Ekana Green HOA

Resident Resources . . . Covenant Information • Community Standards • Forms & Applications

RESOURCES

•Download PDF Architectural Review Form - Download and print out the application to mail back with any necessary site plan or paint colors. Note: The City of Oviedo has additional permits that may be required for large tree removal and replacement.

Architectural Review Forms are required for changes to house or landscape (i.e., paint colors, removal of shrubs, addition of pavers, etc.) This formality meets the covenant requirements put forth in our deed restrictions and serves to protect all our property values. Please submit the form below prior to changes.
DOWNLOAD FORM

Approved Paint Color Book - Remember that you must have your colors approved before you start painting. Download PDF Architectural Review Form - All color choices are submitted for board approval.

• Temporary Parking Permits - Having extended company or a get together at your home? Avoid parking issues and contact one of our Board Members with your date and time to get temporary parking permits for your guests.

• Approved Mailbox Frames for EG cannot be purchased at places like Lowe's or Home Depot, they are a "specialty" item (this is the pole support, not the box). There are two local companies that service the type of mailbox frame used in our community: Modern Mailbox - (407) 331-6245 or Creative Mailbox - 407-568-7373

• Replacement Gate Remotes may be obtained by residents by sending a note with your name and address and a check in the amount of $36.06 to Ekana Green. Mail to: Ekana Green HOA, c/o EPM Services, P.O. Box 197043, Winter Springs, FL 32719, ATTN: Ekana Green

TO ALLOW ENTRY TO VISITORS WITHOUT GIVING OUT CODE - Simply hit 9 on your phone when they call from the gate.

• Owner RENTER Notification Form - Download FORM - If you have a renter in your home in Ekana Green, please contact Lisa at EPM Services to provide the name of your tenant. The tenant's name needs to be registered for the entrance security gate.

GENERAL INFORMATION

TRASH PICKUP - Both TRASH and RECYCLE pickup will be on Tuesdays. YARD WASTE pickup will be on Wednesday. Please do not place trash on the street till 6PM evening before pickup. There NO solid waste, yard waste or recycling pickup on the following holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day.

GATES CLOSED - This is a gated community and our gates remain closed except for school bus entry and exit times during the school year.

ON THE COURT - Our community tennis courts are reserved for playing tennis only. Please remember that NO bikes, scooters, or pets are allowed on the tennis court surfaces.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH - We are a Neighborhood Watch Community. Help keep our neighborhood safe by reporting any unusual activity or vehicles you notice. Remember that open garage doors and unlocked vehicles invite "crimes of opportunity." Call 407-971-5700 for non-emergency reports and 911 for emergencies.

HOUSE NUMBERS - If you have had your home repainted, remember to replace your house number if it was removed for painting. This is a county ordinance, so emergency personnel can quickly locate houses. The ideal location for house numbers are on the house, just above the garage door and also should be visible on the mailbox.

HOA BOARD MEETINGS - The annual general meeting for all residents is held in JANUARY. Anyone can come and listen at the four quarterly Board meetings, as our meetings are open. To bring an issue before the Board, please submit a written request to EPM Services.

POLICIES & RESTRICTIONS - DOWNLOAD PDF

EKANA GREEN HOA OFFICIAL PARKING POLICY
Please remember our parking policy keeps our streets safe.

Ekana Green owns and maintains our private streets. The public school bus, emergency and fire vehicles cannot navigate our narrow private circle with cars parked on BOTH sides of the street. Parking is only allowed on one side of the street - marked with WHITE lines. Parking areas are adjacent to common green areas only. Parking of clearly marked service and utility vehicles is allowed in other areas only for temporary services. If more parking is needed than your garage and driveway will allow, please direct guests to white line parking. If you are planning an event that requires more parking, you may also obtain temporary parking passes from board members.

OFFICIAL PARKING POLICY

Designated street parking (within the white striped areas) is intended for overflow parking of guests, not for the everyday parking of residents’ vehicles.

Overflow parking for vehicles of guests and visitors will be adjacent to the common area along the north and west sides of the development and is designated by white striping.

Temporary Parking Permits, which allow for parking in areas other than the white striped, are available for guests attending hosted events.

There will be no parking on both sides of the street at any place or time.

Vehicles parked on the street in any area other than the designated parking area will be subject to towing at the owner’s expense unless the vehicle has a temporary pass which is visible (hung from the rear view mirror).

Blocking the sidewalks when parking in driveways is not permitted. The Oviedo Police Department has declared that sidewalks should be clear of vehicles to allow children to walk to the school bus without being forced onto the street and for the safety of all pedestrians.

The Board recognizes every homeowner has a double car garage plus parking in their driveway for two additional vehicles. However, we understand the need for additional parking in the event of company. There are several options you can utilize to eliminate on street parking:

1. Park your vehicle in the designated parking area to free up your driveway for guests.
2. Ask a neighbor if you can utilize their driveway if they plan to be away or if they have space.
3. Request a Temporary Parking Permit from the Board of Directors. This permit may require 24-48
     hours advance notice. Parking with permits is allowed in front of your house,
     but only on ONE side of the street. Temporary parking permits do not authorize overnight
     parking on streets. Overnight parking is ONLY in white striped parking areas.

Residents are responsible for making their guests aware of the parking policy.

This policy was agreed upon by the Ekana Green Board in lieu of a policy forbidding any and all on street parking in Ekana Green. Compliance by all residents and guests is appreciated.

Ekana Green is a deed-restricted community managed by EPM Services. EKANA GREEN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. c/o EPM Services. POBox 197043, Winter Springs, FL 32719 • CALL: 407-327-5824

For a complete copy of deed restrictions, please contact EPM Services.

Watering restrictions in the City of Oviedo

New Irrigation Schedule as of November 1, 2009
Reclaimed water days have not changed for Ekana Green...they remain Monday and Friday.

Earlier this year, the St. John's Water Management District (SJWMD) made significant changes to scheduled irrigation days. These changes were enacted to further enhance existing water conservation measures and conserve limited water resources. To comply with the SJWMD mandate, the Oviedo City Council was required to revise existing landscape irrigation policies and the applicable City Code of Ordinances. The regulations apply to water resources derived from:

Ground (well) or Surface water (pump)
Public utility (potable and irrigation system water).

The new irrigation schedule does not apply to reclaim water.
To view the changes to the scheduled irrigation days please click here.

Water Conservation Ordinance: On May 7, 2007 the Oviedo City Council passed Ordinance 1401. This Ordinance updates irrigation restrictions to include all private wells, pumps, ground and surface water sources, in addition to potable water sources. Fines for irrigating on non-irrigation days have increased; $75 will be fined for the second violation; $150 will be fined for the third violation. If fines are not paid water service will be disconnected.

The current City of Oviedo watering restrictions are as follows

Homes and businesses with even numbered or no numbered Addresses may irrigate Thursday and Sunday only from 12:00 midnight to 10:00 am and again from 4:00 pm to 12:00 midnight.
Homes and businesses with odd numbered addresses may irrigate Wednesday and Saturday only from 12:00 midnight to 10:00 am and again from 4:00 pm to 12:00 midnight.
These restrictions are subject to strict enforcement and should be followed at all times.

Note: If you utilize the Alafaya Utilities reuse/reclaimed system for irrigation the days for watering are as follows:Ekana Green: All common areas, odd and even numbered addresses irrigate on Monday and Friday.
Only water before 9 a.m and after 4 p.m. Alafaya Utilities turns off the water at all other times and when supplies are low. Alafaya Utilities recommends limiting irrigation to one inch of coverage per week. If you wish to contact Alafaya Utilities please call 407-869-1919.

When will these restrictions be lifted?
Given the current demand and the expected extreme growth of demand on the Florida Aquifer, water restrictions are expected to remain in effect indefinitely in the Central Florida area as well as many other locations in the state and United States due to other water source stresses.

Why no watering 10am-4pm?
Watering your lawn or landscaping between 10am and 4pm is nearly 100% waste...especially in the hot Florida sun. What happens when you spill water on the ground during the day? A wet spot appears for a minute or so and then disappears due to the sun evaporating it. The same thing happens when watering your lawn. To make things worse, the water that does happen to stay on the grass for a little while can actually aide the sun in burning your lawn. The optimal time to water your lawn is between 4pm and 10am during the night. Use you browsers "back" button to return to the Water Conservation homepage and click on the question about efficient sprinkler systems for more info.

Irrigation System Maintenance: The City of Oviedo allows maintenance to be conducted on potable (drinking) watering irrigation systems at anytime during the day, with a 10 minute limit per sprinkler zone. If that limit is violated a warning or fine may be issued.