Core rules12
Occupancy / age restrictions
Restricted
The community is an adult community for persons 55 years of age or older, requiring at least one permanent resident per home to be 55 or older, with limited temporary visits for those under 19, and hardship exceptions possible under specific conditions.
“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 1. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Rentals / leasing
Not addressed
Short-term rentals
Not addressed
Pets
Restricted
Birds, fish, dogs, and cats are permitted, with a maximum of two pets per Homesite; owners are responsible for pet damage, immediate waste removal, and keeping pets on a leash, while other animals, livestock, or poultry are prohibited.
“Birds, fish, dogs and cats shall be permitted, with a maximum of two (2) pets per Homesite. Each Owner shall be personally responsible for any damage caused to any dedicated or reserved area 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. No other animals, livestock, or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred, or kept on any Homesite or on any dedicated or reserved area.”
Declaration · Section 6. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
RVs & campers
Not addressed
Boats
Not addressed
Parking
Restricted
Owners may only park, store, or keep vehicles wholly within their driveway, garage, or other non-visitor parking spaces; trucks over 3/4 ton, campers, boats, trailers, aircraft, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle are prohibited from parking spaces, though a boat may be kept in the garage with the door closed.
“No Owner of a Homesite shall park, store, or keep any vehicle except wholly within his driveway, garage or other non-visitor parking spaces. No truck in excess of 3/4 ton, camper, boat, trailer, or aircraft, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle may be parked in a parking space except a boat may be kept in the garage with the garage door closed.”
Declaration · ARTICLE IX. · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Fences
Restricted
Owners are responsible for all wall and fence maintenance not assumed by the District, including painting and keeping them clean, maintaining the gate on the gate fence or wall, and repairing the structural integrity of all walls and fences serving their Homesites; costs for shared walls/fences are shared, and perimeter Owners must maintain the exterior surface and structural integrity of their walls/fences.
“Owners shall be responsible for all wall and fence maintenance not assumed by the District in ARTICLE II. Section 1 herein. Subject to these restrictions, each Owner shall paint and keep clean all fences and walls. The gate on the gate fence or wall shall be maintained by the Owner enjoying the use of the adjacent side yard area. Owners shall be responsible for maintenance and repair of the structural integrity of all walls and fences serving the Owners' Homesites whether on the Owner's Homesite or on an adjacent Homesite, reserved area, or dedicated area.”
Declaration · Section 7. · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Architectural approval
Requires approval
Any arbor, trellis, gazebo, pergola, awning, fence, barrier, wall, or structure, or any structural alteration, exterior repainting or repair, or addition to a residence that substantially alters its exterior appearance, requires prior written approval from the Developer or an architectural review committee, ensuring consistency with the development plan and compliance with surface water management system plans.
“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. No Owner, other than Declarant, or its transferees, shall make any structural alteration, or shall undertake any exterior repainting or repair of, or addition to his residence, which would substantially alter the exterior appearance thereof, without the prior written approval of the plans and specifications therefor by the Declarant, or an architectural review committee appointed by the Declarant.”
Declaration · Section 8. · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17
Home business
Not allowed
No business of any kind is permitted to be conducted on any residence, with the exception of the Declarant's activities related to developing and selling Homesites.
“No business of any kind shall be conducted on any residence with the exception of the business of Declarant, and the transferees of Declarant, in developing and selling all of the Homesites as provided herein.”
Declaration · Section 2. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Signs
Restricted
No signs are permitted without prior written consent from the Declarant, except for customary name and address signs and one 'for sale or rent' sign, which must be no larger than 12x12 inches 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 Declarant, 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 4. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Setbacks
Not addressed
Exterior & architectural5
Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment
Not allowed
No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted within the Subdivision, except as specifically allowed by law, and any improved device must have prior written approval from the Declarant for its location.
“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 by the Declarant in writing.”
Declaration · Section 10. · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17
Conservation, wetlands & environmental
Requires approval
Owners must ensure construction complies with surface water management plans and may not construct or perform any activity in wetlands, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas without prior approval from the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).
“Each Owner shall ensure that any construction on the Homesite complies with the construction plans for the surface water management system pursuant to Chapter 40D-4, F.A.C., approved and on file with the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). No Owner of the property within the Subdivision may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or undertake or perform any activity in the wetlands, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas described in the approved permit and recorded plat of the Subdivision, unless prior approval is received from the SWFWMD pursuant to Chapter 40D-4, F.A.C.”
Declaration · Section 18. · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Driveways & walkways
Restricted
Ingress or egress to or from any Homesite is only permitted via driveways and sidewalks as originally constructed by the Declarant, and no new driveways, walkways, cartpaths, or access points are allowed on road rights-of-way, walkways, or cartpaths.
“No ingress or egress to or from any Homesite is permitted except pursuant to such driveways and sidewalks as originally constructed by Declarant.”
Declaration · Section 7. · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17
Exterior colors, materials & trim
Restricted
Painting with natural concrete color or clear (non-colored) concrete and driveway coatings are permitted, but no other colored coatings are allowed without prior written consent from the Developer or architectural review committee; all gates, walls, and fences must be of a uniform color and type of paint, with specifications obtained from the Declarant or District.
“Painting with natural concrete color or clear (non-colored) concrete and driveway coatings are permitted. No other colored coatings are permitted without the prior written consent of Developer, its designee, or an architectural review committee appointed by Developer or Developer's designee. All gates, walls and fences must be of a uniform color and type of paint. Owners intending to paint must contact the Declarant, or the District, for paint specifications.”
Declaration · Section 8. · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17
Property & structure upkeep
Restricted
Each Owner must repair their residence to a condition comparable to its initial construction, excepting normal wear and tear, and is responsible for maintaining their Homesite, side yard easement, driveway easement, driveway, and the unpaved area between an adjacent roadway or walkway in a mowed, edged, neat, and clean manner.
“Subject to these restrictions, 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. Each Homesite Owner shall be responsible for maintaining in a mowed, edged, neat and clean manner: (i) that portion of his Homesite not subject to side yard or driveway easements. (ii) his side yard easement area, driveway easement area and driveway, whether on his Homesite or on an adjacent Homesite, reserved area, or dedicated area. (iii) the unpaved area between an adjacent roadway or walkway located in the road right of way and the Owner's Homesite.”
Declaration · Section 1. · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & yard5
Clotheslines / outdoor drying
Not allowed
The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or placing of clothes poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.
“The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or placing of clothes poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.”
Declaration · Section 10. · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17
Holiday & seasonal decorations
Restricted
Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays that do not exceed a thirty-day duration.
“Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.”
Declaration · Section 4. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & lawn maintenance
Restricted
All Homesites must maintain the original quantity and style of water-conservative, drought-tolerant sod and landscape provided by the Declarant, though owners may add or replace more water-conservative landscaping with prior written approval from the Declarant for areas visible from roadways or golf courses.
“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 Declarant. Owners are encouraged to and may add and replace landscape that is more water-conservative and drought-tolerant than originally provided, however, any such alterations to areas visible from roadways or golf courses must receive the prior written approval from the Declarant.”
Declaration · Section 10. · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Lawn ornaments & decor
Restricted
Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays which may not exceed a thirty-day duration.
“Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.”
Declaration · Section 4. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Mailboxes
Not allowed
Individual mailboxes are not permitted on Homesites; mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service and housed by the Declarant 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 Declarant at a one time charge of $190.00 per box, payable at the time of the initial sale of the Homesite from Declarant to Owner.”
Declaration · Section 16. · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17
Vehicles & parking1
Commercial & non-passenger vehicles
Not allowed
Owners are prohibited from repairing or restoring any motor vehicle, boat, trailer, aircraft, or other vehicle on any portion of a Homesite or common areas, except for emergency repairs necessary to move the vehicle to a proper repair facility.
“No Owner of a Homesite shall repair or restore any motor vehicle, boat, trailer, aircraft, or other vehicle on any portion of any Homesite, or on dedicated or reserved areas, except for emergency repairs, and then only to the extent necessary to enable movement thereof to a proper repair facility.”
Declaration · ARTICLE IX. · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Use & conduct4
Insurance & rebuilding after damage
Restricted
If a residence or any portion is damaged or destroyed, the Owner must, with due diligence, rebuild, repair, or reconstruct it and any walls/fences to substantially restore its prior appearance and condition, commencing within two months and completing within six months, unless prevented by governmental authority, and 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 and walls and/or fences 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 5. · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Noise, nuisance & conduct
Restricted
Owners must use their property in a manner that allows neighbors to enjoy their property, with radios, record players, television, voices, and other sounds kept at a moderate level from 10:00 p.m. to one hour before daylight, excluding Declarant's construction noises.
“Owner(s) shall use his property in such a manner as to allow his neighbors to enjoy the use of their property. Radios, record players, television, voices and other sounds are to be kept on a moderate level from 10:00 p.m. to one (1) hour before daylight. These restrictions shall not apply to construction noises being made by the Declarant.”
Declaration · Section 3. · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17
Solicitation & yard sales
Not allowed
The Declarant reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery, and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.
“The Declarant reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.”
Declaration · Section 14. · p.6
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, which must be in Declarant-prescribed plastic bags no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up, or in a dumpster if required by Declarant, with mandatory year-round service provided by Declarant's designee.
“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. Once placed curbside for collection, all garbage will be contained in plastic bags prescribed by Declarant and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up. In the alternative, the Declarant shall have the right to require that garbage be placed in a dumpster and not placed curbside. In either event, all garbage must be contained in fully closed and sealed plastic bags prescribed by the Declarant.”
Declaration · Section 11. · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17