Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 38

Restricted

The community is an adult community for persons 55 years of age or older, requiring at least one occupant per home to be 55 or older, and prohibiting permanent residents under 19 years of age, with temporary visits for those under 19 limited to 30 days per calendar year, though hardship exceptions may be granted by the Developer under specific conditions.

“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. The Developer, or its designee, in its sole discretion shall have the right to establish hardship exceptions to permit individuals between the ages of nineteen (19) and fifty-five (55) to permanently reside in a Home even though there is not a permanent resident in the Home who is fifty-five (55) years of age or over, providing that said exceptions shall not be permitted in situations where the granting of a hardship exception would result in less than 80% of the Homesites in the Subdivision having less than one resident fifty-five (55) years of age or older, it being the intent that at least 80% of the units shall at all times have at least one resident fifty-five (55) years of age or older.”

Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Birds, fish, dogs, and cats are permitted, with a maximum of two pets per homesite; owners are responsible for any damage caused by their pets, must immediately remove and dispose of pet excrement, and must keep pets on a leash, while all other animals, livestock, or poultry are prohibited.

“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.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Trucks exceeding 3/4 ton, boats, or recreational vehicles are prohibited from being parked, stored, or remaining on any homesite or street, except for temporary service vehicles or vehicles fully enclosed in garages; inoperable or junk vehicles/equipment are also 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.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

No arbor, trellis, gazebo, pergola, awning, fence, barrier, wall, or any similar structure may be placed on the property without prior written approval from the Developer, and owners must not paint or attach objects to any wall or fence without prior architectural review committee approval.

“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 architectural review committee approval.”

Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Each homesite must have only one conventionally built home with a garage, at least 1,240 square feet (excluding non-heated/non-air-conditioned space), a minimum 6" in 12" roof pitch, eave and gable overhangs, and ceilings in all areas, with the Developer having the sole right to build the original home and designate access.

“There shall be only one Home on each Homesite. All Homes must have garages and be of at least 1,240 square feet, exclusive of any garage, storage room, screen room or other non-heated and non-air-conditioned space. All Homes must be constructed with at least a 6" in 12" rise and run roof pitch. Further, if a Home originally constructed by Developer contains a number of square feet or roof pitch greater than the foregoing minimum requirements, then in the case of rebuilding of the Home due to damage or destruction, or in any alteration of the Home, Owners shall ensure that the square footage and roof pitch of the Home, as rebuilt or altered, never falls below those specifications as originally constructed by Developer. Homes constructed by Developer may deviate from the minimum square footage and roof pitch requirements detailed herein. The Home shall be a conventionally built Home and which 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 Hoine 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. Screen cages over patios and pools are allowed. The Home shall be placed on a Homesite in conformance with the overall plan of the Developer. The Developer shall have the sole right to build the Home on the Homesite and designate the placement of the access to the Homesite, at the sole cost and expense of the Owner.”

Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

Restricted

No signs of any kind are permitted 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 naine 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.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

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 specified front, side, and rear yard setbacks, as detailed in Exhibit 'A', unless originally constructed by the Developer or an exception is granted by the Developer.

“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 · 2.30 · p.9

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 any approved devices must be located as previously approved in writing by 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. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners may not 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 applicable 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. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Each home and homesite must include a concrete driveway, and no driveways, walkways, cart paths, or access points are permitted on any road right of way, walkway, or cart path unless originally constructed by the Developer.

“Each Home and Honesite 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. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

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. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners must keep their homesites neat, clean, and the grass cut, irrigated, and edged at all times, including the unpaved area between the roadway/walkway and their homesite, and areas between their homesite lot line and any land use, landscape buffer, or board fence on an adjoining wildlife preserve.

“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. Persons owning Homesites adjacent to a land use or landscape buffer, or a wildlife preserve, shall have the obligation to mow and maintain all areas between their Homesite lot line and the land use or landscape buffer, and between their Homesite lot line and the board fence on the adjoining wildlife preserve, even though they may not own that portion of the land.”

Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

The hanging of clothes, 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 · 2.25 · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners must regulate irrigation water service to comply with the provided Irrigation Water Service Schedule, which is determined solely by SEWWCA and may change; supplemental irrigation for new landscaping is allowed for a grow-in period of typically thirty days, not exceeding thirty minutes per day in addition to the schedule, but SEWWCA reserves the right to suspend it.

“The Owner of the Homesite shall regulate the irrigation water service to the Homesite and will be responsible for complying with the Irrigation Water Service Schedule. If Owner repeatedly fails to comply with the Irrigation Water Service Schedule, SEWWCA may enter onto the Homesite, over and upon easements hereby created and reserved in favor of SEWWCA, and install a control valve to compel Owner's compliance with the Irrigation Water Service Schedule, with all costs related thereto being charged to Owner. Supplemental Irrigation Water Service at a Homesite may not exceed thirty (30) minutes of irrigation water service per day, during the grow-in period, in addition to the Irrigation Water Service Schedule. SEWWCA reserves the right to suspend Supplemental Irrigation Water Service at Homesites.”

Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.11

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays that do not exceed a thirty-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.8

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.

“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 · 4.4 · p.12

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

If a residence is damaged, 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 authority. Such reconstruction is subject to the provisions of these restrictions.”

Declaration · 2.28 · p.9

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

Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.8

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.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Garbage and trash service must be provided by a City of Wildwood Franchised Hauler designated by the Developer, with charges paid separately by each owner, and owners may be required to participate in a curbside recycling program if instituted; rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material must be kept in sanitary containers concealed from public view before being placed curbside, and once curbside, garbage must be in Developer-prescribed plastic bags and placed no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up.

“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. Developer reserves the right to require all Owners to participate in a curbside recycling program if and when one is instituted. 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 in 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 · 4.3 · p.12

Last verified 2026-07-17