Trash Pickup - Trash pickup happens every Friday for household garbage, recyclables and yard waste. On weeks when there is an observed holiday, trash pickup is on the following Monday. You can set your bins out to the curb by 6:30 a.m. on Friday morning. Please bring in your bins after your trash has been picked up. Stored bins cannot be visible from the street. Yard waste should be placed on the ground or in a reusable bin rather than a plastic bag. Be careful not to block storm drains. You can set large, bulky items including appliances out at the curb next to your regular garbage. If the item will not fit in the regular collection truck, please call customer service at (239) 337-0800. Our trash company is Waste Pro USA . Observed holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
Parking Rules - A number of questions relating to parking and vehicle operation within Verandah are shown here. For more detailed information, please consult the 2021_05 Amendment on Parking.
What are the rules concerning resident and guest vehicles and parking on the streets?
The passenger vehicles of an owner, renter, or guest may be parked in the street directly in front of one’s home or unit for up to 4 consecutive hours between 8:00am and midnight. Such parking is limited to two (2) days in any given week. Any additional parking requires approval in advance from the VCA.
What about parking for construction or home maintenance services?
They can park on the street during normal daytime working hours but not on Sundays or holidays unless prior approval has been granted by the Board or the VCA.
Are there any vehicles that cannot park on streets in Verandah?
Mobile homes, recreational vehicles (RVs), all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), golf carts, three-wheelers, boats, trailers, stored vehicles, vehicles under repair, or inoperable vehicles may not park anywhere within Verandah except in enclosed garages.
What vehicles can park in driveways?
Automobiles, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and standard pickup trucks of up to ¾ ton capacity can park in driveways provided they do not have visible commercial signage or lettering and no material or merchandise visible in the open bed of the truck. (Some sub-HOAs may have more restrictions concerning the type and number of vehicles that may be parked in the driveway. Please consult with the sub-HOA Board, Property Manager, or governing documents for further details.) The vehicle must be registered to the Verandah address where the vehicle is parked. No dual tires or vehicles with more than three axles are allowed and pickup trucks that have been altered from the manufacturer’s specifications are generally prohibited from driveway parking.
Are there vehicles that are not permitted to operate on Verandah’s property?
Motorized all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), motorized skateboards and privately owned golf carts are not permitted. The State of Florida defines a “Golf Cart” as “a motor vehicle that is designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 miles per hour.” This restriction does not apply to golf carts, low speed vehicles (LSV) or other light motor vehicles (LMV) owned or operated by the VCA or the Verandah Club, including its employees or contractors, for the maintenance and operation of the Verandah properties and other appropriate purposes. [What are Low Speed Vehicles (LSV) and Light Motor Vehicles (LMV) Florida law defines a “Low-Speed Vehicle” as any four-wheeled vehicle whose top speed is greater than 20 miles per hour but not greater than 25 miles per hour.” Low-speed vehicles must comply with government safety standards and, per Florida law, “a low-speed vehicle must be equipped with headlamps, stop lamps, turn signal lamps, taillamps, reflex reflectors, parking brakes, rearview mirrors, windshields, seat belts, and vehicle identification numbers; must be registered and insured and titled in accordance with Florida statutes. Such vehicles are permitted to operate on Verandah roadways if properly registered with Verandah and the State of Florida. Light Motor Vehicles mean any motor vehicle constructed or adapted to carry more
than 6 passengers, but not more than 12 passengers, excluding the driver, and whose gross vehicle weight does not exceed a certain amount.
Homeowner Exterior Modifications - Please be aware that there are guidelines governing landscaping, paint colors, decorative items and construction projects. View the Quick Reference Guide for detailed information
Gatehouse - Visit Gatehouse page
- Main Gate is open and staffed 24 hours a day.
- Tropic Gate is open and staffed 24 hours by Envera.
- Call Envera 1-877-936-8372 239-693-1321 (ONLY for assistance)
Dog Park Rules - Here at Verandah, we have an expansive, shaded dog park, which includes benches, clean, running water for pets, as well as ample space for your dogs to run and play. There are two, separated areas: one, for small dogs and one, for large dogs.
Verandah Dog Park Rules
1. All dogs must be under the handler’s control.
2. Only two dogs per handler are allowed.
3. All dog handlers must have a leash in hand at all times.
4. No female dogs in heat allowed.
5. Only dogs 1 month and older are allowed.
6. Dogs must be legally licensed, vaccinated and wearing its tag.
7. Handlers must keep their dog(s) in view at all times.
8. Any dog bite is the owner’s responsibility and must be immediately reported to the Lee
County Animal Control and parties involved must wait for an officer to respond, except
in the case where immediate medical care is needed.
9. Dogs must not be allowed to bark incessantly or to the annoyance of the other residents
enjoying the park.
10. Dog handlers must immediately pick up and dispose of, in trash receptacles, all dog
waste.
11. Aggressive dogs are not allowed at any time. An aggressive dog is defined as a dog(s)
posing a threat to a human being or other dogs. Handlers are legally responsible for
their dog(s) and any injury caused by them.
12. Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting.
13. When inside the dog park an adult must accompany children under the age of 11.
14. Food, bottles, glass, and sharp objects are not allowed inside the dog park.
15. No feeding of any wildlife is allowed including birds.
16. Keep dog park gate closed to avoid any potential escapes.
17. Please clean dog wash station after use.
18. Dogs are not permitted to dig the sod in the dog park, handlers will be held responsible
for any damage done to the sod.
Golf Carts and LSVs in Verandah -Verandah roadways, walkways and trails are owned and managed by the Verandah Community Association. Cart paths on the golf course are owned and managed by the Club. Verandah’s Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (DCCRs) provide the following:
- Operation of privately owned golf carts, motorized ATV’s or motorized skateboards are not permitted to be operated within Verandah.
- Operation of low-speed vehicles (LSV) are permitted if properly registered with the VCA. Florida law requires them to be registered, titled, display a plate, and be insured with personal injury protection (PIP) and property damage liability (PDL) insurance. Any person operating an LSV must have a valid driver license in their immediate possession.
Bicycle Safety - Bicycles are allowed on all pathways, boardwalks and streets but not on any golf cart paths within the golf course.
- Bicycles are very quiet, always announce your approach. Ring your bell or call out "On your left / on your right!".
- Those under 16 must wear a helmet.
- Earbuds or other impediments to hearing are not permitted at any time.
- Bicycles in the street are subject to the same rules as motor vehicles.
- Must obey all street signs, such as stop signs and traffic signals.
- Must hand signal intent to stop or turn.
- Must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
- Must ride with traffic on the right side of the road in single file.
- Florida Highway Safety website - Bicycles and Pedestrians
- Florida Statute Governing Bicycles
Fishing Rules - Fishing is allowed in all Community Development District (CDD)-owned lakes in the community except those lakes marked on the map prohibiting fishing at any time.
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