Question 1

Do exterior changes need approval in Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123?

Accepted Answer

Needs approval. Any alterations, additions, or structures including arbors, trellises, and awnings require prior written approval from the Developer or their designee. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 Declaration, Section 9, p.5.

Question 2

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 say about casualty insurance rebuild?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. 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. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 Declaration, Section 6., p.8.

Question 3

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 say about clotheslines?

Accepted Answer

Not allowed. The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or placing of clothes poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 Declaration, Section 11., p.5.

Question 4

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 say about commercial vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Not allowed. Owners are prohibited from repairing or restoring motor vehicles, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or other vehicles on any portion of any Homesite or common areas, except for emergency repairs necessary to move the vehicle to a proper repair facility. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 Declaration, ARTICLE IX., p.8.

Question 5

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 say about conservation environmental?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Owners must comply with approved construction plans for the storm water management system and cannot construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or perform any activity in wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, drainage easements, and upland conservation areas without prior written approval from SWFWMD. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 Declaration, Section 19., p.6.

Question 6

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 say about driveways walkways?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Concrete and driveway coatings are permitted if harmonious with the Subdivision and the same color as the Home; no ingress or egress is permitted except via driveways and sidewalks originally constructed by the Developer, and no driveways, walkways, cart paths, or access shall be located on any road right-of-way, walkway, or cart path unless originally constructed or approved in writing by the Developer. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 Declaration, Section 8., p.5.

Question 7

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 say about equipment installations?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted, except as specifically allowed by law, and the location of any approved device must be pre-approved by the Developer in writing. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 Declaration, Section 11., p.5.

Question 8

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 say about exterior appearance?

Accepted Answer

Needs approval. Owners of Homesites adjoining security walls and/or fences originally constructed by the Developer must contact the Developer or its designee for paint specifications for maintenance and repairs. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 Declaration, (a), p.8.

Question 9

Can you put up a fence in Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. No fences, hedges, walls, or other dividing instrumentalities may be constructed or maintained by owners, except for those originally built by the Developer; no bushes, shrubs, trees, or similar plants may be placed within the road right-of-way without Developer's consent. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 Declaration, Section 8., p.5.

Question 10

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 say about landscaping?

Accepted Answer

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. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 Declaration, Section 11., p.7.

Question 11

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 say about mailboxes?

Accepted Answer

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. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 Declaration, Section 17., p.6.

Question 12

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 say about nuisance conduct?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Radios, record players, television, voices, and other sounds must be kept at a moderate level from 10:00 p.m. to one hour before daylight, with an exception for Developer's construction noises. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 Declaration, Section 4., p.5.

Question 13

Are there age or occupancy limits in Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. The community is for persons 55 years or older, requiring at least one occupant per home to be 55+, prohibiting permanent residency for those under 19, and limiting temporary visits for those under 19 to 30 days per calendar year, with hardship exceptions possible under specific conditions. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 Declaration, Section 2., p.4.

Question 14

What are the parking rules in Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. 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. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 Declaration, ARTICLE IX., p.8.

Question 15

Are pets allowed in Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Domestic pets are allowed provided they are leashed, their excrement is immediately removed, and they do not create a nuisance. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 Declaration, Section 7, p.5.

Question 16

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 say about pools spas?

Accepted Answer

Allowed. Screen cages over patios and pools are permitted. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 Declaration, Section 1., p.4.

Question 17

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 say about roofing?

Accepted Answer

Needs approval. All roofing materials, including those over garages, screen porches, and utility rooms, must be approved by the Developer, and all areas must have ceilings. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 Declaration, Section 1., p.4.

Question 18

Can you park an RV or boat at Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123?

Accepted Answer

Not allowed. The document prohibits trailers and temporary buildings of any kind on a homesite, except for temporary use during construction. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 Declaration, Section 9, p.5.

Question 19

Are signs allowed in Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Signs are generally prohibited without Developer consent, except for name/address signs and one small for-sale or for-rent sign displayed inside a window. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 Declaration, Section 5, p.5.

Question 20

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 say about solicitation?

Accepted Answer

Not allowed. The Developer reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery, and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 Declaration, Section 15., p.6.

Question 21

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 say about trash?

Accepted Answer

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, and must be in plastic bags prescribed by the Developer; a Developer-designated hauler must be used, and owners must participate in a curbside recycling program if instituted. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123 Declaration, Section 12., p.5.

Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123

Core rules12

Occupancy / age restrictions

Rentals / leasing

Short-term rentals

Pets

RVs & campers

Boats

Parking

Fences

Architectural approval

Home business

Signs

Setbacks

Exterior & architectural6

Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment

Conservation, wetlands & environmental

Driveways & walkways

Exterior colors, materials & trim

Pools, spas & screen enclosures

Roofing

Landscaping & yard3

Clotheslines / outdoor drying

Landscaping & lawn maintenance

Mailboxes

Vehicles & parking1

Commercial & non-passenger vehicles

Use & conduct4

Insurance & rebuilding after damage

Noise, nuisance & conduct

Solicitation & yard sales

Trash & recycling