High Point board adopts restated articles, covenants and bylaws to consolidate governance

The High Point Community Property Owners, Inc. Board on Feb. 6, 2025 approved restated Articles of Incorporation, Restated Restrictions & Covenants and Restated Bylaws, the association’s meeting minutes show.

The restated Articles reaffirm the association’s corporate name and purposes, require Board officers (president, vice president, secretary and treasurer), and specify that amendments must be approved by two-thirds of voting members, in line with Chapter 720 of the Florida Statutes, according to the documents attached to the meeting record. The certificate of recording was prepared by attorney Jane Bolin, Esq.

The restated Restrictions and Covenants consolidate many existing deed restrictions and rule clarifications. Key provisions residents should note include: permitted and prohibited improvements (no freestanding prefabricated sheds; all exterior work requires a High Point Home Improvement Permit and Hernando County permits where applicable), a 120-day completion window for approved work (extensions may be granted by the Board), and detailed fence rules that limit fence materials to chain link (including vinyl coated) and solid white vinyl with specific height and setback requirements.

The covenants also spell out parking and driveway standards, limits on vehicle storage and RV parking at a home (normally 10 days unless stored in the compound), and rules for canoes and kayaks. Pool enclosures and certain other structures must meet setback and enclosure requirements.

On housing and occupancy, the restated covenant designates High Point as a community qualifying as "housing for older persons": at least one occupant of each home must be 55 or older, with grandfathering for current residents and limited exceptions. The document sets minimum rental terms (90 days), requires tenant/background application and approval prior to occupancy, and allows the association to charge application fees (up to $100 per occupant as described).

The restated Bylaws set board structure and election mechanics: a seven-member board with staggered terms, a director certification requirement within 90 days of appointment or election, monthly board meetings at the community center, and provisions for removal and filling vacancies. Financial controls described include the budgeting process, reserve and capital-improvement provisions, and lien/assessment enforcement procedures.

Enforcement and penalties are laid out in the restated covenants: the association may impose fines (typical fines noted at $250 per day or occurrence with a stated maximum aggregate fine of $2,500 for many categories), pursue civil action, and place liens for unpaid fines or assessments. The documents describe multi-step notice and hearing rights before fines escalate.

The board recorded the approvals as part of the official meeting minutes and filed recording certificates and Exhibit A text for each restated document. The board adjourned at 12:35 p.m.

Residents seeking the full text of the recorded restatements or guidance on how the changes affect a particular property are directed to the association office or the recorded documents referenced in the meeting packet.