Summary of ENA Restrictive Covenants
When Eastgate was originally developed, restrict covenants
were established to guarantee the quality and consistency of each home’s
architecture, to protect property values, and to preserve the beauty and harmony
of this neighborhood. You should have been informed about, or received a copy of
the covenants when you closed on the sale of your home or been given a copy by
your landlord if you are renting.
The covenants, instituted for your benefit, are rules and
regulations legally binding on every homeowner, renter or occupant. Some of the
covenants concern restrictions on construction while others are just good old
common-sense ways to be a considerate neighbor.
All restrictive covenants are on file at the Leon County
Courthouse and are enforceable by law; therefore, violating any of these rules
could result in costly legal proceedings.
Some of the covenants deal with the following issues:
- Eastgate is a residential neighborhood and no lot can be used for business
purposes.
- All plans for additions or new construction (decks, closing in garage,
room additions, etc.) must be approved by the ENA Board of Directors before
construction.
- Front yards cannot be fenced in.
- No noxious or offensive activity can be carried on upon any lot (loud
stereos, excessive dog barking, load noises from machinery during nighttime
hours, etc.)
- No animals, livestock or poultry of any kind, except for household pets
such as dogs and cats, can be kept on any lot. Breeding of any animals for
sale is not allowed.
- Only "For Sale" signs are permitted. No "For Rent" or
"For Lease" signs are allowed because they adversely affect home
sales and property values.
If by chance you inadvertently break one of these
covenants, a neighbor or ENA Board members might stop by and mention it to
you. Realizing that the covenants are for the benefit of the whole
neighborhood, please be considerate neighbor and correct the mistake.
Abiding by these rules helps ensure that Eastgate remains a quality
neighborhood.
Copies of the covenants are available at the Leon County
Courthouse for $12 per set, or you can order a complete copy for $6 from the
ENA by writing or e-mail your request to: ENA Restrictive Covenants, P. O.
Box 14721, Tallahassee, FL 32317
