est. 2026 · Florida

Villages of Southern Oaks Bamboo Villas Unit 138

, Sumter 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

architectural

Requires approval

No structures, additions, or improvements of any kind may be placed on the property without the prior written approval of the Developer or their designee.

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 or the Developer's designee, nor shall any Owner paint or attach any object to any wall and/or fence without prior approval of the Developer or the Developer's designee.

Declaration · p.5

boat

Not addressed

The provided document does not contain any mention of boats or restrictions related to them.

business use

Restricted

Properties are for residential use, and commercial activities involving inventory, equipment, or client visits are prohibited.

Properties within the Subdivision are intended for residential use and no commercial, professional or similar activity requiring either maintaining an inventory, equipment or customer/client visits may be conducted in a Home or on a Homesite.

Declaration · p.4

fence

Not addressed

Fences are generally prohibited unless originally constructed by the Developer or approved in writing by the Developer or its designee.

occupancy

Not addressed

The subdivision is an age-restricted community requiring at least one resident to be 55 or older, with no permanent residents under 19.

parking

Not addressed

Temporary parking on the plat is for guests only, and carports are restricted to parking operable vehicles and sitting areas.

pets

Restricted

Domestic pets are allowed provided they do not create a nuisance, are kept on a leash, and their excrement is immediately disposed of by the owner.

Domestic pets shall be permitted, provided they do not create a nuisance to others. Each Owner shall be personally responsible for any damage caused to dedicated or reserved areas 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. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no other animals, livestock, poultry, or swine of any kind shall be raised, bred, or kept on any Homesite or on dedicated or reserved areas.

Declaration · p.5

rentals

Allowed

One sign advertising a property for rent is permitted if it is no larger than twelve inches by twelve inches and displayed inside 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 Developer, 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 · p.4

rv

Not allowed

The document prohibits the erection of trailers and similar temporary buildings on a homesite, except for temporary construction purposes.

No outbuilding, tent, shack, detached garage, trailer, shed, utility building or temporary building of any kind shall be erected, except temporarily only for construction purposes.

Declaration · p.5

setbacks

Not addressed

Easements for utilities and drainage are reserved over the front and rear 7.5 feet and the side 5 feet of each homesite, restricting the placement of structures or materials.

short term rentals

Not addressed

signs

Restricted

Signs are generally prohibited without developer consent, except for small name/address signs and one small for-sale or rent sign displayed inside 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 Developer, 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 · p.4