Question 1

Do exterior changes need approval in Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59?

Accepted Answer

Needs approval. Any construction, erection, placement, or alteration of buildings or structures, including reconstruction, additions, alterations, or modifications to the Home or Homesite, requires prior written approval from the Developer, ensuring consistency with the development's design, color, materials, and size. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 Declaration, 2.2, p.1.

Question 2

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 say about casualty insurance rebuild?

Accepted Answer

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 existing restrictions. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 Declaration, 2.28, p.4.

Question 3

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 say about clotheslines?

Accepted Answer

Not allowed. The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 Declaration, 2.25, p.4.

Question 4

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 say about commercial vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Owners are prohibited from repairing or restoring motor vehicles, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or other vehicles on any portion of any Homesite or dedicated/reserved areas, except for emergency repairs necessary to move the vehicle to a proper repair facility. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 Declaration, 2.9, p.2.

Question 5

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 say about conservation environmental?

Accepted Answer

Not allowed. No person may enter any wildlife preserve, except as permitted by applicable law. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 Declaration, 2.15, p.3.

Question 6

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 say about driveways walkways?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Each Home and Homesite must contain a concrete driveway, and no driveways, walkways, cart paths, or access points are permitted on road rights-of-way, walkways, or cart paths unless originally constructed or approved in writing by the Developer. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 Declaration, 2.8, p.2.

Question 7

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 say about equipment installations?

Accepted Answer

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 pre-approved by the Developer in writing. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 Declaration, 2.17, p.3.

Question 8

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 say about exterior lighting?

Accepted Answer

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. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 Declaration, 2.8, p.3.

Question 9

Can you put up a fence in Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Owners of Homesites adjoining walls, gates, or fences originally constructed by the Developer are responsible for their maintenance and repairs, including surface and structural integrity, and must maintain up to such structures or landscaped buffers. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 Declaration, 2.12, p.2.

Question 10

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 say about landscaping?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Homesites must maintain the original quantity and style of water-conservative, drought-tolerant sod and landscape provided by the Developer, though more water-conservative and drought-tolerant replacements are allowed with prior written approval. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 Declaration, 2.7, p.2.

Question 11

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 say about mailboxes?

Accepted Answer

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. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 Declaration, 4.4, p.7.

Question 12

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 say about nuisance conduct?

Accepted Answer

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. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 Declaration, 2.21, p.3.

Question 13

Are there age or occupancy limits in Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Homesites are for residential purposes only, prohibiting commercial, professional, or similar activities that require inventory, equipment, or customer/client visits. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 Declaration, 2.1, p.1.

Question 14

What are the parking rules in Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59?

Accepted Answer

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 for service. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 Declaration, 2.9, p.2.

Question 15

Are pets allowed in Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59?

Accepted Answer

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; other animals, livestock, poultry, or swine are prohibited. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 Declaration, 2.23, p.3.

Question 16

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 say about pools spas?

Accepted Answer

Allowed. Screen cages over patios and pools are permitted. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 Declaration, SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS:, p.2.

Question 17

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 say about roofing?

Accepted Answer

Needs approval. All homes must have eave and gable overhangs, and all roofing materials, including those over garages, screen porches, and utility rooms, must be approved by the Developer. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 Declaration, SECTION 2. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS:, p.1.

Question 18

What are the setback requirements in Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59?

Accepted Answer

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 front yard garage setbacks and front, side, and rear yard improvement setbacks, unless originally constructed by the Developer or an exception is granted. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 Declaration, 2.30, p.4.

Question 19

Are signs allowed in Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. No signs of any kind may be displayed publicly without prior written Developer consent, 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. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 Declaration, 2.16, p.3.

Question 20

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 say about solicitation?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. The Developer reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery, and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 Declaration, 2.22, p.3.

Question 21

What does Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 say about trash?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Garbage and trash service is provided by a City of Wildwood Franchised Hauler, with charges paid separately by each Owner, and all waste must be kept in sanitary containers concealed from public view before being placed curbside in Developer-prescribed plastic bags no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up. Source: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59 Declaration, 4.3(a), p.7.

Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 59

Core rules12

Occupancy / age restrictions

Rentals / leasing

Short-term rentals

Pets

RVs & campers

Boats

Parking

Fences

Architectural approval

Home business

Signs

Setbacks

Exterior & architectural6

Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment

Conservation, wetlands & environmental

Driveways & walkways

Exterior & landscape lighting

Pools, spas & screen enclosures

Roofing

Landscaping & yard3

Clotheslines / outdoor drying

Landscaping & lawn maintenance

Mailboxes

Vehicles & parking1

Commercial & non-passenger vehicles

Use & conduct4

Insurance & rebuilding after damage

Noise, nuisance & conduct

Solicitation & yard sales

Trash & recycling