CDC violations are identified during routine community patrols. Below are the typical enforcement steps, depending on the type of violations.
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Type of Violation: Lack of Maintenance
Description: Failing or visually deteriorated components of the house/structure.
Action: A courtesy letter is issued with 90 days to address the maintenance problem.
Follow-up action if violation continues: A fine is to be issued after the initial deadline to comply. Fines may continue to be issued daily, weekly, or monthly, depending on severity.
 
Type of Violation: CDC Rule Infraction
Description: Unauthorized decoration, minor landscape changes, minor repair, or similar work, without prior CDC approval.
Action: A courtesy letter is issued with 30 days to remove or to apply for after-the-fact approval. No fine is issued if approved or removed from the property.
Follow-up action if violation continues: A fine is to be issued after the initial deadline to comply. The fine will be reduced if the violation is removed or approved after-the-fact.
 
Type of Violation: Minor Project w/o Approval
Description: Minor project work (e.g., material or color change) without prior CDC approval.
Action: A violation letter and fine are issued. The fine will be reduced if the violation is removed or approved after-the-fact.
Follow-up action if violation continues: A second fine is to be issued 30 days after the initial deadline to comply. A third fine is to be issued 30 days after the second fine.
 
Type of Violation: Major Project w/o Approval
Description: Pool construction, major renovation, addition to a house/lanai/roof, or similar work, without prior CDC approval.
Action: A violation letter and fine are issued.
Follow-up action if violation continues: A second fine is to be issued 30 days after the initial deadline to comply. A third fine is to be issued 30 days after the second fine.