Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 75

Restricted

All Homesites must be used for residential purposes only, and no commercial, professional, or similar activities requiring inventory, equipment, or customer/client visits are permitted.

“All Homesites included in the Subdivision shall be used for residential purposes only and s.ball be subject to the following specific residential use restrictions in addition to the general restrictions contained in this Declaration ofCovenants, Conditions and Restriction s. Properties within the Subdivision ate 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 1-Iomesite.”

Declaration · 2.1 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

The document does not contain any provisions regarding rentals.

Not addressed

The document does not contain any provisions regarding short-term rentals.

Restricted

Domestic pets are permitted if they do not create a nuisance, and Owners are responsible for any damage caused by their pet, 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 respm1sible to immediately remove and dispose of any excrement of such pet and shall be ~esponsible t~ keep such pet on a leash. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no other animals, livestock, poultry, or swme 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

Not addressed

Not addressed

Restricted

No trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or any vehicle other than a private noncommercial vehicle may be parked, stored, or remain on any Homesite or street, unless fully enclosed in garages, with exceptions for temporary service vehicles.

“No trucks in excess of 3/4 ton size, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or any vel:ucle other than a private noncommercial vehicle shall be parked, stored or otherwise remrun 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.”

Declaration · 2.9 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

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 should cooperate with adjacent Owners for uniform appearance.

“Additionally, for those Owners ofHomesites adjoining walls, gates, or fences originally co~1structed by the Developer, Owners shall be responsible for maintenance and repairs of the sui:f~c~ and structural mtegn_ty (except as may be set forth in Section 4.5 below) of the walls, gates, and fences adJommg the Ovn1ers Homes1te whether on the Owners Homesite or on an adjacent Homesite, dedicated or reserved area.”

Declaration · 2.12 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

Any construction, erection, placement, or alteration of a building or structure, including reconstruction, additions, alterations, or modifications to the Home or Homesite, requires prior written approval from the Developer, ensuring consistency with the development plan and stormwater management compliance.

“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 ofthe building or structure have been approved by the Developer. After the Home has been constructed, no reconstruction, additions, alterations, or mod1ficat_1ons to th_e Home or Homesite, or in the locations and utility connections of the Home will be permitted except with the wntten con~ent of the J?eveloper or Developer's designee.”

Declaration · 2.2 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

Restricted

No sign of any kind shall be displayed to public view on a Homesite or any dedicated/reserved area without prior written consent of the Developer, except for customary name and address signs and one 'for sale or rent' sign (max 12"x12") located wholly within and visible only through a Home window.

“No sign ofany 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 (i2) inches high and which shall be located wholly within tl1e Home and only visible through a v..-indow ofthe Home.”

Declaration · 2.16 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Garages (except those originally built by Developer) cannot be constructed 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 (except those originally built by Developer) cannot be constructed 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 10 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

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 previously approved by the Developer in writing.

“Aerials, satellite reception dishes, and antennas of any kind are prohibited '\-ithin the Subdivis-ion to the extent allowed by law. The location ofany approved device will be as previously approved by the Developer in writing.”

Declaration · 2.17 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

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 applicable governmental agencies.

“No Owner of property within the Subdivision may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or undertake or perfonn any activity in the wetlands, wetland migration areas, buffer areas, upland consenrat10n areas, and drainage easements described in the approved pennit and recorded Plat of the Subdivision: unl_es~ p~o~ approval is received from S\VFWMD, and ifapplicable, any other appropriate governmental agency_ havm~ Junsd1chon.”

Declaration · 2.15 · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

No driveways, walkways, cart paths, or access shall be located on or permitted to any road right-of-way, walkway, or cart path, except as 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 · 2.8 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Exterior lighting must be attached to the Home and shaded to prevent nuisance, no other light poles may be erected, and exterior strip lighting, liquid lights, and similar lighting 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 · 2.19 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

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 adjoining land use/landscape buffers or wildlife preserves up to the boundary.

“Owners shall keep the-ir 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 ofway and the Owner' s Homesite.”

Declaration · 2.12 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

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

Restricted

All Homes must be connected to the non-potable irrigation water systems provided by Southeast Wildwood Water Conservation Authority, LLC (SEWWCA), and Owners must pay for these services; private wells or other irrigation water sources are prohibited, and potable water may not be used for irrigation except for limited supplemental irrigation of annuals and heat-stressed areas with an automatic shutoff nozzle.

“All Homes will be connected to the nonpotable and irrigation water systems provided by Southeast Wildwood Water Conservation Authority, LLC, or its assigns ("SEWWCA"). Upon acquiring any interest as an Owner of a Homesite in the Subdivision, each Owner hereby agrees to pay for irrigation water services provided by such entity. Owners are prohibited from utilizing or constructing private wells or other sources of irrigation water within the Subdivision. Potable water may not be used for irrigation, except that supplemental irrigation with potable water is limited to annuals and the isolated treatment of heat stressed areas. All supplemental irrigation utilizing potable water must be done with a hose with ru1 automatic shutoff nozzle. Use of sprinklers on a hose connection is not permitted.”

Declaration · 2.7 · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.

“Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.”

Declaration · 2.31 · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

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 ofthe initial sale of the Homesite from Developer to Owner.”

Declaration · 4.4 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

No owner shall repair or restore 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.

“No Owner of a Homesite shall repair or restore any motor vehicles, boats, trailers, aircraft, 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 · 2.9 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

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.

“Ifall or any portion ofa residence is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, it shall be the duty ofthe Owner thereof, �with all due diligence, to rebuild, repair, or reconstruct such residence and walls in a manner which will substantially res1ore it to its appearance and condition immediately prior to the casualty. ~econ.struction shall be undertaken within hvo (2) months after the damage occurs, and shall be completed ,vi.thin eight (8) months after the damage occurs, unless prevented b y governmental authority. Such reconstruction is subject to the provisions ofthese .restrictions.”

Declaration · 2.28 · p.4

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 · 2.21 · p.3

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 · 2.22 · p.3

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.

“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 ofWildwood 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.”

Declaration · 4.3(a) · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17