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Buying a $100 million mansion in the ultra-exclusive community of Indian Creek in South Florida is certainly possible. But even Jeff Bezos or Mark Zuckerberg cannot simply ignore the local rules.

Every resident of the gated enclave, famously known as the “Billionaires’ Bunker,” is required to comply with a strict 103-page set of Land Development Regulations, first adopted back in 1939, according to the Miami Herald.

The rules are enforced rigorously. Deliberate violations or failure to comply can result in fines of up to $500 per day, while building permits can also be revoked through court proceedings.

Here are some of the most unusual, strict and surprisingly detailed rules governing life in Indian Creek.

1. No Helicopters

No matter how badly a mansion owner wants to get home after a flight, landing a helicopter right in the backyard is not an option.

The regulations explicitly prohibit the construction of landing pads or storage areas for helicopters and other aircraft as accessory structures.

2. Mansions Have a Minimum Size

Indian Creek regulates not only how large homes can be, but also how small they are allowed to be.

The main residence and its accessory structures must have a combined floor area of at least 5,000 square feet — roughly 465 square meters. At least 75% of that space must be located under the roof of the main house.

In other words, building a tiny guesthouse and calling it a mansion simply won't fly.

3. Grass, Paint and… For-Sale Signs

Lawns: Grass on a property cannot be allowed to grow higher than 15 centimeters. Construction sites must also be covered with sod to prevent dust and keep the area tidy.

Colors: The palette of permitted exterior paint colors is strictly limited.

For-sale signs: Even a simple “For Sale” sign is subject to detailed specifications. It must be made from an approved material — such as metal, plywood or a special board — primed with at least two coats and feature glossy lettering on a matte background.

4. Strict Limits on Paving and Development

Even billionaires have to leave room for greenery.

No more than 25% of a lot may be covered by structures, while at least 55% of the property must consist of landscaped areas or open spaces that allow water to penetrate the ground.

And the definition of “impervious surface” goes far beyond the footprint of the mansion. Driveways, swimming pools, terraces, sports courts and sidewalks all count toward the limit.

5. No Parties for Promotional Purposes

Owners are not allowed to make their mansions available to third parties for events or parties if those gatherings are intended to promote, sell or showcase commercial services, products, brands — or even celebrities.

So while a billionaire can throw a lavish private party, turning the property into a promotional venue is another matter entirely.

6. Strict Setbacks From the Water

Even with direct access to Biscayne Bay, homeowners cannot simply push their mansions right up to the water.

The main residence must be set back at least 100 feet — about 30 meters — from the waterfront line along the rear of the property. Accessory structures must be at least 50 feet away.

7. Rules for Pools and Generators

Swimming pools: Pools may extend slightly into the waterfront setback area, but they cannot rise more than three feet above the level of the yard. And there is one particularly clear rule: no swimming pools are allowed in front yards.

Generators: Massive emergency generators and HVAC systems are subject to strict size restrictions. They cannot exceed 18 feet in width, 20 feet in length or 12 feet in height, and they must maintain mandatory setbacks from property lines that cannot simply be waived.

8. Limits on Pets

The regulations even contain a rather curious provision concerning animals.

Residents are prohibited from keeping certain concentrations or accumulations of household and other animals. In other words, the rule is not necessarily about owning “three dogs” specifically, but about preventing excessive numbers of pets from being kept on a property.

Billionaires, But Not Above the Rules

All of these restrictions serve one overriding purpose: preserving the community’s “quiet elegance” and exclusive character.

In Indian Creek, privacy, order and harmony apparently matter more than even a billionaire’s budget. You may be able to spend $100 million on a mansion — but you still have to keep the grass under control.

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