Core rules12
Occupancy / age restrictions
Restricted
The subdivision is an adult community for persons 55 years or older; at least one occupant of each home must be 55 or older, and no one under 19 may be a permanent resident, with temporary visits limited to 30 days per calendar year, though hardship exceptions may be granted by the Developer if 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 · Section 2. · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Rentals / leasing
Not addressed
Information regarding rentals is not found in the provided document.
Short-term rentals
Not addressed
Information regarding short-term rentals is not found in the provided document.
Pets
Not addressed
Information regarding pets is not found in the provided document.
RVs & campers
Not addressed
The document does not address this topic.
Boats
Not addressed
The document does not address this topic.
Parking
Restricted
Owners may only park, store, or keep vehicles wholly within their driveway or garage; trucks exceeding 3/4 ton, campers, boats, trailers, or aircraft, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle, may not be parked in a parking space, though a boat may be kept in the garage with the door closed.
“No Owner of a Homesite shall park, store, or keep any vehicle except wholly within his driveway or garage. No truck in excess of 3/4 ton, camper, boat, trailer, or aircraft, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle may be parked in a parking space except a boat may be kept in the garage with the garage door closed.”
Declaration · ARTICLE IX. PARKING RESTRICTIONS · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Fences
Restricted
Owners are responsible for maintaining and repairing the surface and structural integrity of security walls and/or fences adjoining their homesite, whether on their property or adjacent areas, and must share costs for shared walls/fences, maintaining them uniformly; owners must contact the Developer or architectural review committee for paint specifications, and no new fences, hedges, walls, or dividing instrumentalities may be constructed or maintained unless originally built by the Declarant or Developer.
“Additionally, for those Owners of Homesites adjoining security walls and/or fences originally constructed by the Declarant or the Developer, Owners shall be responsible for maintenance and repairs of the surface and structural integrity of the walls and/or fences adjoining the Owners Homesite whether on the Owners Homesite or on an adjacent Homesite, reserved area or dedicated area. Where a wall and/or fence adjoins more than one Homesite, the cost of maintaining and repairing the surface and the structural integrity of the wall and/or fence shall be shared among the respective Owners served by such wall and/or fence. Such Owners are encouraged to maintain the walls and fences in a cooperative and uniform manner with the adjacent Homesite Owners so as to present to the public a uniform and well-maintained appearance of the Subdivision as a whole. The Homesite Owner must contact the Developer or the architectural review committee for paint specifications. No fence, hedge, wall, or other dividing instrumentality shall be constructed or maintained on any Homesite, except for any fencing originally constructed by the Declarant or the Developer.”
Declaration · Section 1. (a) · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Architectural approval
Requires approval
All homes must be constructed by the Developer or its designee, with a design approved by the Developer for harmony in color, materials, design, and size; all roofing materials must be approved by the Developer, and any structural alteration, exterior repainting/repair, or addition that substantially alters the exterior appearance requires prior written approval from the Developer or an architectural review committee.
“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. No Owner, other than Developer or its transferees, shall make any structural alteration, or shall undertake any exterior repainting or repair of, or addition to his residence, which would substantially alter the exterior appearance thereof, without the prior written approval of the plans and specifications therefor by the Developer or an architectural review committee appointed by the Developer.”
Declaration · Section 1. · p.1
Last verified 2026-07-17
Home business
Not allowed
No business of any kind may be conducted on any residence, except for the Developer's business of developing and selling homesites.
“No business of any kind shall be conducted on any residence with the exception of the business of Developer and the transferees of Developer in developing and selling all of the Homesites as provided herein.”
Declaration · Section 3. · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Signs
Restricted
No signs of any kind may be displayed without prior written consent from the Developer, except for customary name/address signs and one 'for sale or rent' sign (max 12x12 inches) 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 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 residence and only visible through a window of the residence.”
Declaration · Section 5. · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Setbacks
Restricted
Garages and other improvements like homes, additions, fences, walls, screen cages, arbors, trellises, gazebos, pools, spas, patios, fireplaces, fire pits, and outdoor living areas cannot be constructed within specified front, side, and rear yard setbacks, unless originally built by the Developer or an exception is granted.
“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 6. Setbacks. · p.1
Last verified 2026-07-17
Exterior & architectural6
Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment
Restricted
No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted within the Subdivision, except as specifically allowed by law, and the location of any approved device must be pre-approved by the Developer in writing.
“No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind nor window air-conditioners or irrigation wells are permitted within the Subdivision, except as specifically allowed by law. The location of any improved device will be as previously approved by the Developer in writing.”
Declaration · Section 11. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Conservation, wetlands & environmental
Not allowed
No unauthorized person may enter onto any wildlife preserve designated within the Development Order for Wildwood Springs.
“No unauthorized person may enter onto any wildlife preserve set forth within the areas designated as such in the Development Order entered into in connection with Wildwood Springs Development of Regional Impact, or as it may be amended from time to time.”
Declaration · Section 19. · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17
Driveways & walkways
Restricted
Concrete and driveway coatings are permitted if the design is harmonious with the Subdivision and the coating is the same color as the home; no ingress or egress is permitted except via driveways and sidewalks originally constructed by Declarant or Developer, and no driveways, walkways, cart paths, or access may be located on any road right of way, walkway, or cart path unless originally constructed by the Declarant or Developer.
“Concrete and driveway coatings are permitted providing that the design is harmonious with the Subdivision and that such coating is the same color as the home. No ingress or egress to or from any Homesite is permitted except pursuant to such driveways and sidewalks as originally constructed by Declarant or the Developer. Except as originally constructed by the Declarant or the Developer, no driveways, walkways, cart paths or access shall be located on or permitted on any road right of way, walkway or cart path.”
Declaration · Section 8. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Exterior colors, materials & trim
Requires approval
No arbor, trellis, gazebo, pergola (or similar item), awning, fence, barrier, wall, or structure of any kind or nature may be placed on the property without prior written approval of 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 architectural review committee approval.”
Declaration · Section 1. (a) · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Pools, spas & screen enclosures
Allowed
Screen cages over patios and pools are permitted.
“Screen cages over patios and pools are allowed.”
Declaration · Section 1. · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Property & structure upkeep
Restricted
Owners must repair their residences to a condition comparable to initial construction, maintain driveways, perpetually maintain vegetation in Special Easements for Landscaping, and maintain and repair the surface and structural integrity of adjoining security walls and/or fences, coordinating with adjacent owners for a uniform appearance.
“Subject to the requirements set forth herein, each Owner shall, at his sole cost and expense, repair his residence, other than as otherwise provided for herein, keeping the same in condition comparable to the condition of such residence at the time of its initial construction, excepting only normal wear and tear. Each Homesite Owner shall be responsible for maintaining his driveway. Owners of Homesites subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping, as shown on the Plat or described in Article IV above, shall perpetually maintain the vegetation located thereon, consistent with good horticultural practice. No owner of a Homesite which is subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping shall take any action to prevent the Landscaped Buffer from complying with those provisions of the City of Wildwood Subdivision regulations requiring Landscaped Buffer areas. Additionally, for those Owners of Homesites adjoining security walls and/or fences originally constructed by the Declarant or the Developer, Owners shall be responsible for maintenance and repairs of the surface and structural integrity of the walls and/or fences adjoining the Owners Homesite whether on the Owners Homesite or on an adjacent Homesite, reserved area or dedicated area. Where a wall and/or fence adjoins more than one Homesite, the cost of maintaining and repairing the surface and the structural integrity of the wall and/or fence shall be shared among the respective Owners served by such wall and/or fence. Such Owners are encouraged to maintain the walls and fences in a cooperative and uniform manner with the adjacent Homesite Owners so as to present to the public a uniform and well-maintained appearance of the Subdivision as a whole. The Homesite Owner must contact the Developer or the architectural review committee for paint specifications. Owners of Homesites adjoining stack block wall, security walls, fences or landscaped buffers shall maintain up to such wall, fence or landscaped buffer whether or not such area is within or outside of the Homesite. If an Owner's Homesite has a wall and/or fence between the Homesite and an adjoining roadway, the Owner will maintain the interior, exterior and structural integrity of the wall and/or fence and the landscaping lying between the wall and/or fence and adjoining roadway unless the maintenance is performed by the District pursuant to ARTICLE II.”
Declaration · Section 1. (a) · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & yard2
Clotheslines / outdoor drying
Restricted
The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or placing of clothes poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.
“The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or placing of clothes poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.”
Declaration · Section 11. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & lawn maintenance
Restricted
Owners must keep their homesite neat and clean, with grass cut and edged at all times, and maintain the unpaved area between an adjacent roadway or walkway and their homesite; all homesites must remain finished with the same quantity and style of water-conservative, drought-tolerant sod and landscape as originally provided by the Developer, though owners may add or replace more water-conservative landscaping with prior written approval from the Developer for areas visible from roadways or golf courses.
“Each Owner shall keep his Homesite neat and clean and the grass cut and edged at all times and shall also maintain the unpaved area between an adjacent roadway or walkway located in the road right of way and the Owner's Homesite. 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. Notwithstanding: (a) the construction, installation, and maintenance of structures, additions, and other improvements to Owner's Homes and Homesites shall not be deemed a violation of the foregoing sentence if such improvements and activities are first approved by the Developer, in accordance with the other provisions set forth in this Declaration; and (b) 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.”
Declaration · Section 1. (a) · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Use & conduct4
Insurance & rebuilding after damage
Not allowed
Owners may not do or keep anything on their homesite or dedicated/reserved areas that would increase insurance rates without prior written Developer consent, cancel insurance, or violate any law.
“Nothing shall be done or kept on a Homesite or on any dedicated or reserved area which would increase the rate of insurance relating thereto without the prior written consent of the Developer, and no Owner shall permit anything to be done or kept on his Homesite or any dedicated or reserved area which would result in the cancellation of insurance on any residence or on any part of the dedicated or reserved area, or which would be in violation of any law.”
Declaration · Section 6. · 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 p.m. to one hour before daylight, excluding Developer construction noises.
“Owner(s) 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 p.m. to one (1) hour before daylight. These restrictions shall not apply to construction noises being made by the Developer.”
Declaration · Section 4. · p.5
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 is hereby given, and reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.”
Declaration · Section 15. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Trash & recycling
Restricted
Rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material may not be kept on any homesite or dedicated/reserved areas except in sanitary containers located in appropriate areas concealed from public view, prior to being placed curbside for collection.
“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.”
Declaration · Section 12. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17