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30 April 2015
To All Anastasia Dunes Residents:
FINALLY, it seems Spring is here! The leaves...for the most part...have fallen and the
accompanying tree droppings are almost history.
Now it's time to turn our attention to sprucing up our yards.
Notice that accompanying this letter is a copy of our Yard Standards. This is not something new
as these have been in effect since November 1, 2011. Please take a few moments to read the
standards. Hopefully, the overriding theme you see is that these are, by design, rather simple
requests of each resident to keep their lawn in good repair. Doing so has a positive effect on not
only on your landscape efforts but that of your adjacent neighbors and thus our entire community.
We all have spent a lot of our resources to be here... let's continue to do our part to not only enhance
our personal property value but that of the community's as well.
Let's also look at just a couple of examples of the most frequent things we have to deal with.
Lawns/Landscape: Seems that those of us who have grass constantly have to fight weeds such
as the dreaded dollar weed. Yet, with treatment, these nuisances can be eradicated or at least
well controlled. Another example: Mulch in beds. Perhaps nothing lifts the appearance of a
landscape more than an application of mulch. Check your beds to see if they need to be refreshed
and remember that there are two types of mulch approved... pine straw or pine bark. Pine bark can
be purchased in either large of small sizes. Your choice.
Now we all know yards and exterior home maintenance, such as mold and mildew problems,
require time and attention. Some of us have more time to deal with this stuff than others. If time,
or even interest, is a concern for you then there are any number of yard or maintenance services
firms that roll through here daily that can do the job. Need help finding a quality firm...call Steven
at Sovereign Jacobs.
Thanks for your attention and, equally important, timely action to address the lawn or exterior home
maintenance issues you may have. Not only will you be pleased but the entire community will
benefit.
Sincerely,
Anastasia Dunes HOA
Anastasia Dunes c/o Sovereign & Jacobs
461 A1A Beach Blvd. • St. Augustine, FL 32080 • (904) 461-5556
ANASTASIA DUNES - SUPPLEMENTAL DESIGN STANDARDS
Yard Standards
The Board of Directors of Anastasia Dunes Homeowners Association has approved the following standards
related to the maintenance of Lots (yards) in Anastasia Dunes, the purpose of which is to establish
standards which will further protect the property values in the community. These standards are to be
adhered to by all residents homeowners, absentee homeowners, and owners who rent their property in
Anastasia Dunes.
GRASS: The simple standard for yard grass is that it be green; consistent in ground coverage without bare spots;
mowed on a frequent basis; and, be relatively weed free. Grass is not to exceed 6 inches in height.
YARD BEDS: Whatever the composition of yard bed...flowers, shrubs, trees...the bed components need to be
alive; trimmed regularly as appropriate for the vegetation; dead contents removed on a timely basis; and properly
mulched with approved mulches of pine bark or pine straw. Colored (red, black, etc.) and cypress mulches are not
approved. Yards viewable to any surrounding Lot may not contain vegetable gardens.
ARTIFICIAL PLANTS: Artificial plants such as plastic flowers, etc. are not allowed in the landscaping, either
in container pots nor as in-ground plants.
YARD ART: Decorative items and pots placed in a yard need to be consistent with the geographic area in which
we live.
YARD DEBRIS: Yard debris needs to be placed, bagged, or bundled according to the pickup requirements of St.
Augustine Beach. Residents are responsible for contacting for yard-debris removal by calling 904-471-1119.
Yards must be kept free of trash (i.e. newspapers, flyers, advertisement, etc.), and an over accumulation of yard
ornamentation.
BICYCLES. ETC.: All bicycles, toys, lawn care equipment, garbage cans, and other personal property should
be stored in the garage or an approved outside screened area when not in use.
EDGING: It is the homeowner's responsibility to edge along the sidewalk, driveway, planting beds, fencing and
street curbing.
,IRRIGATION STAINS: Removal of iron stains on areas such as sidewalks that result from well irrigation are the
responsibility of the irrigation system's home owner. Such removal should be on a consistent basis to avoid
permanent staining.
SCREEN PORCH AND POOL ENCLOSURES: Screens for these enclosures should be free of pollen, mildew,
mold and rusts. Tears and rips to screens should receive immediate repair.
FENCES: Fences must be kept in good repair and clean at all times.
COVENANTS AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD DESIGN CODE: These standards are in
addition to any and all design code standards currently in effect. These standards, as they relate to yards, cover
such concerns as garbage can placement, vehicle and boat parking and other topics. From time to time these
standards may be amended or altered by the Board of Directors.
THESE STANDARDS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED BY A COMMITTEE OF OWNERS AND APPROVED BY THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON NOVEMBER 1, 2011. THE SUCCESS OF OUR COMMUNITY COMES FROM
ENHANCING THE COMMUNITY'S NATURAL FEATURES AND ESTABLISHING STANDARDS THAT WORK IN
HARMONY WITH OUR BEAUTIFUL SETTING. EACH OWNER IS EXPECTED TO CONFORM AND ABIDE BY
THE STANDARDS ESTABLISHED IN THE COMMUNITY AS MAY BE ADOPTED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE
BOARD. THE ASSOCIATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ENFORCE THESE STANDARDS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PROVISIONS AT ARTICLE 10.10 OF THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS.