architectural
Not addressed
All home construction, alterations, and additional structures like arbors or trellises must be approved by the Developer to ensure harmony with the subdivision's design and materials.
Villages of Southern Oaks Deluna Cottage Villas Unit 131
, 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
boat
Not addressed
The provided document does not contain any provisions or restrictions regarding boats.
business use
Not addressed
Commercial or professional activities are prohibited if they involve maintaining inventory, equipment, or receiving client visits.
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 or older, with a prohibition on permanent residents under 19 and a requirement that at least 80% of homes have one resident aged 55 or older.
parking
Restricted
Temporary parking shown on the plat is reserved for the use of an owner's invitees or guests rather than the owner themselves.
“Temporary parking depicted on the Plat of the Subdivision, if any, is not for Owner's use but is for the nse of Owner's invitees or guests.”
Declaration · p.6
pets
Restricted
Domestic pets are allowed provided they do not create a nuisance, are kept on a leash, and their excrement is immediately removed, while livestock and poultry are prohibited.
“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 aniinals, 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
Restricted
Rental signs are restricted to a specific size and location, and the Developer is authorized to conduct rental and leasing activities to establish the community.
“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.5
rv
Not addressed
The recorded governing documents for Villages of Southern Oaks Unit No. 131 do not contain any provisions or restrictions regarding recreational vehicles (RVs).
setbacks
Restricted
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.
“Easements for installation and inaintenance of underground utilities, cable television, and sanitary sewer and storm water 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
Restricted
One sign advertising a property for rent is permitted if it is displayed within a window and does not exceed twelve inches by twelve inches.
“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.5
signs
Restricted
No signs are allowed without developer consent, except for name/address signs and one small for-sale or for-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.5