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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS

October 3, 2018

SOME DOGS

To All Residents:

We have had a couple of complaints regarding unleashed dogs bolting from their yard when they see another dog walking with their owner and scaring the leashed pets or owners. We understand that the dogs are not aggressive and are just being playful, but this could result in injury to pets or owners. It also limits the enjoyment of other residents in walking their dogs.

We’d like to remind everyone that the Springs Homeowners Restrictions state the following in our Declaration of Restrictions:

Article 1, Section 8. Pets

No animals, birds, or fowl shall be kept or maintained on any lot, except dogs, cats and birds which may be kept thereon in reasonable numbers (not to exceed two (2) ) as pets for the pleasure and use of the resident and not for any commercial use or purpose. All animals must be kept on a leash when outside the owner’s Lot and must not become a nuisance to other residents by barking, running about or other acts.

 

Hillsborough County Ordinances:

Sec. 6-28. – Confinement to property; dogs and cats at large; exceptions.

a) Excluding public right-of-way on an owner’s private property, no dog or cat shall be allowed to stray, run or go, at large upon any public property or street, sidewalk, park, or on the private property of another without the consent of the property owner.

 

We appreciate your cooperation to ensure that your pets as well as your neighbors’ are safe.

 

Thank you.

 

September 21, 2017

 

This is to inform you of a complaint received from the Pine Ridge Subdivision regarding children with go-carts or golf carts.

We would strongly encourage all owners of these vehicles to address these concerns and to verify with appropriate authorities the laws governing the use of such vehicles on public County streets and the laws governing the use by minors. Anyone operating these vehicles should observe all laws and rules related to this use and operation.

We want to be good neighbors and to ensure the safety of our neighborhood children.

 

Hillsborough County 

Free Calibration for Inefficient Irrigation Systems

Paula Staples, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County
Public Education Program Coordinator

 
Did you know you can run your irrigation system for ten minutes a week during restricted dates and times to check for adjustments and maintenance issues? As long as someone is visibly attending the system while it is turned on, it is legal. If you can’t see the irrigation system operating, you won’t know what needs to be repaired.
 
Now that plants are starting to grow, they will need water; more water than at any other time of the year. This is because Spring is our driest season. If you have an in-ground irrigation system, now is the time to turn it on and see what maintenance the system may need.
 
If you’re worried about a high water bill from an inefficient irrigation system and would like your system calibrated, call Paula Staples, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County, Public Education Program Coordinator, at 813-744-5519813-744-5519 Ext. 54142, to see if a free calibration will save you money.

 

County residents can now get free mulch

 

County residential solid waste customers (not commercial customers) may now get up to 2 cubic yards of mulch per year at no additional cost.

To pick up mulch, customers are required to present their current property tax bill (showing their solid waste assessments) and appropriate identification to the on-site attendant.

Lynn Barber is the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods agent at Hillsborough Extension. Reach her at BarberL@hillsboroughcounty.org.

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 NO AIRBORNE FIREWORKS 

This is just a reminder for our new homeowners and residents.
Airborne fireworks are prohibited in our community due to the close proximity of our properties.  These types of fireworks pose a significant risk and danger to person and property.  A few years ago, one homeowner reported that his new pool enclosure was barely missed by one of these.
The Sheriff’s Office has been asked to patrol and anyone who witnesses a violation may also notify the Sheriff.  Additionally, the homeowner will be subject to a HOA fine equal to one year assessment,  currently set at $275.
Thank you for your cooperation and have a Safe and Happy holiday!