Core rules12
Occupancy / age restrictions
Restricted
The community is for persons 55 years of age or older, requiring at least one permanent resident per home to be 55 or older; no one under 19 may be a permanent resident, with temporary visits limited to 30 days per calendar year; hardship exceptions for residents between 19 and 55 may be granted by the Developer, provided 80% adult occupancy is maintained.
“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 · Section 2. · p.4
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. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no other animals, livestock, poultry, or swine of any kind shall be raised, bred, or kept ou any Homesite or on dedicated or reserved areas.”
Declaration · Section 7. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
RVs & campers
Not addressed
The document does not address restrictions related to recreational vehicles (RVs).
Boats
Not addressed
The document does not address restrictions related to boats.
Parking
Restricted
No trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle may be parked or stored on any Homesite or street, except for temporary service vehicles or vehicles/boats fully enclosed in garages.
“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 · Section 19. · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Fences
Restricted
Owners adjoining security walls and/or fences originally constructed by the Developer are responsible for their maintenance and repair, including surface and structural integrity, and must contact the Developer for paint specifications; costs are shared if a wall/fence adjoins multiple homesites.
“Additionally, for those Owners of Homesites adjoining security walls and/or fences originally constructed by the Developer, Owners shall be responsible for maintenance and repairs of the surface and structural integrity of the walls and/or fences adjoining the Owners Homesite whether on the Owners Homesite or on an adjacent Homesite, reserved area or dedicated area. The Homesite Owner must contact the Developer or the Developer's designee for paint specifications.”
Declaration · Section 8. · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Architectural approval
Requires approval
All homes must be constructed by the Developer or its designee, with a design approved by the Developer for color, materials, design, size, and other qualities; screen cages over patios and pools are allowed; no arbor, trellis, gazebo, pergola, awning, fence, barrier, wall, or structure of any kind may be placed on the property without prior written approval from the Developer or its designee, nor can any object be painted or attached to any wall or fence without such approval.
“The Home must be placed on the Homesite and constructed by the Developer, or its designee, of a design approved by the Developer as being harmonious with the development as to color, construction materials, design, size and other qualities. Each Home must have eave overhangs and gable overhangs, and all roofing materials shall be approved by the Developer, including the roof over garages, screen porches, utility rooms, etc., and all areas must have ceilings. Screen cages over patios and pools are allowed. No arbor, trellis, gazebo, pergola (or similar item), awning, fence, barrier, wall or structure of any kind or nature shall be placed on the property without prior written approval of the Developer or the Developer's designee, nor shall any Owner paint or attach any object to any wall and/or fence without prior approval of the Developer or the Developer's designee.”
Declaration · Section 1. · p.4
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, and no business activity of any kind is permitted.
“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. No business activity of any kind whatever shall be conducted in any Home or on any Homesite.”
Declaration · Section 3. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Signs
Restricted
No signs of any kind may be displayed without prior written Developer consent, except for customary name and address signs and one 'for sale or rent' sign no larger than 12x12 inches, visible only through a residence 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, except customary name 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 residence and only visible through a window of the residence.”
Declaration · Section 5. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Setbacks
Not addressed
Information regarding setbacks is not present in the provided document.
Exterior & architectural5
Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment
Restricted
No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted within the Subdivision, except as specifically allowed by law, and the location of any improved device must be previously approved in writing by the Developer.
“No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind nor window air-conditioners or irrigation wells are permitted within the Subdivision, except as specifically allowed by law. The location of any improved device will be as previously approved hy the Developer in writing.”
Declaration · Section 11. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Conservation, wetlands & environmental
Restricted
Owners must comply with approved construction plans for the storm water management system and may not construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or perform any activity in wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, drainage easements, and upland conservation areas without prior written approval from SWFWMD.
“Each property Owner within the Snbdivision at the tine of construction of a building, residence, or structure shall comply with the construction plans for the storm water management system approved and on file with the Southwest Florida Water Management District ("SWFWMD"). No Owner of property within the Subdivision may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or undertake or perform any activity in the wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, drainage easements, and upland conservation areas described in the approved permit and recorded Plat of the Subdivision unless prior written approval is received from SWFWMD.”
Declaration · Section 20. · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17
Driveways & walkways
Restricted
Concrete and driveway coatings are permitted if the design is harmonious with the Subdivision and the coating is the same color as the Home; no ingress or egress is permitted except via driveways and sidewalks originally constructed by the Developer; no driveways, walkways, cart paths, or access shall be located on any road right of way, walkway, or cart path, except as originally constructed or subsequently approved in writing by the Developer.
“Concrete and driveway coatings are permitted providing that the design is harmonious with the Subdivision and that such coating is the same color as the Home. No ingress or egress to or from any Homesite is permitted except pursuant to such driveways and sidewalks as originally constructed by the Developer. Except as originally constructed, or subsequently approved in writing by the Developer, no driveways, walkways, cart paths or access shall be located on or permitted on any road right of way, walkway or cart path.”
Declaration · Section 8. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Exterior colors, materials & trim
Requires approval
Owners must contact the Developer or its designee for paint specifications for walls and fences.
“The Homesite Owner must contact the Developer or the Developer's designee for paint specifications. The party responsible for maintenance must contact the Developer or the Developer's designee for paint specifications.”
Declaration · Section 1. (a) · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Property & structure upkeep
Restricted
Owners must repair their residence, keeping it in a condition comparable to its initial construction, allowing only for normal wear and tear.
“each Owner shall, at his sole cost and expense, repair his residence, other than as otherwise provided for herein, keeping the same in condition comparable to the condition of such residence at the time of its initial construction, excepting only normal wear and tear.”
Declaration · (a) · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & yard4
Clotheslines / outdoor drying
Not allowed
The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or placing of clothes poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law, and no outside clotheslines or other outside facilities for drying or airing clothes shall be erected, placed, or maintained.
“The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or placing of clothes poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law. No outside clotheslines or other outside facilities for drying or airing clothes shall be erected, placed or maintained on any Homesite.”
Declaration · Section 11. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & lawn maintenance
Restricted
No bush, shrub, tree, or similar plant may be placed within the road right of way without Developer's prior written consent; all 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 Developer approval.
“In order to maintain a visible roadway, no bush, shrub, tree, or other similar plant may be placed within the road right of way without Developer's prior written consent. In an effort to protect limited natural resources, all Homesites shall remain finished with the same quantity and style of water-conservative, drought-tolerant sod and landscape as originally provided by the Developer. 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 froin the Developer or Developer's designee.”
Declaration · Section 8. · p.5
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 · Section 25. · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17
Mailboxes
Restricted
Individual mailboxes may not be located on a Homesite; mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service at no cost to the Owner but must be housed by the Developer at a one-time charge of $190.00 per box, payable at the initial sale of the Homesite.
“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 from Developer to Owner.”
Declaration · Section 17. · p.6
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 substantially restore its prior appearance and condition within two months of damage and complete it within six months, subject to these 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 in a manner 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 six (6) months after the damage occurs, unless prevented by governmental authority. Such reconstruction is subject to the provisions of these Restrictions.”
Declaration · Section 6. · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Noise, nuisance & conduct
Not allowed
No noxious or offensive activity shall be conducted on any Homesite, and Owners must use their property in a manner that allows neighbors to enjoy theirs, prohibiting any noxious or offensive activity that annoys or interferes with neighbors' peace and quiet.
“No noxious or offensive activity shall be conducted on or in any Homesite with the exception of the business of Developer and the transferees of Developer in developing all of the Homesites as provided herein. No Owner shall allow any noxious or offensive activity upon his property which annoys or interferes with the peace and quiet of his neighbors.”
Declaration · Section 4. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Solicitation & yard sales
Not allowed
The Developer reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery, and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.
“The Developer is hereby given, and reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.”
Declaration · Section 15. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Trash & recycling
Restricted
Rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material must be kept in sanitary containers concealed from public view until placed curbside for collection; garbage must be in Developer-prescribed plastic bags, placed curbside no earlier than the day before pickup, or in a dumpster if required by Developer, and must be fully closed and sealed; Owners must use the Developer-designated City of Leesburg Franchised Hauler and pay for service year-round, and may be required to participate in a curbside recycling program.
“Prior to being placed curbside for collection, no rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material shall be kept or permitted on any Homesite or on dedicated or reserved areas except in sanitary containers located in appropriate areas concealed from public view. The solid waste hauler shall be a City of Leesburg Franchised Hauler designated by the Developer. Once placed curbside for collection, all garbage will be contained in plastic bags prescribed by Developer and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up. In the alternative, the Developer shall have the right to require that garbage be placed in a dumpster and not placed curbside. In either event, all garbage inust be contained in fully closed and sealed plastie bags prescribed by the Developer.”
Declaration · Section 12. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17