Core rules12
Occupancy / age restrictions
Restricted
The Subdivision is an adult community for persons 55 years or older, requiring at least one occupant per home to be 55+, prohibiting permanent residents under 19, and limiting temporary visits for those under 19 to 30 days per calendar year, with hardship exceptions possible under specific conditions.
“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 · 2.10 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Rentals / leasing
Restricted
Renting and leasing of homes is prohibited unless the owner obtains prior written consent from the Developer.
“Renting and leasing of Homes within the Subdivision is prohibited without the prior written consent of the Developer.”
Declaration · Section 2.4 · p.2
Last verified 2026-06-22
Short-term rentals
Restricted
Renting and leasing of homes is prohibited unless the owner obtains prior written consent from the Developer.
“Renting and leasing of Homes within the Subdivision is prohibited without the prior written consent of the Developer.”
Declaration · Section 2.4 · p.2
Last verified 2026-06-22
Pets
Restricted
Residents are permitted to keep up to two pets (birds, fish, dogs, or cats) provided they are leashed, and owners must clean up excrement.
“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 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 · p.3
Last verified 2026-06-22
RVs & campers
Restricted
Recreational vehicles are prohibited from parking or remaining on any homesite or street unless they are stored within a fully enclosed garage.
“No trucks in excess of 3/4 ton size, boats, or recreational vehicles 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 fully enclosed in garages located on the Homesite.”
Declaration · Section 2.4 · p.2
Last verified 2026-06-22
Boats
Restricted
Boats are prohibited from being parked or stored on any homesite or street unless they are fully enclosed within a garage.
“No trucks in excess of 3/4 ton size, boats, or recreational vehicles 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 fully enclosed in garages located on the Homesite.”
Declaration · Section 2.4 · p.2
Last verified 2026-06-22
Parking
Restricted
Parking is restricted to non-commercial vehicles under 3/4 ton, with exceptions for service vehicles or those fully enclosed in a garage.
“No trucks in excess of 3/4 ton size, boats, or recreational vehicles 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 fully enclosed in garages located on the Homesite.”
Declaration · Section 2.4 · p.2
Last verified 2026-06-22
Fences
Requires approval
No fence or barrier of any kind may be placed on a property without the 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 4.5 · p.3
Last verified 2026-06-22
Architectural approval
Requires approval
No arbor, trellis, gazebo, pergola, awning, fence, barrier, wall, or any similar structure may be placed on the property without prior written Developer approval.
“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 · 2.2 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Home business
Restricted
Properties are for residential use, and commercial or professional activities are prohibited if they involve inventory, equipment, or client visits.
“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 2.4 · p.2
Last verified 2026-06-22
Signs
Restricted
Signs are generally prohibited without Developer consent, except for small for-sale/rent signs placed inside a window and customary name/address signs.
“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 he no larger than twelve (12) inches wide and twelve (12) inches high and which shall be located wholly within the Home and only visible through a window of the Home.”
Declaration · Section 4.5 · p.3
Last verified 2026-06-22
Setbacks
Restricted
Setbacks for garages and various yard improvements are restricted based on specifications in Exhibit A, with exceptions for original Developer construction and minor violations.
“Setbacks. (a) Front Yard Garage Setbacks. 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". (b) Front, Side, and Rear Yard Improvement Setbacks. 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 · p.4
Last verified 2026-06-22
Exterior & architectural5
Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment
Restricted
Aerials, satellite reception dishes, and antennas of any kind are prohibited within the Subdivision to the extent allowed by law, with approved devices requiring prior written Developer approval for their location.
“Aerials, satellite reception dishes, and antennas of any kind are prohibited within the Subdivision to the extent allowed by law. The location of any approved device will be as previously approved by the Developer in writing.”
Declaration · 2.17 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Conservation, wetlands & environmental
Requires approval
No building, residence, structure, or activity may be undertaken 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 perform any activity in the wetlands, wetland migration areas, buffer areas, upland conservation areas, and drainage easements described in the approved permit and recorded Plat of the Subdivision, unless prior approval is received from SWFWMD, and if applicable, any other appropriate governmental agency having jurisdiction.”
Declaration · 2.15 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Driveways & walkways
Not allowed
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 by the Developer.
“Except as originally constructed 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
Exterior & landscape lighting
Restricted
Exterior lighting must be attached to the Home and shaded to prevent nuisance, and no other light poles may be erected.
“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.”
Declaration · 2.19 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Property & structure upkeep
Restricted
Owners must keep their homesites neat, clean, and the grass cut, irrigated, and edged at all times, including unpaved areas between roadways/walkways and the homesite, and areas adjacent to land use/landscape buffers or wildlife preserves.
“Owners shall keep their 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 of way and the Owner's Homesite.”
Declaration · 2.12 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & yard4
Clotheslines / outdoor drying
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
Landscaping & lawn maintenance
Restricted
Owners must regulate their irrigation water service according to the Irrigation Water Service Schedule provided by SEWWCA and are responsible for compliance, with SEWWCA reserving the right to install a control valve for repeated non-compliance.
“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 Owner repeatedly fails to comply with the Irrigation Water Service Schedule, SEWWCA may enter onto the Homesite, over and upon easements hereby created and reserved in favor of SEWWCA, and install a control valve to compel Owner's compliance with the Irrigation Water Service Schedule, with all costs related thereto being charged to Owner.”
Declaration · 2.7 · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17
Lawn ornaments & decor
Restricted
Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty-day duration.
“Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.”
Declaration · 2.16 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Mailboxes
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 · 4.4 · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Use & conduct4
Insurance & rebuilding after damage
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, subject to existing 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 and walls 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 eight (8) months after the damage occurs, unless prevented by governmental authority.”
Declaration · 2.28 · p.4
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 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
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 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
Trash & recycling
Restricted
Garbage and trash service must be provided by a City of Wildwood Franchised Hauler, with charges paid separately by each owner; no rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material may be kept on any homesite or dedicated/reserved areas except in sanitary containers concealed from public view, and once curbside, garbage must be in Developer-prescribed plastic bags and placed no earlier than the day before pickup.
“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 of Wildwood Franchised Hauler designated by the Developer, and the charges therefor shall be paid separately by each Owner.”
Declaration · 4.3(a) · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17