Chapter 2: Landscape Maintenance Responsibilities in Community Associations 3 CE Hours
Expiration Date : January 21, 2028 Course overview
course will explore procedures as well as elements of landscaping. This course uses a fictional character to help narrate. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. * Terms in bold are found in the glossary at the end of the chapter. Identify types of invasive species of plants and weeds. Recognize the importance of efficient watering and water management. Understanding interactions of irrigation and fertilizing. Identify provisions of the landscape contract. Understand the role of a CAM.
To a significant extent, landscape plans, designs, and maintenance are centered around procedures and principles based on F.S. 373.185, “Local Florida-Friendly Landscaping Ordinances.” Florida-friendly landscaping is defined as quality landscapes that conserve water, protect the environment, are adaptable to local conditions, and are drought tolerant. It provides regulations and guiding principles for counties and municipalities in Florida. This Learning objectives After completing this course, the learner will be able to: Recognize provisions of statutes related to Florida- Friendly Landscaping Ordinances. Identify types of turf and the Florida regions where each is best suited. Understand the importance of soil tests.
INTRODUCTION
We’ll explore some of the provisions of Local Florida- Friendly Landscaping Ordinances and learn a little about plants, turf, mulch, and pests. This course is divided into four parts: PART 1 : General discussion related to Florida-friendly landscaping, turf, and plant consideration. PART 2 : Invasive and exotic plants. PART 3 : Plant care, water and irrigation, mulch, fertilization, and pet management. PART 4 : Landscape contracts, CAM’s and other roles and responsibilities, and governing documents.
Grounds maintenance is one of the most important responsibilities of a community association. The common property elements of any community association are subject to wear and tear, disrepair and deterioration that serve to depreciate the value of the property over time. Sidewalks, roads, storm drains, and lighting all fall into grounds maintenance. However, well maintained turf, trees, and shrubs serve to appreciate value. A knowledgeable and effective grounds/landscape committee along with the community association’s CAM and a qualified landscape maintenance service provider can carefully develop and execute a grounds maintenance program that directly contributes to the health of the community and the protection of property values.
PART 1: GENERAL DISCUSSION - FLORIDA-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING Florida-friendly landscaping There are nine principles of Florida-friendly landscaping: ● Right plant, right place ● Efficient watering ● Fertilize appropriately ● Mulching ● Attract wildlife ● Responsible pest management ● Recycliing plant waste ● Reduce stormwater runoff ● Waterfront Additional components include practices, such as landscape planning and design, soil analysis, appropriate use of solid waste compost , minimizing the use of irrigation, and proper maintenance.
F.S. 373.185 requirements Each water management district shall design and implement an incentive program to encourage all local governments within its district to adopt new ordinances or amend existing ordinances to require Florida-friendly landscaping for development permitted after the effective date of the new ordinance or amendment. Each district shall assist the local governments within its jurisdiction by providing a model Florida-friendly landscaping ordinance and other
technical assistance. Each district may develop its own model or use a model contained in the “Florida-Friendly Landscape Guidance Models for Ordinances, Covenants, and Restrictions” manual developed by the department. To qualify for a district’s incentive program, a local government ordinance or amendment must include, at a minimum: “A deed restriction or covenant may not prohibit or be enforced so as to prohibit any property owner from
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Book Code: CAMFL1526
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