Villages of West Lake Leesburg Kierstin Villas Unit 75

Restricted

The community is an adult community for persons 55 years of age or older, requiring at least one occupant per home to be 55 or older, with temporary visits for those under 19 limited to 30 days per calendar year, and hardship exceptions for those between 19 and 55 may be granted by the Developer under specific conditions.

“The Subdivision is an adult community designed to provide housing for persons fifty-five (55) years of age or older. All homes that are occupied must be occupied by at least one person who is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. No person under nineteen (19) years of age may be a permanent resident of a Home, except that persons below the age of nineteen (19) years may be permitted to visit and temporarily reside for periods not exceeding thirty (30) days in total in any calendar year period.”

Declaration · Section 1. · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

The document does not contain any provisions regarding rentals.

Not addressed

The document does not contain any provisions regarding short-term rentals.

Restricted

Domestic pets are allowed if they do not create a nuisance, with owners responsible for damage, immediate waste removal, and keeping pets on a leash; other animals, livestock, poultry, or swine are prohibited.

“Domestic pets shall be permitted, provided they do not create a nuisance to others. Each Owner shall be personally responsible for any damage caused to dedicated or reserved areas by any such pet and shall be responsible to immediately remove and dispose of any excrement of such pet and shall be responsible to keep such pet on a leash. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no other animals, livestock, poultry, or swine of any kind shall be raised, bred, or kept on any Homesite or on dedicated or reserved areas.”

Declaration · Section 6. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

The document does not contain any restrictions or allowances regarding recreational vehicles.

Not addressed

The document does not contain any restrictions or allowances regarding boats.

Not allowed

No trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle may be parked, stored, or remain on any Homesite or street, except for temporary service vehicles or vehicles/boats fully enclosed in garages; inoperable or junk vehicles/equipment are prohibited, and vehicle repairs are limited to emergency repairs to enable movement to a proper facility.

“No trucks in excess of 3/4 ton size, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle shall be parked, stored or otherwise remain on any Homesite or street, except for (a) service vehicles located thereon on a temporary basis while performing a service for a resident, or (b) vehicles or boats fully enclosed in garages located on the Homesite. No vehicles incapable of operation shall be stored on any Homesite nor shall any junk vehicles or equipment be kept on any Homesite. No Owner of a Homesite shall repair or restore any motor vehicles, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles or other vehicles on any portion of any Homesite, or on dedicated or reserved areas, except for emergency repairs, and then only to the extent necessary to enable movement to a proper repair facility.”

Declaration · Section 21. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

No fences, hedges, walls, or other dividing instrumentalities may be constructed or maintained, except for those originally built by the Developer, and no plants may be placed within the road right-of-way without Developer's consent.

“No fence, hedge, wall, or other dividing instrumentality shall be constructed or maintained on any Homesite, except for any walls and fencing originally constructed by the Developer. In order to maintain a visible roadway, no bush, shrub, tree, or other similar plant may be placed within the road right of way without Developer's prior written consent.”

Declaration · Section 7. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

Any arbor, trellis, gazebo, pergola, awning, fence, barrier, wall, or structure, or painting or attaching objects to walls/fences, or structural alterations, exterior repainting/repair, or additions to residences/Homesites that substantially alter exterior appearance, require prior written approval from the Developer or its designee, who will approve based on benefit to the Subdivision and compliance with storm water management plans.

“No arbor, trellis, gazebo, pergola (or similar item), awning, fence, barrier, wall or structure of any kind or nature shall be placed on the property without prior written approval of the Developer or the Developer's designee, nor shall any Owner paint or attach any object to any wall and/or fence without prior approval of the Developer or the Developer's designee.”

Declaration · Section 8. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Properties are for residential use only, prohibiting any commercial, professional, or similar activity that requires inventory, equipment, or customer/client visits.

“Properties within the Subdivision are intended for residential use and no commercial, professional or similar activity requiring either maintaining an inventory, equipment or customer/client visits may be conducted in a Home or on a Homesite.”

Declaration · Section 2. · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

No signs of any kind are allowed without Developer's prior written consent, except for customary name and address signs and one 'for sale or rent' sign no larger than 12x12 inches, visible only through a residence window.

“No sign of any kind shall be displayed to public view on a Homesite or any dedicated or reserved area without the prior written consent of the Developer, except customary name and address signs and one sign advertising a property for sale or rent which shall be no larger than twelve (12) inches wide and twelve (12) inches high and which shall be located wholly within the residence and only visible through a window of the residence.”

Declaration · Section 4. · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

Restricted

No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted, except as specifically allowed by law, and any approved devices must be located as previously approved by the Developer in writing.

“No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind nor window air-conditioners or irrigation wells are permitted within the Subdivision, except as specifically allowed by law. The location of any improved device will be as previously approved by the Developer in writing.”

Declaration · Section 10. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners must comply with approved construction plans for the storm water management system and obtain prior written approval from SWFWMD before constructing or maintaining any building, residence, or structure, or performing any activity in wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, drainage easements, and upland conservation areas.

“Each property Owner within the Subdivision at the time of construction of a building, residence, or structure shall comply with the construction plans for the storm water management system approved and on file with the Southwest Florida Water Management District ("SWFWMD"). No Owner of property within the Subdivision may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or undertake or perform any activity in the wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, drainage easements, and upland conservation areas described in the approved permit and recorded Plat of the Subdivision unless prior written approval is received from SWFWMD.”

Declaration · Section 18. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Concrete and driveway coatings are permitted if the design is harmonious with the Subdivision and the coating is the same color as the Home, and no ingress or egress is permitted except via driveways and sidewalks originally constructed by the Developer.

“Concrete and driveway coatings are permitted providing that the design is harmonious with the Subdivision and that such coating is the same color as the Home. No ingress or egress to or from any Homesite is permitted except pursuant to such driveways and sidewalks as originally constructed by the Developer.”

Declaration · Section 7. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Carports may only be used for parking operational automobiles and golf carts, and sitting areas, but not for storage or repair; they must be kept neat and clean, only outdoor furniture is allowed, lighting must be shaded to avoid nuisance, and noises/odors must be limited to avoid nuisance, with all modifications requiring Developer approval.

“Carports may only be used for parking automobiles and golf carts capable of operation, and sitting areas. Without limiting the foregoing, carports may not be used for storage, or automobile or golf cart repair. Carports must be kept neat and clean at all times. Only furniture intended for outdoor use may be placed within carports. Lighting within carports must be appropriately shaded to avoid nuisance, and noises and odors originating from within the carport must also be limited to avoid nuisance. All modifications to carports must be approved by Developer or its designee.”

Declaration · Section 25. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners must repair their residence to a condition comparable to its initial construction (excluding normal wear and tear), maintain their driveway, perpetually maintain vegetation on Special Easements for Landscaping, ensure Landscaped Buffers comply with law, maintain and repair the surface and structural integrity of adjoining walls/fences (sharing costs if applicable), contact the Developer for paint specifications, and keep their Homesite neat, clean, and grass cut and edged, including the unpaved area between an adjacent roadway/walkway and the Homesite.

“Subject to the requirements set forth herein, each Owner shall, at his sole cost and expense, repair his residence, other than as otherwise provided for herein, keeping the same in condition comparable to the condition of such residence at the time of its initial construction, excepting only normal wear and tear. Each Homesite Owner shall be responsible for maintaining his driveway. Owners of Homesites subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping, as shown on the Plat or described in Article IV above, shall perpetually maintain the vegetation located thereon, consistent with good horticultural practice. No owner of a Homesite which is subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping shall take any action to prevent the Landscaped Buffer from complying with applicable law or regulations requiring Landscaped Buffer areas. Additionally, for those Owners of Homesites adjoining walls and/or fences originally constructed by the Developer, Owners shall be responsible for maintenance and repairs of the surface and structural integrity of the walls and/or fences adjoining the Owners Homesite whether on the Owners Homesite or on an adjacent Homesite, reserved area or dedicated area. Where a wall and/or fence adjoins more than one Homesite, the cost of maintaining and repairing the surface and the structural integrity of the wall and/or fence shall be shared among the respective Owners served by such wall and/or fence. Such Owners are encouraged to maintain the walls and fences in a cooperative and uniform manner with the adjacent Homesite Owners so as to present to the public a uniform and well-maintained appearance of the Subdivision as a whole. The Homesite Owner must contact the Developer or the Developer's designee for paint specifications. Owners of Homesites adjoining stack block wall, walls and/or fences or landscaped buffers shall maintain up to such wall, fence or landscaped buffer whether or not such area is within or outside of the Homesite. Ifan Owner's Homesite has a wall and/or fence between the Homesite and an adjoining roadway, the Owner will maintain the interior, exterior and structural integrity of the wall and/or fence and the landscaping lying between the wall and/or fence and adjoining roadway, unless the maintenance is performed by the District pursuant to Article II.”

Declaration · Section 1. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or placing of clothes poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.

“The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or placing of clothes poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.”

Declaration · Section 10. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

All Homesites must maintain the same quantity and style of water-conservative, drought-tolerant sod and landscape as originally provided by the Developer, though owners may add or replace landscape with more water-conservative and drought-tolerant options with prior written approval from the Developer or its designee.

“In an effort to protect limited natural resources, all Homesites shall remain finished with the same quantity and style of water-conservative, drought-tolerant sod and landscape as originally provided by the Developer. Notwithstanding: (a) the construction, installation, and maintenance of structures, additions, and other improvements to Owner's Homes and Homesites shall not be deemed a violation of the foregoing sentence if such improvements and activities are first approved by the Developer or Developer's designee in accordance with the other provisions set forth in this Declaration; and (b) Owners may add and replace landscape that is more waterconservative and drought-tolerant than originally provided, however, any such alterations must receive the prior written approval from the Developer or Developer's designee.”

Declaration · Section 22. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Individual mailboxes are not permitted on Homesites; mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service and housed by the Developer for a one-time charge at initial sale.

“Individual mailboxes may not be located upon a Homesite. Mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service at no cost to Owner, however, those boxes shall be housed by the Developer at a one-time charge, payable at the time of the initial sale of the Homesite from Developer to Owner.”

Declaration · Section 16. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

No alterations, constructions, or removals are permitted in dedicated or reserved areas after original development without the Developer's written consent.

“Nothing shall be altered in, constructed on, or removed from any dedicated or reserved areas except on the written consent of the Developer, after the original development thereof by the Developer.”

Declaration · Section 9. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

If a residence is damaged or destroyed, the Owner must rebuild, repair, or reconstruct it to its prior appearance and condition within two months of damage and complete it within six months, unless prevented by governmental authority, subject to these Restrictions.

“If all or any portion of a residence is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, it shall be the duty of the Owner thereof, with all due diligence, to rebuild, repair, or reconstruct such residence in a manner which will substantially restore it to its appearance and condition immediately prior to the casualty. Reconstruction shall be undertaken within two (2) months after the damage occurs, and shall be completed within six (6) months after the damage occurs, unless prevented by governmental authority. Such reconstruction is subject to the provisions of these Restrictions.”

Declaration · Section 5. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners must use their property to allow neighbors to enjoy theirs, with radios, record players, television, voices, and other sounds kept at a moderate level from 10:00 p.m. to one hour before daylight, excluding Developer's construction noises.

“Owner(s) shall use his property in such a manner as to allow his neighbors to enjoy the use of their property. Radios, record players, television, voices and other sounds are to be kept on a moderate level from 10:00 p.m. to one (1) hour before daylight. These restrictions shall not apply to construction noises being made by the Developer.”

Declaration · Section 3. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

The Developer reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery, and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.

“The Developer is hereby given, and reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.”

Declaration · Section 14. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste must be kept in sanitary containers concealed from public view until placed curbside for collection, no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up, contained in Developer-prescribed plastic bags, and collected by a Developer-designated City of Leesburg Franchised Hauler, with mandatory participation in a curbside recycling program if instituted.

“Prior to being placed curbside for collection, no rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material shall be kept or permitted on any Homesite or on dedicated or reserved areas except in sanitary containers located in appropriate areas concealed from public view. The solid waste hauler shall be a City of Leesburg Franchised Hauler designated by the Developer. Once placed curbside for collection, all garbage will be contained in plastic bags prescribed by Developer and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up. In the alternative, the Developer shall have the right to require that garbage be placed in a dumpster and not placed curbside. In either event, all garbage must be contained in fully closed and sealed plastic bags prescribed by the Developer.”

Declaration · Section 11. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17