Hammock North Ownership Association

General Information

Boats, tractors, trailers, RVs, and other equipment. Our covenants require appropriate screening (hidden from view) for these items. For guidance, contact a member of the Architectural committee.

Tree and stump removal. Please note that our covenants require Landscape committee approval for the removal of large trees. 

Note:  Any tree removal must additionally follow Alachua County ordinances.

Connelly Walk. Our covenants (Article X, Section 18) show that Connelly Walk is "reserved exclusively for jogging, hiking, nature walks and unmotorized bicycles; all motorized vehicles of any kind... shall be prohibited."

Trash. Please bag your trash, to prevent scattering of trash when the trucks dump the bins. Also, please place your trash in the common area adjacent to your lot, rather than adjacent to a neighbor's lot.

There is a "No Solicitors" sign at the entrance of the community. The following is recommended by the Sheriff Department if you encounter a solicitor:

• Ask to see their county permit.

• If the solicitor does not have a permit, ask the solicitor to leave the neighborhood.

• While the solicitor is in the neighborhood, you can contact the Sheriff Department (352 955-1818), and request that an officer investigate.

Architectural control. Our covenants require that any exterior changes be approved by the Architectural committee. Plans must be submitted and approved before construction begins. To allow sufficient time for review, please submit plans two weeks prior to your anticipated project start date. See the HNOA Covenants & Bylaws.

Loose dogs. Alachua County requires that dogs be on a leash when not on your property. When on your property, dogs must be contained (unable to escape your property). To review the Alachua County Animal Services Ordinance, click here.

Invasive Plant Species

Please avoid planting invasive/exotic species, and help us maintain our hammock habitat by destroying ones that you find.  For a full list see http://www.fleppc.org/index.cfm 

Mulching

Information and guidelines for our region are available at http://livinggreen.ifas.ufl.edu/landscaping/mulch.html

This site also includes other Florida-friendly gardening tips.

Wildlife

Because The Hammock adjoins San Felasco Hammock Preserve, a 7,000 acre state park, a diversity of wildlife can be observed. Birds are abundant, and depending on the season, include cardinals, blue jays, titmice, chickadees, wrens, flocks of goldfinch, brown thrashers, towhees, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, owls, and hawks. Deer, including fawns in the summer, are often observed. Raccoons, and armadillos are present, and occasionally a fox, wild turkey, or even an alligator appear. Bobcats, foxes and coyotes are known to inhabit the area. Reptiles in our area seem to be especially active in the summer. Several venomous snakes are found in Florida, including eastern coral snakes, cottonmouths, and rattlesnakes. Encounters are rare, but just remember to be aware of your surroundings when outdoors, especially in times of reduced visibility such as at dusk or at night.

Pine beetles. For information about pine beetles in Florida, see the following Web site: http://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/collierco/2018/02/10/pines-beetles/ 

Mosquitoes. The following are mosquito control suggestions from Alachua County. Mosquito-bite prevention begins with the individual taking these basic precautions. We commonly refer to these as the "Five D's" of prevention. The mosquitoes that we are most concerned about feed primarily at Dawn and Dusk. Avoiding activity at these times reduce risk. Dress appropriately. If you are out at these times, the use of barrier clothing, such as long sleeves and pants, reduce skin exposure. The use of chemical repellents containing DEET are recommended. Use these repellents in accordance with package instructions, and for appropriate age groups as listed on the product. Finally, assure that your Drains are free of standing water. This includes gutters, flower pots, wading pools, and virtually anything that will hold even small amounts of standing water.

To learn more, visit the UF Pest Alert Web site at http://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/pestalert/.