Oak Run

Restricted

Homesites are for residential purposes only, with a maximum of four permanent residents per Living Unit. No persons under eighteen years of age shall occupy or permanently reside in any Living Unit, except for family members visiting for an aggregate period not exceeding thirty days in any calendar year. The 2004 recorded amendment formalized a hard 55+ requirement (at least one occupant age 55+ for homesites acquired after 2004) and requires Association age-verification.

“After the Effective Date of this Amendment, no Homesite shall be occupied by any person unless at least one of the occupants of the Homesite is at least fifty-five (55) years of age or older.”

Amendment · §3 · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

All leases must be in writing, for residential use only, and for a minimum term of three months. Leases are subject to the Declaration, Articles, By-Laws, and rules, with failure to comply potentially leading to termination and personal liability for the lessee. Owners may be required to place a sum in escrow to cover potential tenant damages.

“All leases of Homesites and Living Units shall be restricted to residential use. All leases shall be in writing and the Declarant shall have the right to terminate the lease upon default by the tenant in observing any of the provisions of this Declaration, the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the Association, and applicable rules and regulations, Each lease shall contain the following provision: "The lessee hereunder acknowledges that this lease is subject to the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions of Oak Run, Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of Oak Run Homeowners Association, Inc., and Rules and Regulations provided thereunder, that lessee has read the same, agrees to be bound thereby, and that failure to comply with same may result in certain remedies being applicable to lessee, including without limitation termination of this lease, and personal liability of lessee for damages" In the event the foregoing language is not contained in any such lease, then the foregoing language is hereby incorporated therein by reference. In the event a lessee or a lessee's invitee, guest or licensee of a Homesite occupies the same without a written lease, the occupancy thereof shall constitute an acceptance of this Declaration and an agreement to be bound thereby and subject thereto. No lease shall be for a term less than three months. Owners wishing to lease their Homesites and Living Units may be required by Declarant to place in escrow with the Declarant a sum as determined by the Declarant which may be used by the Declarant to repair any damage to the Common Areas and Recreational Areas or other portions of The Properties resulting from acts or omissions of tenants (as determined in the sole and absolute discretion of the Declarant).”

Declaration · p.18

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Leases for Homesites and Living Units are prohibited for terms less than three months, effectively disallowing short-term rentals.

“No lease shall be for a term less than three months. Owners wishing to lease their Homesites and Living Units may be required by Declarant to place in escrow with the Declarant a sum as determined by the Declarant which may be used by the Declarant to repair any damage to the Common Areas and Recreational Areas or other portions of The Properties resulting from acts or omissions of tenants (as determined in the sole and absolute discretion of the Declarant).”

Declaration · p.18

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners may keep up to two dogs, cats, or small house birds/household pets, provided they are not for commercial purposes. Pets must be leashed outside the Living Unit, not walked on grass other than the owner's homesite or designated pet walk areas, and are prohibited in Recreational and Common Areas. Owners must clean up pet waste.

“No animals, livestock or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred or kept on any Homesite, except that two dogs, cats or small house birds or other household pets may be kept provided that they are not kept, bred or maintained for any commercial purpose, and provided further that no more than two pets shall be kept on any Homesite at any time. Pets shall be on a leash at all times when outside the Living Unit. Dogs shall not be walked on grass other than an Owner's Homesite and in pet walk areas designated by the Declarant (if any). All pets are prohibited in the Recreational Areas and on all Common Areas. Pets found running loose shall be reported to appropriate governmental agency and will be picked up and impounded by Declarant or its agents, including security personnel. If, after receipt of written notice by the Declarant of a violation of the provisions of this paragraph, the Owner does not correct such violations, the Declarant may proceed to levy a special assessment as provided in Article XV. Pet owners should cleary and remove any fecal deposits made by their pets from any and all areas... Pets must be under control at all times.”

Declaration · p.17

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Recreational vehicles and motor homes cannot be parked on any Homesite for more than 24 hours per month, except in a garage or designated areas. They must be parked/stored in designated parking areas provided by the Declarant, potentially for a fee. No motor vehicles without current license plates are allowed.

“No motor homes, recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, pick-up trucks or motor vehicles in excess of a 3/4 ton rating, shall be kept or parked or any Homesite in excess of twenty-four hours during any calendar month except in a garage or other areas which may be designated by the Declarant in its discretion for such use. All commercial motor vehicles, travel trailers, motor homes, boats and trailers must be parked and/or stored by their owners in designated parking areas to be provided by the Declarant. The Declarant may charge a reasonable fee for the storage and/or parking of the aforementioned vehicles, trailers, motor homes, boats and trailers in the designated parking areas. Said fee, if unpaid after fifteen days from written notice delivered by Declarant to the Owner therefore shall be assessed as a special assessment by Declarant under the provisions of Article XV and shall become a lien against the lot of the Owner of said vehicle, enforceable as provided in Article XV. No motor vehicles without current license plates shall be stored and/or parked anywhere on Oak Run.”

Declaration · p.16

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Boats cannot be parked on any Homesite for more than 24 hours per month, except in a garage or designated areas. They must be parked/stored in designated parking areas provided by the Declarant, potentially for a fee. No motorized boats are allowed in the lakes, and no boats can be stored in the lakes or along the shoreline.

“No motor homes, recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, pick-up trucks or motor vehicles in excess of a 3/4 ton rating, shall be kept or parked or any Homesite in excess of twenty-four hours during any calendar month except in a garage or other areas which may be designated by the Declarant in its discretion for such use. All commercial motor vehicles, travel trailers, motor homes, boats and trailers must be parked and/or stored by their owners in designated parking areas to be provided by the Declarant. The Declarant may charge a reasonable fee for the storage and/or parking of the aforementioned vehicles, trailers, motor homes, boats and trailers in the designated parking areas. Said fee, if unpaid after fifteen days from written notice delivered by Declarant to the Owner therefore shall be assessed as a special assessment by Declarant under the provisions of Article XV and shall become a lien against the lot of the Owner of said vehicle, enforceable as provided in Article XV. No motorized boats may be used in the lakes located on The Properties, nor shall any boats be stored in the lakes or along the shoreline.”

Declaration · p.16

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Motor homes, recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, and pick-up trucks over 3/4 ton rating cannot be parked on any Homesite for more than 24 hours per month, except in a garage or designated areas. Commercial vehicles, travel trailers, motor homes, boats, and trailers must be parked/stored in designated parking areas, potentially for a fee. Automobiles are limited to driveways and other designated areas, must be parked on concrete driveways, and no more than two automobiles per Homesite. No vehicles may be parked on any right of way. Vehicles without current license plates are prohibited.

“No motor homes, recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, pick-up trucks or motor vehicles in excess of a 3/4 ton rating, shall be kept or parked or any Homesite in excess of twenty-four hours during any calendar month except in a garage or other areas which may be designated by the Declarant in its discretion for such use. All commercial motor vehicles, travel trailers, motor homes, boats and trailers must be parked and/or stored by their owners in designated parking areas to be provided by the Declarant. The Declarant may charge a reasonable fee for the storage and/or parking of the aforementioned vehicles, trailers, motor homes, boats and trailers in the designated parking areas. Said fee, if unpaid after fifteen days from written notice delivered by Declarant to the Owner therefore shall be assessed as a special assessment by Declarant under the provisions of Article XV and shall become a lien against the lot of the Owner of said vehicle, enforceable as provided in Article XV. The parking and storage of automobiles shall be limited to the driveways of Homesites and other areas specifically designated by the Declarant. All vehicles must be parked on the concrete driveway of the Homesite. No vehicle may be parked on any right of way. No more than two automobiles may be parked on any Homesite at one time. The Declarant is specifically authorized to promulgate additional rules and regulations pertaining to parking, and the Declarant is specifically granted the right to enforce this provision by the towing of vehicles in violation of these provisions at the expense of the Owner, which shall be due and payable by Owner within fifteen days of receipt of written notice demanding reimbursement delivered by Declarant to Owner. If Owner shall fail to pay such amount within such time period, Declarant shall levy a special assessment under the provisions of Article XV. No motor vehicles without current license plates shall be stored and/or parked anywhere on Oak Run.”

Declaration · p.16

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Fences require prior ARB consent, cannot exceed four feet in height, and must be green vinyl coated metal chain link construction. Fences are prohibited in the front or side yard of any Homesite.

“No fences shall be erected, constructed or placed on any lot without the prior consent of the ARB. All fences that are allowed to be erected may not exceed the height of four feet and must be green vinyl coated metal chain link constriction. No fences shall be erected, constructed or placed in the front yard or side yard of any Homesite.”

Declaration · p.19

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

Any construction, additions, alterations, or exterior changes (including landscaping, painting, fences, walls, structures, awnings, canopies, shutters, or antennas) require prior written approval from the Architectural Review Board (ARB) regarding harmony of exterior design, color, and location. The ARB may set conditions, require additional plans, and issue rules for submissions. Declarant is exempt from these provisions.

“In order to enhance, maintain and preserve values of The Properties and all Living Units and Homesites located therein, and subject to Section 8 below, no building, fence, wall, or other structure or improvement (including landscaping) shall be commenced, painted, erected or maintained upon The Properties, nor shall any exterior addition to or exterior change or alteration be made to any previous improvement on a Homesite nor shall any awning, canopy, shutter, or antenna be attached to or placed upon outside walls or roofs of buildings or other improvements, until the plans and specifications showing the nature, kind, shape, height, materials, color selection, and location of the same shall have been submitted to and approved in writing as to harmony of exterior design and location in relation to surrounding structures and topography by the ARB and until the ARB has received assurance acceptable to it that any damage to the Properties as a result of such additions or alterations will be repaired in a timely fashion. The ARB shall review such information to determine harmony of exterior design, color and location in relation to surrounding structures and topography. Development must be one story provided the criteria of the ARB are met. The ARB may condition its approval of proposals and plans and specifications as it deems appropriate, and may require submission of additional plans and specifications or other information prior to approving or disapproving material submitted. The ARB may also issue rules or guidelines setting forth procedures for the submission of plans and specifications submitted for its review as it deems proper including, without limitation, floor plans, site plans, drainage plans, elevation drawings and descriptions or samples of exterior materials and colors. The Declarant shall be exempt from the provisions of this Article VII and all subparts thereof with respect to improvements, alterations and additions which Declarant determines to make in The Properties and this shall be so whether said improvements are to the Living Units and Homesites or are in relationship to the Common Areas.”

Declaration · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

No business, commercial enterprise, or business activity of any kind shall be carried on or conducted on or from any Homesites, with exceptions for Declarant-owned properties.

“No business, commercial enterprise or business activity of any kind shall be carried on or conducted on or from any Homesites except those businesses, commercial enterprises and business activities exempted by the Declarant on Homesites or other portions of The Properties owned by the Declarant, as provided herein. Declarant reserves unto itself the absolute right to divide, subdivide or redivide such property and to utilize it for commercial purpose.”

Declaration · p.18

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

No signs, including those advertising sale or rental, are allowed on any Homesite or visible through windows without prior written consent from the Declarant, who reserves the right to grant or deny consent in its sole discretion. The Declarant may erect advertising signs on Homesites it owns.

“To preserve the aesthetic quality of The Properties, no signs, including signs advertising the sale or rental of any Living Unit, shall be placed or allowed to be erected or placed on any Homesite including window signs inside any Living Unit visible through any windows without the prior written consent of the Declarant. The Declarant reserves the right to grant and/or deny in its sole and absolute discretion, its consent. The Declarant, however, reserves unto itself the right to erect advertising signs on Homesites owned by the Declarant.”

Declaration · p.17

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

All structures, buildings, additions, or improvements, including trees used in landscaping, must adhere to the minimum setback requirements specified by the Marion County, Florida Building and Zoning Code.

“All structures, buildings, additions or improvements including trees used in landscaping shall be set back a minimum of set back requirements as specified by the Marion County, Florida Building and Zoning Code.”

Declaration · p.16

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

All garbage/trash containers, oil tanks, or bottled gas tanks must be located at the rear of the structure, installed underground or within a walled-in area not visible from any street or adjoining property, and constructed to be inaccessible to animals, with the walled area's form and material approved by the ARB.

“A11 garbage or trash containers, oil tanks or bottled gas tanks, shall be located at the rear of the structure served and shall be installed underground or within a walled-in area which is not visible from any street or adjoining property. Any such walled- in area shall be constructed in such a manner as to be inaccessible to dogs or other animals. All walled areas must be of a form and material approved by the ARB.”

Declaration · Section 1l. Window and Air Conditioning Units. · p.17

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

All development must be one story, and no building shall exceed twenty-five feet in height.

“Development must be one story provided the criteria of the ARB are met. No building shall exceed the height of one story or twenty-five feet.”

Declaration · Section 2. Review by Architectural Review Board. · p.10

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Driveways must be maintained in their original form and style established by the Declarant and cannot be painted or covered.

“All driveways shall be maintained in the form and style originally established by the Declarant. Driveways will not be painted or covered.”

Declaration · Section 17. Driveways. · p.16

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

All exterior lighting must be designed and erected to avoid annoyance to other Owners and adverse effects on traffic safety.

“All exterior lighting on any Homesite or Living Unit must be designed and erected so as to avoid annoyance to any other Owner and shall have по adverse effect on traffic safety.”

Declaration · Section 36 · p.20

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

Awnings, canopies, or shutters, including hurricane or storm shutters, require ARB approval before being attached to any building exterior.

“No awnings, canopies or shutters, including hurricane or storm shutters, shall be attached or affixed to the exterior of any building unless such awnings, canopies or shutters have been approved by the ARB.”

Declaration · Section 1l. Window and Air Conditioning Units. · p.12

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Swimming pools must be constructed of industry-accepted materials, and all pool screening material and exterior aluminum frames must be white and in harmony with the Living Unit's exterior, with no raw aluminum color screen or frames allowed.

“Any swimming pool to be con-structed on any Homesite shall be subject to the requirements of the ARB which include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Composition to be of material thoroughly tested and accepted by the swimming pool industry for such construction. (b) All pool screening material shall be of a color in harmony with the exterior of the Living Unit. No raw aluminum color screen or frames will be allowed. All exterior aluminum frames must be white in color.”

Declaration · Section 14. Swimming Pools. · p.12

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Hanging or dusting garments, rugs, or other materials from windows, balconies, or the exterior of any Living Unit is prohibited; one portable umbrella-type clothesline is allowed in the backyard only, within fifteen feet of the Living Unit, must be kept closed when not in use, and can only be used until 4:00 p.m. on weekdays.

“It is prohibited to hang and/or dust garments, rugs or any other materials from the windows, balconies or from the exterior of any Living Unit. Outside clotheslines or other exterior clothes drying facility are pro- hibited except one portable umbrella type clothesline which may be used if desired. All clotheslines must be kept closed when not in use. Under all circumstances, all clotheslines must be located in the backyard only and within fifteen feet of the Living Unit and such clotheslines may be used until 4:00 p.m. on weekdays only.”

Declaration · Section 38 · p.20

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners may not place ornamental statues, figures, lawn ornaments, or other decorations in any front yard, on any Living Unit, or affix decorations to the exterior of any house, except for seasonal decorations like Christmas decorations, which are permitted for two weeks before and one week after the holiday.

“No Owner may place ornamental statues, figures, lawn ornaments or other decor- ations in any front yard, or on any Living Unit or addition thereof. No decorations may be affixed to the exterior of any house. Owners may, however, have seasonal decorations, such as Christmas decorations, for periods not to exceed two weeks before and one week after the holiday to which such decorations are pplicable.”

Declaration · Section 40 · p.20

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

All landscaping plans require ARB approval, except for replacing dead shrubbery or adding to existing landscaped areas; lawns must be grass sod, artificial vegetation is prohibited, and all landscaping must be regularly maintained.

“The ARB shall approve all plans for landscaping of any Homesite, prior to the Owner planting any shrubbery, trees or plants on any Homesite in The Properties. Owners may, however, replace dead shrubbery or add additional shrubbery within existing landscaped areas, without prior approval. Lawns shall be comprised of grass sod. No artificial shrubbery, trees or other artificial vegetation or landscaping shall be permitted. All landscaping shall be regularly mowed, trimmed or otherwise maintained in good condition at all times by Owner. No excessive weeds or unsightly undergrowth or brush shall be permitted.”

Declaration · Section 10. Landscaping. · p.12

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

Mailboxes, paper boxes, or other receptacles for mail/newspapers must be approved by the ARB for size, location, design, and material, must only contain the occupant's name and address, and replacements must be of identical design to the original; no additions or attachments, including flags, signs, flowers, decorations, or license plates, are permitted on the post structure or mailbox.

“No mailbox or paper box or other receptacle of any kind for use in the delivery of mail, newspapers, or magazines, or similar material shall be erected by an Owner unless the size, location, design and type of material for said boxes or receptacles shall have been approved by the ARB, and said mailboxes shall contain only the name and address of the occupant of said lot. The replacement of all mailboxes and light posts must be of identical design as of that of the original. No Owner shall modify any Declarant-installed mailboxes or light posts without prior consent of the ARB. Nothing may be added or attached to the post structure or mailbox itself, including without limitation, flags, other signs, flowers, decorations, and license plates.”

Declaration · Section 35 · p.20

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

No garden may be grown in the front yard, and backyard gardens are limited to two percent of the gross square footage of the lot.

“No garden may be grown or cultivated in the front yard of any Homesite in The Properties and no garden may be grown or cultivated in the back yard that exceeds two percent of the gross square footage of the lot on which the garden is grown.”

Declaration · Section 27 · p.19

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Construction, reconstruction, repair, or maintenance of motor vehicles is prohibited on Homesites, except for washing, polishing, changing a tire, or changing oil on an owner's vehicle, and all vehicles must be maintained to avoid being an eyesore; no repair, assembling, or disassembling of motor vehicles is allowed outside the owner's garage.

“No Owner of any Home-site, a member of his or her family, guests, invitees, licensees, οι tenants shall engage in the construction, reconstruction, repair or maintenance of any motor vehicle, whether said motor vehicle is owned by the Owner or not except, however, the provi-sions of this paragraph shall not be construed to mean that a Homeowner may not wash and/or polish, change a tire, or change the oil on a motor vehicle which the Owner owns, on Owner's Home-site. All motor vehicles must be maintained so as not to create an eyesore or effect the esthetic standards of Oak Run. There shall be no repair, assembling or disassembling of motor vehicles except inside the Owner's garage.”

Declaration · Section 15. Storage. · p.16

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners, tenants, invitees, and guests may be barred from using recreational areas for non-compliance with the Declarations, but this does not suspend the owner's financial obligations.

“In addition to all other remedies, an Owner, his tenants, invitees and guests may be barred from the use of the Recreational Areas for any failure to comply with these Declarations, but such barring shall not suspend the obligations of such Owner to pay all outstanding expenses due hereunder.”

Declaration · Section 5. Restriction on Use of Recreational Facilities. · p.26

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Guests staying with an owner for 24 hours or more are considered bona fide guests and may use Common Areas and Recreational Areas, but must be accompanied by a resident when using Recreational Areas.

“Any Owner may delegate his right of enjoyment to the Common Areas and Recreational Areas to the members of his family, his bona fide guests and invitees (defined as any guest staying with the owner for twenty-four (24) hours or more), his tenants, and contract purchasers who reside in his Living Unit, subject to such rules and regulations that may be established from time to time by the Declarant. All guests must be accompanied by a resident any time guests are using any Recreational Areas.”

Declaration · Section 4. Delegation of Use. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

No noxious or offensive activity, annoyance, nuisance, or disturbance that interferes with other Owners' rights, comforts, or convenience is permitted on any Homesite, nor anything that detracts from the community's beauty or natural aesthetics.

“No noxious or offensive activity shall be carried on upon any Homesite, nor shall anything be done thereon which may be or may become an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood, nor shall any disturbance be permitted which will interfere with the rights, comforts or convenience of other Owners and their guests, invites or lessees. Owners shall be prohibited from doing anything or conducting any activity which would detract or in any way deter from the beauty or natural aesthetics of Oak Run.”

Declaration · Section 20 · p.21

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

Before any sale, lease, or occupancy, the Association must verify each occupant/buyer/renter's age (Oak Run is a 55+ community) and give written approval (2004 amendment).

“until such time as the Association has received satisfactory verification of the age or ages of any proposed occupant(s), buyer(s) or renter(s) to ensure that the requirements of this Amendment have been met and has given its written approval of the proposed occupant(s), buyer(s) or renter(s).”

Amendment · §6-7 · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Garbage must be bagged and tied, placed curbside no sooner than dusk the day before pickup, and receptacles removed within two hours after pickup; no burning of trash is allowed, and trash must always be placed inside approved receptacles or walled-in areas.

“Owners shall place their garbage (bagged and tied) on their Homesites and adjacent to the street for pick up no sooner than dusk, the day prior to pickup. All receptacles will be removed from curbside not later than two hours after pickup. There shall be no burning of trash or any other waste materials on The Properties except as stated in Section 20.”

Declaration · Section 19 · p.17

Last verified 2026-07-17