Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 26

Restricted

The community is designed for persons 55 years of age or older, requiring at least one occupant per home to be 55 or older; no person under 19 may be a permanent resident, with temporary visits not exceeding 30 days per calendar year; hardship exceptions for residents between 19 and 55 may be granted by the Developer, 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 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Restricted

Birds, fish, dogs, and cats are permitted, with a maximum of two pets per homesite; owners are responsible for any damage caused by pets, immediate removal and disposal of pet excrement, and keeping pets on a leash; no other animals, livestock, or poultry are allowed.

“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 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. No other animals, livestock, or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred, or kept on any Homesite or on dedicated or reserved areas.”

Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Recreational vehicles are prohibited from being parked or stored on any Homesite or street, unless fully enclosed in a garage or temporarily present as a service vehicle.

“No trucks in excess of 3/4 ton size, boats, or recreational vehicles 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 fully enclosed in garages located on the Homesite.”

Declaration · Section 2.4 · p.2

Restricted

Boats are prohibited from being parked or stored on any Homesite or street, unless fully enclosed in a garage or temporarily present as a service vehicle.

“No trucks in excess of 3/4 ton size, boats, or recreational vehicles 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 fully enclosed in garages located on the Homesite.”

Declaration · Section 2.4 · p.2

Restricted

No trucks exceeding 3/4 ton, boats, or recreational vehicles may be parked, stored, or remain on any homesite or street, except for temporary service vehicles or vehicles fully enclosed in garages; inoperable or junk vehicles/equipment are prohibited.

“No trucks in excess of 3/4 ton size, boats, or recreational vehicles 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 fully enclosed in garages located on the Homesite. No vehicles incapable of operation shall be stored on any Homesite nor shall any junk vehicles or equipment be kept on any Homesite.”

Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners of homesites adjoining walls, gates, or fences originally constructed by the Developer are responsible for their maintenance and structural integrity, sharing costs with adjacent owners where applicable, and must contact the Developer or architectural review committee for paint specifications.

“Additionally, for those Owners of Homesites adjoining walls, gates, or fences originally constructed by the Developer, Owners shall be responsible for maintenance and repairs of the surface and structural integrity (except as may be set forth in Section 4.5 below) of the walls, gates, and fences adjoining the Owners Homesite whether on the Owners Homesite or on an adjacent Homesite, reserved area or dedicated area. The Homesite Owner must contact the Developer or the architectural review committee for paint specifications.”

Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

Any construction, erection, placement, or alteration of a building or structure, or any reconstruction, additions, alterations, or modifications to a home, requires prior written approval from the Developer or an appointed architectural review committee, ensuring consistency with the development plan and compliance with surface water management system 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 has been approved by the Developer. Each property Owner within the Subdivision at the time of construction of a building, residence, or structure shall comply with the construction plans for the surface water management system approved and on file with the Southwest Florida Water Management District ("SWFWMD").”

Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.1

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Commercial, professional, or similar activities requiring inventory, equipment, or customer/client visits are prohibited in a Home or on a Homesite, as properties are intended for residential use only.

“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

Restricted

No signs of any kind may be displayed to public view 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 · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Garages (except those originally built by Developer) are prohibited within front yard garage setbacks, and homes, additions, garages, fences, walls, screen cages, arbors, trellises, gazebos, pools, spas (excluding pumps/filters), patios, fireplaces, fire pits, outdoor living areas, and similar improvements (except those originally built by Developer) are prohibited within front, side, and rear yard improvement setbacks as described in Exhibit "A".

“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 equipment 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

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 previously 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 · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

No person may enter onto any wildlife preserve, except as permitted by applicable law.

“Except only as permitted by applicable law, no person may enter on to any wildlife preserve.”

Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

No driveways, walkways, cart paths, or access points may be located on or permitted to any road right of way, walkway, or cart path, except 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 to any road right of way, walkway or cart path.”

Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Exterior lighting must be attached to the home and shaded to prevent nuisance to others; no other light poles may be erected.

“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.”

Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners must keep their homesites neat and clean, with grass cut, irrigated, and edged at all times, and are responsible for maintaining unpaved areas between their homesite and adjacent roadways/walkways, as well as areas between their lot line and land use/landscape buffers or wildlife preserve fences.

“Owners shall keep their Homesites neat and clean and the grass cut, irrigated and edged at all times. The Homesite Owner shall have the obligation to mow and maintain the unpaved area between an adjacent roadway or walkway located in the road right of way and the Owner's Homesite.”

Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

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 · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Homesites must maintain the original quantity and style of water-conservative, drought-tolerant sod and landscape provided by the Developer, though owners may add or replace more water-conservative landscape with prior written approval from the Developer for areas visible from roadways or golf courses.

“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 other provisions set forth in this Declaration; and (b) Owners are encouraged to and may add and replace landscape that is more water-conservative and drought-tolerant than originally provided, however, any such alterations to areas visible from roadways or golf courses must receive the prior written approval from the Developer.”

Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

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

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

Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.3

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 of $190.00 per box, payable at the initial sale of the homesite.

“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 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

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 the work 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 authority. Such reconstruction is subject to the provisions of these restrictions.”

Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

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 froin 10:00 PM to one (1) hour before daylight.”

Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

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

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 placed curbside, all garbage must be in Developer-prescribed plastic bags and placed 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. Owner agrees that garbage and trash service shall commence on the closing date the Owner purchases Owner's Homesite and Home. Owner acknowledges that garbage and trash service is provided, and the fee for such service is payable, on a year-round basis regardless of use or occupancy. Developer reserves the right to require all Owners to participate in a curbside recycling program if and when one is instituted.”

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