CANOPY 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 

 

Amenity Facility Handbook 

 

 

Last Updated: October 8, 2025 

 

 

 

 


PART I: AMENITY USE POLICIES 

 

DEFINITIONS 

1. “Amenities,” or “Amenity Facilities” is defined as the Amenity Center, Pool Area, 
Fitness Center, sports courts, playgrounds, recreational trails, parking lots, open space, 
pavilions, and other appurtenances or related improvements, all located within the 
Canopy Community Development District. 
2. “Amenity Center” shall mean the recreational complex located at 2877 Crestline Rd., 
Tallahassee, FL 32308, and consisting of, among other facilities, a clubhouse building, 
Pool Area, Fitness Center, playground, fire pits, covered pavilion and sport courts. 
3. “Amenity Staff” shall mean any persons responsible for daily operation and/or 
maintenance of the Amenities, including the Amenity Manager, if any, lifeguards, facility 
attendants, maintenance personnel or any District employee(s). The District may in its 
discretion choose what level of staffing is appropriate for operation of the Amenities and 
may elect not to engage any or all of the aforementioned staff. 


 

4. “Annual User Fee” shall mean the base fee established by the District for a non-Patron’s 
non-exclusive right to use the Amenities. The amount of the Annual User Fee is set forth 
herein. 


 

5. “Facility Access Fob” shall mean the device issued to Patrons by the District which 
allows the Patron to access the Amenities. 


 

6. “Fitness Center” is defined as the weight room and group fitness room located at the 
Amenity Center. 


 

7. “Board” shall be defined as the Canopy Community Development District Board of 
Supervisors. 


 

8. “District” shall be defined as the Canopy Community Development District. 


 

9. “District Staff” shall mean a representative of the District’s management company who 
serves as a point of contact between the District and Amenity Staff. 


 

10. “District Property” shall mean all property owned by the District including, but not 
limited to, the Amenities, common areas, ponds, parking lots and District-owned 
roadways. 


 

11. “Guest” shall mean any person or persons, other than a Patron, who are expressly 
authorized by the District to use the Amenities or invited and accompanied for the day by 
a Patron to use the Amenities. 


 

12. “Household” shall mean a group of individuals residing under one roof or head of 
household. This may consist of individuals who have not yet attained the legal age of 



majority (i.e., 18 or as otherwise provided by law), together with their parents or legal 
guardians. This does not include visiting relatives, or extended family not residing in the 
home. 


 

13. “Patron” shall be defined as (1) persons or entities who own real property within the 
District; (2) Renters who are assigned amenity privileges by persons or entities who own 
real property within the District; and (3) those persons or entities who do not own land 
within the District but who have paid the Annual User Fee. 


 

14. “Playground” or “Playgrounds” shall include the playgrounds at the Amenity Center 
and on all common District grounds. 


 

15. “Policies” shall mean these Amenity Use Policies. 


 

16. “Pool” and “Swimming Pool”, except where otherwise specified, shall mean the 
swimming pool located at the Amenity Center as well as the children’s splash pool 
located at the same location. “Pool Area” shall mean the Pool, plus any gazebos, 
adjacent decks, shade structures and other property or improvements within the fenced 
area surrounding the pool. 
17. “Renter” shall mean any tenant residing in a Resident’s home pursuant to a valid rental 
or lease agreement which exceeds ninety days in length. This does not include any tenant 
renting or leasing for ninety days or less. The Resident and the Renter must submit valid 
assignment of amenity privileges transfer documents to gain access to District Property, 
which form is attached hereto as Exhibit A. 
18. “Resident” shall mean any person owning property within the District, and members of 
his or her Household. 
19. “Service Animal” shall mean an animal trained to do work or perform tasks for an 
individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or 
other mental disability. 


 

USE AT OWN RISK 

 

ALL PERSONS USING THE AMENITIES DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK 
AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE DISTRICT’S RULES AND POLICIES 
AS MAY BE ADOPTED AND/OR AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME. 
ALL PERSONS USING THE AMENITIES ARE DEEMED TO HAVE 
READ AND OBTAINED A COPY, IF DESIRED, OF THE MOST RECENT 
POLICIES. AS SET FORTH MORE FULLY LATER HEREIN, THE 
DISTRICT SHALL ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND SHALL 
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ACCIDENTS, ILLNESS, PERSONAL 
INJURY, DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO, OR LOSS OF PROPERTY 
ARISING FROM, THE USE OF THE AMENITIES OR FROM THE ACTS, 
OMISSIONS OR NEGLIGENCE OF OTHER PERSONS USING THE 
AMENITIES. 


THE DISTRICT DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY SUPERVISION WITH 
RESPECT TO THE USE OF THE AMENITIES, AND THERE ARE 
INHERENT RISKS IN THE USE OF THE AMENITIES – E.G., THE USE 
OF THE PLAYGROUND, POOL, FITNESS CENTER AND OTHER 
AMENTIES CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR EVEN 
DEATH. PATRONS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS AND 
THOSE OF THEIR GUESTS. PARENTS AND LEGAL GUARDIANS 
ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR MINOR CHILDREN WHO USE THE 
AMENITIES AND WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE RELATED TO 
SAME. THE DISTRICT STRONGLY ENCOURAGES PARENTS AND 
LEGAL GUARDIANS TO ACCOMPANY AND SUPERVISE THEIR 
MINOR CHILDREN WHILE AT THE AMENITIES. VIOLATION OF 
ONE OR MORE OF THE POLICIES STATED HEREIN MAY RESULT 
IN WARNINGS, SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF AMENITY 
PRIVILEGES. THE DISTRICT WILL PROSECUTE ILLEGAL 
ACTIVITY TO THE FULL FORCE OF THE LAW. 

 

ACCESS TO AMENITY FACILITIES 

 

Annual User Fees. The annual user fee for persons not owning property within the Canopy 
Community Development District (“District”) is as follows: An amount equal to two times 
the amount of the combined operation and maintenance assessment and debt assessment for a 
seventy-foot lot, which will change from time to time based on the District’s budget. 

 

1. Access Fobs. Two Facility Access Fobs will be issued to each Patron Household, for up 
to two Facility Access Fobs per Patron Household. Facility Access Fobs will be issued to 
Patrons at the time their membership commences or at a time reasonably soon thereafter, 
subject to availability of Facility Access Fobs and District Staff. All Patrons must have 
on their person Facility Access Fob for entrance to the Amenity Center. There is a $25.00 
charge to replace lost or stolen fobs. Patrons are responsible for notifying the District 
immediately if a fob is lost or stolen. The lost or stolen fob shall be immediately 
deactivated. Patrons are also responsible for notifying the District when they sell their 
home. Facility Access Fobs may NOT be given to any third-party individuals. Each 
Patron shall be responsible for the actions of those individuals using the Patron’s Facility 
Access Fob, unless said Facility Access Fob is reported as being lost or stolen. 


 

2. Guests. 
(a) Maximum Guests. Except as otherwise provided for herein, each Patron household 
may bring a maximum of six (6) Guests to the Amenities at any one visit, provided 
however that Guests must be accompanied by a Patron who is at least eighteen years 
of age when using the Amenities; and provided however that the Patron will be 
responsible for any harm caused by the Patron’s Guests while using the Amenities. 
For clarification purposes, the preceding sentence shall be construed to place a six-
Guest limitation per visit on the total number of Guests that a Patron may bring on 
behalf of that Patron’s particular household – e.g., a Patron household consisting of 





 


four people cannot bring up to two Guests each for a total of eight Guests, but 
instead can only bring a total of six Guests per visit on behalf of the entire 
household. Guests shall be subject to all rules and policies as the Board may adopt 
from time to time. 
(b) Identification of Authorized Users. To better manage use of the facilities, the District 
in its discretion may require Patrons and Guests to “sign-in” prior to accessing the 
Amenities and/or to display District-issued bracelets or other identification at the 
Amenities in order to better identify authorized users of the Amenities. 
(c) Registration / Disclaimer. In order to use the Amenities, each Patron and all 
members of a Patron’s Household shall register with the District by executing a 
New Patron/Guest Information Form, and by executing the Consent and Waiver 
Agreement. Additionally, each Patron is responsible for ensuring that each of the 
Patron’s Guests executes a Consent and Waiver Agreement prior to using the 
Amenities. All persons using the Amenities do so at their own risk and agree 
to abide by the rules and policies for the use of the Amenities. As set forth 
more fully later herein, the District shall assume no responsibility and shall 
not be liable for any accidents, personal injury, or damage to, or loss of 
property arising from the use of the Amenities or from the acts, omissions or 
negligence of other persons using the Amenities. Patrons are responsible for 
their actions and those of their Guests. 
(d) Renter Privileges. Residents shall have the right to designate a Renter of their 
owned residential unit(s) as the beneficial users of the Resident’s privileges to 
use the Amenities. An Amenities transfer form must be completed by the 
Resident and the Renter to transfer such rights, consistent with Exhibit A hereto. 
i. A Renter who is designated as the beneficial user of the Resident’s 
rights to use the Amenities shall be entitled to the same rights, 
privileges and responsibilities to use the Amenities as the Resident. 
ii. During the period when a Renter is designated as the beneficial user, the 
Resident shall not be entitled to use the Amenities. 
iii. Residents shall be responsible for all charges incurred by their Renters 
which remain unpaid after the customary billing and collection 
procedure established by the District. Residents are responsible for the 
deportment of their respective Renter. 
iv. Renters shall be subject to all rules and policies, including but not 
limited to these Policies, as the Board may adopt from time to time. 








 

 

GENERAL PROVISIONS 

1. Patrons must swipe their Facility Access Fob to enter certain areas of the Amenities and 
should carry their Facility Access Fob at all times when using the Amenities. 


 

2. Unless provided elsewhere, youth under the age of sixteen (16) must be accompanied by 



an adult eighteen (18) years of age or older. 


 

3. All hours of operation of the Amenities will be established and published by the District 
on its website and/or posted at the applicable facility. The District may restrict access or 
close some or all of the Amenities due to inclement weather, for purposes of providing a 
community activity, for making improvements, for conducting maintenance, or for other 
purposes as circumstances may arise. Any programs or activities of the District may 
have priority over other users of the Amenities. Unless otherwise posted on the website 
or at the applicable facility, all outdoor Amenities are open only from Sunrise until 
Sunset (unless herein otherwise noted). No Patron is allowed in the service areas of the 
Amenities. 


 

4. Dogs or other pets (with the exception of Service Animals) are not permitted inside the 
Amenity Center building or in the Pool Area. Where dogs are permitted, they must be 
leashed, and the person in control of the dog must clean up and dispose of all dog waste. 


 

5. Fireworks of any kind are prohibited anywhere in the Amenities, District-owned property 
or adjacent areas. 


 

6. No Patron, visitor or Guest is allowed in the service areas of the Amenity Facilities. 


 

7. The Board reserves the right to amend or modify these Policies when necessary and will 
make its best attempts at notifying the Patrons of any changes by posting said changes on 
the District’s website. However, it is incumbent upon Patrons to seek clarification for 
Policies applicable to the Amenity Facility. 


 

8. The Board, District and Amenity Staff, and any other person so designated by the District 
shall have full authority to enforce these Policies. 


 

9. Smoking and alcohol are not permitted anywhere in the Amenities. 


 

10. Profanity and loud, disruptive, or unruly behavior are prohibited. 


 

11. Disregard for any Amenities rules or Policies will result in expulsion from the facility 
and/or loss of Amenities privileges in accordance with the Disciplinary & Enforcement 
Rule at Part II of the Amenity Facility Handbook. 


 

12. Glass and other breakable items are not permitted at the Amenities. 


 

13. Patrons and Guests shall treat Amenity Staff and their fellow Patrons and Guests with 
courtesy and respect. 


 

14. Skateboarding is not permitted at the Amenities, including all parking lots, and sidewalks 
comprising the Amenities. 


 

15. Bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, scooters and golf carts are not permitted in or around 



the Amenities. All bicycles must be placed at a bike rack. 


 

16. No open flames are permitted in any indoor space with the exception of Sterno-type 
heaters used to warm food during private events, if permitted and authorized by the 
District. Personal grills are not permitted at the Amenities or on any other District owned 
property. 


 

17. No items may be brought to the Amenities that could cause injury, death or damage to 
property. 


 

18. Unless otherwise stated, the Amenities are unattended, unmanned facilities and persons 
using the Amenities do so at their own risk. 


 

19. Patrons and Guests are advised that the Amenities, or certain areas thereof, may be under 
24-hour video surveillance for security purposes. 


 

20. Fishing, swimming, wading and boating are not permitted in the District’s ponds to 
support stormwater management integrity, attenuation, permit requirements and safety 
concerns. 


 

21. Except as permitted by the District, no commercial activities shall be conducted at the 
Amenities and no solicitation or commercial advertisements are permitted. This shall not 
prohibit the District from contracting with vendors to provide amenities programming or 
other services for the benefit of Patrons. 


 

22. There is no trespassing or loitering allowed at the Amenities. Any individual violating 
this policy may be reported to the local authorities. 
23. Unless otherwise stated, all Amenities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 
24. The possession and use of firearms shall be in strict accordance with Florida law. 
25. Equipment. All District equipment, furniture and other tangible property must be 
returned in good condition after use. Patrons and Guests are encouraged to notify District 
Staff if such items need repair, maintenance or cleaning. 
26. Littering. Patrons and Guests are responsible for cleaning up after themselves and 
helping to keep the Amenities clean at all times. 
27. Bounce Houses and Other Structures. Bounce houses and similar apparatus are permitted 
only outdoors and at the discretion of, and in areas designated by, the District in writing 
at least a week in advance of such request. Proof of liability insurance acceptable to the 
District shall also be required. 
28. Excessive Noise. Excessive noise that will disturb other Patrons and Guests is not 
permitted, including but not limited to use of cellular phones and speakers of any kind 
that amplify sound. 



29. Lost or Stolen Property. The District is not responsible for lost or stolen items. The 
Amenity Manager is not permitted to hold valuables or bags for Patrons or Guests. All 
found items should be turned into the Amenity Manager for storage in the lost and found, 
if one is available. Items will be stored in the lost and found for two weeks after which 
District Staff shall dispose of such items in such manner as determined in its sole 
discretion; provided, however, that District Staff shall not be permitted to keep such 
items personally or to give such items to a Patron not otherwise claiming ownership. 
30. Compliance with Laws and District Rules and Policies. The provisions in this document 
are in addition to any posted signage appearing at District Amenities and shall have 
control if contradictions exist. All Patrons and Guests shall abide by and comply with all 
applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances and policies, as 
well as all District Policies, while present at or utilizing the Amenities, and shall ensure 
that any minor for whom they are responsible also complies with the same. 
31. Courtesy. Patrons and Guests shall treat all District Staff and their designees, other 
Patrons and Guests with courtesy and respect. If District Staff requests that a Patron or 
Guest leave the Amenity Facilities due to failure to comply with these rules and policies, 
or due to a threat to the health, safety, or welfare, failure to comply may result in 
immediate suspension or termination of Amenity privileges. 
32. Profanity / Obscenity. Loud, profane, abusive, or obscene language or behavior is 
prohibited. 
33. Emergencies. In the event of an injury or other emergency, please contact 911 and alert 
District Staff immediately. 
34. False Alarms. Any Patron improperly attempting to enter the Amenity Facilities outside 
of regular operating hours or without the use of a valid Access Device and who thereby 
causes a security alert will be responsible for the full amount of any fee charged to the 
District in connection with such security alert and related response efforts. 
35. Outside Vendors / Commercial Activity. Outside vendors and commercial activity are 
prohibited on District property unless they are invited by the District as part of a District 
event or program or as authorized by the District in connection with a rental of the 
Amenity Facilities. 
36. Organized Activities. Any organized activities taking place at the Amenity Facilities must 
first be approved by the District. This includes, but is not limited to, fitness instruction, 
special events, etc. 
37. Security. The Amenities, or certain areas thereof, may be under 24-hour video 
surveillance for security purposes. 
38. First-Come, First-Served. Unless otherwise stated, all Amenities are available on a first-
come, first-served basis. 


 


PARKING POLICY 

 

1. Vehicles must be parked in designated areas and may not be left in a District parking lot 
overnight. 


 

2. Trailers, boats, RVs, and other oversized vehicles are not permitted to park in District 
parking lots at any time unless specifically authorized by the District. 


 

3. Vehicles should not be parked on grassy areas, or in any way which blocks the normal 
flow of traffic on District property. 


 

 

GENERAL SWIMMING POOL POLICIES 

1. All Patrons must swipe their Facility Access Fob to enter the Pool Area. At any given 
time, a Patron may accompany up to six (6) Guests per Household at the Pool Area. 


 

2. Non-swimming children should have adult supervision with them and within arm’s reach 
at all times. Persons unable to swim safely and/or without assistance must be 
accompanied by a capable adult at all times in and around the Pool. All children, 
regardless of age, using inflatable armbands (i.e., water wings) or any approved Coast 
Guard flotation device MUST be supervised by an adult who is in the water and within 
arm’s length of the child. Children under the age of thirteen (13) must be accompanied 
by an adult. Even proficient swimmers could find themselves at risk, the District 
recommends Patrons and Guests not swim alone. 


 

3. Radios, televisions and the like may be listened to if played at a volume that is not 
offensive to other Patrons and Guests. Electrical equipment is not allowed around the 
Pool Area. 


 

4. Showers are required before entering the Pool Area. 


 

5. Glass and other breakable items are prohibited in the Pool Area. 


 

6. Pool hours will be posted but may be reduced without notice in order to facilitate 
maintenance, weather or scheduled events. Unless otherwise posted, swimming is only 
permitted from 30 minutes after Sunrise until 30 minutes before Sunset, pursuant to the 
Florida Department of Health regulations. 


 

7. Pets (other than "Service Animals"), bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, scooters and 
golf carts are not permitted in the Pool Area or inside the pool gates at any time. 


 

8. Hanging on the lane lines, interfering with the lap-swimming lane, and unauthorized 
diving is prohibited. 


 

9. The District reserves the right to authorize all programs and activities, including the 



number of guest participants, equipment and supplies usage, etc., conducted at the 
Pool, including swim lessons, aquatic/recreational programs and pool parties. 


 

10. Any person swimming when the Pool is closed may be suspended from using the 
Amenity Facilities. 


 

11. Proper swim attire must be worn in the Pool Area. 


 

12. Food and drink, including alcohol, are prohibited in, and within six feet, of the Pool 
deck. 


 

13. No chewing gum is permitted in the Pool Area. 


 

14. No diving, jumping, pushing, running or other horseplay is allowed in the Pool Area. 


 

15. For the comfort of others, the changing of diapers or clothes is not allowed in the 
Pool Area. 


 

16. No one shall pollute the Pool. Anyone who does pollute the Pool is liable for any 
costs incurred in treating and reopening the Pool. 


 

17. Radio controlled watercraft are not allowed in the Pool. 


 

18. Pool entrances must be kept clear at all times. 


 

19. Smoking is not permitted around the Pool Area. 


 

20. No swinging on ladders, fences, or railings is allowed. 


 

21. Pool furniture is not to be removed from the Pool Area, thrown into the Pool or 
otherwise disturbed. 


 

22. Loud, profane, or abusive language is prohibited. 


 

23. Coolers of up to a 12-quart capacity are permitted at the Pool Area, provided however 
that glass and alcohol is prohibited and no food and drinks are permitted within six feet of 
the Pool deck area, as identified in Department of Health regulations, which may change 
from time to time. 
24. Tennis balls, beach balls larger than 8”, basketballs, Nerf Balls, soccer balls, or any other 
type of hard non-water sports balls are not permitted in the Pool Area. Masks and goggles 
must have shatter-proof polycarbonate lenses. Only the following inflatable or floating 
devices are permitted: 1) infant water floats with seats; 2) arm floats; and 3) pool noodles. 
For numbers one and two, parents/guardians must remain within arm’s length of children 
under their care. No other inflatable rafts, tubes, or floats are permitted. The District 
reserves the right to discontinue usage of such play equipment during times of peak or 



scheduled activity at the pool, or if the equipment provides a safety concern. 


 

25. Following Florida Department of Heath Rule #64E-9.008 for public pools without 
permitted outdoor lighting, the Pool will close no later than one half-hour before sunset 
and may open no sooner than one half-hour after sunrise. Pool closing times will be 
posted in advance when possible. 


 

26. Lap lanes shall be for lap swimming only, and are available on a first-come, first-served 
basis. Swimmers shall limit their use of the lap lanes to one (1) hour if other users are 
waiting. No pool noodles or other flotation devices are permitted in the lap lanes. Playing 
on the ropes is prohibited. Swimming in lap lanes shall be continuous and are intended 
for recreational swimming. 


 

THUNDERSTORM POLICY 

 

The lifeguards or Amenity Staff, if and when present, will oversee operation of the Pool Area, 
including making a determination of closure during thunderstorms and heavy rain. During 
periods of heavy rain, thunderstorms and other inclement weather, the Pool Area will be 
closed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the District shall have no obligation to provide staff at 
the Pool or oversee closures, and Patrons and Guests using the Pool shall be responsible for 
vacating the Pool area during periods of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and other inclement 
weather. All use is at each Patron’s and Guest’s own risk. 

 

POOL CONTAMINATION POLICY 

 

1. If contamination occurs, the Pool will immediately be closed. 


 

2. Children under the age of three (3) years, anyone who is not reliably toilet trained, and all 
incontinent individuals must wear rubber lined swim diapers, as well as a swimsuit over the 
swim diaper, to reduce the health risks associated with human waste contaminating the 
swimming Pool and deck area. If contamination occurs, the Pool will be shocked and 
closed for a period of at least twelve (12) hours. Persons not abiding by this policy shall be 
responsible for any costs incurred in treating and reopening the Pool. 


 

3. In accordance with CDC and Florida Department of Health standards, if a child has 
experienced three (3) or more loose bowel movements within a twenty-four (24)-hour 
period they should not return to the Pool for the subsequent twenty-four (24) hours. 


 

FITNESS CENTER POLICIES 

 

 All Patrons and Guests using the Fitness Center are expected to conduct themselves in a 
responsible, courteous and safe manner in compliance with all policies and rules of the District 
governing the Amenity Facilities. Disregard for or violation of the District’s policies and rules 
and misuse or destruction of Fitness Center equipment may result in the suspension or 
termination of Amenity privileges. 

 


 Please note that the Fitness Center is an unattended facility and persons using the facility 
do so at their own risk. Persons interested in using the Fitness Center are presumed to have 
consulted with a physician prior to commencing a fitness program and assume the risks inherent 
with exercise. 

 

1. Hours: Use of the Fitness Center is permitted only during the posted hours. Any Patron 
using the Fitness Center outside of the posted hours will be responsible for reimbursing the 
District for any fees or charges incurred in responding to the Fitness Center security alarm. 


 

2. Emergencies: For all emergencies, call 911 immediately. All emergencies and injuries 
must also be reported to the District Manager and, if present, Amenity Staff. 


 

3. Eligible Users: Patrons fourteen (14) years of age and older may use the Fitness Center. 
No children thirteen (13) years of age or younger are permitted in the Fitness Center. Guests 
seventeen (17) years of age or younger may use the Fitness Center if accompanied by an 
adult Patron aged eighteen (18) years of age or older. Guests may use the Fitness Center if 
accompanied by an adult Patron aged eighteen (18) or older. 


 

4. Proper Attire: Appropriate clothing and footwear (covering the entire foot) must be worn 
at all times in the Fitness Center. Appropriate clothing includes t-shirts, tank tops, shorts (no 
jeans), leotards, and/or sweat suits (no swimsuits). 


 

5. Food and Beverage: Food (including chewing gum) is not permitted within the Fitness 
Center. Beverages, however, are permitted in the Fitness Center if contained in non-
breakable containers with screw top or sealed lids. 


 

6. Personal Training: Except as expressly authorized by the District, personal training for 
fees, or solicitation of personal training services for fees, is prohibited. For purposes of this 
section, “personal training” shall mean provision of one-on-one fitness or exercise instruction 
by a person who does not have an established place of business for the primary purpose of 
conducting physical exercise and who holds a license or certification attesting that they are 
capable of providing such instruction. 


 

7. General Policies: 
(a) Each individual is responsible for wiping off fitness equipment after use. 


 

(b) Use of personal trainers is not permitted in the Fitness Center. 
(c) Hand chalk is not permitted to be used in the Fitness Center. 
(d) Radios, tape players, CD players, and other personal music devices are not 
permitted unless they are personal units equipped with headphones. 
(e) No bags, gear, or jackets are permitted on the floor of the Fitness Center or on the 
fitness equipment. 
(f) Weights or other fitness equipment may not be removed from the Fitness Center. 
(g) Please limit use of cardiovascular equipment to thirty (30) minutes and step aside 



between multiple sets on weight equipment if other persons are waiting. 
(h) Please return weights to their proper location after use. 
(i) Free weights are not to be dropped and should be placed only on the floor or on 
equipment made specifically for storage of the weights. 
(j) Any fitness program operated established and run by the District may have 
priority over other users of the Fitness Center. 


SPORT COURTS 

 

The following rules apply to all sport courts owned and operated by the District, including but not 
limited to tennis courts, pickleball courts, etc., as applicable (the “Courts”): 

 

1. First-Come, First-Served Basis. Courts are available for use by Patrons and Guests only on a 
first-come, first-served basis. When other players are waiting, Court use should be limited to 
one (1) hour. 


 

2. Attire. All players shall be dressed in appropriate attire, which includes: shirts, tennis shoes, 
shorts or warm up suits. These items must be worn at all times. Hard and/or black soled 
shoes are restricted from the Courts. 


 

3. Pets. Pets, with the exception of Service Animals, are not permitted on the Courts at any 
time. 


 

4. Food and Drinks. Food and gum are not permitted on the Courts. Drinks must be in a non-
breakable spill-proof container. 


 

5. Glass Containers. No glass containers or breakable objects of any kind are permitted on the 
Courts. 


 

6. Operating Hours. The Courts are open during the operating hours of the Amenity Center, or 
as otherwise posted. No one is permitted on the Courts at any other time unless a specific 
event is scheduled. 


 

7. Skateboards, Etc. No bicycles, scooters, roller skates, roller blades or skateboards, hover 
boards or similar items are permitted on the Courts. 


 

8. Furniture. No furniture, other than benches already provided, will be allowed on the playing 
surfaces of the Courts. 


 

9. Equipment. Patrons are responsible for bringing their own equipment. 


 

10. Instruction for Fees Prohibited. Except as expressly authorized by the District, instruction or 
training for fees, or solicitation of instruction or training for fees, is prohibited. This shall not 
prevent the District from contracting for provision of instruction as a community program for 
the benefit of Patrons and Guests. 



11. Fence. Climbing the fence or tampering with any lock is prohibited. 


 

12. Radios. Portable radios are prohibited on the Courts. 


 

13. Play at Your Own Risk. The Courts are unattended, so all Patrons and Guests use the Courts 
at their own risk. All Patrons and Guests are assumed to have consulted their physician 
before participating in any sports activities and assume the inherent risks in participating in 
the same. 


 

PLAYGROUND POLICIES 

 

1. The Playgrounds shall be available for use from dawn to dusk. 
2. For all emergencies, call 911 immediately. All emergencies and injuries must also be 
reported to the District Manager and any Amenity Staff on site. 
3. For the protection of equipment designed for the use by small children, Patrons over the 
age of 12 are not permitted to play on the equipment. 
4. No roughhousing or horseplay on the Playgrounds. 
5. Persons using the Playgrounds must clean up all food, beverages and miscellaneous trash 
brought to the Playgrounds. 
6. The use of profanity or disruptive behavior is prohibited. 
7. Children under five (5) years of age must always remain within the line of sight and near 
the supervising adult. All children are expected to play cooperatively with other children. 
8. Food & Drink. No food, drinks or gum are permitted in the playground equipment area as 
defined by the border surrounding the play equipment, other than water in non-breakable 
containers. Food and drinks (no gum) are permitted in the fenced in park area outside the 
playground equipment area. Patrons and Guests are responsible for clean-up of any food 
or drinks brought by them to the park. 
9. Glass. No glass containers or objects are permitted. Patrons should notify District Staff if 
broken glass is observed at the playground or parks. 
10. Prohibited Equipment. Bicycles, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, or other similar 
equipment are not to be used on the Playground. 


 

FIRE PIT POLICIES 

 

1. Use of the Fire Pits is available on a first-come, first-served basis. 


 

2. Glass and other breakable items are not permitted around the Fire Pits. 


 

3. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted around the Fire Pits. 


 

4. Patrons must fully turn off the Fire Pit after use; violators will be prohibited from future 
use. 



 

5. Only Patrons eighteen (18) years of age or older may ignite fires in the Fire Pit at their 
own risk. Patrons must bring their own tinder, kindling and hardwood to burn in the Fire 
Pit. The wood in the Fire Pit should not be stacked higher than the rim of the Fire Pit. 
Minors under fourteen (14) years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult 
eighteen (18) years of age or older at all times when the Fire Pit is in use. 


 

TRAIL POLICIES 

 

The following rules apply to the District’s walking trails: 

 

1. Vehicles. Trails are open to all forms of non-motorized transportation unless otherwise 
posted. Pedestrians have the right-of-way on trails unless otherwise posted. Bicycles and 
other "wheeled" travelers must yield to hikers. 
2. Hours of Operation. Trails may be used from dawn until dusk. 
3. Approved Programs. All events, races, and competitions must be facilitated by the District. 
4. Safety. Proper control must be maintained at all times. Speed should be restricted to safe 
levels appropriate for existing trail conditions. Faster users should pass on left and announce 
their intention before passing. Avoid single-tracks when raining or muddy; traffic on wet 
trails causes damage. 
5. Designated Trails. Trail users must stay on existing designated trails. 
6. Vegetation. Do not disturb vegetation or wildlife. 
7. Wildlife. Wildlife may be present on the trails. Users are advised to exercise caution. 


 

LAKES AND PONDS POLICIES 

 

1. Lakes within the District primarily function as retention ponds to facilitate the District’s 
system for treatment of stormwater runoff and overflow. As a result, contaminants may be 
present in the water. These policies are intended to limit contact with such contaminants and 
ensure continued operations of the Lakes while allowing limited recreational use. 
2. Users of District Lakes shall not engage in any conduct or omission that violates any 
ordinance, resolution, law, permit requirement or regulations of any governmental entity 
relating to the District Lakes. 
3. Wading and swimming in District Lakes are prohibited. 
4. Patrons may not fish from District Lakes due to erosion/infrastructure integrity, stormwater 
attenuation and health and safety concerns. 
5. Pets are not allowed in District Lakes. 
6. Owners of property abutting the District Lakes shall take such actions as may be necessary to 
remove underbrush, weeds or unsightly growth from the Owner’s property that detract from 
the overall beauty and safety of the property. Further, all Owners shall not make 



improvements on private property that negatively affect the Lakes, including causing erosion 
or impairments to the Lakes as a stormwater system. 
7. No docks or other structures, whether permanent or temporary, shall be constructed and 
placed in or around the District Lakes or other District stormwater management facilities 
unless properly permitted and approved by the District and other applicable governmental 
agencies. 
8. No pipes, pumps or other devices used for irrigation, or the withdrawal of water shall be 
placed in or around the District Lakes, except by the District. 
9. No foreign materials may be disposed of in the District Lakes, including, but not limited to 
tree branches, grass clippings, paint, cement, oils, soap suds, building materials, chemicals, 
fertilizers, or any other material that is not naturally occurring or which may be detrimental 
to the Lake environment. 
10. Easements through resident backyards along the community's stormwater management 
system are for maintenance purposes only and are not general grants for access for fishing or 
any other recreational purpose. Access to residents' backyards via these maintenance 
easements is prohibited. Unless individual property owners explicitly grant permission for 
others to access their backyards, entering their private property can be considered 
trespassing. Please be considerate of the privacy rights of other residents. 
11. Beware of wildlife, water moccasins and other snakes, alligators, snapping turtles, birds and 
other wildlife which may pose a threat to your safety are commonly found in stormwater 
management facilities in Florida. Wildlife may not be fed. Wildlife may neither be removed 
from nor released into the District Lakes; notwithstanding the foregoing, nuisance alligators 
posing a threat to the health, safety and welfare may be removed by a properly permitted and 
licensed nuisance alligator trapper, in accordance with all applicable state and local laws, 
rules, ordinances and policies including but not limited to rules promulgated by the Florida 
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (“FWC”). Anyone concerned about an alligator 
is encouraged to call FWC’s toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-
392-4286). 
12. Any hazardous conditions concerning the District Lakes must immediately be reported to the 
District Manager and the proper authorities. 


 

LOSS OR DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY OR INSTANCES OF PERSONAL INJURY 

Each Patron and Guest, as a condition of invitation to the premises of the Amenities, shall 
assume sole responsibility for his or her property and persons. The District and its contractors 
shall not be responsible for the loss of damage to any private property used or stored on the 
premises of the Amenities. Use is at the Patron’s and Guest’s own risk. 

 No person shall relocate or remove from the Amenity Facilities premises any property or 
furniture belonging to the District or its contractors without proper authorization. Patrons shall be 
liable for any property damage and/or personal injury caused by the Patron and his or her Guests, 
invitees or any family members at the Amenities, and at any activity or function operated, 
organized, arranged or sponsored by the District or its contractors. The District reserves the right 


to pursue any and all legal and equitable measures necessary to remedy any losses due to 
property damage or personal injury. 

 Any Patron, Guest, invitee or other person who, in any manner, makes use of or accepts 
the use of any apparatus, appliance, facility, privilege or service whatsoever owned, leased or 
operated by the District or its contractors, or who engages in any contest game, function, 
exercise, competition or other activity operated, organized, arranged or sponsored by the District 
or its contractors or Patrons, either on or off the Amenities premises, shall do so at his or her own 
risk, and shall defend and hold the District and its Board, employees, staff, representatives, 
contractors, and agents harmless for any and all loss, cost, claim, injury damage or liability 
sustained or incurred by him or her, resulting there from and/or from any act or omission of the 
District or its respective Board, employees, staff, representatives, contractors, and agents. Any 
Patron shall have, owe, and perform the same obligation to the District and its respective Board, 
employees, staff, representatives, contractors, and agents hereunder in respect to any loss, cost, 
claim, injury, damage or liability sustained or incurred by any guest, invitee or family member of 
such Patron. 

 Should any party bound by these District Policies bring suit against the District or its 
affiliates, officers, employees, representatives, contractors or agents in connection with any event 
operated, organized, arranged or sponsored by the District or its contractors or its Patrons or any 
other claim or matter in connection with any event operated, organized, arranged or sponsored by 
the District, its contractors or its Patrons and fail to obtain judgment therein against the District 
or its Amenity Center operator, officers, employee, representative, contractor or agent, said party 
shall be liable to the District for all costs and expenses incurred by it in the defense of such suit 
(including court costs and attorney's fees through all appellate proceedings). 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


PART II: DISCIPLINARY & ENFORCEMENT RULE 

 

Law Implemented: ss. 120.69, 190.011, 190.012, Fla. Stat. (2021) 

Effective Date: August 2021 

 

 

In accordance with Chapters 190 and 120 of the Florida Statutes, and on August 2021 at a 
duly noticed public meeting, the Board of Supervisors of the Canopy Community 
Development District adopted the following rules / policies to govern disciplinary and 
enforcement matters. All prior rules / policies of the District governing this subject matter 
are hereby rescinded. 

 

SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION OF PRIVILEGES 

 

1. Introduction. This rule addresses disciplinary and enforcement matters relating 
to the use of the amenities and other properties owned and managed by the District 
(“Amenities” or “Amenity”). 


 

2. General Rule. All persons using the Amenities and entering District properties 
are responsible for compliance with, and shall comply with, the Amenities Rules established 
for the safe operations of the District’s Amenities. 


 

3. Suspension of Rights. The District, through its Board, District Manager, and 
General Manager, shall have the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate the Amenity privileges 
of any person to use the Amenities for any of the following behavior: 
a. Submits false information on any application for use of the Amenities; 
b. Permits the unauthorized use of a Key Fob or otherwise allows unauthorized use; 
c. Exhibits unsatisfactory behavior, deportment or appearance; 
d. Fails to pay amounts owed to the District in a proper and timely manner; 
e. Fails to abide by any District rules or policies (e.g., Amenity Rules); 
f. Treats the District’s supervisors, staff, general/amenity management, contractors, 
or other representatives, or other residents or guests, in an unreasonable or 
abusive manner; 
g. Damages or destroys District property; 
h. Engages in conduct that is improper or likely to endanger the health, safety, or 
welfare of the District, or its supervisors, staff, amenities management, 
contractors, or other representatives, or other residents or Guests; or 
i. Commits or is alleged, in good faith, to have committed a crime on or off District 
property that leads the District to reasonably believe endangers District residents, 
staff and Guests. 





 

 


4. Authority of District Manager and Onsite Staff. The District Manager, other 
onsite staff, or their designee has the ability to remove any person from one or all Amenities if 
any of the above-referenced behaviors are exhibited or actions committed or if in his/her 
discretion it is the District’s best interests to do so. The District Manager, onsite staff or their 
designee may at any time restrict or suspend for cause or causes, including but not limited to 
those described above, any person’s privileges to use any or all of the Amenities until the next 
regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors. 


 

5. Process for Termination or Suspension of Amenity Privileges. 
i. First Offense: Verbal warning by District Manager or Amenity staff 
and suspension from the Amenities for up to one week from the 
commencement of the suspension. Violation is recorded by District 
Manager or Amenity staff, signed by the individual offender(s), and 
held on file at the Amenity. 
ii. Second Offense: Automatic suspension of all Amenity privileges for 
up to thirty days from the commencement of the suspension, with the 
preparation by District Manager or Amenity staff of a written report 
to be signed by the offender(s) and filed at the Amenity. 
iii. Third Offense: Suspension of all Amenity privileges for up to one 
year. Such suspension shall run to the next regular meeting of the 
Board of Supervisors. At said meeting, the record of all previous 
offenses will be presented to the Board for recommendation of 
termination of the offender(s) privileges for one calendar year. The 
length of the suspension is in the discretion of the Board and may be 
for more or less than one year, depending on the nature of the 
violation. 
b. Each offense shall expire one year after such offense was committed, except 
in cases of egregious behavior that, in the discretion of the Board, may 
warrant a longer or even permanent suspension. After the expiration of one 
year, or longer as provided for herein, the number of offenses on record for 
such offender(s) shall be reduced by one. For example, if a first offense is 
committed on February 1 and a second offense on August 1, there will be 
two offenses on record until February 1 of the following year, at which time 
the first offense will expire, and the second offense will thereafter be 
considered a first offense until it expires on the following August 1. The 
provisions of this Paragraph shall not at any time serve to reduce any 
suspensions or terminations, which may have been imposed prior to the 
expiration of any offenses. 








 

a. Offenses: 

 

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, any time a user of the Amenity is arrested for 
an act committed, or allegedly committed, while on the premises of the 


c. Any suspension or termination of Amenity privileges may be appealed to the 
Board of Supervisors for reversal or reduction. The Board’s decision on 
appeal shall be final. 








Amenity, or violates these Policies in a manner that, in the discretion of the 
District Manager or Amenity staff upon consultation with one Board 
member, justifies suspension beyond the guidelines set forth above, such 
offender(s) shall have all amenity privileges immediately suspended until the 
next Board of Supervisors meeting. At the Board meeting, the Board will be 
presented with the facts surrounding the arrest or violation and the Board 
may make a recommendation of suspension or termination of the offender(s) 
privileges, which suspension or termination may include members of the 
offender(s) household and may, upon the first offense, equal to or exceed one 
year. In particular situations that pose a long term or continuing threat to the 
health, safety and welfare of the District and its residents and users, 
permanent termination of Amenity privileges may be considered and 
warranted. 

 

6. Legal Action; Criminal Prosecution. If any person is found to have committed 
any of the infractions noted in Section 3 above, such person may additionally be subject to 
arrest for trespassing or other applicable legal action, civil or criminal in nature. 


 

7. Fines. In the event of an infraction involving the commission of a crime on 
District property, resulting in law enforcement response to District property, or involving 
damage to or destruction of District property, the District may in its discretion assess a fine of 
up to $500 in order to offset the legal and administrative expenses incurred by the District. 
Such fine shall be in addition to any suspension or termination of amenity privileges and/or any 
applicable legal action warranted by the circumstances. Additionally, the District may in its 
discretion hold any person who damages District property responsible for the cost of repairing 
or replacing such District property. 


 

8. Severability. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this rule shall be 
held to be invalid or ineffective for any reason, the remainder of this rule shall continue in full 
force and effect, it being expressly hereby found and declared that the remainder of this rule 
would have been adopted despite the invalidity or ineffectiveness of such section. 



Exhibit A 

 

CANOPY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ASSIGNMENT OF AMENITY RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES 

Instructions: This form must be completed in its entirety and returned to the District Manager in order for amenity access 
privileges to be granted to any tenant. The form must be completed and signed by all owners and co-owners of the subject 
property and witnessed. Signatures of agents or property managers acting on behalf of the owner will not be accepted unless 
accompanied by a properly executed Power of Attorney document granting specific authority to sign the Owners’ names for this 
purpose. Upon acceptance of this properly completed document, any amenity access cards previously issued to the owner and 
their family members will be deactivated and listed tenants become eligible to apply for amenity access cards for the designated 
lease period. A fee of $25.00 per amenity access card issued is payable by cash or check at the time a card is issued. 

Agreement made this date ________________________ between the owners of the property located at: 

 (date of this agreement) 

 

_________________________________________, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida 

 (property address) 

 

1. Owners of the Property, by their signatures below, attest the existence of a lawful tenancy with effective dates 
beginning (date)_____________________ terminating (date) ___________________. All tenancy eligible for 
assignments must be at least three (3) months of length or longer. If length of tenancy is of an indefinite duration, this 
Assignment will only be effective for a three (3) month period and after that must be renewed. 


 

2. CDD Management will turn away anyone that is not an official tenant (AIRBNB, VRBO, etc. and less than 30-day 
rentals are not defined as tenants and are not defined as guests). 


 

3. Owners wish to transfer the rights and privileges to the use and enjoyment of the amenities within the District to 
Tenants. 


 

4. Upon this transfer, Owners acknowledge their amenity access cards will be deactivated as of the date of such transfer. 


 

5. Upon this transfer, Tenants acknowledge they must obtain their amenity access cards from the District and that 
Tenants have received or have reviewed a copy of the Facility Use Policies & Rates for all Amenities, to which they 
agree to follow. 


 

6. Owners acknowledge that nothing in this assignment has any effect on their responsibilities as the Owners of the 
Property to timely pay all Canopy Community Development District fees and special assessments. 


 

7. Tenants acknowledge at the end of their tenancy, their amenity access cards will be deactivated as of the date their 
tenancy ends. In the case of a tenancy of indefinite duration acknowledge that their amenity access cards will be 
deactivated after three (3) months, but may be renewed by a further assignment by the Owners. 


 

8. Owners and Tenants acknowledge that this document is subject to public review under Chapter, 119, Florida’s Public 
Records Laws. 


 

 


ALL OWNERS MUST SIGN BELOW 

 

 

___________________________ ___________________________ 

Owner Signature (required) Witness Signature (required) 

 

___________________________ ___________________________ 

Owner Printed Name (required) Witness Printed Name (required) 

 

___________________________ ___________________________ 

Co-Owner (if any) Signature (required) Witness Signature (required) 

 

___________________________ ___________________________ 

Co-Owner (if any) Printed Name (required) Witness Printed Name (required) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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