Core rules12
Occupancy / age restrictions
Restricted
The Subdivision is an adult community for persons 55 years or older, requiring at least one occupant per home to be 55 or older, prohibiting permanent residents under 19 (with limited temporary visits), and allowing hardship exceptions at the Developer's discretion to maintain 80% adult occupancy.
“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 inay be permitted to visit and temporarily reside for periods not exceeding thirty (30) days in total in any calendar year period.”
Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Rentals / leasing
Not addressed
One sign advertising a property for rent is permitted if it is no larger than 12 inches by 12 inches and displayed inside a window.
Short-term rentals
Not addressed
Short-term rentals are restricted by a provision that limits signs advertising property for rent to a specific size and location within the home.
Pets
Restricted
Domestic pets are allowed provided they do not create a nuisance, are kept on a leash, and their excrement is immediately removed, while livestock and poultry are prohibited.
“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 · p.3
RVs & campers
Not addressed
Recreational vehicles may not be parked or stored on any homesite or street unless they are fully enclosed within a garage.
Boats
Not addressed
Boats are prohibited from being parked or stored on any Homesite or street, but are permitted if fully enclosed within a garage on the Homesite.
Parking
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, unless fully enclosed in garages or temporarily present as service vehicles; inoperable or junk vehicles are prohibited, and vehicle repairs are limited to emergency repairs.
“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 · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Fences
Requires approval
No fence or barrier of any kind may be placed on a 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
Construction, erection, placement, or alteration of any building or structure, and any reconstruction, additions, alterations, or modifications to the Home or Homesite, require prior written approval from the Developer, ensuring consistency with the development plan and compliance with stormwater management plans.
“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 · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.1
Last verified 2026-07-17
Home business
Not allowed
Commercial, professional, or similar activities are prohibited if they involve maintaining inventory, equipment, or hosting customer 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/elient visits may be conducted in a Home or on a Homesite.”
Declaration · Section 2.4 · p.2
Signs
Restricted
Signs are generally prohibited except for name/address signs and one small for-sale or for-rent sign displayed inside 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 custoinary 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 · Section 4.5 · p.3
Setbacks
Restricted
Garages, homes, additions, fences, walls, screen cages, arbors, trellises, gazebos, pools, spas (excluding pumps/filters), patios, fireplaces, fire pits, outdoor living areas, and similar improvements are prohibited within the front yard garage setbacks and front, side, and rear yard improvement setbacks described in Exhibit 'A', unless originally constructed by the Developer or an exception is granted.
“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". ... 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 eqnipment are not prohibited), patios, fireplaces and fire pits, outdoor living areas, and other similar improvements.”
Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Exterior & architectural5
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, with the location of any approved device requiring prior written Developer approval.
“Aerials, satellite reception dishes, and antennas of any kind are prohibited within the Suhdivision to the extent allowed by law. The location of any approved device will be as previously approved by the Developer in writing.”
Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · 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 inay enter any wildlife preserve.”
Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Driveways & walkways
Restricted
Each home and homesite must have a concrete driveway, and no driveways, walkways, cart paths, or access are permitted on any road right-of-way, walkway, or cart path unless originally constructed or subsequently approved by the Developer.
“Each Home and Homesite must contain a concrete driveway, and a lamppost must be erected in the front yard of each Homesite. ... Except as originally constructed, or subsequently approved in writing hy 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 · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Exterior & landscape lighting
Restricted
Exterior lighting must be attached to the Home and shaded to prevent nuisance, no other light poles may be erected, 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 uot 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 · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Pools, spas & screen enclosures
Allowed
Screen cages over patios and pools are permitted.
“Screen cages over patios and pools are allowed.”
Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.2
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 cxtent allowed by law.”
Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · 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, and sprinklers on a hose connection are not permitted.
“The irrigation water provided pursnant 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. ... 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 inigation 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 · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17
Mailboxes
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 inailboxes 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 4. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY DEVELOPER, THE DISTRICT, OR THEIR DESIGNEES OR ASSIGNEES AND THE CONTRACTUAL AMENITIES FEE: · 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, 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 anthority.”
Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Noise, nuisance & conduct
Restricted
Radios, record players, television, voices, and other sounds must be kept at a moderate level from 10:00 PM to one hour before daylight.
“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 · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · 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 · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Trash & recycling
Restricted
Garbage and trash service is provided by a City of Wildwood Franchised Hauler, and owners must pay for this service year-round; rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material must be kept in sanitary containers concealed from public view until placed curbside in plastic bags prescribed by the Developer no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up.
“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.”
Declaration · SECTION 4. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY DEVELOPER, THE DISTRICT, OR THEIR DESIGNEES OR ASSIGNEES AND THE CONTRACTUAL AMENITIES FEE: · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17