River Wilderness Homeowners Association

Key facts from River Wilderness Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 1985 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) – single-family residential neighborhood (Article 1.13, 6.01)

Units / lots

188 single-family sites (lots) within the Neighborhood (Tract 17) (Article 1.13)

Governing law

Reference to Florida Statutes Section 720.306(1) for amendments; general Florida law (July 15, 2024 cover letter (Hammocks ame)

Assessments & dues

By the Association's Board of Directors as per By-Laws; annual budget established (Article 5.01(b), (e))

Special assessments

Permitted for capital improvements; also a special assessment against a specific site to preserve beauty/quality, with 30 days notice (Article 5.01(a)(iii) and (iv))

Collections & liens

Association has a lien on each site for unpaid assessments; method per By-Laws (Article 5.03; also Article 2.03(c) for e)

Reserves & fees

Interest and costs of collection (including attorney's fees) are a lien; specific late fee not stated (Article 5.01(c), (d))

Pets

Yes, but not detailed in provided text; guidelines mention 'smaller animals' in fencing context? (Guidelines I-B-2-f (fine wire mesh for s)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, with restrictions (Hammocks area: minimum 12-month ownership before leasing, minimum 12-month lease term; entire lot only) (Hammocks amendment 6.15)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited on road right-of-way; also not on lawn or vacant sites (Article 6.04)

Fences

Detailed: color white/beige/tan; material PVC, Aluminum, Wrought Iron (black only); no wood; hidden from public view with shrubbery (80% coverage in 2 years); max 6 ft (prefer 4 ft); location restrictions per lot type; no privacy fences on (Guidelines I-B)

Architectural approval

Yes, for all exterior changes; must submit Architectural Review Form to Management Company before proceeding (Guidelines Introduction, p.1-2)

Home business

Not allowed; no business conducted on any part of site (Article 6.01)

Signs & flags

Restricted: only specific signs allowed (Declarant's sales sign, personal 'open' sign ≤2 sq ft, builder sign ≤2 sq ft); no 'for sale' or 'for rent' signs except as noted; Association may set standards (Article 6.11)

Setbacks / home size

Front 30 ft, rear 50 ft (35 ft if screened room/patio/pool), sides 10 ft; measurements to base of nearest structure; county setbacks if greater apply (Article 6.02)

Maintenance

Owner responsible for roof maintenance and repair; must keep in clean, neat condition (Article 3.19 mentioned in guidelines) (Guidelines I-H-8 (citing Article 3.19))

Use restrictions

Yes; detached single-family residences only; no business buildings; professional offices prohibited (Article 6.01)

Voting & meetings

Per Association's Articles and By-Laws; each Owner has voting rights; Declarant may have control as per By-Laws (Article 4.02, 4.01)

Amendments

Declarant may make minor amendments unilaterally; other amendments require affirmative vote of owners of at least 2/3 of property units. For Hammocks, amendment required 51% of lot owners (per Section 8.12). Also general: amendment must be (Article 7.05; Hammocks Certificates of A)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.