architectural
Not addressed
No building or structure may be constructed, erected, or altered on a homesite without prior written approval of the plans and specifications by the Developer.
Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 117
, 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
Boats are generally prohibited from being parked or stored on homesites or streets unless they are fully enclosed within a garage.
business use
Restricted
Commercial or professional activities are prohibited if they involve maintaining inventory, equipment, or receiving 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.2
fence
Requires approval
No fence or barrier of any kind may be placed on the property without the prior written approval of the Developer.
“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, nor shall any Owner paint or attach any object to any wall and/or fence without prior approval by Developer or Developer's designee.”
Declaration · p.3
occupancy
Not addressed
The community is restricted to adults aged 55 or older, with at least one 55+ resident per home and no permanent residents under 19.
parking
Not addressed
Parking is restricted to private non-commercial vehicles, with specific prohibitions on large trucks, boats, and RVs unless they are fully enclosed in a garage.
rentals
Not addressed
Rentals are permitted, but any sign advertising a property for rent is restricted to a maximum size of 12 inches by 12 inches and must be displayed inside a window.
rv
Not addressed
Recreational vehicles are prohibited from being parked or stored on any homesite or street unless they are fully enclosed in a garage.
setbacks
Restricted
New garages and improvements are prohibited within specific yard setbacks as defined in Exhibit A, unless originally built by the Developer or granted an exception.
“Setbacks. (a) Front Yard Garage Setbacks. Except for garages originally constructed by Developer, garages shall not be constructed, placed, or installed within the front yard garage setbacks described in the attached Exhibit "A". (b) Front, Side, and Rear Yard Improvement Setbacks. Except for improvements originally constructed by Developer, the following shall not be constructed, placed, or installed within the front, side, and rear yard improvement setbacks described in the attached Exhibit "A": Homes, additions to Homes, garages, fences, walls, screen cages, arbors, trellises, gazebos, pools and spas (provided however, pool and spa pumps, filters, and associated equipinent are not prohibited), patios, fireplaces and fire pits, outdoor living areas, and other similar improvements.”
Declaration · p.4
short term rentals
Not addressed
The provided governing documents do not contain any language or restrictions regarding short-term rentals.
signs
Not addressed
Signs are generally prohibited unless they are customary name/address signs or a small for-sale/rent sign placed inside a window, all requiring Developer consent.