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 at the Developer's discretion.
“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
Short-term rentals
Not addressed
Pets
Restricted
Domestic pets are allowed if they do not create a nuisance, but 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 6. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
RVs & campers
Not allowed
Boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or other vehicles are not allowed on any portion of a Homesite or dedicated/reserved areas, except for emergency repairs to enable movement to a proper repair facility.
“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
Boats
Not addressed
Parking
Not allowed
No trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle may be parked, stored, or remain 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 21. · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Fences
Restricted
No fence, hedge, wall, or other dividing instrumentality may be constructed or maintained on any Homesite, except for those originally built by the Developer.
“No fence, hedge, wall, or other dividing instrumentality shall be constructed or maintained on any Homesite, except for any walls and fencing originally constructed by the Developer.”
Declaration · Section 7 · p.5
Architectural approval
Restricted
No fences, hedges, walls, or other dividing instrumentalities may be constructed or maintained on any Homesite, except for those originally built by the Developer.
“No fence, hedge, wall, or other dividing instrumentality shall be constructed or maintained on any Homesite, except for any walls and fencing originally constructed by the Developer.”
Declaration · Section 7 · 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, except for the Developer's business.
“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.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Signs
Restricted
Signs are generally prohibited without Developer consent, with specific exceptions for customary name/address signs and one small 'for sale/rent' sign 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 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
Setbacks
Not addressed
Exterior & architectural5
Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment
Not allowed
Window air-conditioners are not permitted within the Subdivision.
“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.”
Declaration · Section 10. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Conservation, wetlands & environmental
Restricted
Owners must ensure construction complies with approved surface water management system plans and may not construct or perform activities in wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas without prior written approval from SWFWMD.
“Each Owner shall ensure that any construction on the Homesite complies with the construction plans for the surface 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, 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
Not allowed
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.
“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 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 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 Homesite Owner is responsible for maintaining in a mowed, edged, neat, and clean manner: the portion of their Homesite not subject to side yard or driveway easements; their side yard easement area, driveway easement area, and driveway; the unpaved area between an adjacent roadway or walkway and the Homesite; and perpetually maintaining vegetation on Special Easements for Landscaping consistent with good horticultural practice.
“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; and (iv) Owners of Homesites subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping, as shown on the Plat or described in Article IV above, shall perpetually maintain the vegetation located thereon, consistent with good horticultural practice.”
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 with more water-conservative and drought-tolerant options 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. Notwithstanding: (a) the construction, installation, and maintenance of structures, additions, and other improvements to Owner's Homes and Homesites shall not be deemed a violation of the foregoing sentence if such improvements and activities are first approved by the Developer or Developer's designee in accordance with the other provisions set forth in this Declaration; and (b) 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 7. · 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
Use & conduct5
Common area use & conduct
Not allowed
Nothing may be altered in, constructed on, or removed from any dedicated or reserved areas without the Developer's written consent, 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 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 Developer 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 13. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Solicitation & yard sales
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 14. · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17
Trash & recycling
Restricted
Rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste must be kept in sanitary containers concealed from public view until placed curbside for collection, no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up, in plastic bags prescribed by the Developer, or in a dumpster if required by the Developer; owners must use the Developer-designated hauler and 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. 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.”
Declaration · Section 11. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17