architectural
Requires approval
Any structural alteration, exterior repainting or repair, or addition that would substantially change the home's exterior appearance needs the Developer's prior written approval of plans and specifications.
“No Owner, other than Developer or its transferees, shall make any structural alteration, or shall undertake any exterior repainting or repair of, or addition to his residence or Homesite, which would substantially alter the exterior appearance thereof, without the prior written approval of the plans and specifications therefor by the Developer or the Developer's designee.”
Declaration · Section 1 · p.1391
Last verified 2026-06-19
business use
Restricted
Homesites are for residential use only — no commercial, professional or similar activity that requires keeping inventory, equipment, or customer/client visits may be conducted at the home.
“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 3 · p.1387
Last verified 2026-06-19
fence
Not allowed
Owners may not build or maintain any fence, hedge, wall, or other divider on a homesite — only the walls and fencing originally built by the Developer are allowed.
“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.”
Declaration · Section 8 · p.1387
Last verified 2026-06-19
occupancy
Restricted
Villages of West Lake (Leesburg) is a 55+ community: every occupied home must have at least one resident aged 55 or older, and no one under 19 may be a permanent resident (guests under 19 may visit up to 30 days total per year).
“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 2 · p.1386
Last verified 2026-06-19
parking
Restricted
Only private, non-commercial vehicles may be parked on a homesite or street; trucks over 3/4 ton are barred, and inoperable or junk vehicles may not be stored on a homesite.
“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.”
Declaration · p.1390
Last verified 2026-06-19
pets
Allowed
Domestic pets are allowed if they don't become a nuisance; owners must leash them, clean up after them, and are liable for damage. Livestock, poultry, and 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 7 · p.1387
Last verified 2026-06-19
rentals
Not addressed
This declaration does not expressly restrict or cap owner leasing/rentals. Homesites are limited to residential use (Art. V §3), but the document is silent on renting itself — silence is not permission. Verify against any later recorded amendments and Villages rental rules before relying on this.
Last verified 2026-06-19
rv
Not allowed
RVs, boats, trailers, aircraft, and trucks over 3/4 ton may not be parked or stored on a homesite or street unless fully enclosed in a garage (temporary service vehicles excepted).
“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.”
Declaration · p.1390
Last verified 2026-06-19
signs
Requires approval
No signs may be shown to public view without the Developer's prior written consent, except customary name/address signs and a single 12-by-12-inch for-sale-or-rent sign placed inside 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 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 5 · p.1387
Last verified 2026-06-19