Core rules12
Occupancy / age restrictions
Restricted
The community is for persons 55 years or older, requiring at least one resident 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 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 ofnineteen (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.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Rentals / leasing
Not addressed
Short-term rentals
Not addressed
Pets
Restricted
Birds, fish, dogs, and cats are permitted, with a maximum of two pets per Homesite, and owners are responsible for any damage, immediate waste removal, and keeping pets on a leash; no other animals, livestock, or poultry are allowed.
“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 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 poultty of any kind shall be raised, bred, or kept on any Homesite or on the Common Area.”
Declaration · Section 6. · p.8
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; trucks over 3/4 ton, campers, boats, trailers, aircraft, or any non-private non-commercial vehicles are prohibited in parking spaces, though boats may be kept in a closed 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 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 · ARTICLE VIII. PARKING RESTRICTIONS · p.11
Last verified 2026-07-17
Fences
Restricted
Owners of specific perimeter Homesites must clean and paint the exterior portion of their wall or fence facing the adjoining road or parking area, and Owners of other specific Homesites must clean and paint the interior portion of the security wall or fence; all gates, walls, and fences must be of a uniform color and paint type, requiring owners to contact the Declarant or District for specifications before painting.
“In addition, the Owners ofHomesites 24, 31, 52, 53, 54, 70, 71, and 87 shall clean and paint the exterior portion of the wall or fence upon their Homesite facing the adjoining road right of way or parking area. The Owners ofHomesites l, 23, and 30 shall also clean and paint the interior portion of the security wall or fence upon or adjacent to the Homesite. Owners ofHomesites on the perimeter ofthe Subdivision are encouraged to maintain the exterior ofthe fence on their Homesites in a cooperative and uniform manner with other adjacent Homesite Owners so as to present to the public a uniform well maintained appearance of the Subdivision as a whole. All gates, walls and fences must be of a uniform color and type of paint. Owners intending to paint must contact the Declarant or the District for paint specifications.”
Declaration · Section 8. · p.11
Last verified 2026-07-17
Architectural approval
Requires approval
Owners, other than the Declarant, must obtain prior written approval of plans and specifications from the architectural committee for any structural alteration, exterior repainting or repair, or addition to their residence that would substantially alter its exterior appearance, with approval granted only if the work benefits and enhances the Subdivision.
“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 architectural committee appointed by the Declarant. The Declarant or an architectural committee designated by the Declarant shall grant its approval only in the event the proposed work will benefit and enhance the entire Subdivision in a manner generally consistent with the plan of development thereof.”
Declaration · Section 1 · p.12
Last verified 2026-07-17
Home business
Not allowed
No business of any kind may 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.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Signs
Restricted
No signs of any kind are permitted without prior written consent from the Declarant, except for customary name and address signs and professional 'for sale' or 'for rent' signs.
“No sign of any kind shall be displayed to public view on a Homesite or the Common Area without the prior written consent of the Declarant, except customary name and address signs. Professional signs advertising a property for sale or rent shall be permitted.”
Declaration · Section 4. · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Setbacks
Not addressed
The document does not contain any information regarding setbacks.
Exterior & architectural5
Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment
Not allowed
No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted within the Subdivision, except as specifically allowed by law, and any approved device's location must be pre-approved by the Declarant.
“No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas ofany 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 D-eclarant in writing.”
Declaration · Section 11. · p.9
Last verified 2026-07-17
Conservation, wetlands & environmental
Not allowed
Unauthorized persons may not enter wildlife preserves, and no owner may construct or perform any activity in wetlands, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas without prior approval from the District.
“No unauthorized person may enter onto any wildlife preserve set forth within the areas designated as such in the Development Order entered in connection with the Villages of Marion, a Florida Quality Development, or as it may be amended from time to time, No Owner of the property within the Subdivision may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or undertake or perfonm any activity in the wetlands, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas described in the approved pennit and recorded plat of the Subdivision, unless prior approval is received from the District pursuant to Chapter 40CA, F.A.C.”
Declaration · Section 18. · p.10
Last verified 2026-07-17
Driveways & walkways
Restricted
Clear (non-colored) concrete and driveway coatings are permitted, but no colored coatings are allowed without prior written consent from the Declarant or architectural review committee.
“Clear (non-colored) concrete and driveway coatings are permitted. No colored coatings are permitted without the prior v.'l'itten consent ofDeclarant, its designee, or an archltectural review committee appointed by Declarant or Declarant's designee.”
Declaration · p.1
Last verified 2026-07-17
Exterior colors, materials & trim
Restricted
Owners of specific perimeter Homesites must clean and paint the exterior portion of their wall or fence facing the adjoining road or parking area, and Owners of other specific Homesites must clean and paint the interior portion of the security wall or fence; all gates, walls, and fences must be of a uniform color and paint type, and owners must contact the Declarant or District for paint specifications before painting.
“In addition, the Owners ofHomesites 24, 31, 52, 53, 54, 70, 71, and 87 shall clean and paint the exterior portion of the wall or fence upon their Homesite facing the adjoining road right of way or parking area. The Owners ofHomesites l, 23, and 30 shall also clean and paint the interior portion of the security wall or fence upon or adjacent to the Homesite. Owners ofHomesites on the perimeter ofthe Subdivision are encouraged to maintain the exterior ofthe fence on their Homesites in a cooperative and uniform manner with other adjacent Homesite Owners so as to present to the public a uniform well maintained appearance of the Subdivision as a whole. All gates, walls and fences must be of a uniform color and type of paint. Owners intending to paint must contact the Declarant or the District for paint specifications.”
Declaration · Section 1. (b) · p.11
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 (excluding side yard/driveway easements), and keep their side yard easement, driveway easement, driveway, and the unpaved area between the roadway and front/side lot lines mowed, edged, neat, and clean.
“Each Owner shall, at his sole cost and expense, repair his residence, other than as otherwise provided for herein, keeping the same in condition comparab!e to the condition of such residence at the time of its initial construction, excepting only nonnal 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 easement area and driveway, whether on his Homesite or on an adjacent Homesite, Common Area or dedicated area, and (iii) the unpaved area between an adjacent roadway and the Owner's front and side Homesite lot lines.”
Declaration · Section 1. (a) · p.10
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 11. · p.9
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & lawn maintenance
Restricted
Owners of Homesites subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping must perpetually maintain the vegetation thereon consistent with good horticultural practice and may not take action to prevent the Landscaped Buffer from complying with Marion County Subdivision regulations.
“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 those provisions ofthe Marion County Subdivision regulations requiring Landscaped Buffer areas.”
Declaration · Section 8. · p.10
Last verified 2026-07-17
Lawn ornaments & decor
Restricted
Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays that do not exceed a thirty (30) day duration.
“Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasons displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.”
Declaration · Section 4. · p.8
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 Declarant for a one-time lifetime charge of $100.00 per box, which is re-charged upon title transfer and may increase.
“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 Declarant at a one time lifetime charge to Owner of$100.00 per box. If title to a Homesite is transferred, a new charge shall be made to the new Owner.”
Declaration · Section 16. · p.9
Last verified 2026-07-17
Vehicles & parking1
Commercial & non-passenger vehicles
Not allowed
No owner may repair or restore any motor vehicle, boat, trailer, aircraft, or other vehicle on any portion of a Homesite or Common Area, except for emergency repairs necessary to move the vehicle to a proper repair facility.
“No Owner ofa Homesite shall repair or restore any motor vehicle, boat, trailer, aircraft, or other vehicle on any portion of any Homesite, or on the Common Area, except for emergency repairs, and then only to the extent necessary to enable movement thereof to a proper repair facility.”
Declaration · Section 7. · p.11
Last verified 2026-07-17
Use & conduct5
Common area use & conduct
Not allowed
Nothing may be altered, constructed, or removed from the Common Area after its original development without the Declarant's written consent, and landscaping maintenance in the Common Area is the District's duty.
“Nothing shall be altered in, constructed on, or removed from the Common Area except on the written consent of the Declarant, after the original development thereof by the Declarant. Landscaping maintenance in the Common Area shall be the duty of the District and no other person shall attempt to alter or maintain it.”
Declaration · Section 10. · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Insurance & rebuilding after damage
Restricted
If a residence or walls are damaged or destroyed, the Owner must rebuild, repair, or reconstruct them to their prior appearance and condition within two months of damage and complete the work within six months, unless prevented by governmental authority, subject to architectural control.
“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 or Article IX.”
Declaration · Section 5. · p.11
Last verified 2026-07-17
Noise, nuisance & conduct
Restricted
Owners must use their property to allow neighbors to enjoy theirs, keeping radios, record players, television, voices, and other sounds at a moderate level from 10:00 p.m. to one hour before daylight, excluding Declarant's construction noise.
“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 3. · p.9
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, deliveiy and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.”
Declaration · Section 14. · p.9
Last verified 2026-07-17
Trash & recycling
Restricted
All garbage must be contained in Declarant-prescribed plastic bags, placed curbside no earlier than the day before pickup, or in a dumpster if required by Declarant, and owners must participate in a curbside recycling program if instituted.
“All garbage will be contained in plastic bags prescribed by Declarant and placed curbside no earlier 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 12. · p.9
Last verified 2026-07-17