Villages of Southern Oaks Boaz Villas West Unit 96

Restricted

The community is for persons 55 years 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 reside temporarily for up to 30 days per calendar year, and hardship exceptions for residents between 19 and 55 may be granted by the Developer if the 80% adult occupancy rate 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. The Developer, or its designee, in its sole discretion shall have the right to establish hardship exceptions to permit individuals between the ages of nineteen (19) and fifty-five (55) to permanently reside in a Home even though there is not a permanent resident in the Home who is fifty-five (55) years of age or over, providing that said exceptions shall not be permitted in situations where the granting of a hardship exception would result in less than 80% of the Homesites in the Subdivision having less than one resident fifty-five (55) years of age or older, it being the intent that at least 80% of the units shall at all times have at least one resident fifty-five (55) years of age or older. The Developer shall establish rules, regulations policies and procedures for the purpose of assuring that the foregoing required percentages of adult occupancy are maintained at all times. The Developer, or its designee, shall have the sole and absolute authority to deny occupancy of a Home by any person(s) who would thereby create a violation of the aforesaid percentages of adult occupancy. Permanent occupancy or residency may be further defined in the Rules and Regulations of the Subdivision as may be promulgated by the Developer, or its designee, from time to time. All residents shall certify from time to time as requested by the Developer, the names and dates of birth of all occupants of a Home.”

Declaration · Section 2. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

A Home may not be rented or leased for a term of less than thirty (30) days, and no subleasing or assignment of lease is permitted.

“A Home may not be rented or leased for a term of less than thirty (30) days. No subleasing or assignment of lease is permitted.”

Declaration · (c) · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

Restricted

Domestic pets are allowed if they do not create a nuisance, and owners are responsible for any damage, immediate waste removal, 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 7. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

Not addressed

Restricted

No commercial vehicle, boat, boat trailer, trailer, camper, recreational vehicle, golf cart (unless permitted by Developer), truck (other than a pick-up truck), or similar vehicle shall be parked on any street, Homesite, or dedicated/reserved areas, except in a garage or Developer-designated area, and only two vehicles are permitted to be parked on a Homesite unless approved by Developer in writing, with no vehicles parked on any portion of a Homesite except on a driveway, garage, or Developer-designated area.

“No commercial vehicle, boat, boat trailer, trailer, camper or recreational vehicle, golf cart (except as permitted by the Developer), truck (other than a pick-up truck), or any other similar vehicle shall be parked on any street in the Subdivision or on any Homesite or on dedicated or reserved areas, except in a garage or other area designated by the Developer. Only two (2) vehicles are permitted to be parked on a Homesite, unless otherwise approved by Developer in writing. No vehicles shall be parked on any portion of a Homesite, except on a driveway, garage, or other area designated by Developer.”

Declaration · Section 14. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Owners are responsible for maintaining and repairing the surface and structural integrity of walls and fences adjoining their Homesite, including those on adjacent properties, and must paint and keep clean all fences and walls, with gates maintained by the Owner enjoying the adjacent side yard area.

“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. ... 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.”

Declaration · Section 8. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Homes on Homesites 1-33 must have garages, be at least 1,050 square feet (excluding non-heated/non-air-conditioned space), and have a minimum 4" in 12" roof pitch; if originally built larger, rebuilding or alteration must maintain or exceed original specifications, and all homes must be constructed by the Developer or its designee to approved designs, colors, materials, and have eave and gable overhangs with approved roofing materials and ceilings.

“There shall be only one Home on each Homesite. Homes on Homesites I through 33 must have garages and be of at least 1,050 square feet, exclusive of any garage, storage room, screen room or other non-heated and non-air-conditioned space, and must be constructed with at least a 4" in 12" rise and run roof pitch. Further, if a Home originally constructed by Developer contains a number of square feet or roof pitch greater than the foregoing minimum requirements, then in the case of rebuilding of the Home due to damage or destruction, or in an alteration of the Home, Owners shall ensure that the square footage and roof pitch of the Home, as rebuilt or altered, never falls below those specifications as originally constructed by Developer. Homes constructed by Developer may deviate from the minimum square footage and roof pitch requirements detailed herein. The Home must be placed ou 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, inclnding the roof over garages, screen porches, utility rooms, etc., and all areas must have ceilings. Screen cages over patios and pools are allowed. The Home shall be placed on a Homesite in conformance with the overall plan of the Developer. The Developer shall have the sole right to build the Home on the Homesite and designate the placement of the access to the Homesite, at the sole cost and expense of the Owner.”

Declaration · Section 1. · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

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 the home must be used as a single-family residence only with no business or commercial activity.

“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. The Home shall be used as a single family residence only, and no business or commercial activity shall be conducted therein.”

Declaration · Section 3. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

No signs of any kind may be displayed 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, visible only through a residence window, and no signs, advertisements, or similar items shall be placed on any portion of a Homesite unless approved by Developer in writing.

“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. No signs, advertisements, or other similar items shall be placed on any portion of a Homesite, unless otherwise approved by Developer in writing.”

Declaration · Section 5. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

Restricted

No television antenna, satellite dish, or other device for reception or transmission of radio or television signals shall be erected, used, or maintained without prior written consent of the Developer, except as specifically allowed by law, and no exterior antennas, satellite dishes, or similar items shall be placed on any portion of a Homesite unless approved by Developer in writing.

“No television antenna, satellite dish, or other device for the reception or transmission of radio or television signals shall be erected, used or maintained on any Homesite without the prior written consent of 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 by the Developer in writing. No exterior antennas, satellite dishes, or other similar items shall be placed on any portion of a Homesite, unless otherwise approved by Developer in writing.”

Declaration · Section 11. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Owners must comply with approved construction plans for the stormwater management system and require prior written approval from SWFWMD for any construction or activity in wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, drainage easements, and upland conservation areas.

“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 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 19. · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

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The driveways, walkways, and cart paths shall be kept free and clear of obstructions, and no ingress or egress to or from any Homesite is permitted except pursuant to such driveways and sidewalks as originally constructed by the Developer.

“The driveways, walkways and cart paths shall be kept free and clear of obstructions. No ingress or egress to or from any Homesite is permitted except pursuant to such driveways and sidewalks as originally coustructed by the Developer.”

Declaration · (d) · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

No exterior lighting, other than that originally installed on a Home, shall be permitted on a Homesite, unless otherwise approved by Developer in writing.

“No exterior lighting, other than that originally installed on a Home, shall be permitted on a Homesite, unless otherwise approved by Developer in writing.”

Declaration · (j) · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

The garage of a Home shall not be converted to living areas or enclosed in any way without the prior written consent of Developer, as it is intended primarily for parking and storage.

“The garage of a Home shall not be converted to living areas or enclosed in any way without the prior written consent of Developer. The garage is intended primarily for parking of vehicles and storage.”

Declaration · (b) · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

No exterior swimming pools, hot tubs, or other similar items shall be placed on any portion of a Homesite, unless otherwise approved by Developer in writing.

“No exterior swimming pools, hot tubs, or other similar items shall be placed on any portion of a Homesite, unless otherwise approved by Developer in writing.”

Declaration · (t) · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or placing of clothes poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law, and no awnings, clotheslines, or other similar items shall be placed on any portion of a Homesite unless approved by Developer in writing.

“The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or placing of clothes poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law. No awnings, clotheslines, or other similar items shall be placed on any portion of a Homesite, unless otherwise approved by Developer in writing.”

Declaration · Section 11. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

No bush, shrub, tree, or similar plant may be placed within the road right of way without Developer's prior written consent, no landscaping shall be installed, altered, or removed without prior written consent from the Developer, all landscaping must meet Developer's standards, and each owner must keep their Homesite free of debris and weeds, maintaining grass, shrubbery, and trees in a neat, clean, and well-kept manner.

“In order to maintain a visible roadway, no buslı, shrub, tree, or other similar plant may be placed within the road right of way without Developer's prior written consent. No structures or landscaping shall be installed, altered or removed on any Homesite without the prior written consent of the Developer. All landscaping will be installed to Developer's standards. Each Owner shall ensure that the Homesite is kept free and clear of all debris and weeds and shall maintain the landscaping, including without limitation, the grass, shrubbery, and trees, in a neat, clean, and well-kept manner.”

Declaration · Section 8. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Individual mailboxes may not be located upon a Homesite; mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service at no cost to the owner but housed by the Developer for 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. No mailboxes, newspaper boxes, or other similar items shall be placed on any portion of a Homesite, unless otherwise approved by Developer in writing.”

Declaration · Section 17. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners may not repair or restore motor vehicles, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or other vehicles on any portion of any Homesite or dedicated/reserved 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 · (h) · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Owners are prohibited from doing or keeping anything on their Homesite or dedicated/reserved areas that would increase insurance rates, cancel insurance, or violate any law.

“Nothing shall be done or kept on a Homesite or on any dedicated or reserved area which would increase the rate of insurance relating thereto without the prior written consent of the Developer, and no Owner shall permit anything to be done or kept on his Homesite or any dedicated or reserved area which would result in the cancellation of insurance on any residence or on any part of the dedicated or reserved area, or which would be in violation of any law. No Owner of a Homesite shall engage in any activity on a Homesite or on dedicated or reserved areas which tends to cause an increase in the insurance rates paid by the Developer.”

Declaration · Section 6. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

No noxious or offensive activity shall be conducted on any Homesite, and owners must use their property to allow neighbors to enjoy theirs, keeping radios, record players, television, voices, and other sounds at a moderate level from 10:00 p.m. to one hour before daylight.

“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 Homcsites as provided herein. 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 4. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

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.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

No rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material shall be kept on any Homesite or dedicated/reserved areas except in sanitary containers concealed from public view, and once placed curbside for collection, all garbage must be in Developer-prescribed plastic bags and placed no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up, or in a dumpster if required by Developer, with all garbage contained in fully closed and sealed plastic bags, and owners must use the Developer-designated City of Wildwood Franchised Hauler and pay for service year-round, with Developer reserving the right to require participation in a curbside recycling program.

“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. 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. 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 must be contained in fully closed and sealed plastic bags prescribed by the Developer. 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 hauler designated by Developer, and charges paid separately by each Owner. Owner agrees that garbage and trash service shall commence on the closing date the Owner purchases Owner's Homesite and Home. Owner acknowledges that garbage and trash services is provided, and the fee for such service is payable, on a year-round basis regardless of use or occupancy. Developer reserves the right to require all Owner's to participate in a curbside recycling program if and when one is instituted.”

Declaration · Section 13. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17