Villages of Southern Oaks Clara Villas Unit 127

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The community is restricted to adults aged 55 and older, with at least one resident of that age per home and strict limits on guests under 19.

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One sign advertising a property for rent is permitted if it is no larger than twelve inches by twelve inches and displayed inside a window.

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Short-term rentals are restricted by a provision that allows one sign advertising a property for rent (maximum 12x12 inches) to be displayed only inside a window.

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Domestic pets are allowed provided they do not create a nuisance, are kept on a leash, and their excrement is immediately removed.

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The construction or placement of trailers or temporary buildings on a homesite is prohibited except for temporary use during construction.

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The provided document does not contain any provisions or restrictions regarding boats.

Restricted

No trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or any non-private non-commercial vehicle may be parked or stored 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 · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners of Homesites adjoining Developer-constructed walls and/or fences are responsible for maintaining and repairing their surface and structural integrity, sharing costs with adjacent Owners if applicable, and must contact the Developer or its designee for paint specifications.

“Additionally, for those Owners of Homesites adjoining 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. Where a wall and/or fence adjoins more than one Homesite, the cost of maintaining and repairing the surface and the structural integrity of the wall and/or fence shall be shared among the respective Owners served by such wall and/or fence. The Homesite Owner must contact the Developer or the Developer's designee for paint specifications.”

Declaration · Section 1. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

No structures, additions, or improvements of any kind may be placed on the property without prior written approval from the Developer or its 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 or the Developer's designee, nor shall any Owner paint or attach any object to any wall and/or fence without prior approval of the Developer or the Developer's designee.”

Declaration · p.5

Restricted

Residential use is required, and commercial or professional activities are prohibited if they involve maintaining inventory, equipment, or client visits.

“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 · p.4

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No signs are allowed except for name/address signs and one small for-sale or for-rent sign displayed inside a window.

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Structures, including dwelling units and fencing, are prohibited within the 7.5 feet from the front and rear lot lines and 5 feet from the side lot lines, with exceptions for certain patios, walks, walls, and fences.

Restricted

Natural gas service must be provided only by a City of Wildwood Franchised Gas servicer designated by the Developer, with charges paid separately by each Owner.

“To provide Owners with consistent natural gas service quality, operation, and maintenance, natural gas service shall only be provided by a City of Wildwood Franchised Gas servicer designated by Developer, and the charges therefor shall be paid separately by each Owner.”

Declaration · Section 23 · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners must comply with approved construction plans for the storm water management system and obtain 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 systenı approved and on file with the Southwest Florida Water Management District ("SWFWMD"). No Owner of property within the Subdivision inay 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 arcas described in the approved permit and recorded Plat of the Subdivision unless prior written approval is received from SWFWMD.”

Declaration · Section 19 · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Driveways, walkways, cart paths, or access are not permitted on any road right-of-way, walkway, or cart path, unless originally constructed or subsequently approved in writing by the Developer.

“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 20 · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

The party responsible for maintenance must contact the Developer or the Architectural Control Committee for paint specifications.

“The party responsible for maintenance must contact the Developer or the Architectural Control Cominittee for paint specifications.”

Declaration · Section 2. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Carports may only be used for parking automobiles and golf carts capable of operation, and sitting areas, and must not be used for storage, repair, or contain non-outdoor furniture; all modifications require Developer approval, and lighting, noises, and odors must be limited to avoid nuisance.

“Carports may only be used for parking automobiles and golf carts capable of operation, and sitting areas. Without limiting the foregoing, carports may not be used for storage, or automobile or golf cart repair. Carports must be kept neat and clean at all times. Only furniture intended for outdoor use may be placed within carports. Lighting within carports must be appropriately shaded to avoid nuisance, and noises and odors originating from within the carport must also be limited to avoid nuisance. All umodifications to carports must be approved by Developer or its designee.”

Declaration · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners must repair their residence to a condition comparable to its initial construction, accounting for normal wear and tear, and are responsible for maintaining their driveway.

“Subject to the requirements set forth herein, 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 his driveway.”

Declaration · Section 1. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Homesites must maintain the original quantity and style of water-conservative, drought-tolerant sod and landscape 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 or its designee.

“In an effort to protect limited natural resources, all Hoinesites 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, additious, 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 inay 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 22 · 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 · ARTICLE IX. PARKING RESTRICTIONS · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

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 · ARTICLE VIII. OWNER'S OBLIGATION TO REBUILD · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17