est. 2026 · Florida

Villages of Southern Oaks Clara Villas Unit 127

, 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 prior written approval from the Developer or its 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 provisions or restrictions regarding boats.

business use

Restricted

Residential use is required, and commercial or professional activities are prohibited if they involve maintaining inventory, equipment, or client visits.

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 subsequently approved in writing by the Developer or its designee.

occupancy

Not addressed

The community is restricted to adults aged 55 and older, with at least one resident of that age per home and strict limits on guests 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

Not addressed

Domestic pets are allowed provided they do not create a nuisance, are kept on a leash, and their excrement is immediately removed.

rentals

Not addressed

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.

rv

Not addressed

The construction or placement of trailers or temporary buildings on a homesite is prohibited except for temporary use during construction.

setbacks

Restricted

The document establishes specific utility and maintenance easements of 7.5 feet at the front and rear and 5 feet along the side lot lines of each homesite.

Easements for installation and maintenance of underground utilities, cable television, and sanitary sewer and storm drainage facilities, are hereby reserved over reserved or dedicated areas, and over the rear 7½ feet, the front 7½ feet, and 5 feet along the side lot lines of each Homesite.

Declaration · p.4

short term rentals

Not addressed

Short-term rentals are restricted by a provision that allows one sign advertising a property for rent (maximum 12x12 inches) to be displayed only inside a window.

signs

Not addressed

No signs are allowed except for name/address signs and one small for-sale or for-rent sign displayed inside a window.