Villages of Southern Oaks Warnell Villas Unit 122

Restricted

The community is for persons 55 years or older, requiring at least one occupant per home to be 55+, with no permanent residents under 19, and temporary visits for those under 19 limited to 30 days per calendar year, subject to hardship exceptions by the Developer.

“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 1. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

Properties may be advertised for rent using a single sign of specific dimensions displayed inside a window.

Not addressed

The provided governing documents do not contain any provisions or restrictions regarding short-term rentals.

Restricted

Domestic pets are permitted as long as they do not create a nuisance, are kept on a leash, and their excrement is immediately removed.

“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.”

Declaration · Section 6 · p.9

Not allowed

Temporary construction trailers are the only trailers permitted, and they must be removed after construction.

“No outbuilding, tent, shack, detached garage, trailer, shed, utility building or temporary building of any kind shall be erected, except temporarily only for coustruction purposes.”

Declaration · Section 8 · p.9

Not addressed

Restricted

No trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle shall be parked, stored, or remain on any Homesite or street, except for temporary service vehicles or vehicles/boats fully enclosed in garages; vehicles incapable of operation or junk vehicles/equipment 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 in 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, 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 · Section 21 · p.12

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

No fences, hedges, walls, or other dividing instrumentalities may be constructed or maintained, except for those originally built by the Developer.

“No fence, hedge, wall, or other dividing instrumentality shall be constructed or maintained on any Homesite, except for any walls and fencing originally constructed by the Developer.”

Declaration · Section 7 · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

No structures, including arbors, trellises, or awnings, may be placed on the property without prior written approval from the Developer or their designee.

“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 or the Developer's designee, nor shall any Owner paint or attach any ohject to any wall and/or fence without prior approval of the Developer or the Developer's designee.”

Declaration · Section 8 · p.9

Not allowed

No commercial, professional, or similar activity requiring inventory, equipment, or customer/client visits is permitted in a Home or on a Homesite.

“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. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Only one sign advertising a property for sale or rent is permitted, limited to 12x12 inches, and must be located inside the residence, visible only through a window.

“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 4. · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

Not allowed

No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted within the Subdivision, except as specifically allowed by law, with any improved device requiring prior written Developer approval for location.

“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 10 · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners must comply with approved construction plans for the stormwater management system and may not construct, maintain, or perform any activity in wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, drainage easements, and upland conservation areas without prior written approval from SWFWMD.

“Each property Owner within the Subdivision at the time of construction of a building, residence, or structure shall comply with the construction plans for the storm water management system approved and on file with the Southwest Florida Water Management District ("SWFWMD"). No Owner of property within the Subdivision may construct or inaintain any building, residence, or structure, or undertake or perforın any activity in the wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, drainage easements, and upland conservation areas described in the approved permit and recorded Plat of the Subdivision unless prior written approval is received from SWFWMD.”

Declaration · Section 1. Reciprocal Easements. · p.10

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

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 on any road right of way, walkway, or cart path.

“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 on any road right of way, walkway or cart path.”

Declaration · Section 7 · p.10

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Carports may only be used for parking automobiles and golf carts capable of operation, and sitting areas; they cannot be used for storage or vehicle repair, must be kept neat and clean, only outdoor furniture is allowed, lighting must be shaded to avoid nuisance, and noises and odors must be limited to avoid nuisance; all modifications require Developer approval.

“Carports may only be used for parking automobiles and golf carts capable of operation, and sitting areas. Without limiting the foregoing, carports may not be used for storage, or automobile or golf cart repair. Carports must be kept neat and clean at all times. Only furniture intended for outdoor use may be placed within carports. Lighting within carports must be appropriately shaded to avoid nuisance, and noises and odors originating froin within the carport must also be limited to avoid nuisance. All modifications to carports must be approved by Developer or its designee.”

Declaration · Section 25 · p.10

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners must repair their residence to a condition comparable to its initial construction, maintain their driveway, perpetually maintain vegetation on Special Easements for Landscaping, and maintain the surface and structural integrity of adjoining Developer-constructed walls and/or fences, contacting the Developer for paint specifications; owners must keep their Homesite neat and clean, with grass cut and edged, and maintain the unpaved area between an adjacent roadway or walkway and their Homesite.

“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 coustruction, 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. Additionally, for those Owners of Homesites adjoining walls and/or fences originally constructed by 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. The Homesite Owner must contact the Developer or the Developer's designee for paint specifications. 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.”

Declaration · Section 1 · p.12

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

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 10 · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners must regulate their irrigation water service to comply with the Developer-provided Irrigation Water Service Schedule, which is not a water-on-demand system and may be changed by SEWWCA; supplemental irrigation for new landscaping during a grow-in period (typically 30 days) is allowed for up to 30 minutes per day in addition to the schedule, but SEWWCA reserves the right to suspend it.

“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 new landscaping is installed on a Homesite, the Owner may allow additional irrigation water service at the Homesite to supplement the Irrigation Water Service Schedule ("Supplemental Irrigation Water Service"), during the grow-in period, which is typically thirty (30) days. 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 7 · p.11

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 · Section 24 · p.10

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

Declaration · Section 16 · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

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 common areas, except for emergency repairs necessary to enable movement 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 · ARTICLE IX. PARKING RESTRICTIONS · p.12

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

Nothing shall be altered in, constructed on, or removed from any dedicated or reserved areas except with the Developer's written consent after original development.

“Nothing shall be altered in, constructed on, or removed from any dedicated or reserved areas except on the written consent of the Developer, after the original development thereof by the Developer.”

Declaration · Section 9 · p.9

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 six months, unless prevented by governmental authority, subject to these 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 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 six (6) months after the damage occurs, unless prevented by governmental authority. Such reconstruction is subject to the provisions of these Restrictions.”

Declaration · Section 5 · p.12

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners must use their property to allow neighbors to enjoy theirs, 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 noise.

“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 13 · p.9

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 is hereby given, and reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.”

Declaration · Section 14 · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material must be kept in sanitary containers concealed from public view until placed curbside for collection, no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up, in Developer-prescribed plastic bags, or in a dumpster if required by the Developer; owners must use the Developer-designated hauler and participate in a curbside recycling program if instituted.

“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. The solid waste hauler shall be a City of Wildwood Franchised Hauler designated by the Developer. Once placed curbside for collection, all garbage will be contained in plastic bags prescribed by Developer and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up. In the alternative, the Developer shall have the right to require that garbage be placed in a dumpster and not placed curbside. In either event, all garbage must be contained in fully closed and sealed plastic bags prescribed by the Developer. Developer reserves the right to require all Owner's to participate in a curbside recycling program if and when one is instituted.”

Declaration · Section 11 · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17