Core rules12
Occupancy / age restrictions
Restricted
The Subdivision 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 no permanent residents under 19 years of age, though visitors under 19 may temporarily reside for up to 30 days total 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 · 2.1 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Rentals / leasing
Not addressed
Short-term rentals
Not addressed
Pets
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 to dedicated or reserved areas, must immediately remove and dispose of pet excrement, and must keep pets on a leash; no other animals, livestock, or poultry may be raised, bred, or kept on any homesite or dedicated/reserved areas.
“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 · 2.23 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
RVs & campers
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
Boats
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
Parking
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; vehicles incapable of operation and 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 · 2.9 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Fences
Not addressed
No fence of any kind shall be placed on the property without prior written approval from the Developer, and fences are also restricted within front, side, and rear yard improvement setbacks.
Architectural approval
Restricted
Homes must have garages, be at least 1,240 square feet (excluding non-heated/non-air-conditioned space), have at least a 6" in 12" roof pitch, and conform to the Developer's original square footage and roof pitch if greater; they must be conventionally built by the Developer or designee, with Developer-approved design, color, construction materials, and size, including eave and gable overhangs, and all roofing materials and ceilinged areas must be approved by the Developer.
“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. 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 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 · 2.2 · p.1
Last verified 2026-07-17
Home business
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
Signs
Restricted
Signs are generally prohibited unless they are customary name and address signs or small 'for sale/rent' signs visible only through a window, and all other signs require prior written consent from the Developer.
“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 4.5 · p.3
Setbacks
Restricted
Garages (except those originally built by Developer) are prohibited within front yard garage setbacks; homes, additions, garages, fences, walls, screen cages, arbors, trellises, gazebos, pools and spas (excluding pumps/filters/equipment), 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". 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.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Exterior & architectural4
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, and any approved device must be located as 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 · 2.17 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Conservation, wetlands & environmental
Restricted
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 · 2.15 · 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 may be located on or permitted to 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 · 2.8 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Exterior & landscape lighting
Restricted
Exterior lighting must be attached to the Home and shaded to avoid creating a nuisance, 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 · 2.8 · p.3
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 · 2.25 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & lawn maintenance
Restricted
Homesites must maintain the Developer's original quantity and style of water-conservative, drought-tolerant sod and landscape, though owners may add or replace more water-conservative and drought-tolerant landscape with prior written Developer approval for areas visible from roadways or golf courses; owners must keep homesites neat, clean, and grass cut, irrigated, and edged, and maintain unpaved areas between roadways/walkways and their homesite, as well as areas between their lot line and land use/landscape buffers or wildlife preserve fences; owners of homesites with Water Feature Landscaping Easements or Special Easements for Landscaping must perpetually maintain the easement area, not remove or destroy original landscape or fencing without Developer approval, and promptly replace dead foliage; owners adjoining Developer-constructed walls, gates, or fences are responsible for their maintenance and repair, including surface and structural integrity, and must contact the Developer or architectural review committee for paint specifications.
“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. 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 · 2.7 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Lawn ornaments & decor
Restricted
Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty-day duration.
“Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.”
Declaration · 2.16 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Mailboxes
Not allowed
Individual mailboxes may not be located upon a homesite, as 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.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, unless prevented by governmental authority, subject to all 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.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 · 2.21 · 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 · 2.22 · 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; no rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material may be kept or permitted on any homesite or dedicated/reserved areas except in sanitary containers concealed from public view; once placed curbside for collection, all garbage must be in Developer-prescribed plastic bags and placed curbside 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. 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. Developer reserves the right to require all Owners to participate in a curbside recycling program if and when one is instituted.”
Declaration · 4.3 · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17