Core rules12
Occupancy / age restrictions
Restricted
All homesites must be used 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 the 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 · SECTION 2. · p.1
Last verified 2026-07-17
Rentals / leasing
Not addressed
Short-term rentals
Not addressed
Pets
Restricted
Owners are permitted to have birds, fish, dogs, and cats, with a maximum of two pets per Homesite, and are responsible for their pets' waste and keeping them on a leash.
“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 · p.3
RVs & campers
Restricted
Recreational vehicles are prohibited from being parked or stored on any Homesite or street unless fully enclosed in a garage or if they are temporary service vehicles.
“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
Boats
Restricted
Boats are prohibited from being parked or stored on any Homesite or street unless fully enclosed in a garage or if they are temporary service vehicles.
“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
Parking
Restricted
Trucks exceeding 3/4 ton, boats, or recreational vehicles are prohibited from being parked or stored on any Homesite or street, unless they are service vehicles temporarily performing a service or fully enclosed in garages.
“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 2.4 · p.2
Fences
Requires approval
Fences or similar structures cannot be placed on the property without prior written approval from 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, including reconstruction, additions, alterations, or modifications to existing homes, requires prior written approval from the Developer, 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 have heen approved by the Developer. After the Home has been constructed, no reconstruction, additions, alterations, or modifications to the Home, 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. · p.1
Last verified 2026-07-17
Home business
Restricted
Commercial, professional, or similar activities requiring inventory, equipment, or customer/client visits are prohibited from being conducted in a Home or on a Homesite.
“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 without prior written consent from the Developer, except for customary name and address signs and one 'for sale or rent' sign (max 12"x12") 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. · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
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, 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 equipment are not prohibited), patios, fireplaces and fire pits, outdoor living areas, and other similar improvements.”
Declaration · SECTION 2. · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Exterior & architectural6
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 approval from the Developer.
“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. · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Conservation, wetlands & environmental
Restricted
No owner may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or perform any activity in wetlands, wetland migration areas, buffer areas, upland conservation areas, and drainage easements without prior approval from SWFWMD and other relevant governmental agencies.
“No Owner of property within the Subdivision may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or undertake or perform any activity in the wetlands, wetland migration areas, buffer areas, upland conservation areas, and drainage easements described in the approved permit and recorded Plat of the Subdivision, unless prior approval is received from SWFWMD, and if applicable, any other appropriate governmental agency having jurisdiction.”
Declaration · SECTION 2. · p.4
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, except as originally constructed 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 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. · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Exterior & landscape lighting
Restricted
Exterior lighting must be attached to the home and shaded to prevent nuisance to others, and 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. · 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. · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Property & structure upkeep
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 preserves.
“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. · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & yard4
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 · SECTION 2. · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & lawn maintenance
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 landscape with more water-conservative options 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. 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. · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Lawn ornaments & decor
Restricted
Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding thirty days in duration.
“Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.”
Declaration · SECTION 2. · p.3
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 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. · 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 be completed within eight (8) months after the damage occurs, unless prevented by governmental authority.”
Declaration · SECTION 2. · 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 · SECTION 2. · 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. · 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; rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material must be kept in sanitary containers concealed from public view before being placed curbside in plastic bags 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. Once placed curbside for collection, all garbage will be contained in plastic bags prescribed by the Developer and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up.”
Declaration · SECTION 4. · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17