Villages of West Lake Leesburg Unit 51

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The Subdivision is an adult community for persons 55 years of age or older, requiring at least one occupant per home to be 55 or older, and no permanent residents under 19 years of age, with temporary visits for those under 19 limited to 30 days per calendar year; hardship exceptions for residents between 19 and 55 may be granted by the Developer, provided at least 80% of homesites maintain one resident 55 or older.

“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 fiftyfive (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. The Developer, or its designee, in its sole discretion shall have the right to establish hardship exceptions to pennit individuals between the ages ofnineteen (19) and fiftyfive (55) to permanently reside in a Home even though there is not a permanent resident in the Home who is fifty-five (55) years of age or over, providing that said exceptions shall not be permitted in situations where the granting of a hardship exception would result in less than 80% of the Homesites in the Subdivision having less than one resident fifty-five (55) years ofage or older, it being the intent that at least 80% ofthe wlits shall at all times have at least one resident fifty-five (55) years ofage or older.”

Declaration · 2.1 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Domestic pets are permitted if they do not create a nuisance, and owners are responsible for any damage caused by their pets, immediately removing and disposing of excrement, and keeping pets on a leash; no other animals, livestock, poultry, or swine are allowed.

“Domestic pets shall be pennitted, 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 ofany excrementofsuch 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 shal1 be raised, bred, or kept on any Homesite or on dedicated or reserved areas.”

Declaration · 2.23 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

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No trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or any non-private non-commercial vehicles may be parked, stored, or remain on any homesite or street, unless fully enclosed in garages or if service vehicles are temporarily performing a service; vehicles incapable of operation or junk vehicles are prohibited.

“No trucks in excess of 3/4 ton size, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or any vehicle other than a private noncommercial 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 ofoperation shall be stored on any Homesite nor shall any junk vehicJes or equipment be kept on any Homesite.”

Declaration · 2.9 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Owners of homesites adjoining walls, gates, or fences originally constructed by the Developer are responsible for their maintenance and repairs, including surface and structural integrity, and must maintain up to such structures or landscaped buffers; painting or attaching objects to any wall or fence requires prior Developer approval.

“Additionally, for those Owners ofHomesites adjoining walls, gates, or fences originally constructed by the Developer, Owners shall be responsible for maintenance and repairs of the surface and structural integrity (except as may be set forth in Section 4.5 below) of the walls, gates, and fences adjoining the Owners Homesite whether on the Owners Homesite or on an adjacent Homesite, dedicated or reserved area. Owners of Homesites adjoining stack block walls, walls and/or fences, or landscaped buffers sha11 maintain up to such wa11, buffer or fence whether or not such area is within or outside of the Homesite. If an 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 Section 4.5. No arbor, trellis, gazebo, pergola (or similar item), awning, fence, barrier, wan or structure of any kind or nature shall be placed on the property without prior written approval of the Developer, nor shall any Owner paint or attach any object to any wall and/or fence without prior approval by Developer or Developer's designee.”

Declaration · 2.12 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Each homesite must have only one home with a garage, at least 1,240 square feet (excluding non-heated/non-air-conditioned space), a minimum 6" in 12" roof pitch, and must be constructed by the Developer or its designee with Developer-approved design, color, materials, size, and other qualities, including eave and gable overhangs and approved roofing materials.

“There shall be only one Home on each Homesite. All Homes must have garages and be of at least 1,240 square feet, exclusive of any garage, storage room, screen room or other non-heated and non-airconditioned space. All Homes must be constructed ,vith at least a 6" in 12" rise and run roofpitch. The Home must be placed on the Homesite and constructed by the Developer, or its des1gnee, of a design approved by the Developer as being harmonious with the development as to color, construction materials, design, size and other qualities. Each Home must have eave overhangs and gable overhangs, and all roofmg materials shall be approved by the Developer, including the roofover garages, screen porches, utility rooms, etc., and all areas must have ceilings.”

Declaration · 2.2 · p.1

Last verified 2026-07-17

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No sign of any kind may be displayed to public view on a homesite or dedicated/reserved area without prior written consent from the Developer, except for customary name and address signs and one 'for sale or rent' sign no larger than 12x12 inches, located wholly within the home and visible only through a 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 Dev eloper, 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 whony within the Home and only visible through a window of the Home.”

Declaration · 2.16 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Garages, homes, additions, fences, walls, screen cages, arbors, trellises, gazebos, pools, spas (excluding pumps/filters), patios, fireplaces, fire pits, outdoor living areas, and similar improvements, unless originally constructed by the Developer, are prohibited within the specified front yard garage, front yard improvement, side yard improvement, and rear yard improvement setbacks as detailed in Exhibit "A".

“Except for garages originally constructed by Developer, garages shall not be constructed, placed, or installed within the front yard garage setbacks described in the attached Exhibit "A". Except for improvements originally constructed by Developer, the following shall not be constructed, placed, or installed within the front, side, and rear yard improvement setbacks described in the attached Exhibit "A": Homes, additions to Homes, garages, fences, walls, screen cages, arbors, trellises, gazebos, pools and spas (provided however, pool and spa pumps, filters, and associated equipment are not prohibited), patios, fireplaces and fire pits, outdoor living areas, and other similar improvements.”

Declaration · 2.30 · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Aerials, satellite reception dishes, and antennas of any kind are prohibited within the Subdivision to the extent allowed by law, and the location of any approved device must be previously approved by the Developer in writing.

“Aerials, satellite reception dishes, and antennas of any kind are prohibited within the Subdivision to the extent allowed by law. The location of any approved device will be as previously approved by the Developer in writing.”

Declaration · 2.17 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

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No owner may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or perform any activity in wetlands, wetland migration areas, buffer areas, upland conservation areas, and drainage easements without prior approval from SWFWMD and other relevant governmental agencies; owners are responsible for maintaining designated flow paths for side and rear homesite drainage.

“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, wetland migration areas, buffer areas, upland conservation areas, and drainage easements described in the approved permit and recorded Plat of the Subdivision, unless prior approval is received from SWFWMD, and ifapplicable, any other appropriate governmental agency having jurisdiction. Owner shall be responsible for maintaining designated flow paths for side and rear Homesite drainage as shown on the construction plans for the stormwater management system approved and on file with SWFWMD.”

Declaration · 2.15 · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

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No driveways, walkways, cart paths, or access may be located on or permitted to any road right-of-way, walkway, or cart path, except as originally constructed or subsequently approved in writing by the Developer.

“Except as originally com,1ructed, or subsequently approved in writing by the Developer, no driveways, walkways, cart paths or access shall be located on or permitted to any road right ofway, walkway or cart path.”

Declaration · 2.8 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Exterior lighting must be attached to the home and shaded to avoid creating a nuisance; no other light poles may be erected, and exterior strip lighting, liquid lights, and similar lighting sources 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 other light poles may be erected. Exterior strip lighting, liquid lights, and similar lighting sources are prohibited.”

Declaration · 2.19 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Owners must keep their homesites neat and clean, with grass cut, irrigated, and edged at all times.

“Owners shall keep their Homesites neat and clean and the grass cut, irrigated and edged at all times.”

Declaration · 2.12 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

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

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

Declaration · 2.25 · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Homesites must maintain the original quantity and style of water-conservative, drought-tolerant sod and landscape provided by the Developer, though owners may add or replace landscape with more water-conservative and drought-tolerant options with prior written approval; owners must also mow and maintain unpaved areas, land use/landscape buffers, and wildlife preserve areas adjacent to their homesite, and perpetually maintain vegetation in Special Easements for Landscaping.

“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. Owners may add and replace landscape that is more water-conservative and drought-tolerant than originally provided, however, any such alterations must receive the prior written approval from the Developer or Developer's designee. The Homesite O,.vner shall have the obligation to mow and maintain the unpaved area between an adjacent roadway or walkway located in the road right ofway and the O\\-ner's Homesite. Persons owning Homesites adjacent to a land use or landscape buffer, or a wildlife preserve, shall have the obligation to mow and maintain all areas between their Homesite lot line and the land use or landscape buffer, and between their Homesite lot line and the board fence on the adjoining wildlife preserve, even though they may not own that portion of the land. Owners ofHomesites subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping, as shown on the Plat or described in Section 3.1 above, shall perpetually maintain the vegetation located thereon, consistent with good horticultural practice.”

Declaration · 2.7 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Individual mailboxes may not be located upon a homesite, as mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service and housed by the Developer for a one-time charge.

“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 of$190.00 per box, payable at the time of the initial sale of the Homesite from Developer to Owner.”

Declaration · 4.4 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Owners may not repair or restore motor vehicles, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or other vehicles on any portion of a homesite or dedicated/reserved areas, except for emergency repairs necessary to move the vehicle to a proper repair facility.

“No O,vner 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 · 2.9 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

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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 eight months, unless prevented by governmental authority, subject to existing restrictions.

“Ifall or any portion ofa residence is damaged or destroyed byfire or othercasualty, itshall be the duty of the Owner thereof, \.vith all due diligence, to rebuild, repair, or reconstruct such residence and walls in a manner which \.vill 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 sha11 be completed within eight (8) months after the damage occurs, unless prevented by governmental authority. Such reconstruction is subject to the provisions of these restrictions.”

Declaration · 2.28 · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Radios, record players, television, voices, and other sounds must be kept at a moderate level from 10:00 PM to one hour before daylight to allow neighbors to enjoy their property.

“Each Owner 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 PM to one (I) hour before daylight.”

Declaration · 2.21 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

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

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

Declaration · 2.22 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material must be kept in sanitary containers located in appropriate areas concealed from public view before being placed curbside for collection.

“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.”

Declaration · 4.3(b) · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17