Core rules12
Occupancy / age restrictions
Restricted
Homesites are for residential purposes only, prohibiting commercial, professional, or similar activities that require inventory, equipment, or customer/client visits.
“All Homesites included in the Subdivision shall be used for residential purposes only and shall be subject to the following specific residential use restrictions in addition to the general restrictions contained in this Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. 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 · 2.1 · p.1
Last verified 2026-07-17
Rentals / leasing
Not addressed
Rentals are permitted, but any sign advertising a property for rent is restricted to a maximum size of 12 inches by 12 inches and must be displayed inside a window.
Short-term rentals
Not addressed
The provided governing documents do not contain any language or restrictions regarding short-term rentals.
Pets
Restricted
Domestic pets are permitted if they do not create a nuisance, with owners responsible for any damage, immediate removal and disposal of excrement, and keeping pets on a leash; no other animals, livestock, poultry, or swine are allowed.
“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 · 2.23 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
RVs & campers
Not addressed
Recreational vehicles are prohibited from being parked or stored on any homesite or street unless they are fully enclosed in a garage.
Boats
Not addressed
Boats are generally prohibited from being parked or stored on homesites or streets unless they are fully enclosed within a garage.
Parking
Restricted
No trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or any non-private non-commercial vehicles may be parked or stored on any Homesite or street, except for temporary service vehicles or vehicles/boats fully enclosed in garages; inoperable or junk vehicles/equipment are prohibited, and vehicle repairs are limited to emergency repairs to enable movement to a proper facility.
“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 · 2.9 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Fences
Requires approval
No fence or barrier of any kind may be placed on the property without the prior written approval of the Developer.
“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, nor shall any Owner paint or attach any object to any wall and/or fence without prior approval by Developer or Developer's designee.”
Declaration · Section 4.5 · p.3
Architectural approval
Requires approval
Any construction, erection, placement, or alteration of buildings or structures, including reconstruction, additions, alterations, or modifications to the Home or Homesite, requires prior written approval from the Developer, ensuring compliance with stormwater management plans and harmony with the development's design.
“No building or structure shall be constructed, erected, placed or altered on any Homesite until the construction plans and specifications and a plan showing the location of the building or structure have been approved by the Developer. After the Home has been constructed, no reconstruction, additions, alterations, or modifications to the Home or Homesite, or in the locations and utility connections of the Home will be permitted except with the written consent of the Developer or Developer's designee.”
Declaration · 2.2 · p.1
Last verified 2026-07-17
Home business
Restricted
Commercial or professional activities are prohibited if they involve maintaining inventory, equipment, or receiving 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 · Section 2.4 · p.2
Signs
Restricted
No signs of any kind may be displayed on a Homesite or dedicated/reserved area 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) located wholly within the Home and 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 Home and only visible through a window of the Home.”
Declaration · 2.16 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Setbacks
Restricted
New garages and improvements are prohibited within specific yard setbacks as defined in Exhibit A, unless originally built by the Developer or granted an exception.
“Setbacks. (a) Front Yard Garage Setbacks. Except for garages originally constructed by Developer, garages shall not be constructed, placed, or installed within the front yard garage setbacks described in the attached Exhibit "A". (b) Front, Side, and Rear Yard Improvement Setbacks. Except for improvements originally constructed by Developer, the following shall not be constructed, placed, or installed within the front, side, and rear yard improvement setbacks described in the attached Exhibit "A": Homes, additions to Homes, garages, fences, walls, screen cages, arbors, trellises, gazebos, pools and spas (provided however, pool and spa pumps, filters, and associated equipinent are not prohibited), patios, fireplaces and fire pits, outdoor living areas, and other similar improvements.”
Declaration · p.4
Exterior & architectural4
Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment
Restricted
Aerials, satellite reception dishes, and antennas of any kind are prohibited within the Subdivision to the extent allowed by law, and the location of any approved device must be pre-approved by the Developer in writing.
“Aerials, satellite reception dishes, and antennas of any kind are prohibited within the Subdivision to the extent allowed by law. The location of any approved device will be as previously approved by the Developer in writing.”
Declaration · 2.17 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Conservation, wetlands & environmental
Not allowed
No person may enter any wildlife preserve, except as permitted by applicable law.
“Except only as permitted by applicable law, no person may enter any wildlife preserve.”
Declaration · 2.15 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Driveways & walkways
Restricted
No driveways, walkways, cart paths, or access shall be located on or permitted to any road right of way, walkway, or cart path, except as 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 to any road right of way, walkway or cart path.”
Declaration · 2.8 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Exterior & landscape lighting
Restricted
Exterior lighting must be attached to the Home and shaded to prevent nuisance, with no other light poles permitted, and exterior strip lighting, liquid lights, and similar sources are prohibited.
“Except as provided above, exterior lighting must be attached to the Home and shaded so as not to create a nuisance to others. No other light poles may be erected. Exterior strip lighting, liquid lights, and similar lighting sources are prohibited.”
Declaration · 2.19 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & yard3
Clotheslines / outdoor drying
Not allowed
The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.
“The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.”
Declaration · 2.25 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & lawn maintenance
Restricted
Irrigation water is for irrigation purposes only and cannot be used for human or pet consumption, bathing, washing, car washing, or any other non-irrigation use; potable water may not be used for irrigation, except for supplemental irrigation of annuals and heat-stressed areas with a hose and automatic shutoff nozzle, but sprinklers on a hose connection are not permitted.
“The irrigation water provided pursuant to Section 4.2(b) above is suitable for irrigation purposes only. The irrigation water cannot be used for human or pet consumption, bathing, washing, car washing or any other use except for irrigation. Owners covenant to ensure that no one on the Homesite uses irrigation water for any non-irrigation purpose. Potable water may not be used for irrigation, except that supplemental irrigation with potable water is limited to annuals and the isolated treatment of heat stressed areas. All supplemental irrigation utilizing potable water must be done with a hose with an automatic shutoff nozzle. Use of sprinklers on a hose connection is not permitted.”
Declaration · 2.7 · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17
Mailboxes
Not allowed
Individual mailboxes may not be located upon a Homesite, as 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 · 4.4 · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Use & conduct4
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 eight months, unless prevented by governmental authority, subject to existing 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 and walls 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 eight (8) months after the damage occurs, unless prevented by governmental authority.”
Declaration · 2.28 · p.4
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 PM to one hour before daylight.
“Each Owner 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 PM to one (1) hour before daylight.”
Declaration · 2.21 · p.3
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 reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.”
Declaration · 2.22 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Trash & recycling
Restricted
Garbage and trash service is provided by a City of Wildwood Franchised Hauler, with charges paid separately by each Owner; no rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material may be kept on any Homesite or dedicated/reserved areas except in sanitary containers concealed from public view; once curbside for collection, garbage must be in Developer-prescribed plastic bags and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up; Developer reserves the right to require participation in a curbside recycling program.
“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 City of Wildwood Franchised Hauler designated by the Developer, and the charges therefor shall be paid separately by each Owner. 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 shall be contained in plastic bags prescribed by the Developer and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up.”
Declaration · 4.3 · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17