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Piney-Z HOA Assessments Due October 1

Previously, Piney-Z Homeowners Association (HOA) assessments were combined with the Community Development District (CDD) assessments included on each lot’s tax bill and collected by the Leon County Tax Collector. On June 8, 2010 Judge Shelfer ruled that the CDD is not authorized to collect assessments for the HOA. Therefore, the HOA will now collect its annual dues separately. HOA assessments are not included in your 2010 property tax bill.

The HOA fiscal year is from October 1 through September 30. HOA assessments for 2010-2011 are due on October 1, 2010. The Bylaws allow for a 30-day grace period, so the last day to make a payment without penalty, is October 30. More information is available on the assessments page.

Piney-Z CDD 2011 Fiscal Year Budget

The 2011 Fiscal year runs from October 1, 2010 until September 30, 2011. Download the entire CDD 2011 Budget (435 KB PDF). The CDD assessments are added to the property taxes of Piney-Z property owners. Contact the Leon County Tax Collector's Office to determine if your property taxes have been paid. More information is available on the CDD page.

Piney-Z Fall Yard Sale October 9

Get ready for the Piney-Z Fall Yard Sale on October 9 from 7:30am until noon. This is always a big event for our community. The HOA will advertise the event in the newspaper and residents will hold yard sales at their homes. This is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors and find some bargains.

Piney-Z CDD Candidate Forum October 12

Please join us for the Piney-Z CDD Candidate Forum on October 12 at 6:30pm in the Lodge. Get to know the candidates so you can make an informed choice on election day.

No Campaign Signs Permitted in Yards

Election season is upon us. Remember that the Covenants and Restrictions prohibits campaign signs in yards.

HOA Needs Volunteers

We have several committees in need of volunteers. You can help keep this community a safe and beautiful place to live. If you would like to take an active role in your community, please contact an HOA board member.

2010 Pool Schedule

The 2010 Pool Schedule has been posted to the Amenities Page.  Swim lessons have ended for the season.

Color Rendering of the Village Center Plat

A color rendering of the residential development on Heritage Park Boulevard is available on the Evergreen Communities, Inc. website.

Doggone It--Your Neighbors Want Consideration

We still get regular complaints from Piney-Z residents about other residents allowing their dogs to leave their droppings in their yards. No one wants dog droppings in their yard or in front of their mailbox. So, what is the proper thing to do when you walk your dog.

1. Walk your dog on a leash.
2. Take a plastic bag with you, such as a plastic grocery bag or waste disposal bags from the pet store.
3. When your dog deposits droppings on the ground, with your hand inside the bag, pick up the droppings and turn the bag inside out trapping the droppings inside. Tie the bag shut. Your hands remain clean. Another option is to bring a scoop with you.
4. Finish your walk and take the bag home and throw it away in your trash.
5. Especially do not leave droppings on the CDD amenities grounds or children's playground and gazebo area.

The HOA and CDD staff, Boards, or Committees cannot be involved with concerns or actual disputes between residents over dog droppings, barking dogs, escaped pets and such. We can only advise you to discuss it with your neighbor, call animal control, or perhaps even the health department if you are tired of finding dog waste on your property.

Tree and Limb Issues

Approval for Planting or Removing Trees—The Covenants and Restrictions dictate the rules and conditions related to tree planting or removal. To receive approval for tree planting or removal, contact Architectural Control Committee (ACC). Contact information is on the committee page. The ACC is a committee of the HOA.

Concern about a Tree or Limbs Hanging Over Your Home or Property—The CDD and HOA do not provide tree cutting services for Piney-Z residents or property owners who have concerns about trees or limbs. Trees in HOA Common Areas that have limbs hanging over a resident's property or home will rarely be removed. This was discussed and researched in 2003. It was determined that the owner of the tree does not bear the responsibility for trimming branches that overhang someone else's property, but the homeowner has the right to protect their property by having the tree limbs removed at their cost. Homeowners wishing to cut limbs or remove trees at their expense should consult with the ACC committee to determine if their plan complies with the Covenants and Restrictions, and to ensure that trees are not cut without cause. CDD Board research indicates that this is consistent with Florida law and City of Tallahassee policy.