est. 2026 · Florida

Villages of Marion Phillips Villas Unit 232

, Marion 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.

deed restricted

Core rules12

Occupancy / age restrictions

Restricted

The community is an adult community for persons 55 years or older, requiring at least one occupant per home to be 55+, with no permanent residents under 19, and temporary visits for those under 19 limited to 30 days per calendar year, subject to hardship exceptions by the Declarant.

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.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Rentals / leasing

Not addressed

Short-term rentals

Not addressed

Pets

Restricted

Owners are permitted to have birds, fish, dogs, and cats, with a maximum of two pets per Homesite, and are responsible for any damage, immediate waste removal, and keeping pets on a leash; other animals, livestock, or poultry are prohibited.

Birds, fish, dogs and cats shall be permitted, with a maximum of two (2) pets per Homesite. Each Owner shall be personally responsible for any damage caused to any dedicated or reserved area 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. No other animals, livestock, or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred, or kept on any Homesite or on any dedicated or reserved area.

Declaration · Section 6. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

RVs & campers

Not addressed

Boats

Not addressed

Parking

Restricted

Owners may only park, store, or keep vehicles wholly within their driveway, garage, or other non-visitor parking spaces, and no trucks over 3/4 ton, campers, boats, trailers, aircraft, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle may be parked in a parking space, except a boat may be kept in the garage.

No Owner of a Homesite shall park, store, or keep any vehicle except wholly within his driveway, garage or other non-visitor parking spaces. No truck in excess of 3/4 ton, camper, boat, trailer, or aireraft, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle may be parked in a parking space except a boat may be kept in the garage with the

Declaration · ARTICLE IX. PARKING RESTRICTIONS · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Fences

Restricted

Owners are responsible for all wall and fence maintenance not assumed by the District, including painting and keeping clean all fences and walls, maintaining the gate on the gate fence or wall, and maintaining and repairing the structural integrity of all walls and fences serving their Homesites, with shared costs for shared walls/fences, and specific perimeter Homesite owners responsible for cleaning and painting the exterior portion of walls/fences facing adjoining road rights-of-way.

Owners shall be responsible for all wall and fence maintenance not assumed by the District in ARTICLE II, Section I herein. Subject to these restrictions, each Owner shall paint and keep clean all fences and walls. The gate on the gate fence or wall shall be maintained by the Owner enjoying the use of the adjacent side yard area. Owners shall be responsible for maintenance and repair of the structural integrity of all walls and fences serving the Owners' Hoinesites whether on the Owner's Homesite or on an adjacent Homesite, reserved area, or dedicated area. Where a wall or fence serves more than one Homesite, the cost of maintaining and repairing the structural integrity of the wall or fence shall be shared among the respective Owners served by such wall or fence.

Declaration · Section 7. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Architectural approval

Requires approval

Owners must obtain prior written approval from the Declarant or an architectural review committee for any structural alteration, exterior repainting or repair, or addition to their residence that would substantially alter its exterior appearance.

No Owner, other than Declarant, or its transferees, shall make any structural alteration, or shall undertake any exterior repainting or repair of, or addition to his residence, which would substantially alter the exterior appearance thereof, without the prior written approval of the plans and specifications therefor by the Declarant, or an architectural review committee appointed by the Declarant.

Declaration · Section 8. · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Home business

Not allowed

No business of any kind is permitted to be conducted on any residence, with the exception of the Declarant's business of developing and selling Homesites.

No business of any kind shall be conducted on any residence with the exception of the business of Declarant and the transferees of Declarant in developing and selling all of the Homesites as provided herein.

Declaration · Section 2. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Signs

Restricted

No signs are allowed without prior written consent from the Declarant, except for customary name and address signs and one 'for sale or rent' sign, which must be no larger than 12x12 inches 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 Declarant, 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.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Setbacks

Not addressed

Exterior & architectural5

Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment

Not allowed

Private wells are prohibited; all homes must connect to Marion County's potable water and wastewater systems.

Potable water and wastewater utility systems. All Homes will contain modern plumbing facilities connected to the wastewater and potable water systems provided by Marion County. Upon acquiring any interest as an Owner of a Hoinesite in the Subdivision, each Owner hereby agrees to pay for water and sewer services provided by Marion County. The charges for such services shall be billed and paid on a monthly basis. Private wells are prohibited.

Declaration · Section 10. · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Conservation, wetlands & environmental

Requires approval

Owners must ensure construction complies with surface water management plans and may not construct, maintain, or perform any activity in wetlands, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas without prior approval from the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).

Each Owner shall ensure that any construction on the Homesite complies with the construction plans for the surface water management system pursuant to Chapter 40D-4, F.A.C., approved and on file with the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). No Owner of the property within the Subdivision may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or undertake or perform any activity in the wetlands, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas described in the approved permit and recorded plat of the Subdivision, unless prior approval is received from the SWFWMD pursuant to Chapter 40D-4, F.A.C.

Declaration · Section 18. · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Driveways & walkways

Restricted

No ingress or egress to or from any Homesite is permitted except via driveways and sidewalks originally constructed by Declarant, and no driveways, walkways, cartpaths, or access points may be located on any road right-of-way, walkway, or cartpath unless originally constructed by the Declarant.

No ingress or egress to or from any Homesite is permitted except pursuant to such driveways and sidewalks as originally constructed by Declarant. Except as originally constructed by the Declarant, no driveways, walkways, cartpaths or access shall be located on or permitted on any road right-of-way, walkway or cartpath.

Declaration · Section 7. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Exterior colors, materials & trim

Restricted

Painting with natural concrete color or clear (non-colored) concrete and driveway coatings are permitted, but no colored coatings are allowed without prior written consent from the Developer, its designee, or an architectural review committee.

Painting with natural concrete color or clear (non-colored) concrete and driveway coatings are permitted. No colored coatings are permitted without the prior written consent of Developer, its designee, or an architectural review committee appointed by Developer or Developer's designee.

Declaration · Section 8. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Property & structure upkeep

Restricted

Each Owner must repair their residence to a condition comparable to its initial construction, maintain their Homesite (including side yard, driveway easement, driveway, and unpaved areas between roadway/walkway and Homesite) in a mowed, edged, neat, and clean manner, and perpetually maintain vegetation in Special Easements for Landscaping consistent with good horticultural practice.

Subject to these restrictions, 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 in a mowed, edged, neat and clean manner: (i) that portion of his Homesite not subject to side yard or driveway easements. (ii) his side yard easement area, driveway easeinent area and driveway, whether on his Homesite or on an adjacent Homesite, reserved area, or dedicated area. (iii) the unpaved area between an adjacent roadway or walkway located in the road right of way and the Owner's Homesite. (iv) 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.

Declaration · Section 1. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Landscaping & yard4

Clotheslines / outdoor drying

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.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Landscaping & lawn maintenance

Restricted

All Homesites must maintain the original quantity and style of water-conservative, drought-tolerant sod and landscape provided by the Declarant, though owners may add or replace more water-conservative landscaping with prior written approval from the Declarant for areas visible from roadways or golf courses.

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 Declarant. 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 Declarant, in accordance with the other provisions set forth in this Declaration; and (b) Owners are encouraged to and may add and replace landscape that is more water-conservative and drought-tolerant than originally provided, however, any such alterations to areas visible from roadways or golf courses must receive the prior written approval from the Declarant.

Declaration · Section 10. · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Lawn ornaments & decor

Restricted

Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays that do not exceed a thirty-day duration.

Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasons displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.

Declaration · Section 4. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Mailboxes

Not allowed

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

Individual mailboxes may not be located upon a Hornesite. Mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service at no cost to Owner, however, those boxes shall be housed by the Declarant at a one time charge of $190.00 per box, payable at the time of the initial sale of the Homesite from Declaraut to Owner.

Declaration · Section 16. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Vehicles & parking1

Commercial & non-passenger vehicles

Restricted

Owners may not repair or restore motor vehicles, boats, trailers, aircraft, or other vehicles on any portion of their Homesite or common areas, except for emergency repairs to enable movement to a proper repair facility.

No Owner of a Homesite shall repair or restore any motor vehicle, boat, trailer, aircraft, or other vehicle 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 thereof to a proper repair facility.

Declaration · ARTICLE IX. PARKING RESTRICTIONS · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Use & conduct4

Insurance & rebuilding after damage

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 and walls 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 · Scetion 5. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Noise, nuisance & conduct

Restricted

Radios, record players, television, voices, and other sounds must be kept at a moderate level from 10:00 p.m. to one hour before daylight, with an exception for Declarant's construction noises.

Radios, record players, television, voices and other sounds are to be kept on a moderate level from 10:00 p.in. to one (1) hour before daylight. These restrictions shall not apply to construction noises being made by the Declarant.

Declaration · Section 3. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Solicitation & yard sales

Restricted

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

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

Declaration · Section 14. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Trash & recycling

Restricted

Rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material must be kept in sanitary containers concealed from public view until placed curbside for collection, no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up, in plastic bags prescribed by Declarant, and Declarant may require placement in a dumpster or participation in a curbside recycling program.

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. Once placed curbside for collection, all garbage will be contained in plastic bags prescribed by Declarant and placed curbside no carlier than the day before scheduled pick-up. In the alternative, the Declarant 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 Declarant.

Declaration · Section 11. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17