, Lake County, FL
Part of The Villages. This is one platted neighborhood (“Unit”) within The Villages; its rules come from its own recorded declaration. See the The Villages overview.
Restricted
Lots must be used for residential purposes only.
“All Lots included in the subdivision shall be used for residential purposes only and shall be subject to the following specific residential in addition to the general restrictions contained in the Declaration of Restrictions.”
Declaration · 2.1 · p.1
Last verified 2026-07-17
Not addressed
Not addressed
Restricted
Owners are permitted to keep only one dog, which must be restrained by a leash when outside the home.
“Only one (1) dog may be kept by an Owner, provided, however, that at all times the animal, when not within the confines of the Home, shall be restrained by a leash.”
Declaration · Section 2.10 · p.3
Not allowed
Recreational vehicles are not permitted to be parked, stored, or remain on any lot or street, except for temporary service vehicles.
“No trucks of 3/4 ton size and up, boats, or recreational vehicles shall be be parked, stored or otherwise remain on any lot or street, except for service vehicles located thereon on a temporary basis while performing a service for a resident.”
Declaration · p.2
Not allowed
Boats are not permitted to be parked, stored, or remain on any lot or street, except for temporary service vehicles.
“No trucks of 3/4 ton size and up, boats, or recreational vehicles shall be be parked, stored or otherwise remain on any lot or street, except for service vehicles located thereon on a temporary basis while performing a service for a resident.”
Declaration · p.2
Not allowed
Trucks of 3/4 ton size and up, boats, or recreational vehicles are not permitted to be parked, stored, or remain on any lot or street, except for temporary service vehicles.
“No trucks of 3/4 ton size and up, boats, or recreational vehicles shall be be parked, stored or otherwise remain on any lot or street, except for service vehicles located thereon on a temporary basis while performing a service for a resident.”
Declaration · 2.8 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Requires approval
No fence, barrier, wall, or structure of any kind may be placed on the property without prior written approval from the Developer.
“No fence, barrier, wall or structure, of any kind or nature shall be placed on the property without prior written approval of the Developer and no hedges shall be allowed to grow in excess of four (4) feet in height.”
Declaration · Section 2.10 · p.2
Restricted
Only one conventionally built home, either site-built or prefabricated, is permitted per lot, must be at least 1,200 square feet (exclusive of garage, storage, or non-heated/non-air-conditioned space), and must be constructed by the Developer or its designee.
“There shall be only one Home on each Lot. Only homes at least 1,200 square feet, exclusive of any garage, storage room, screen room or other non-heated and non-air-conditioned space, shall be placed on any Lot. The Home shall be a conventionally built home, either site built or prefabricated, which must be constructed by Developer or its designee of a design approved by Developer as being harmonious with the development as to color, construction materials, design, size and other qualities.”
Declaration · 2.2 · p.1
Last verified 2026-07-17
Not allowed
Commercial and professional activities are prohibited from being conducted in a home or on a lot.
“Commercial and/or professional activities may not be conducted in a Home or on a Lot.”
Declaration · p.2
Restricted
Only a sign showing the Owner's name, conforming to Developer specifications, is permitted; all other signs or advertisements require express written consent from the Developer.
“A sign showing the Owner's name will be permitted in common specifications to be set forth by the Developer. No other signs or advertisements will be permitted without the express written consent of the Developer.”
Declaration · 2.12 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Not addressed
Not allowed
No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted in the Subdivision.
“No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted in the Subdivision.”
Declaration · 2.13 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Restricted
Driveways, walkways, or access are not permitted on Rio Grande Avenue, and each home and lot must have a concrete driveway.
“No driveways, walkways, or access shall be located on or permitted on Rio Grande Avenue. Each Home and Lot must contain a concrete driveway, the lawn must be sodded, and a lamppost light erected in the front yard of each Lot.”
Declaration · 2.6 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Restricted
Exterior lighting must be attached to the home and shaded to prevent nuisance to others; security light poles are prohibited.
“Except as provided above, exterior lighting must be attached to the Home and shaded so as not to create a nuisance to others. No security light poles may be erected.”
Declaration · 2.7 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Restricted
Owners must notify the Developer when leaving their property for more than seven days and advise of their tentative return date.
“All Owners shall notify the Developer when leaving their property for more than a 7-day period and shall simultaneously advise the Developer as to their tentative return date.”
Declaration · 2.17 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Restricted
All roofing materials, including over garages, screen rooms, and utility rooms, must be shingle materials, though screen enclosures with screen overheads are permitted if approved by the Developer.
“Each home must have eave overhangs and gable overhangs, and all roofing materials shall be shingle materials over all areas including garages, screen rooms, utility rooms, etc. However, this is not intended to prohibit screen enclosures with screen overhead and containing no other roof if approved by the Developer.”
Declaration · 2.5 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Not allowed
The hanging of clothes or clothes lines or poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.
“The hanging of clothes or clothes lines or poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.”
Declaration · 2.24 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Requires approval
Permission from the Developer is required before planting or removing any trees or other shrubs that may affect adjacent property owners' rights, or removing/effectively removing any tree with a trunk four inches or more in diameter.
“Permission must be secured from the Developer prior to the planting or removal of any trees or other shrubs which may affect the rights of adjacent property owners. No tree with a trunk four (4) inches or more in diameter shall be removed or effectively removed through excessive injury without first obtaining permission from the Developer.”
Declaration · 2.10 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Not allowed
Vehicles incapable of operation, junk vehicles, or equipment are not permitted to be stored or kept on any lot.
“No vehicles incapable of operation shall be stored on any lot nor shall any junk vehicles or equipment be kept on any lot.”
Declaration · 2.8 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Restricted
Radios, record players, television, voices, and other sounds must be kept at a moderate level between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
“Radios, record players, television, voices and other sounds are to be kept on a moderate level from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.”
Declaration · 2.18 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Restricted
All garbage must be contained in plastic bags prescribed by the Developer and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up.
“All garbage will be contained in plastic bags prescribed by the Developer and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up.”
Declaration · 2.22 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17