Showing ordinances that apply to Christmas, FL
Christmas is an unincorporated community (population 2,439) in Orange County, Florida. Because Christmas is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Orange County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The architectural review rules below are the ones that govern your area.
HOA Architectural Review Committees (ARCs) in Orange County must follow FL §720.3035. Applications require written decision within time specified in governing docs or 45 days default. Denials must state specific reasons in writing.
FL §720.3035 requires HOA ARC decisions be based on objective written standards in recorded governing documents. Vague denials (does not fit neighborhood character without specifics) are not enforceable. ARC must respond within 30-60 days per governing docs; no response often constitutes approval by default. Common ARC review items: paint colors, roofing, fences, sheds, landscaping, solar panels (FL §163.04 preempts solar prohibitions), flags (FL §720.304 protects US/FL flags), clotheslines (FL §163.04 preempts bans).
Non-compliant improvements: HOA can require removal, fines per governing docs (FL §720.305 caps $100/day up to $1,000 aggregate unless docs allow more), lien and foreclosure.
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