architectural
Requires approval
All home construction, roofing materials, and subsequent alterations or additions must be approved by the Developer to ensure harmony with the development's design and size.
“The Home must be placed on the Homesite and constructed by the Developer, or its designee, of a design approved by the Developer as being harmonious with the development as to color, construction materials, design, size and other qualities. Each Home must have eave overhangs and gable overhangs, and all roofing materials shall be approved by the Developer, including the roof over garages, screen porches, utility rooms, etc., and all areas must have ceilings.”
Declaration · p.4
boat
Not addressed
The provided governing documents do not contain any provisions or restrictions regarding boats.
business use
Not addressed
Properties are for residential use only, and commercial or professional activities involving inventory, equipment, or client visits are prohibited.
fence
Not addressed
Fences are generally prohibited unless originally constructed by the Developer or specifically approved in writing by the Developer or its designee.
occupancy
Not addressed
The community is restricted to adults aged 55 and older, with at least one resident of that age per home and no permanent residents under 19.
parking
Restricted
Temporary parking shown on the plat is reserved for guests and invitees rather than the homeowners themselves.
“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 · p.6
pets
Restricted
Domestic pets are allowed provided they are leashed, do not create a nuisance, and their excrement is immediately removed, but 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.5
rentals
Restricted
Rental signs are restricted to a maximum size of twelve inches by twelve inches and must be displayed inside the residence 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 throngh a window of the residence.”
Declaration · p.5
rv
Not allowed
Trailers and temporary buildings of any kind are prohibited on the property except for temporary construction purposes.
“No outbuilding, tent, shack, detached garage, trailer, shed, utility building or temporary building of any kind shall be erected, except temporarily only for construction purposes.”
Declaration · p.5
setbacks
Restricted
The document establishes specific utility and drainage easements of 7.5 feet at the front and rear and 5 feet along the side lot lines of each homesite where structures are generally prohibited.
“Easements for installation and maintenance of underground utilities, cable television, and sanitary sewer and storm water drainage facilities, are hereby reserved over reserved or dedicated areas, and over the rear 7½ feet, the front 7½ feet, and 5 feet along the side lot lines of each Homesite.”
Declaration · p.4
short term rentals
Not addressed
The developer and its transferees are permitted to dispose of residential units through rental or lease to establish the subdivision as a fully occupied community.
signs
Restricted
No signs are allowed except for name and 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 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 throngh a window of the residence.”
Declaration · p.5