Core rules12
Occupancy / age restrictions
Restricted
The community is an adult community for persons 55 years or older, requiring at least one permanent resident per home to be 55+, with limited temporary visits for those under 19 and potential hardship exceptions for those between 19 and 55, provided 80% adult occupancy is maintained.
“The Subdivision is an adult community designed to provide housing for persons 55 years or 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.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Rentals / leasing
Not addressed
Short-term rentals
Not addressed
Pets
Restricted
Birds, fish, dogs, and cats are permitted, with a maximum of two pets per Homesite; owners are responsible for pet damage, immediate waste removal, and keeping pets on a leash, while other animals, livestock, or poultry are prohibited.
“Birds, fish, dogs and cats shall be permitted, with a maximum of two (2) pets per Homesite. Each Owner shall be personally responsible for any damage caused to any dedicated or reserved area 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. No other animals, livestock, or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred, or kept on any Homesite or on any dedicated or reserved area.”
Declaration · Section 6 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
RVs & campers
Restricted
Trailers, which include recreational vehicles, are generally prohibited from being erected on any Homesite, except temporarily for construction purposes.
“No outbuilding, tent, shack, garage, trailer, shed, utility building or temporary building of any kind shall be erected, except temporarily only for construction purposes.”
Declaration · Section 8 · p.4
Boats
Not addressed
The document does not address restrictions on boats.
Parking
Restricted
Vehicles must be parked, stored, or kept wholly within the owner's driveway or garage; trucks over 3/4 ton, campers, boats, trailers, aircraft, or any non-private non-commercial vehicles are prohibited from parking spaces, 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.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Fences
Restricted
No fences, hedges, walls, or other dividing instrumentalities may be constructed or maintained, except for original Declarant-built fencing.
“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.”
Declaration · Section 7 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Architectural approval
Requires approval
No arbor, trellis, gazebo, pergola, awning, fence, barrier, wall, or any structure of any kind may be placed on the property without prior written approval from the Declarant; additionally, any structural alteration, exterior repainting or repair, or addition to a residence that substantially alters its exterior appearance requires prior written approval of plans and specifications from the Declarant or an architectural review committee, ensuring consistency with the development plan and compliance with surface water management system plans.
“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 Declarant. No Owner, other than Declarant 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 Declarant or an architectural review committee appointed by the Declarant.”
Declaration · Section 8 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Home business
Not allowed
No business of any kind is permitted to be conducted on any residence, with the sole exception of the Declarant'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 Declarant and the transferees of Declarant in developing and selling all of the Homesites as provided herein.”
Declaration · Section 2 · p.4
Signs
Restricted
No signs are allowed without prior written consent from the Declarant, except for customary name and address signs and one 'for sale or rent' sign (max 12"x12") 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 Declarant, 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 4 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Setbacks
Not addressed
Exterior & architectural5
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 any approved device's location must be pre-approved in writing by the Declarant.
“No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind nor window air-conditioners or imigation 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 Declarant in writing.”
Declaration · Section 10 · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Conservation, wetlands & environmental
Requires approval
No owner may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or perform any activity in wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas without prior written approval from the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).
“No Owner of property within the Subdivision may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or undertake or perform any activity in the wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas described in the approved permit and recorded plat of the Subdivision unless prior written approval is received from the SWFWMD pursuant to Chapter 40D-4.”
Declaration · Section 18 · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17
Driveways & walkways
Not allowed
Except as originally constructed by the Declarant, no driveways, walkways, cartpaths, or access shall be located on or permitted on any road right-of-way, walkway, or cartpath.
“Except as originally constructed by the Declarant, no driveways, walkways, cartpaths or access shall be located on or permitted on any road right-of-way, walkway or cartpath.”
Declaration · Section 7 · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17
Exterior colors, materials & trim
Requires approval
The party responsible for maintenance must contact the Declarant or the Architectural Control Committee for paint specifications.
“The party responsible for maintenance must contact die Declarant or the Architectural Control Committee for paint specifications.”
Declaration · Section 2 · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Property & structure upkeep
Restricted
Each owner must repair their residence, at their sole cost, to a condition comparable to its initial construction, allowing for normal wear and tear, and is responsible for maintaining their driveway.
“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.”
Declaration · Section 1 · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & yard3
Clotheslines / outdoor drying
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.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & lawn maintenance
Restricted
Irrigation water provided by VWCA is for irrigation purposes only and cannot be used for human or pet consumption, bathing, washing, car washing, or any other non-irrigation purpose; potable water may not be used for irrigation, except for supplemental irrigation of annuals and heat-stressed areas with a hose and automatic shutoff nozzle, but sprinklers on a hose connection are not permitted.
“The irrigation water provided by VWCA is suitable for irrigation purposes only. The imigation water can not be used for human or pet consumption, bathing, washing, car washing or any other use except for irrigation. Owners covenant to ensure that no one on the Homesite uses imigation water for any noo-irrigation purpose. Potable water may not be used for irrigation, except that supplemental irrigation with potable water is limited to annuals and the isolated treatmeot of heat stressed areas. All supplemental irrigation utilizing potable water must be done with a hose with an automatic shutoff nozzle. Use of sprinklers on a hose connection is not permitted.”
Declaration · Section 7 · 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 Declarant for a one-time lifetime charge of $100.00 per box, with a new charge upon title transfer.
“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 Declarant at a one time lifetime charge to Owner of $100.00 per box. If title to a Homesite is transferred, a new charge shall be made to the new Owner.”
Declaration · Section 16 · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Vehicles & parking1
Commercial & non-passenger vehicles
Not allowed
Owners are prohibited from repairing or restoring any motor vehicle, boat, trailer, aircraft, or other vehicle on any portion of their Homesite or common 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 vehicle, boat, trailer, aircraft, or other vehicle 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 thereat to a proper repair facility.”
Declaration · ARTICLE IX. PARKING RESTRICTIONS · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Use & conduct5
Common area use & conduct
Requires approval
Nothing may be altered, constructed, or removed from any dedicated or reserved areas after original development without the Declarant's written consent.
“Nothing shall be altered in, constructed on, or removed from any dedicated or reserved areas except on the written consent of the Declarant, after the original development thereof by the Declarant.”
Declaration · Section 9 · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Insurance & rebuilding after damage
Restricted
If a residence is damaged or destroyed, the owner must, with due diligence, rebuild, repair, or reconstruct it to substantially restore its prior appearance and condition, commencing within two months and completing within six months, unless prevented by governmental authority, and 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 darnage occurs, unless prevented by governmental authority, Such reconstruction is subject to the provisions of these Restrictions.”
Declaration · Section 5 · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Noise, nuisance & conduct
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 Declarant's 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 Declarant,”
Declaration · Section 3 · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Solicitation & yard sales
Restricted
The Declarant reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery, and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.
“The Declarant reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.”
Declaration · Section 14 · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Trash & recycling
Restricted
Rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste must be kept in sanitary containers concealed from public view until placed curbside for collection, no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up, and must be in fully closed and sealed plastic bags prescribed by the Declarant; garbage and trash service is mandatory through a Declarant-selected carrier, and owners must 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. Once placed curbside for collection, all garbage will be contained in plastic bags prescribed by Declarant and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up. In the alternative, the Declarant 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 Declarant.”
Declaration · Section 11 · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17