Villages of Southern Oaks James Villas Unit 738

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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 rules, 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

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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.

“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.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Temporary parking depicted on the Plat is for the use of Owner's invitees or guests, not for Owner's use.

“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

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Owners of Homesites adjoining walls and/or fences originally constructed by the Developer are responsible for their maintenance and repairs, including surface and structural integrity, and are encouraged to maintain them uniformly with adjacent owners.

“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.”

Declaration · Section 7. · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

Owners must obtain prior written approval from the Developer or an architectural review committee for any structural alteration, exterior repainting or repair, or addition to their residence that would substantially alter its exterior appearance.

“No Owner, other than Developer 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 Developer or an architectural review committee appointed by the Developer.”

Declaration · Section 8. · p.10

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

No business of any kind is permitted on any residence, with the sole exception of the Developer'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 Developer and the transferees of Developer in developing and selling all of the Homesites as provided herein.”

Declaration · p.4

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Signs are generally prohibited without Developer's 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 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.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

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No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted within the Subdivision, except as specifically allowed by law, with the location of any approved device requiring prior written approval from 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.”

Declaration · Section 10. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

No owner may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or undertake 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 19. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Ingress or egress is only permitted via driveways and sidewalks originally constructed by the Developer, and concrete and driveway coatings are allowed if harmonious with the Subdivision and the same color as the Home.

“Concrete and driveway coatings are permitted providing that the design is harmonious with the Subdivision and that such coating is the same color as the Home. 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

Requires approval

Owners must contact the Developer or architectural review committee for paint specifications for walls and fences.

“The Homesite Owner must contact the Developer or the architectural review committee for paint specifications.”

Declaration · ARTICLE VII. OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS OF MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Owners must repair their residence at their sole cost, keeping it in a condition comparable to its initial construction, accounting for normal wear and tear.

“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.”

Declaration · ARTICLE VII. OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS OF MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR · p.9

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.

“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

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Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.

“Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.”

Declaration · Section 4. · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

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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 options if alterations visible from roadways or golf courses receive prior written Developer approval.

“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, in accordance with the other provisions set forth in this Declaration; and (b) 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 Developer.”

Declaration · Section 10. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

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.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Owners are prohibited from repairing or restoring motor vehicles, boats, trailers, aircraft, 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 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 to a proper repair facility.”

Declaration · ARTICLE IX. PARKING RESTRICTIONS · p.10

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Owners are prohibited from doing or keeping anything on their Homesite or common areas that would increase insurance rates without Developer's consent, 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.”

Declaration · Section 5. · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Noxious or offensive activities are prohibited, and owners must ensure neighbors can enjoy their property by keeping sounds at a moderate level between 10:00 p.m. and 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 Homesites 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.”

Declaration · Section 3. · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

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

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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 plastic bags prescribed by the Developer no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up, or in a dumpster if required by the Developer.

“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 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