Doing business on our streets.
 

Why can a resident run a business on our streets? There's a resident on Davenport, near the swimming pool that rents out 'Golfcarts" and has for over a year and nothing is being done. by the Villages Yes, I'm calling this resident and the Villages management out.

You have a valid concern and it's unfortunate that some people do not respect the community or their neighbors, however, if the business complies with Florida House Bill 403 2021 (CS/HB 403) then there's likely nothing your CDD can do about it.

You could also ask:

Why are people allowed to operate short term rentals?

Why are people allowed to work from home?

Running a business out of the house it typically thought of as an internal deed restriction, which can only be dealt with by the developer (but seemingly never is). At least one district (District 4) is looking in to whether they can enforce the external part of running a business without a change in Florida law. I believe it is still in the talking stages.

What about the Lady up the street that sells Avon, or the grandma that bakes and sells cupcakes, or the fellow across the way that sells furnace filters and so on, and so on, and so on???

That's a lot different than renting and fixing golf carts on your property.

You can "call them out" on this message board but have you tried calling Community Standards to report it?

There have been articles over the past year or so about a golf cart rental or repair business being run out of a home where the driveway is regularly full of carts. I believe action has been taken against that homeowner. Perhaps similar action can be taken against this one. But first, it must be reported.

Yet you can run an Airbnb business apparently without issue. But no small white cross in your front yard but a political flag is ok. Not a lot of consistency, huh?

100% consistent with the deed restrictions you signed at closing.

Big difference between use of the home, a flag, and a lawn ornament. What kind of one-size-fits-all regulation are you looking for?

The OP didn't note that they were doing repairs, only renting and a business is a business, selective enforcement should not be a consideration.

What selective enforcement?

As far as the deed restrictions in many of the areas go, a business is NOT a business. My deed restrictions prohibit only maintaining inventory or customer visits. If the carts being rented are sitting in the driveway (likely the case) then that would be prohibited in my neighborhood.

According to Florida State Statute Chapter 205 and City Code Chapter 11, the City of Wildwood requires any person operating a business within the city limits of Wildwood to first obtain a City Business Registration. This is in addition to any county or state license requirements.

Should be registered if within city limits. Contact city and county to see if they have license

I'd be more concerned about dogs doing business on my lawn....;)

Do you have some reason to believe that a home on Davenport is within the city of Wildwood?

Response says IF in the city limits. Still subject to County and State laws, if applicable.

My guess is most of us aren’t too concerned about any so called business until it’s next door or across the street from us.