Villages of Southern Oaks Keller Villas Unit 718

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The community is an adult community for persons 55 years or older, requiring at least one permanent resident per home to be 55 or older, with exceptions for visitors under 19 for up to 30 days annually and hardship exceptions for residents between 19 and 55, provided 80% adult occupancy 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.”

Declaration · Section 1. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Only 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.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

The document does not contain any specific restrictions or allowances regarding recreational vehicles.

Not addressed

The document does not contain any specific restrictions or allowances regarding boats.

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Vehicles must be parked wholly within the driveway or garage; trucks over 3/4 ton, campers, boats, trailers, aircraft, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle are prohibited from parking in a parking space, though a boat may be kept in the garage with the door closed.

“No Owner of a Homesite shall park, store, or keep any vehicle except wholly within his driveway or garage. No truck in excess of 3/4 ton, camper, boat, trailer, or aircraft, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle may be parked in a parking space, except a boat may be kept in the garage with the garage door closed.”

Declaration · Section 21. · p.10

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Owners are responsible for painting and keeping clean all fences and walls, maintaining the gate on their gate fence or wall, and maintaining and repairing the structural integrity of all walls and fences serving their Homesites, with shared costs for walls/fences serving multiple 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, and all gates, walls, and fences must be of a uniform color and paint type, requiring contact with the Developer or Architectural Control Committee for paint specifications.

“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 an adjacent Homesite, reserved area, or dedicated area. Where a wall or fence serves more than one Homesite, the cost of maintaining and repairing the structural integrity of the wall or fence shall be shared among the respective Owners served by such wall and/or fence. If an Owner's Homesite has a wall and/or fence between the Homesite and an adjoining roadway, the Owner will maintain the interior, exterior and structural integrity of the wall and/or fence and the landscaping lying between the wall and/or fence and adjoining roadway unless the maintenance is performed by the District pursuant to ARTICLE II. All gates, walls and fences must be of a uniform color and type of paint. Owners intending to paint must contact the Developer or the Architectural Control Committee for paint specifications.”

Declaration · Section 7. · p.10

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

Owners, other than the Developer, 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, with approval granted only if the work benefits and enhances the Subdivision and complies with surface water management system plans.

“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. The Developer or an architectural review committee designated by the Developer shall grant its approval only in the event the proposed work (a) will benefit and enhance the entire Subdivision in a manner generally consistent with the plan of development thereof, and (b) complies with the construction plans for the surface water management system approved and on file with SWFWMD.”

Declaration · Section 8. · p.11

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

No business of any kind is allowed to be conducted on any residence, with the exception of the Developer's business in 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 · Section 2 · p.7

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No signs are allowed 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.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

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No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted, except as specifically allowed by law, and any approved devices must have Developer's prior written approval for location.

“No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antenuas 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.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

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 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 19. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Ingress or egress to or from any homesite is only permitted via driveways and sidewalks originally constructed by the Developer, and no other driveways, walkways, cart paths, or access are allowed on road rights of way, walkways, or cart paths.

“No ingress or egress to or from any Homesite is permitted except pursuant to such driveways and sidewalks as originally constructed by the Developer. Except as originally constructed 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.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

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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 or an architectural review committee.

“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 Developer, its designee, or an architectural review committee appointed by Developer or Developer's designee.”

Declaration · Section 8. · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Each Homesite Owner is responsible for maintaining in a mowed, edged, neat, and clean manner 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 · Section 1. · p.10

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.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

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No bush, shrub, tree, or similar plant may be placed within the road right of way, and all homesites must maintain the original quantity and style of water-conservative, drought-tolerant sod and landscape provided by the Developer, unless improvements are approved by the Developer.

“In order to maintain a visible roadway, no bush, shrub, tree, or other similar plant may be placed within the road right of way. 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 Page 7 of 11”

Declaration · Section 7. · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays lasting no more than thirty days.

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

Declaration · Section 4. · p.7

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.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Owners are prohibited from repairing or restoring any motor vehicle, boat, trailer, aircraft, or other vehicle 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 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 · p.10

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

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 arcas except on the written consent of the Developer, after the original development thereof by the Developer.”

Declaration · Section 9. · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

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If a residence is damaged or destroyed, the Owner must rebuild, repair, or reconstruct it to substantially restore 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.10

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Noxious or offensive activities are prohibited, except for the Developer's business, and owners must use their property to allow neighbors to enjoy theirs, with moderate noise levels required 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 transferces of Developer in developing all of the Homesites as provided hercin. 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.7

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.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

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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, with a designated hauler and mandatory participation in any future recycling program.

“Prior to being placed curbside for collection, no rubhish, 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 afternative, 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 scaled plastic bags prescribed by the Developer. Developer reserves the right to require all Owner's to participate in a curbside recycling program if and when one is instituted.”

Declaration · Section 11. · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17