Core rules12
Occupancy / age restrictions
Restricted
The Subdivision is an adult community for persons 55 years of age or older, requiring at least one occupant per Home to be 55 or older, with no permanent residents under 19 years of age, though visitors under 19 may temporarily reside for up to 30 days annually.
“The Subdivision is an adult community designed to provide housing for persons fifty-five (55) years of age or older. All Homes that are occupied must be occupied by at least one person who is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. No person under nineteen (19) years of age may be a permanent resident of a Home, except that persons below the age of nineteen (19) years may be permitted to visit and temporarily reside for periods not exceeding thirty (30) days in total in any calendar year period.”
Declaration · 2.24 · p.12
Last verified 2026-07-17
Rentals / leasing
Not addressed
Short-term rentals
Not addressed
Pets
Restricted
Domestic pets are permitted if they do not create a nuisance, and Owners are responsible for any damage caused by their pets, immediate removal and disposal of pet excrement, and keeping pets on a leash; no other animals, livestock, poultry, or swine are allowed.
“Domestic pets shall be permitted, provided they do not create a nuisance to others. Each Owner shall be personally responsible for any damage caused to dedicated or reserved areas by any such pet and shall be responsible to immediately remove and dispose of any excrement of such pet and shall be responsible to keep such pet on a leash.”
Declaration · 2.23 · p.12
Last verified 2026-07-17
RVs & campers
Not addressed
Boats
Not addressed
Parking
Restricted
No trucks exceeding 3/4 ton, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle may be parked, stored, or remain on any Homesite or street, except for temporary service vehicles or vehicles/boats fully enclosed in garages; inoperable or junk vehicles/equipment are prohibited, and vehicle repairs are limited to emergency repairs necessary for movement to a proper facility.
“No trucks in excess of 3/4 ton size, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle shall be parked, stored or otherwise remain on any Homesite or street, except for (a) service vehicles located thereon on a temporary basis while performing a service for a resident, or (b) vehicles or boats fully enclosed in garages located on the Homesite.”
Declaration · 2.9 · p.11
Last verified 2026-07-17
Fences
Restricted
Owners of Homesites adjoining walls, gates, or fences originally constructed by the Developer are responsible for their maintenance and repairs, including surface and structural integrity, and must share costs with adjacent Owners for shared structures, maintaining a uniform appearance.
“Additionally, for those Owners of Homesites adjoining walls, gates, or fences originally constructed by the Developer, Owners shall be responsible for maintenance and repairs of the surface and structural integrity (except as may be set forth in Section 4.5 below) of the walls, gates, and fences adjoining the Owners Homesite whether on the Owners Homesite or on an adjacent Homesite, dedicated or reserved area.”
Declaration · 2.12 · p.11
Last verified 2026-07-17
Architectural approval
Requires approval
All construction, erection, placement, or alteration of any building or structure, and any reconstruction, additions, alterations, or modifications to the Home or Homesite, require prior written approval from the Developer, ensuring consistency with the development plan and compliance with stormwater management plans.
“No building or structure shall be constructed, erected, placed or altered on any Homesite until the construction plans and specifications and a plan showing the location of the building or structure have been approved by the Developer. Each property Owner within the Subdivision at the time of construction of a building, residence, or structure shall comply with the construction plans for the stormwater inanagement system approved and on file with the Southwest Florida Water Management District ("SWFMD").”
Declaration · 2.2 · p.10
Last verified 2026-07-17
Home business
Not allowed
No commercial, professional, or similar activity requiring inventory, equipment, or customer/client visits may be conducted in a Home or on a Homesite.
“Properties within the Subdivision are intended for residential use and no commercial, professional or similar activity requiring either maintaining an inventory, equipment or customer/client visits may be conducted in a Home or on a Homesite.”
Declaration · 2.10 · p.11
Last verified 2026-07-17
Signs
Restricted
No signs of any kind may be displayed to public view on a Homesite or dedicated/reserved area without prior written consent from the Developer, except for customary name and address signs and one 'for sale or rent' sign no larger than 12x12 inches, located wholly within the Home and visible only through a window.
“No sign of any kind shall be displayed to public view on a Homesite or any dedicated or reserved area without the prior written consent of the Developer, cxcept customary naine and address signs and one sign advertising a property for sale or rent which shall be no larger than twelve (12) inches wide and twelve (12) inches high and which shall be located wholly within the Home and only visible through a window of the Home.”
Declaration · 2.16 · p.12
Last verified 2026-07-17
Setbacks
Restricted
Garages (except those originally built by Developer) are prohibited within front yard garage setbacks, and Homes, additions, garages, fences, walls, screen cages, arbors, trellises, gazebos, pools, spas (excluding pumps/filters), patios, fireplaces, fire pits, outdoor living areas, and similar improvements (except those originally built by Developer) are prohibited within front, side, and rear yard improvement setbacks, as described in Exhibit "A".
“Except for garages originally constructed by Developer, garages shall not be constructed, placed, or installed within the front yard garage setbacks described in the attached Exhibit "A". Except for improvements originally constructed by Developer, the following shall not be constructed, placed, or installed within the front, side, and rear yard improvement setbacks described in the attached Exhibit "A": Hoines, additions to Homes, garages, fences, walls, screen cages, arbors, trellises, gazebos, pools and spas (provided however, pool and spa pumps, filters, and associated equipment are not prohibited), patios, fireplaces and fire pits, outdoor living areas, and other similar iimprovements.”
Declaration · Exhibit "A" · p.13
Last verified 2026-07-17
Exterior & architectural6
Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment
Restricted
Aerials, satellite reception dishes, and antennas of any kind are prohibited within the Subdivision to the extent allowed by law, and any approved device must be located as previously approved by the Developer in writing.
“Aerials, satellite reception dishes, and antennas of any kind are prohibited within the Subdivision to the extent allowed by law. The location of any approved device will be as previously approved by the Developer in writing.”
Declaration · 2.17 · p.12
Last verified 2026-07-17
Conservation, wetlands & environmental
Not allowed
No person may enter any wildlife preserve, except as permitted by applicable law.
“Except only as permitted by applicable law, no person may enter any wildlife preserve.”
Declaration · 2.15 · p.12
Last verified 2026-07-17
Driveways & walkways
Restricted
Each Home and Homesite must have a concrete driveway, and no driveways, walkways, cart paths, or access points are permitted on any road right-of-way, walkway, or cart path unless originally constructed or subsequently approved in writing by the Developer.
“Each Home and Homesite must contain a concrete driveway, and a lamppost must be erected in the front yard of each Homesite.”
Declaration · 2.8 · p.11
Last verified 2026-07-17
Exterior & landscape lighting
Restricted
Exterior lighting must be attached to the Home and shaded to prevent nuisance, no other light poles may be erected, and exterior strip lighting, liquid lights, and similar lighting sources are prohibited.
“Except as provided above, exterior lighting must be attached to the Hoine and shaded so as not to create a nuisance to others. No other light poles may be erected. Exterior strip lighting, liquid lights, and similar lighting sources are prohibited.”
Declaration · 2.8 · p.12
Last verified 2026-07-17
Pools, spas & screen enclosures
Allowed
Screen cages over patios and pools are permitted.
“Screen cages over patios and pools are allowed.”
Declaration · 2.4 · p.11
Last verified 2026-07-17
Property & structure upkeep
Restricted
Owners must keep their Homesites neat and clean, with grass cut, irrigated, and edged at all times, and are responsible for mowing and maintaining unpaved areas between their Homesite and adjacent roadways/walkways, as well as areas between their Homesite lot line and any land use, landscape buffer, or board fence on an adjoining wildlife preserve.
“Owners shall keep their Homesites neat and clean and the grass cut, irrigated and edged at all times. The Homesite Owner shall have the obligation to mow and maintain the unpaved area between an adjacent roadway or walkway located in the road right of way and the Owner's Homesite.”
Declaration · 2.12 · p.11
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & yard4
Clotheslines / outdoor drying
Not allowed
The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.
“The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.”
Declaration · 2.25 · p.13
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & lawn maintenance
Restricted
Homesites must maintain the original quantity and style of water-conservative, drought-tolerant sod and landscape provided by the Developer, though owners may add or replace landscape with more water-conservative and drought-tolerant options with prior written approval from the Developer.
“In an effort to protect limited natural resonrces, all Homesites shall reınain finished with the same quantity and style of water-conservative, drought-tolerant sod and landscape as originally provided by the Developer. Notwithstanding: (a) the construction, installation, and maintenance of structures, additions, and other improvements to Owner's Homes and Homesites shall not be deemed a violation of the foregoing sentence if such improvements and activities are first approved by the Developer or Developer's designee in accordance with the other provisions set forth in this Declaration; and (b) Owners may add and replace landscape that is more water-conservative and drought-tolerant than originally provided, however, any such alterations must receive the prior written approval of the Developer or Developer's designee.”
Declaration · 2.7 · p.11
Last verified 2026-07-17
Lawn ornaments & decor
Restricted
Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.
“Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.”
Declaration · 2.31 · p.13
Last verified 2026-07-17
Mailboxes
Not allowed
Individual mailboxes may not be located upon a Homesite, as mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service and housed by the Developer for a one-time charge.
“Individual mailboxes may not be located upon a Homesite. Mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service at no cost to Owner, however, those boxes shall be housed by the Developer at a one-time charge of $190.00 per box, payable at the time of the initial sale of the Homesite froin Developer 10 Owner.”
Declaration · 4.4 · p.16
Last verified 2026-07-17
Use & conduct4
Insurance & rebuilding after damage
Restricted
If a residence is damaged or destroyed, the Owner must rebuild, repair, or reconstruct it to its prior appearance and condition within two months of damage, completing the work within eight months, unless prevented by governmental authority, and subject to existing restrictions.
“If all or any portion of a residence is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, it shall be the duty of the Owner thereof, with all due diligence, to rebuild, repair, or reconstruct such residence and walls in a inanner which will substantially restore it to its appearance and condition immediately prior to the casualty. Reconstruction shall be undertaken within two (2) months after the damage occurs, and shall be completed within eight (8) months after the damage occurs, unless prevented by governmental authority. Such reconstruction is subject to the provisions of these restrictions.”
Declaration · 2.28 · p.13
Last verified 2026-07-17
Noise, nuisance & conduct
Restricted
Radios, record players, television, voices, and other sounds must be kept at a moderate level from 10:00 PM to one hour before daylight to allow neighbors to enjoy their property.
“Radios, record players, television, voices and other sounds are to be kept on a moderate level from 10:00 PM to one (1) hour before daylight.”
Declaration · 2.21 · p.12
Last verified 2026-07-17
Solicitation & yard sales
Restricted
The Developer reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery, and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.
“The Developer reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery and vehicular traffic within the Snbdivision.”
Declaration · 2.22 · p.12
Last verified 2026-07-17
Trash & recycling
Restricted
Garbage and trash service is provided by a City of Leesburg Franchised Hauler, with charges paid separately by each Owner, and Owners acknowledge the fee is payable year-round regardless of occupancy; no rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material may be kept on any Homesite or dedicated/reserved areas except in sanitary containers concealed from public view, and once curbside, garbage must be in Developer-prescribed plastic bags and placed no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up.
“To maintain the Subdivision in a clean and sanitary condition and to minimize heavy commercial traffic within the Subdivision, garbage and trash service shall be provided by a City of Leesburg Franchised Hauler designated by the Developer, and the charges therefor shall be paid separately by each Owner. Owner agrees that garbage and trash service shall cominence on the closing date the Owner purchases Owner's Homesite and Home.”
Declaration · 4.3(a) · p.16
Last verified 2026-07-17