Occupancy / age restrictions
Restricted
Homes are restricted to detached single-family dwellings.
“HOME shall mean a detached single family dwelling.”
Declaration · p.1
Villages of Marion Unit 54
, 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
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; owners are responsible for any damage caused by pets, immediate removal and disposal of pet excrement, 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 poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred, or kept on any Homesite or on the common area.”
Declaration · 2.23 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
RVs & campers
Not addressed
Boats
Not addressed
Parking
Not allowed
Trucks over 3/4 ton size, boats, or recreational vehicles are prohibited from being parked, stored, or remaining on any homesite or street, except for temporary service vehicles; inoperable vehicles, junk vehicles, or equipment are also prohibited.
“No trucks over 3/4 ton size, boats, or recreational vehicles shall be parked, stored or otherwise remain on any Homesite or street, except for service vehicles located thereon on a temporary basis while performing a service for a resident. No vehicles incapable of operation shall be stored on any Homesite nor shall any junk vehicles or equipment be kept on any Homesite.”
Declaration · 2.8 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Fences
Restricted
No arbor, trellis, gazebo, pergola, awning, fence, barrier, wall, or structure of any kind may be placed on the property without prior written approval from the Developer, and hedges are not allowed to grow in excess of four feet in height.
“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 Developer, and no hedges shall be allowed to grow in excess of four (4) feet in height.”
Declaration · 2.16 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Architectural approval
Restricted
Only one conventionally built home is allowed per homesite, constructed by the Developer or its designee, with specific requirements for size (at least 1240 sq ft excluding non-heated space), roof pitch (at least 6" in 12" rise and run), construction materials (concrete block with stucco finish for Homesites 1-35), eave and gable overhangs, and shingle or tile roofing materials.
“There shall be only one Home on each Homesite. All Homes must have garages and be of at least 1240 square feet, exclusive of any garage, storage room, screen room or other non-heated and non-air-conditioned space. All Homes must be constructed with at least a 6" in 12" rise and run roof pitch.”
Declaration · 2.2 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Home business
Not addressed
Signs
Restricted
Only a sign showing the Owner's name, in common specifications set by the Developer, is permitted; all other signs or advertisements require express written consent from the Developer.
“A sign showing the Owner's name will be permitted in common specifications to be set forth by the Developer. No other signs or advertisements will be permitted without the express written consent of the Developer.”
Declaration · 2.14 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Setbacks
Not addressed
The document does not contain any information regarding setback requirements for homes or other structures.
Exterior & architectural6
Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment
Restricted
Aerials, satellite reception dishes, and antennas of any kind are prohibited to the extent allowed by law, and the location of any approved device must be pre-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 · 2.15 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Conservation, wetlands & environmental
Not allowed
No person may enter into any wildlife preserve areas designated in the Development Orders, except as permitted therein.
“Except as permitted in the Development Orders entered in connection with the Villages of Marion, a Florida Quality Development no person may enter into any wildlife preserve set forth within the areas designated as such in those Development Orders.”
Declaration · 2.13 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Driveways & walkways
Restricted
Each home and homesite must have a concrete driveway, and no driveways, walkways, or access are permitted on Buena Vista Boulevard and Belle Meade Circle, except as originally constructed by the Developer.
“Each Home and Homesite must contain a concrete driveway, the lawn must be sodded, and a lamppost erected in the front yard of each Homesite.”
Declaration · 2.7 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Exterior & landscape lighting
Restricted
Exterior lighting must be attached to the home and shaded to prevent nuisance to others, and no other light poles may be erected.
“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.”
Declaration · 2.17 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Pools, spas & screen enclosures
Allowed
Screen cages over patios and pools are permitted.
“Screen cages over patios and pools are allowed.”
Declaration · 2.5 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Property & structure upkeep
Restricted
Owners must notify the Developer when leaving their property for more than seven days and advise of their tentative return date.
“All Owners shall notify the Developer when leaving their property for more than a 7-day period and shall simultaneously advise the Developer as to their tentative return date.”
Declaration · 2.19 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & yard4
Clotheslines / outdoor drying
Not allowed
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 · 2.26 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & lawn maintenance
Restricted
Owners of homesites subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping must perpetually maintain the vegetation located thereon, consistent with good horticultural practice, and may not take any action to prevent the Landscaped Buffer from complying with the Development Order and Marion County Subdivision regulations.
“Owners of Homesites 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. 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 the provisions of the Development Order and those provision of the Marion County Subdivision regulations requiring Landscaped Buffer areas.”
Declaration · 2.4 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Lawn ornaments & decor
Restricted
Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding thirty days in duration.
“Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasons displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.”
Declaration · 2.14 · p.2
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 Developer for a one-time lifetime charge of $100.00 per box, with a new charge upon title transfer.
“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 Developer at a one time lifetime charge to Owner of $100.00 per box.”
Declaration · 4.7 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Use & conduct3
Noise, nuisance & conduct
Restricted
Owners must use their property in a manner that allows neighbors to enjoy their property, with radios, record players, television, voices, and other sounds kept at a moderate level from 10:00 PM to one hour before daylight.
“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 (1) hour before daylight.”
Declaration · 2.20 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Solicitation & yard sales
Restricted
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 all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.”
Declaration · 2.21 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Trash & recycling
Restricted
All garbage must be contained in plastic bags prescribed by the Developer and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up; owners may be required to participate in a curbside recycling program if instituted.
“All garbage will be contained in plastic bags prescribed by the Developer and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up.”
Declaration · 2.24 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17