homes and along the streets ensure that the electricity, telephone service and fresh water supply continue to function for the residents. Keep children away from and off these structures — they are not playthings and do not belong to the residents.

The Park. Rules for use of the Park:

No use of the Park after dusk or befor dawn.
No alcoholic beverages.
No vehicles on park grounds.
No loitering.
No loud music or unruly behavior.
No littering or dumping.
All children must be supervised by an adult.
Also observe rules concerning Grassy Lake (next point).

The Lake. Grassy Lake has a healthy population of alligators, and is treacherously deep in spots. Please observe the following:

Don't Feed The Gators!!! Feeding the alligators is asking for trouble, and is also against the law.
Keep Children Away From The Lake!!! Children are just the right size for a hungry alligator to snatch. Alligators are stealth hunters, and can spring suddenly from beneath the surface of the lake.
No Boat Launching!!! The Quail Valley lakefront has no facilities for launching boats. No boats may be launched in the park, nor may vehicles be driven across the park to the lake in order to launch boats.
No Swimming or Wading! There is no beach in Quail Valley. Lake border vegetation may harbor alligators. The lake is treacherously deep in places immediately beyond the narrow inlet at the park.

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