Rules and Regulations

ARRIVALS/DEPARTURES

Check-in time is between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM, or notify the office if you plan to arrive later. All visitors must register at the office upon arrival. Check-out time is by 12:00 PM. To extend your stay, please contact the office between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Extensions are subject to availability.

GATE

The gate is closed at all times. A gate card will be issued for resort access. Please return the gate card upon departure to avoid a $50 replacement fee.

NO WASHING OF RIGS

No washing of rigs using city water or Y-connections is permitted. Rig washing service is available through the front office.

CARE OF LOTS AND UNITS

Renters must keep their lots clean and presentable at all times. Storage beneath RVs or in view of roads or other lots is not allowed. Units must be kept free of dirt and mold. If Silver Palms staff must clean a unit, a fee of $100 per hour will apply. Renters are responsible for any damage to their units, sites, or resort facilities. No items may be left onsite upon departure.

GUESTS

All guests must register at the office before or upon arrival, regardless of their stay length. A visitor tag will be issued. Overnight guests must reside in your RV. Residents are responsible for ensuring guests follow all resort rules and policies.

REPAIRS

Vehicle repairs are not permitted within the resort. This includes oil changes, tire changes, and mechanical work.

YARD SALES

Yard sales are not allowed unless coordinated through the activities office.

TENANTS

Silver Palms reserves the right to evict any tenant deemed incompatible with the community.

SIGNS

No signs may be displayed on lots or units unless authorized. Only name signs and site numbers are allowed.

SPEED LIMIT

The resort-wide speed limit is 11 MPH. Please drive cautiously and observe this limit at all times.

PRIVACY AND PROPERTY

Please respect your neighbors. Keep radios, stereos, and televisions at a low volume. Satellite dishes must not exceed 24″ in diameter and must be mounted on the rear of the RV at or above roof height. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.

GARBAGE

Household trash must be bagged and placed at the end of your site by 8:00 AM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for pickup. Do not set trash out the night before. Outside garbage cans are not allowed.

CLOTHES LINES

Clotheslines and outdoor laundry drying are not permitted. Commercial dryers are available in the laundry facility.

FIREARMS AND FIREWORKS

Fireworks are not permitted. All local, state, and federal firearms laws must be followed.

PETS

Cats and dogs are allowed. Aggressive breeds are not permitted. Pets must always be with their owners and on a 6-foot leash. They must be registered upon check-in. Owners must clean up after pets and prevent them from entering other sites. Pet stations are available. Persistent barking or misbehavior will not be tolerated. Pets are not allowed in resort buildings or recreational areas. No pet bathing in bathhouses. No pet pens or fences allowed.

ALLIGATORS

If you see an alligator on the property, do not feed or approach it. Notify the office immediately.

LAKE AREAS

No swimming is permitted in the lakes. Fishing is catch-and-release only. Silver Palms assumes no liability in these areas.

PUBLIC AREAS

Keep public areas clean. Profanity, intoxication, and disorderly conduct are not permitted. Guests are the responsibility of the resident. Damage caused by guests will be billed to the resident. Appropriate attire (shirts, shoes, and cover-ups) is required in all buildings.

SEWER HOSES

All sewer hoses must be equipped with a rubber collar for secure connection.

PARKING

Do not park in the streets or on adjacent lots. Guest parking is provided at the clubhouse. No more than two vehicles are allowed per site.

CHILDREN

Silver Palms is an adult community. Visiting children must be supervised. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a site owner or tenant when using buildings or amenities. They are not permitted to drive golf carts or use billiard or fitness facilities. Children must be supervised in the pool and may not enter the spa.

TREES

Do not trim or cut trees. Report fallen limbs or dead fronds to the office for maintenance.

SWIMMING POOL

The pool is unattended. Use is at your own risk. Children must be supervised by a registered adult and wear swim diapers if applicable. Pool hours are sunrise to sunset. No glass containers are allowed. Children are not permitted in the spa.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Excessive drinking and disorderly conduct are not allowed in public areas or resort buildings.

RULES ENFORCEMENT

Silver Palms management reserves the right to implement and enforce rules to ensure tenant safety, comfort, and property protection. Rules and amenities are subject to change without notice.

RATES

Rates are based on occupancy of no more than two people per site.

REFUNDS

No refunds will be issued for early departures.

BICYCLES

All bicycles must be equipped with lights for nighttime use.

PROPANE FILLING

Please contact the front desk at (863) 467-5800 for propane service instructions.

NO VANS, TRUCKS, POP-UP CAMPERS OR TENTS ALLOWED

Only self-contained, commercially manufactured RVs in good condition and requiring full hookups are allowed. Tents and pop-up shelters are not permitted.

DEBRIS REMOVAL

Renters must clean all debris and restore the lot to its original condition upon departure.

SILVER PALMS

Silver Palms is not responsible for personal injury, property damage, or theft.

INDEMNIFICATION

Renters agree to indemnify and hold harmless Silver Palms RV Resort, its affiliates, and agents from any claims, damages, or losses, including legal fees, resulting from their stay or activities on the property.

FLAGS AND POLES

One flagpole is allowed per site and may not exceed 16 feet. Offensive flags are not permitted.

FIRE PITS/CAMPFIRES

Wood-burning fires are not allowed. Only propane or gel fuel fire pits are permitted.

WILDLIFE PRESERVE

The wildlife preserve is protected. Do not enter or allow pets into the area. Stay behind all posted boundaries and ropes.

NON-SMOKING RESORT

Smoking is not allowed in or around public buildings, the pool, or hot tub. Smoking is allowed at your RV site. Please dispose of cigarette butts properly.

STORAGE OF TRAILERS OR BOATS

Trailers and boats may not be stored on-site. Contact the office to inquire about availability of storage or arrange offsite storage.

WATER METERS

Water meters are located at the front of each lot. Avoid damaging them when moving your RV. A $250 fee will be charged for any damage. Staff is available to assist with parking. Contact the front desk if needed.

SCREEN ROOMS

No screen rooms or detached shelters are allowed. Approved pet fences only. No tents, pop-ups, or canopies are permitted.