Core rules12
Occupancy / age restrictions
Restricted
The community is for persons 55 years or older, requiring at least one occupant per home to be 55+, prohibiting permanent residents under 19, and limiting temporary visits for those under 19 to 30 days per calendar year, with hardship exceptions possible 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 permaneut resident of a Home, except that persons helow 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
Rentals / leasing
Not addressed
Short-term rentals
Not addressed
Pets
Restricted
Domestic pets are permitted if they do not create a nuisance, with owners responsible for any damage, immediate removal and disposal of excrement, and keeping pets on a leash; no other animals, livestock, poultry, or swine are allowed.
“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 ou dedicated or reserved areas.”
Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
RVs & campers
Not addressed
Recreational vehicles are prohibited from being parked, stored, or remaining on any Homesite or street unless fully enclosed in a garage, and repairs are only permitted for emergencies to enable movement to a repair facility.
Boats
Not addressed
Boats are prohibited from being parked, stored, or remaining on any Homesite or street unless fully enclosed in a garage, and repairs are only permitted for emergencies to enable movement to a repair facility.
Parking
Restricted
No trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or any non-private non-commercial vehicles may be parked or stored on any homesite or street, unless fully enclosed in garages or temporarily present as service vehicles; inoperable or junk vehicles are prohibited, and vehicle repairs are limited to emergency repairs to enable movement to a proper facility.
“No trucks in excess of 3/4 ton size, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle 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 or boats 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. No Owner of a Homesite shall repair or restore any motor vehicles, boats, trailers, aircrafr, recreational vehicles or other vehicles on any portion of any Homesite, or on dedicated or reserved areas, except for emergency repairs, and then only to the extent necessary to enable movement to a proper repair facility.”
Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Fences
Requires approval
No fence or structure of any kind may 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
Restricted
Each homesite must have only one home, which must include a garage, be at least 1,240 square feet (excluding non-heated/non-air-conditioned space), have at least a 6" in 12" roof pitch, and feature eave and gable overhangs, with all roofing materials and overall design approved by the Developer.
“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. 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 · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.1
Last verified 2026-07-17
Home business
Restricted
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, eqnipment 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 to public view without prior written consent from the Developer, except for customary name and address signs and one 'for sale or rent' sign, which must be no larger than 12x12 inches and visible only through a home 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
Setbacks
Restricted
Garages (unless 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 (unless originally built by Developer) are prohibited within front, side, and rear yard improvement setbacks.
“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. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · 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 devices must have their location previously approved in writing by the Developer.
“Aerials, satellite reception dishes, and antennas of any kind are prohibited within the Snbdivision 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
Conservation, wetlands & environmental
Not allowed
Entry into any wildlife preserve is prohibited, except as permitted by applicable law.
“Except only as permitted by applicable law, no person may enter any wildlife preserve.”
Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Driveways & walkways
Restricted
No driveways, walkways, cart paths, or access points may be located on or permitted to any road right-of-way, walkway, or cart path, unless originally constructed or subsequently approved in writing by the Developer.
“Except as originally constructed, or subsequently approved in writing 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
Exterior & landscape lighting
Restricted
Exterior lighting must be attached to the home and shaded to prevent nuisance, with no other light poles permitted, and exterior strip lighting, liquid lights, and similar sources are prohibited.
“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. Exterior strip lighting, liquid lights, and similar lighting sources are prohibited.”
Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & yard3
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. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & lawn maintenance
Restricted
Owners must regulate their irrigation water service according to the provided Irrigation Water Service Schedule, which is determined solely by SEWWCA and subject to change; supplemental irrigation for new landscaping is allowed for a 30-day grow-in period, not exceeding 30 minutes per day, but SEWWCA reserves the right to suspend this service.
“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 casements 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.6
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. 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
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 the work within eight months, unless prevented by governmental authority, 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 walis 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 coinpleted 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
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. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · 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 Snbdivision.”
Declaration · SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS: · 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 on any homesite or dedicated/reserved areas except in sanitary containers concealed from public view; once curbside, garbage must be in Developer-prescribed plastic bags and placed no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up; owners may be required to participate 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 arcas 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 · 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