HOA Covenants
AMENDED AND RESTATED
DECLARATION OF PROTECTIVE COVENANTS
COVERING ALL OF THE WOODLANDS
a Subdivision according to the Plat thereof filed April 7, 1980 and recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 24, Public Records of Martin County, Florida.
The purpose of this Amended and Restated Declaration of Protective Covenants Covering all of The Woodlands, is to continue the purpose of the Declaration recorded in Official Records Book 493, Page 2610, et seq., and Revived in Official Records Book 2999, Page 2197, public records of Martin County, Florida. All provisions of this Amended and Restated Declaration of Protective Covenants and all exhibits hereto shall be construed to be covenants running with the land.
WHEREAS, the property above-described is generally known as “THE WOODLANDS”. For the purposes of this Declaration of Restrictions, the term or name “THE WOODLANDS” shall mean and refer to all of the foregoing property; and
WHEREAS, the Association desires to provide for the preservation of value of the amenities of the common area property and to provide for the following: (a) operation and maintenance of any common streets and parking areas not otherwise dedicated for public use or maintained by an owner; and (b) maintenance and preservation of natural areas; and, to this end, the real property in THE WOODLANDS is subject to the covenants, restrictions, easements, charges and liens, hereinafter set forth, each and all of which is and are for the benefit of the said property and each owner thereof; and
WHEREAS, for the efficient preservation of the values and amenities of THE WOODLANDS, THE WOODLANDS OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., has been incorporated for the purpose of assigning and delegating to it the powers of operating and maintaining the overall drainage system; maintaining any common streets and parking areas not otherwise dedicated for public use or maintained by an owner; and maintaining and preserving the natural areas, and administering and enforcing the covenants and restrictions and collecting and disbursing the assessments and charges hereinafter created.
NOW, THEREFORE, all of the real property described in Article I is and shall be held, transferred, sold, conveyed and occupied subject to the covenants, restrictions, easements, charges and liens (sometimes hereinafter referred to as “covenants and restrictions”) hereinafter set forth.
ARTICLE I
Property Subject to this Declaration
The real property which is, and shall be held, transferred, sold, conveyed and occupied subject to this Declaration is described as follows:
THE WOODLANDS, a Subdivision according to the Plat thereof filed April 7, 1980 and recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 24, Public Records of Martin County, Florida.
ARTICLE II
Section 1. The following words, when used in this Declaration (unless the context shall prohibit), shall have the following meanings:
(a) “Association” shall mean and refer to THE WOODLANDS OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida corporation not-for-profit.
(b) “THE WOODLANDS” shall mean and refer to all of the real property described in Article I hereof.
(c) “Owner” shall mean and refer to the record owner, whether one or more persons or entities, of the fee simple title to any lot, tract, or parcel in THE WOODLANDS, but shall not mean or refer to any mortgagee unless and until such mortgagee has acquired title to such property pursuant to foreclosure or any proceeding in lieu of foreclosure.
(d) “Common Area” shall mean and refer to all real property owned by the Association for the common use and enjoyment of the Owners. The Common Area to be owned by the Association is described as follows: (a) streets and parking areas not otherwise dedicated for public use or maintained by an owner; (b) drainage system, swales, ditches and lake not otherwise titled in an owner; and (c) park and undeveloped natural areas not otherwise titled in an owner.
(e) All existing structures, fences, or improvements installed prior to the effective date of this Amended and Restated Declaration will be considered exempt and compliant. In the event that said structure, fence, or improvement is damaged beyond repair, before any replacement is made, application to the Board must be submitted to ensure compliance with these covenants. No owner who a) makes a change to their parcel or b) takes title to their parcel after the date of the Amended and Restated Declaration may install any non-compliant improvements, claim entitlement to a similar exemption or variance, or claim exemption from any use requirements on the basis of selective enforcement or on the basis that any grandfathered owner has been made exempt by this section. In the event of the Board’s denial of a submitted request, the requesting owner may appeal, in which case all members in good standing would be invited. A special meeting will be duly scheduled to tally the votes of which a majority of all members in good standing shall be required to overturn the denial by the Board.
ARTICLE III
Conveyances Made by the Woodlands Owners Association, Inc.
Section 1. Whether or not provision therefore is specifically stated in any conveyances of any lot, tract or parcel in THE WOODLANDS, the Owner or occupant of such property by acceptance of title thereto or by taking possession thereof, covenants and agrees to all of the provisions of this Declaration of Protective Covenants.
Section 2. Membership. All Owners as defined in Article II hereof shall automatically be members of the Association. Membership shall be appurtenant to and may not be separated from ownership of any lot, parcel or tract which is subject to assessment.
Section 3. Voting Rights. The Association shall have only one (1) class of voting membership and each owner shall be entitled to one (1) vote for each lot owned in THE WOODLANDS, provided that where a title to any lot is vested in two or more persons or entitles, the vote for such ownership shall be exercised as they among themselves determine, but in any event only one vote may be cast with respect to each lot.
Section 4. Other Rights and Obligations. Each member also shall have the rights, privileges and obligations of membership in the Association as the same are prescribed in the Articles of Incorporation and By-laws of the Association as they may be constituted from time to time. In the event of any inconsistencies at any time between the provisions of this Declaration of Protective Covenants and the provisions of said Articles and By-Laws, the provisions of this Declaration shall govern.
ARTICLE IV
Use Restrictions
The land described in Article I shall be used for residential purposes only and for the erection and maintenance of one (1) single-family residential dwelling per lot. Except for temporary guests, a lot may only be occupied by a single family as defined below. Each lot in the WOODLANDS is restricted to any use or purpose permitted by laws, ordinances and regulations of governmental authorities, bodies or agencies having jurisdiction over said property use or purpose and by this Declaration of Protective Covenants, as then amended. For purposes of this provision, “single family” shall be defined as a group of persons related by blood, marriage or adoption and up to two (2) unrelated persons.
ARTICLE V
Trash Nuisance
No refuse pile, outside storage of unsightly objects, or any item in violation of any municipal code shall be allowed to be placed or permitted to remain anywhere thereon in view of any other lot or street. In the event that the Owner or occupant of any property shall fail or refuse to keep said property free of refuse piles or other unsightly growths or objects, or storage in violation of municipal codes or these protective covenants, the owner in violation will be notified by mail that he/she has fifteen (15) days to begin work to remedy the violation. If at the end of thirty (30) days the remedy to the violation is not complete, the Board will have the right to assess fines as allowed in Remedies for Violations, Article XXVII.
ARTICLE VI
Offensive Activities
No noxious trade or activity shall be carried on in THE WOODLANDS nor shall anything be done in THE WOODLANDS which may be or become an annoyance or nuisance by reason of unsightliness or the excessive emission of odors, dust, fumes, smoke or noise. The use of outside yard fires or fire pits cannot be left unattended while burning, and must be used in a safe manner and in accordance with local fire ordinances and restrictions. No storage of any construction, demolition or unsightly items in view of any other lot or street shall be permitted, except that construction materials may be stored in a manner approved by the Board of Directors for a limited period of time established by the Board of Directors. No vehicles or other items shall be permitted to be placed for sale on the Common Areas. The discharge of waste or dumping of trash into the overall drainage system, or any part thereof, in THE WOODLANDS shall not be permitted.
ARTICLE VII
Easements
A permanent and irrevocable easement and right-of-way over, upon and across each lot, parcel and tract in THE WOODLANDS is retained by the Association for the operation, service and maintenance of the drainage swales, ditches and lake which form the overall drainage system and other common areas of and for THE WOODLANDS. A permanent and irrevocable easement is likewise given and granted to any utility which shall, by separate agreement or by law, have the right or obligation to provide utility services to any such lands, to install, repair and maintain their utility lines within the right-of-way of any road or specific utility easement and the easements herein referred to shall continue in perpetuity notwithstanding any provisions of this Declaration regarding termination of the provisions hereof.
ARTICLE VIII
Underground Utility Service
All utility lines, including electric transmission and distribution lines, communication lines and cable television service both within the streets and utility easements and within the lots, parcels and tracts shall be underground. This shall include propane tanks supplying fuel to houses or machinery.
ARTICLE IX
Drainage
The elevation and grades of any lot, parcel or tract in THE WOODLANDS, shall not be changed in such a way as to cause flooding of adjoining lands or the settling or breaking of structures on adjoining lands due to loss of support. Nor shall the elevation and grades be altered or changed nor shall any improvements be made which would cause the operation of the drainage swales, ditches or lake to be impaired or obstructed. Except as provided below, it shall be the responsibility of each lot owner to keep the culverts, ditches and drainage swales located on his or her lot clear of debris, trees, shrubs, weed overgrowth and any other impediments to drainage. The main lake drainage ditch located between Lot 21 and Lot 22 and in between Lot 36 and Lot 37, shall be the responsibility of the Association to maintain and repair. The owners of Lots 21, 22, 36, and 37 shall not alter vegetation in such a way as to cause erosion of the banks, shall clear debris and weed overgrowth, and maintain shrubs and the lawn up to the water level of the ditch. The Board may, in the case of community safety, authorize entrance to an owner’s lot to inspect drainage swales and such entry shall not be deemed a trespass.
ARTICLE X
Lot Sizes and Areas
The front yard shall be not less than fifty (50) feet measured from the street right-of-way to the exterior wall of any dwelling. The rear yard shall be not less than fifty (50) feet for lake lots and twenty-five (25) feet for non-lake lots measured from the rear exterior wall to the rear property line. The side yard on both sides of the dwelling shall not be less than twenty-five (25) feet. All measurements shall be made from the point of the exterior wall nearest to the applicable boundary line, provided, however, that in the event a pool, deck, patio or pool enclosure is attached or adjacent to the rear exterior wall, then the measurement shall be from the most rear point of said pool, deck, patio or pool enclosure to the rear boundary line. Several lots owned by the same natural person may be deemed to be one lot for the purpose of apply these restrictions. The total aggregate lot surface area that is impervious to surface rainwater drainage shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the total lot area.
ARTICLE XI
Boats and Motor Vehicles
1. All boats, recreational vehicles, trailers, and golf carts must be parked or stored:
a. within a fully enclosed garage; or
b. within the boundaries described as (i) on all lots to the rear of the front extended boundary of the front façade of the house; (ii) on lake lots only, to the front of the rear extended boundary of the rear façade of the house; and (iii) on all lots, within a fence, landscaping or other screening material approved by the Board of Directors which screens the item from view.
2. No boats, recreational vehicles, motor vehicles, trailers or golf carts shall be parked in the rear yard of lots on the lake.
3. Maximum Length and Height
a. The maximum length for boats is 26 feet.
b. The maximum length for recreational vehicles is 44 feet.
c. The height of boats and recreational vehicles stored on the lot may not exceed the height of the dwelling.
4. Not more than three of these items, and not more than one of each type, may be stored per lot outside of the garage. Each item stored outside of a garage must have a valid registration to a full-time occupant of the house.
5. No gas-powered or diesel-powered watercraft, including but not limited to, boats and jet skis, are allowed on the lake.
6. No commercial vehicles or equipment shall be placed, parked or stored upon any lot unless within a fully enclosed garage, except for service or construction companies using such vehicles and equipment providing service to subject lot. Except as provided below, no maintenance or repairs shall be performed upon any boat or motor vehicle upon any lot, outside of a fully enclosed garage. Only minor repairs, such as tire changes or oil changes are allowed outside of a fully enclosed garage.
ARTICLE XII
Storage Areas and Auxiliary Structures
No carports shall be permitted and all attached garages shall be at least twenty (20) feet wide by twenty (20) feet deep. The height of an attached garage shall not exceed twenty (20) feet and shall match the roof pitch of the rest of the dwelling. All garages must have doors to be maintained in a useful and operating condition. All detached auxiliary structures, including but not limited to, storage sheds and garages, must be concrete block, wood or stucco (no metal, plastic or fiberglass); must match the dwelling by color and style; and cannot exceed twenty (20) feet in height. No more than two (2) auxiliary structures are allowed per lot and the total aggregate square footage of all auxiliary structures cannot exceed nine hundred (900) square feet. All auxiliary structures must be located no closer than twenty-five (25) feet from either side of the property marker, not less than fifty (50) feet behind the front façade of the house, and on lake lots no closer than fifty (50) feet from the rear property line. All auxiliary structures must be approved by the Board of Directors and permitted by the Martin County Building Department. A detached storage area or structure is defined as one which it is required to go outside of the dwelling to enter the additional structure. A covered walkway does not define the structures as attached.
ARTICLE XIII
Clothes Drying Area
Any outdoor clothes drying area must be in the rear of the dwelling and concealed from view from the street and other lots.
ARTICLE XIV
Landscape Irrigation
Each single-family dwelling constructed on a lot shall have an underground sprinkling system of sufficient size and capacity to irrigate all sodded areas and the system must be installed and maintained in good working order. Any noncompliant lot prior to the effective date of this Amended and Restated Declaration will be considered exempt. Any future sale of said lot will be subject to this Article and the violation must be settled between the owner and the prospective buyer prior to closing.
ARTICLE XV
Garbage and Refuse Disposal
No lot shall be used or maintained as a dumping ground for rubbish. All trash, garbage or other waste shall be kept in proper sanitary containers located in appropriate areas concealed from public view. Garbage and refuse containers put out for collection may not be placed within the asphalt roadway and must be placed on the driveway or within the grassed area of the right-of-way. No yard waste or trimmings may be placed on any Common Area or within any drainage easement or adjacent to the Lake Lamay drainage easement.
ARTICLE XVI
Signs
No sign of any kind shall be permitted on any lot except a small sign showing the name of the Owner and/or the street number of the home or a sign not larger than two (2) feet in length by two and one-half (2 ½) feet in width advertising the lot for sale.
ARTICLE XVII
Building Size
No dwelling erected on the land described in Article I shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height as measured from the crown of the road on which the dwelling faces except chimneys. Flagpoles cannot exceed twenty (20) feet in height and antennas cannot exceed forty (40) feet in height as measured from the crown of the road on which the dwelling faces. No dwelling shall be constructed which has less than a total living area of two thousand (2,000) square feet under air exclusive of terraces, unroofed areas, patios and open porches. Maximum dwelling size is six thousand (6,000) square feet total dwelling space. In the event of the destruction of a dwelling by fire, storm or act of God, the owner may rebuild the dwelling at no less than the original square footage.
ARTICLE XVIII
Roof Design
There shall be no exposed flat roofs or roof pitches of less than four (4) feet in twelve (12) feet. The minimum roof overhang shall be twenty-four (24) inches and all asphalt shingles shall have a minimum weight of three hundred (300) pounds per square. All roof materials must meet or exceed the requirements of the South Florida Building Code.
ARTICLE XIX
Architectural Review
All plans for changes to the exterior of any dwelling, construction of any dwelling, building, fence and other structures shall be submitted to the Board of Directors for approval and compliance with all applicable covenants herein prior to applying for county permits and commencement of construction.
ARTICLE XX
Window air Conditioning Units
No window or wall air conditioning units shall be permitted.
ARTICLE XXI
Fences, Hedges or Walls
No concrete, chain link, solid metal, or wire fences shall be permitted on the perimeter of any lot or boundary thereof. The height of all fences, at all times, shall not exceed six (6) feet, excepting vegetation and property lines adjacent to Salerno Road and the south side of lot 49. Vegetation must not encroach on adjacent lots. No fencing, other than vegetation, shall extend beyond the front façade forward of the house, and on lake lots, all fencing must be set back at least thirty-five (35) feet from the rear property line. This provision does not apply to pool fences required by municipal codes. All perimeter fences and walls must be approved by the Board of Directors prior to commencement of construction.
ARTICLE XXII
Oil and Mining Operations
No oil drilling, oil development operations, refining, quarrying or mining operations of any kind shall be permitted upon or in any parcel, nor shall oil wells, tanks, tunnels or mineral excavations or shafts be permitted upon or in any parcel. No derrick or other structures designed for use in boring for oil or natural gas shall be erected, maintained or permitted on any parcel.
ARTICLE XXIII
Exterior and Yard Maintenance
The exterior finish of any structure,fences, mailboxes and driveways on any Lot, shall at all times be maintained in good condition and repair, including any painted finishes and must be free of mildew, rust and dirt. In addition, all yard areas and any plantings thereon shall be kept in a clean, neat and well-appearing condition, in accordance with reasonable standards of garden care and horticulture.
ARTICLE XXIV
Owners’ Obligation to Rebuild
If all or any portion of a residence is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, it shall be the duty of the owner thereof, with all due diligence, to rebuild, repair or reconstruct such residence in a manner which will substantially restore it to the condition immediately prior to the casualty. Reconstruction shall be undertaken within six (6) months after the damage occurs, and shall be completed within twelve (12) months after the damage occurs, unless prevented by causes beyond the control of the owner. Should the Owner choose not to rebuild they shall be responsible to clear the lot including the slab for rebuilding within six (6) months after the damage occurs and maintain the lot in the condition as described within these Protective Covenants.
ARTICLE XXV
Pets
County codes, including leash laws, must be observed, and pet owners have the obligation to clean up after their pets.
ARTICLE XXVI
Sales, Transfers and Leasing of Lots
Section 1. Sales and Transfers. Every property sale must be reviewed for compliance with all of the Protective Covenants. All violations must be remedied or resolved via a signed agreement between seller and buyer. A review fee may be assessed in an amount to be determined by the Association. Requests for estoppel must state that the buyer has received a copy of the Protective Covenants and that the buyer has read, understands and accepts them as defined on the form in Florida Statute 720.401(2018) as amended from time to time.
Only entire lots may be sold or transferred. The splitting of lots into smaller parcels is strictly prohibited.
Section 2. Leasing of Lots. The following shall apply to the leasing of lots:
All leases shall be for a minimum term of one (1) year. Only the entire lot and dwelling together may be leased as a single lease.
Application Form. The Association is vested with the authority to prescribe an application form which may require specific data related to the intended lessee and occupants, as may reasonably be required by the Association. The application shall be completed and submitted to the Association.
Sub-Leasing; Renting Rooms. Sub-leasing of a lot or any part thereof is not allowed.
The Owner must make available to the lessee copies of the Declaration, Bylaws and the rules and regulations of the Association. The Owner will be responsible for any violations made by lessee. Any occupancy of a dwelling located upon a lot in violation of these restrictions shall be deemed a non-monetary default of this Declaration and may be enforced in accordance with the terms of this Declaration.
ARTICLE XXVII
Covenant for Maintenance Assessments
Section 1. Creation of the Lien. Each Owner of any lot, parcel or tract in THE WOODLANDS, whether or not it shall be so expressed in any such deed or other conveyance, is deemed to covenant and agree to pay to the Association annual assessments or charges to be fixed, established and collected from time to time as hereinafter provided. The annual assessment, together with such interest thereon and costs of collection thereof as hereinafter provided, shall be a charge on the land and shall be a continuing lien upon the property against which each such assessment is made.
Section 2. Purpose of Assessment. The assessment levied by the Association shall be used exclusively for the purpose of maintenance of the streets and parking areas not otherwise dedicated to public use; general operating expenses; maintenance and operation of the Common Areas, drainage swales, ditches and lake, not otherwise maintained by a lot owner; and maintenance and preservation of common natural areas in THE WOODLANDS.
Section 3. Amount and Payment of Annual Assessments. On July 1stof each year, each Owner shall pay to the Association, on or before such due date, the amount of the assessment or assessments, as provided for hereinafter, against his property. In the case that a member is unable to pay the entire amount when due, and contacts the Board of Directors prior to the due date requesting special consideration, it may be extended by the Board of Directors by offering an extension or a payment plan on an as needed basis. The amount of the assessment shall be fixed by the Board of Directors of the Association at least thirty (30) days in advance of July 1, on which date the assessment shall be due and payable. Written notice of the assessment shall thereupon be sent to every Owner subject to the assessment. Such notice shall be deemed to have been given if it is deposited postage paid in the United States Mail addressed to the name or names and address under which the property in question is listed on the records of the Association or in the office of the Martin County Property Appraiser. The amount of the annual assessment may be changed from year to year by the Board of Directors as the needs of THE WOODLANDS, in its judgment, may require.
Section 4. Certificate of Payment. The Association shall upon demand at any time furnish to any Owner a certificate in writing signed by an officer of the Association, setting forth whether any assessments made against his property or properties have been paid. Such certificate shall be conclusive evidence of the payment status of any assessment.
Section 5. Effect of Nonpayment of Assessment. The Lien: Remedies of the Association. If an assessment is not paid on the date when due (being the dates specified in Section 3 hereof), then such assessment shall be considered delinquent. If the assessment is not paid within thirty (30) days after the delinquency date, the assessment shall bear interest from the date of the delinquency at the maximum rate allowed by law and a late fee as set forth in Florida Statute 720.3085(2018) as amended from time to time shall be imposed. The Association may place the assessment in the hands of an attorney for collection and the Association may bring suit to foreclose the lien in the same manner as mortgages and/or a suit on the personal obligation of the Owner. There shall be added to the amount of such delinquent assessment: interest and late charges on the assessment as above provided, reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred with respect to the enforcement of said lien or action.
Section 6. Special Assessments. In addition to the annual assessments authorized above, the Association may levy, in any assessment year, special assessments applicable to that year only for the purpose of defraying, in whole or in part, the cost of any construction, reconstruction, repair or replacement of a capital improvement upon the common area, including fixtures and personal property related thereto, or for any unexpected operating expenses of the Association, provided that any such assessments shall have the vote or written assent of fifty-one percent (51%) of the members.
Section 7. Subordination of the Lien to Mortgages. The liens of the Association against any lot, parcel or tract shall be subordinate to any first mortgage for the benefit of or better security of such first mortgage.
Section 8. The liability of a first mortgagee who acquires title to a lot by foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure for unpaid assessments that become due before the mortgagee’s acquisition of title shall be as provided by Florida Statute 720.3085(2019) as amended from time to time. Any delinquent assessments which are extinguished pursuant to a sale or transfer in connection with the foreclosure of a mortgage, or any proceeding or deed in lieu of foreclosure, shall be reallocated and assessed to all Owners.
ARTICLE XXVIII
Remedies for Violations
In the event of a violation or breach of any of these covenants and restrictions by any Owner or their tenants, guests or invitees the Association shall have the right to proceed at law or in equity to compel a compliance with the terms hereof or to prevent the violation or breach of any of them, or for money damages. In such event, the Association shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred with respect to the enforcement of said covenants and restrictions. In addition to the foregoing right, the Association shall have the right, whenever there exists on any lot, parcel or tract in THE WOODLANDS any impediment or obstruction to the drainage system, or portion thereof, to enter upon the property where such impediment or obstruction exists and summarily abate or remove the same at the expense of the Owner, and such entry and abatement or removal shall not be deemed a trespass. Any such expenses shall be levied as an individual assessment against the lot and enforceable in the same manner as regular assessments. The failure to enforce any right, reservation, restriction or condition contained herein, however long continued, shall not be deemed a waiver of the right to do so thereafter as to the same breach or as to a breach occurring prior or subsequent thereto and shall not bar or affect its enforcement.
Additionally, fines for violations of these covenants or any other governing document of the Association may be determined by the Board of Directors of the Association in compliance with the By Laws and Florida Statute, Chapter 720 (2019) as amended from time to time. Fines shall never exceed a maximum of $100 per violation, and for a continuing violation, a maximum of $100 per day up to an aggregate limit of $3,000. A certified letter will be sent to the Owner specifying the Article(s) in violation and give the Owner a period of time to correct the violation (s).
ARTICLE XXIX
Amendments
This Declaration may be amended by a vote of more than fifty percent (50%) of the eligible voting interests at a duly noticed meeting at which a quorum is present.
ARTICLE XXX
Duration of Covenants and Restrictions
The foregoing covenants and restrictions which shall be binding upon all Owners, their heirs and assigns, shall constitute an easement and servitude in and upon the lands conveyed in THE WOODLANDS running with the land and shall be deemed for the benefit of all the land in the Association; and they shall be and remain in full force for twenty-five (25) years from the date of filing in the Public Records of Martin County, Florida. Said covenants and restrictions shall, upon the expiration of the 25-year period, be automatically extended for successive periods of ten (10) years each unless by vote of a majority of the then Owners of the lots, parcels or tracts of THE WOODLANDS it is agreed to terminate them in whole or in part, provided, however, that in the event of termination, provision shall be made for operation and maintenance of the drainage system as may be required by the appropriate local, state and Federal governmental authorities.
ARTICLE XXXI
Restrictions Uniform
The foregoing restrictions shall be applicable to all lots, parcels and tracts in THE WOODLANDS.
ARTICLE XXXII
Severability
Invalidation of any one of these Covenants and Restrictions by judgment or court order shall in no way affect any other provision which shall remain in full force and effect.
ARTICLE XXXIII
Governing Law
This Declaration and any amendments hereto shall be construed, interpreted, and governed by the laws of the State of Florida.
ARTICLE XXXIV
Effective Date
This Declaration shall become effective upon its recordation in the Public Records of Martin County, Florida.
This Amended and Restated Declaration of Protective Covenants Covering all of The Woodlands, a Subdivision according to the Plat thereof filed April 7, 1980 and recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 24, Public Records of Martin County, Florida, has been approved by a majority of the Owners of Lots.
The undersigned, The Woodlands Owners Association, Inc., hereby consents to the terms and conditions contained in the foregoing Declaration and hereby assumes the duties and obligations imposed upon the undersigned thereunder.
