The Savannahs HOA Governing Docs
Like most HOAs, the Savannahs at Sykes Creek Homeowners Association (SHOA) is established and managed by a set of formal documents. These “governing documents” set the responsibilities and define the roles of the SHOA, its Board of Directors, and the Association’s members—i.e., YOU, the homeowner. It is very important for homeowners to have a working knowledge of each of these documents.
Florida Statutes
Florida HOA Laws and Resources are available at https://www.hopb.co/florida. Particular Florida Statutes of interest include chapters 720 (Homeowner’s Associations), and 617 (Corporations Not For Profit).
The Savannahs HOA Articles of Incorporation – Download Here
The “Articles of Incorporation of the Savannahs At Sykes Creek Homeowners’ Association, Inc. ” is the document that establishes our HOA under Florida law. The SHOA was established as and operates as a “Corporation Not For Profit” under Florida Statute 617. The Articles purpose is only to establish the HOA, name the initial responsible authorities, state the corporation’s purpose, and define how the assets of the corporation will be distributed in the event of dissolution.
The Savannahs HOA Bylaws – Download Here
Corporation bylaws, next in the hierarchy of SHOA documents, establish day-to-day operating procedures for an incorporated business enterprise. According to Florida Statute, the bylaws may contain any provision for the regulation and management of the affairs of the corporation not inconsistent with law or the articles of incorporation. The Savannahs HOA bylaws provide guidance on membership, meetings, elections, Board of Directors, powers and responsibilities, enforcement, committees, records, financial management, and much more.
The Savannahs HOA Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions – Download Here
The Savannahs Covenants and Restrictions (CCRs) stipulate detailed requirements and rules lot owners must comply with in order to support the goal of “enhancing and protecting the value, desirability, and attractiveness of the Subdivision.” The purpose of the CCRs is to maintain an agreed-upon level of aesthetics, behavior, and restrictions for the common benefit of all members of the Association.
The Savannahs HOA Rules and Regulations/ARC Guidelines – Download Here
In addition to the CCRs, HOAs may set up a more specific set of expected behaviors and guidelines for homeowners, providing additional detail, in our case regarding architectural requirements. The current “First Declaration of the Rules and Regulations/ARC Guidelines” provides that additional detail homeowners may need regarding things like fences, basketball hoops, and roofing material.
The 1988 Savannahs agreement with Brevard County – Download Here
Copy of the original agreement between real estate developers Brian Bussen & Peter Hayes and the Brevard County Board of Commissioners of Brevard County, Florida, As part of the agreement, the two developers stated that they would donate 168-acres of land to the County, who would be responsible for building, developing and operating an 18-hole public golf course of the same name.
2018 County Agreement to Abandon the Savannahs Golf Course – Download Here
In March 2018, the County executed a provision in the original agreement accepting management responsibility of the Savannahs Golf Course to abandon the golf course and return it to the Savannahs HOA
Notice of Intent to be a Candidate – Download Here
Fill this out to provide notice of intent to run for office as a member of the HOA board.
Certificate of Appointment of Voting Representative – Download Here
Fill this out too when delegating your vote to someone else.