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 exceptions for those between 19 and 55 under hardship conditions, and temporary visits for those under 19 not exceeding 30 days per calendar year.
“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.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Rentals / leasing
Not addressed
One sign advertising a property for rent is permitted if it is no larger than 12 inches by 12 inches and displayed from within a window of the residence.
Short-term rentals
Not addressed
The document restricts the display of rental signs to a specific size and location within the residence and mentions the Developer's role in the rental or lease of units during the community's establishment.
Pets
Restricted
Domestic pets are allowed if they do not create a nuisance, but owners are responsible for any damage, immediate waste disposal, and keeping pets on a leash; no other animals, livestock, poultry, or swine are permitted.
“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 on any Homesite or on dedicated or reserved areas.”
Declaration · Section 6. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
RVs & campers
Not addressed
No trailers or temporary buildings of any kind are permitted on the property except for temporary construction purposes.
Boats
Not addressed
The provided governing documents do not contain any provisions or restrictions regarding boats.
Parking
Restricted
Temporary parking shown on the plat is reserved for the use of guests and invitees rather than the homeowners themselves.
“Temporary parking depicted on the Plat of the Subdivision, if any, is not for Owner's use but is for the use of Owner's invitees or guests.”
Declaration · Section 21 · p.6
Fences
Restricted
Owners are responsible for all wall and fence maintenance not assumed by the District, including painting and keeping clean all fences and walls, maintaining the gate on the gate fence or wall, and maintaining/repairing the structural integrity of all walls and fences serving their Homesites; owners of Homesites adjoining a roadway must maintain the interior, exterior, and structural integrity of the wall/fence and the landscaping between it and the roadway, unless maintained by the District.
“Owners shall be responsible for all wall and/or fence maintenance not assumed by the District in ARTICLE II. Section 1. 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 a adjacent Homesite, reserved area, or dedicated area.”
Declaration · Section 7. · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Architectural approval
Requires approval
No structures, additions, or improvements may be placed on the property without prior written approval from the Developer or their designee.
“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, nor shall arty 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 8 · p.5
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 · Section 2. · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Signs
Restricted
No signs of any kind are permitted without Developer's prior written 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 4. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Setbacks
Not addressed
The provided document does not contain any provisions or mentions regarding building setbacks for the homesites.
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 by the Developer in writing.
“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 Developer in writing.”
Declaration · Section 10. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Conservation, wetlands & environmental
Requires approval
No owner may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or perform any activity in wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas without prior written approval from 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, 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 18. · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17
Driveways & walkways
Restricted
Ingress or egress to or from any Homesite is only permitted via driveways and sidewalks originally constructed by the Developer, and no driveways, walkways, cart paths, or access points are allowed on road rights of way, walkways, or cart paths unless originally constructed by the Developer or subsequently approved in writing.
“No ingress or egress to or from any Homesite is permitted except pursuant to such driveways and sidewalks as originally constructed by the Developer.”
Declaration · Section 7. · p.5
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 colored coatings are allowed without prior written consent from the Developer.
“Painting with natural concrete color or clear (non-colored) concrete and driveway coatings are permitted. No colored coatings are permitted without the prior written consent of the Developer or the Developer's designee.”
Declaration · Section 8. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Property & structure upkeep
Restricted
Each Owner must repair their residence to a condition comparable to its initial construction, maintain their Homesite (excluding side yard or driveway easements), side yard easement area, driveway easement area, driveway, and the unpaved area between an adjacent roadway/walkway and their Homesite 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 then 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 · (a) · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & yard3
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.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & lawn maintenance
Restricted
All Homesites must maintain the same quantity and style of water-conservative, drought-tolerant sod and landscape as originally provided by the Developer, though owners may add and replace landscape that is more water-conservative and drought-tolerant with prior written approval from the Developer.
“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 from the Developer or Developer's designee.”
Declaration · Section 10. · p.6
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 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 from Developer to Owner.”
Declaration · Section 16. · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17
Vehicles & parking1
Commercial & non-passenger vehicles
Restricted
Owners may not repair or restore motor vehicles, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or other vehicles on any 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 vehicles, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles or other vehicles 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 to a proper repair facility.”
Declaration · p.9
Last verified 2026-07-17
Use & conduct5
Common area use & conduct
Requires approval
Nothing shall be altered in, constructed on, or removed from any dedicated or reserved areas except with the written consent of the Developer, after the original development.
“Nothing shall be altered in, constructed on, or removed from any dedicated or reserved areas except on the written consent of the Developer, after the original development thereof by the Developer.”
Declaration · Section 9. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
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 and complete it within six months, unless prevented by governmental authority, 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 5. · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Noise, nuisance & conduct
Restricted
Owners must use their property to allow neighbors to enjoy theirs, 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 Developer'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 Developer.”
Declaration · Section 3. · 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 14. · 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 no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up, contained in Developer-prescribed plastic bags, and collected by a Developer-designated City of Wildwood Franchised Hauler; owners must participate in a curbside recycling program if instituted.
“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 Wildwood 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.”
Declaration · Section 11. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17