Provided that Board Approval is obtained, one dog or cat with a weight not to exceed twenty-five (25) pounds at maturity may be permitted for owners only.  

To apply for approval, please complete an application and submit it to the Board for consideration.  Be aware that submission of the Pet Application DOES NOT guarantee the approval of the Board of Villa di Lancia. 

                                        PET RULES

1. No Unit Owner may keep or maintain any pets or animals in a Unit, except as may be further provided herein, without the prior written consent of the Board.
2. Consent for a particular pet, if given, may be revoked at any time by the Board for violations of these pet rules.
3. Consent for a particular pet shall expire when the pet dies or is no longer kept by the Unit Owner.
4. The permission granted herein is personal to the Unit Owner and shall terminate upon sale, transfer, conveyance or leasing of the Unit.
5. No lessees, tenants, guests, or invitees of a Unit Owner shall be permitted to bring pets or animals of any kind on the Condominium Property.
6. The consent granted herein is a personal right granted to the Unit Owner by the Board of Directors and may be revoked if, in the sole opinion of the Board of Directors, the pet disturbs other Unit Owners and/or tenants or guests by whining, crying, barking, biting, demonstrating aggressive behavior, scratching, creating obnoxious odors or otherwise creating a nuisance. If, in the sole opinion of the Board, a permitted pet has created a disturbance, become a nuisance or has otherwise violated this restriction, the Unit Owner shall be required to permanently remove the pet from the Condominium Property upon written notice to the Unit Owner. The Board shall have the authority to allow for a reasonable amount of time for removal of the pet, not to exceed seven (7) days. If, in the opinion of the Board, the pet’s behavior is a source of frequent complaints and/or severe annoyance, or poses a safety hazard to other members and guests, the Board may require immediate removal of the pet.
7. If approved in writing, Unit Owners shall be allowed to keep one (1) common household pet, such as a dog or a cat. No reptile, exotic or non-traditional pet, livestock, or poultry shall be permitted. However, small birds and/or aquarium fish shall be permitted provided they cannot be heard by other owners and do not otherwise create a nuisance or annoyance in the community.
8. No such dog or cat shall exceed the weight of twenty-five (25) pounds at maturity. The Board may request weight confirmation from time-to-time.
9. Each owner maintaining a pet upon any portion of the Condominium Property shall be deemed to have the obligation to indemnify and hold harmless the Association and other Unit Owners free and harmless from any loss, claim, or liability of any kind or character of whatever nature arising by the maintenance of such pet within the community.
10. Pets may not be kept, bred, or maintained for any commercial purpose.
11. Each pet owner is responsible for insuring that their pet does not disturb other occupants and guests in the community.
12. All pets must be controlled on a leash while outside the Unit. The leash shall not exceed 15 feet in length. No pets shall be allowed to roam free upon the Condominium Property.
13. Pets are to be taken off property for exercise and to ensure that no excrement is deposited on Villa di Lancia property.
14. The feeding of wild birds or stray animals of any kind shall be prohibited on condominium property.
15. The Board shall have the authority to prohibit certain breeds of dogs and/or cats.
16. No pets shall be allowed within the pool area.
17. Pets shall not be allowed to be maintained on the balcony or lanai area of a unit while the owner or his or her family is not present within the unit to monitor and control the pet.
18. The Board shall have the authority to adopt reasonable application and approval procedures prior to allowing pets to be maintained in the community, which may include the request for photographs of such pets, and certified information from a licensed veterinarian regarding the potential size and weight of the animal at maturity, breed, an any other information deemed pertinent by the Board in order to complete the application process.
19. Notwithstanding any provision herein, the size and breed restrictions adopted under this rule shall not apply to pets that are required to be approved by the Board as a reasonable accommodation to a disability due to applicable State and Federal laws.
20. Any pets that have been approved by the Association prior to the effective date of this provision may remain provided that all of the rules and restrictions regarding behavior and control are met.
21. Any owner who violates these restrictions and rules is subject to fines imposed by the Association in accordance with the Condominium Act. If the Board determines that an owner is in violation of this provision, the Board shall provide at least  fourteen(14) days notice of a hearing, sent certified U.S. Mail, to the address listed in the Association’s records for the offending owner. The hearing shall be before a Fining Committee appointed by the Board, made up of three (3) members of the Association that are not board members, spouses of board members, or members residing with a board member. No fine shall be imposed unless it is approved by a majority of the Fining Committee, after the offending owner has had the opportunity to respond to the charges set forth by the Board. The fine may be up to $100.00 per day, per violation, with a single opportunity to be heard. The total fine may not exceed $5,000.00. A fine cannot become a lien on a unit unless specifically authorized by the Condominium Act, as it may be amended from time to time. The fine shall be due and payable in the manner determined by the Board. The Association shall be entitled to recover all attorney’s fees and costs incurred in collection of any outstanding fine amount.