, 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.
Restricted
All homesites within the subdivision are restricted to residential purposes only.
“All Homesites included in the Subdivision shall be used for residential purposes only and shall be subject to the following specific residential use restrictions in addition to the general restrictions contained in the Declaration of Restrictions,”
Declaration · p.1
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Restricted
Birds, fish, dogs, and cats are permitted, with a maximum of two (2) 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
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Not allowed
Trucks over 3/4 ton size, boats, or recreational vehicles are not permitted to be parked, stored, or remain on any Homesite or street, except for temporary service vehicles.
“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.”
Declaration · 2.8 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Restricted
No arbor, trellis, gazebo, pergola, awning, fence, barrier, wall, or structure of any kind shall be placed on the property without prior written approval from the Developer, and hedges are not allowed to grow in excess of four (4) 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
Requires approval
Construction plans and specifications for any building or structure, along with its location plan, must be approved by the Developer before construction, erection, placement, or alteration on any Homesite.
“No building or structure shall be constructed, erected, placed or altered on any Homesite until the construction plans and specifications and a plan showing the location of the building or structure have been approved by the Developer.”
Declaration · p.1
Not allowed
All homesites within the subdivision are restricted to residential purposes only.
“All Homesites included in the Subdivision shall be used for residential purposes only and shall be subject to the following specific residential use restrictions in addition to the general restrictions contained in the Declaration of Restrictions,”
Declaration · p.1
Restricted
Only a sign showing the Owner's name, conforming to Developer's common specifications, is permitted; no other signs or advertisements are allowed without the Developer's express written consent.
“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
Not addressed
Restricted
Aerials, satellite reception dishes, and antennas of any kind are prohibited within the Subdivision 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 · 2.4 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Requires approval
No owner may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or perform any activity in the wetlands, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas described in the approved permit or recorded plat without prior approval from the appropriate governmental agency or pursuant to Chapter 40C-4, F.A.C.
“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 or recorded plat of the Subdivision, unless prior approval is received by the appropriate governmental agency, or pursuant to Chapter 40C-4, F.A.C.”
Declaration · 2.12 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Restricted
Each Home and Homesite must have a concrete driveway, and no driveways, walkways, or access points are permitted on Buena Vista Boulevard or 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. ... Except as originally constructed by the Developer, no driveways, walkways, or access shall be located on or permitted on Buena Vista Boulevard or Belle Meade Circle.”
Declaration · 2.7 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
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 · 2.7 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
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
Restricted
All Owners must notify the Developer when leaving their property for more than a 7-day period 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.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
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
Restricted
Owners of Homesites subject to a Water Feature Landscaping Easement or Special Easement for Landscaping must perpetually maintain the easement area, not remove or destroy Developer-installed landscape or fencing without written approval, promptly replace dead foliage, and maintain vegetation consistent with good horticultural practice, ensuring compliance with Development Order and Marion County Subdivision regulations.
“The Owners of Homesites subject to a Water Feature Landscaping Easement and Owners of Homesites subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping shall perpetually maintain the easement area and will not remove or destroy any landscape or fencing thereon originally installed by the Developer without the Developer's advance written approval, and will promptly replace all dead foliage located therein. ... Owners of Homesites subject to a Special Easerment 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 shalt lake 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 Buſſer areas.”
Declaration · 2.7 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Restricted
Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays that do not exceed a thirty (30) day duration.
“Lawn omaments are prohibited, except for seasons displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.”
Declaration · 2.14 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Not allowed
Individual mailboxes may not be located upon a Homesite; 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 to the Owner, 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 al 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 · 4.7 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Not allowed
No vehicles incapable of operation or any junk vehicles or equipment shall be stored or kept on any Homesite.
“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
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.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
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
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 by the Declarant.
“All garbage will be contained in plastic bags prescribed by the Developer and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up. ... Deelarant reserves the right to require all Owner's to participate in a curbside recycling program if and when one is instinited.”
Declaration · 2.24 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17