Cambridge Greens 1st Addition
  Property Owners Association

Question: What are the Post Office mailbox requirements?

Answer:  According to the Post Office, mailboxes should be installed 45" from the street level to the bottom of the actual mailbox door.  Even a couple of inches make a difference to prevent injury to the carrier.  It is very important that you not use existing neighborhood mailboxes as your guide as they may be under old standards.  The Post Office is only requesting new patrons AND those making changes to existing mailboxes to adhere to the following requirements.  Eventually as patrons leave and new ones move in, all mailboxes will be at the proper new height standards.

The Post Office asks that you properly measure and install boxes to 45" from the street level.  Postal trucks are higher than regular cars and the height of the door opening needs to be above the carrier's window.  Carriers need to be able to see inside the mailbox to retrieve outgoing mail and to avoid spiders, bees, scorpions, etc.  Consistency in height requirements is important for the safe delivery and pickup of mail from the postal vehicle. The Post Office asks that all postal patrons adhere to these requirements.

The house number should be on the right side of the mailbox in the carrier's line of travel.

 

Question: Are there storage areas available in Citrus County for RVs, boats and trailers?

Answer:  Per Article VII, Section 2, Item (c), entitled "Uses and Structures" in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Easements for Cambridge Greens, 1st Addition, no motor home, bus, travel trailer, motor boat, or any recreational vehicle may be kept on any lot within Cambridge Greens 1st Addition unless housed completely within a structure which has been approved by the ACB.  There are many storage options available within Citrus County which include:

• A Mini Storage: 3640 N. Carl Rose Hwy. (Route 200), Hernando, FL 34442, 352-344-2224.  Storage: RVs, boats and trailers and cars. Unlimited footage (must be able to maneuver in lot).  Security: Gated 24-hour access, video surveillance.


• KEEPIT SAFE Storage: 5050 W. Norvell Bryant Hwy. (Route 486), Crystal River, FL 34429, 352-746-6683. Storage: RVs, boats and cars.   Security: Gated 24-hour access front and rear lot locations.


• Mission Storage: 1274 Norvell Bryant Hwy. (Route 486), Hernando, FL. 34442, 352-341-3300.  Storage: RVs, boats and cars. (Better rates with more than one storage item)   Security: Gated 24-hour access.


• Sandy Oaks RV Resort & Storage: 6760 N Lecanto Hwy. (Route 491), Beverly Hills , FL 34465, 352-465-7233.  Storage: RVs, boats and trailers and cars. (Waste disposal available for RVs).  Security: Gated 24-hour access.

 

Question: Who do I call to clean out my blocked culvert?

Answer:  To have a blocked culvert cleaned out, call the Road Maintenance Division of Citrus County's Department of Public Works.  Their phone number is 352-527-7610, and they are located at 1300 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto, FL.  Their website can be found at:  https://www.citrusbocc.com/departments/public_works/road-maintenance.php.

 

Question: Why are we required to maintain post lamps in an operable condition to keep them lit from dusk until dawn?

Answer:  Due to the limited street lights in our community (which are primarily on street corners only), these lights are considered necessary to achieve effective lighting to meet minimum safety standards.  Everyone should regularly monitor their lamps to ensure they have a good bulb and a working light sensor that automatically turns the lamp on at dusk and off at dawn.  This issue is addressed in our Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Easements, Page 21, Article VII, Section 2 (e).

 

Question: The grass and weeds on the roadsides are high.  How often are the roadsides mowed?

Answer:  The County Roads Maintenance Department provides for approximately 6 cuts per year which works out to about every 6-8 weeks within season.  The supervisor stated that the county has contracted out for mowing of the roadsides within Citrus Hills, and they have been closely monitoring the contractors for payment purposes.  Wet weather can be a contributing factor to extensive growth during the rainy season.

Question: What are the current watering restrictions?

Answer:  As of June 23, 2020, lawn watering is restricted to once a week. The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance 2020-A17, effective June 23, 2020. For established lawns and landscapes, irrigation may occur during only one (1) of the specified time periods, 12:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. or 4:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m., on the allowable watering days. Please adjust irrigation controllers accordingly. Lawn watering may occur before 10:00a.m. or after 4:00p.m., based on the last digit of your address/house number.

• MONDAY Addresses ending in 0 or 1 may water on Monday
• TUESDAY Addresses ending in 2 or 3 may water on Tuesday
• WEDNESDAY Addresses ending in 4 or 5 may water on Wednesday
• THURSDAY Addresses ending in 6 or 7 may water on Thursday
• FRIDAY Addresses ending in 8 or 9 and locations with a mix of addresses, or for which an address cannot be determined (such as multi-family units and common areas associated with a subdivision) may water on Friday

Water restrictions are enforced for all sources of water on or beneath the surface of the ground, including water withdrawn from wells. Restrictions apply to use of in-ground irrigation systems, hose-end sprinklers, hand watering, or any other means of applying water to grass.

If you have installed new plant material within the last sixty days or have another valid reason for this water use, please contact our office at 352-527-7669 to provide details.

If you need help learning how to adjust the irrigation controller or have new grass/plants that require additional irrigation, call 352-527-7669.

See https://www.citrusbocc.com/departments/water_resources/watering-restrictions.php for more information.

Question: What are the current terms of service for trash pickup?

Answer:  There are at least two trash pickup contractors serving our village. There may also be others. Because our streets are public, owners may use any trash service, or the county landfill in Lecanto. When selecting a contractor, tell them that you are a homeowner in Cambridge Greens, 1st Addition. Contact information about these two contractors is shown below.

• Waste Management. Waste Management offers curbside pickup and recycling services. Please visit Welcome to Waste Management for the most up-to-date information, or to Activate Your Online WM Account. On this site, you can also find answers to frequently asked questions and additional information about Waste Management's services and sustainability efforts. For any service or billing-related questions, please contact Waste Management's Support Page, call 866-909-4458, or use their self-help options at their website.
  
  
• Waste Pro of Florida, Inc., 1027 Overdrive Circle, Hernando, FL 34442. Collects trash, yard waste, and recycling once per week. For more information, please call Waste Pro Citrus County at 352-726-7440 or visit their website at https://www.wasteprousa.com/office/citrus-county/.

 

Question:  What if I choose to use the Citrus County Central Landfill instead of Advanced Disposal - Citrus County?

Answer:  If you would like to dispose of your own trash, you are welcome to use the Citrus County Central Landfill.  The location of the Landfill is 230 W. Gulf to Lake Highway (Route 44) in Lecanto.  Their phone number is 352-527-7670.  Hours of Operation are Monday-Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm, and Saturdays from 8:00am to 2:30pm.  They are closed on Sundays, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

The Landfill also offers disposal of Household Hazardous Waste.  Homeowners may bring up to 50 lbs. of materials for proper disposal free of charge at the advertised programs at the Citrus County Central Landfill.  For dates and times, check your newspaper for advertised programs, or call 352-527-7670 or email landfillinfo@citrusbocc.com.

In addition, the Landfill offers a Citizen Service Area for items such as motor oil, electronics, appliances, furniture, tires, etc. They also offer a Recycling Area for items such as newspapers and cardboard.

Note: The Citrus County Landfill no longer accepts Sharps containers (filled with needles, syringes with needles, diagnostic lancets, etc.) for disposal. This is now managed through the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County. Sharps containers can be disposed of at the Department of Health in Citrus County, 3700 W. Sovereign Path, Lecanto, FL 34461, phone 352-527-5307. For more information, call the Citrus County Health Department at 352-527-0068 or email webmaster09@flhealth.gov. Additional information is available at https://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/biomedical-waste/needle-collection-programs.html. The Citrus County Biomedical Waste Coordinator is Michael Shapot, 352-513-6109.

For more information about Solid Waste Management, go to the Board of County Commissioners Solid Waste Management Division website at https://www.citrusbocc.com/departments/public_works/solid_waste_management/index.php.

 

Question:  Is there somewhere I can responsibly recycle electronic items such as medical equipment, computers, printers, televisions, etc.?

Answer:  The Technology Conservation Group provides responsible recycling to eliminate waste. They recycle virtually 100% of the material they receive. For a list of equipment they process, see TCG Common Materials List. If you have a question, please call 352-527-2534 and ask for Business Development. Their address is at 705 South Easy Street (off Route 44 near Color Country) in Lecanto, FL.

 

Question:  How is the annual Cambridge Greens 1 POA maintenance fee of $138.00 expended?

Answer:  The $138.00 maintenance fee is expended as follows:

• Insurance
• Electric Service and Maintenance
• Property Management - Accounting Services
• Meeting Supplies
• Office Supplies and Postage
• Surveillance Expense
• Taxes and Licenses
• Contingency and Legal Fees

 

Question:  Do you have a map of Cambridge Greens, 1st Addition?

Answer:  Yes, please click here to view the map.  Streets included within Cambridge Greens, 1st Addition boundaries are:

• East Allegrie Drive (From N. Lafayette Way to Spend-a-Buck Drive)
• East Henniker Court
• East Littleton Court
• East Monopoly Loop (From Liberty St. to East Hartford St.)
• North Bennington Terrace
• North Berlin Point
• North Currier Point
• North Lafayette Way
• North Shortline Way

Question: Do I need to acquire Architectural Control Board (ACB) approval before repainting my home?

Answer:  Yes.  Colors for any home should be submitted to the ACB for approval. This is a relatively quick and painless process that should be initiated by first contacting the ACB Chairman and advising him or her of your intentions. Then submit a Repainting Form to the ACB for approval. The Chairman will then convene the ACB to acquire approval for your proposed change in color scheme.

 

Question:  Do I need to acquire Architectural Control Board (ACB) approval before replacing my roof?

Answer:  Yes.  Color samples for any roof should be submitted to the ACB for approval.  This is a relatively quick and painless process that should be initiated by first contacting the ACB Chairman and advising him or her of your intentions. Then submit a Reroofing Form to the ACB for approval. The Chairman will then convene the ACB to acquire approval for your proposed roof replacement.