Villages of Marion Pinecrest Unit 213

Restricted

The community is an adult community for persons 55 years or older, requiring at least one permanent resident per home to be 55 or older, with exceptions for those between 19 and 55 possible if 80% of units maintain a 55+ resident.

“The Subdivision is an adult community designed to provide housing for persons 55 years or 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

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Birds, fish, dogs, and cats are permitted, with a maximum of two pets per Lot; owners are responsible for pet damage, immediate waste removal, and keeping pets on a leash, while other animals, livestock, or poultry are prohibited.

“Birds, fish, dogs and cats shall be permitted, with a maximum of two (2) pets per Lot. Each Owner shall be personally responsible for any damage caused the Common 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 Lot or on the Common Area.”

Declaration · Section 2. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Owners may only park, store, or keep vehicles wholly within their driveway or garage; trucks over 3/4 ton, campers, boats, trailers, aircraft, or any non-private non-commercial vehicles are prohibited from parking spaces, though a boat may be kept in a closed garage.

“No Owner of a Lot shall park, store, or keep any vehicle except wholly within his driveway or garage. No truck in excess of 3/4 ton, camper, boat, trailer, or 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 with the garage door closed.”

Declaration · Section 2. · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

No fence, hedge, wall, or other dividing instrumentality may be constructed or maintained on any Lot, except for fencing originally constructed by the Declarant.

“No fence, hedge, wall, or other dividing instrumentality shall be constructed or maintained on any Lot, except for any fencing originally constructed by the Declarant.”

Declaration · Section 2. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

No arbor, trellis, gazebo, pergola, awning, fence, barrier, wall, or any structure may be placed on the property without prior written approval from the Declarant, and any structural alteration, exterior repainting or repair, or addition to a residence that substantially alters its exterior appearance requires prior written approval of plans and specifications by the architectural committee.

“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 Declarant. 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 hy the architectural committee appointed by the Declarant.”

Declaration · Section 2. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

No business of any kind is permitted on any residence, except for the Declarant's business of developing and selling Lots.

“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 Lots as provided herein.”

Declaration · Section 2 · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Only one sign advertising a Lot for sale or rent is permitted, limited to 12x12 inches, and must be located wholly within the residence, visible only through a window.

“No sign of any kind shall be displayed to public view on a Lot or on a building or a structure located on a Lot, except for one sign advertising the Lot for sale or rent, which sign shall be no larger than twelve (12) inches wide and twelve (12) inches high and shall be located wholly within the residence and only visible through a window of the residence.”

Declaration · Section 2. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

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No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted within the Subdivision, except as specifically allowed by law, and the location of any improved device must be previously approved in writing by the Declarant.

“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 Declarant in writing.”

Declaration · Section 11 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

Owners must comply with surface water management system construction plans and may not construct, maintain, or perform any activity in wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas without prior written approval from the St. Johns River Water Management District.

“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, and upland conservation areas described in the approved permit and recorded plat of the Subdivision unless prior written approval is received from the SJRWMD pursuant to Chapter 40C-4.”

Declaration · Section 18 · p.8

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 Declarant.

“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 Lot is permitted except pursuant to such driveways and sidewalks as originally constructed by Declarant.”

Declaration · Section 8 · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

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The exterior of all homes must maintain a uniform color and appearance, and any additions or alterations to the exterior must be made by or approved by the Declarant.

“The exterior of all homes must be of a uniform color and appearance. The only additions or alterations to the exterior of the home will be those made by Declarant or approved by Declarant.”

Declaration · Section 2. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Each Owner must repair their residence, keeping it in a condition comparable to its initial construction, excepting normal wear and tear, and maintain their driveway.

“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 Lot Owner shall be responsible for maintaining his driveway.”

Declaration · Section 2. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

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 2. · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners of Lots subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping must perpetually maintain the vegetation thereon consistent with good horticultural practice and take no action to prevent the Landscaped Buffer from complying with Marion County Subdivision regulations.

“Owners of Lots 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 Lot which is subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping shall take any action to prevent the Landscaped Buffer from complying with those provisions of the Marion County Subdivision regulations requiring Landscaped Buffer areas.”

Declaration · Section 2. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

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.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Individual mailboxes are not permitted on Lots; mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service and housed by the Declarant for a one-time lifetime charge to the Owner, which is re-charged upon Lot transfer.

“Individual mailboxes may not be located upon a Lot. Mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service at no cost to Owner, however, those boxes shall be housed by Declarant at a one time lifetime charge to Owner of $100.00 per box. If title to a Lot is transferred, a new charge shall be made to the new Owner.”

Declaration · Section 16 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Owners are prohibited from repairing or restoring any motor vehicle, boat, trailer, aircraft, or other vehicle on any portion of any Lot or the Common Area, except for emergency repairs necessary to move the vehicle to a proper repair facility.

“No Owner of a Lot shall repair or restore any motor vehicle, boat, trailer, aircraft, or other vehicle on any portion of any Lot, or on the Common Area, except for emergency repairs, and then only to the extent necessary to enable movement thereat to a proper repair facility.”

Declaration · ARTICLE VIII. · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

Owners are prohibited from altering or modifying the recreational facilities or performing any act that interferes with their use and enjoyment by other Owners without prior written consent from the Declarant.

“No Owner shall permit any alteration or modification of the recreational facilities, or any act which will interfere with the use and enjoyment of the recreational facilities by other Owners in the Subdivision, without the prior written consent of the Declarant.”

Declaration · Section 2. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

Any alteration or modification of the Common Area or any act that interferes with its use and enjoyment by other Owners requires prior written consent from the Declarant.

“No Owner shall permit any alteration or modification of the Common Area, or any act which will interfere with the use and enjoyment of the Common Area by other Owners in the Subdivision, without the prior written consent of the Declarant.”

Declaration · Section 2. · p.8

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 he 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 2. · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners must use their property in a manner that allows neighbors to enjoy their property, and 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, excluding Declarant'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 Declarant.”

Declaration · Section 2. · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

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.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material must be kept in sanitary containers concealed from public view, placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up in Declarant-prescribed plastic bags, and owners must participate in a curbside recycling program if instituted.

“No rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material shall be kept or permitted on any Lot or on the Common Area except in sanitary containers located in appropriate areas concealed from public view. All garbage will be contained in plastic bags prescribed by Declarant and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up. Declarant reserves the right to require all Owner's to participate in a curbside recycling program if and when one is instituted.”

Declaration · Section 2. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17