est. 2026 · Florida

Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 118

, 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

Core rules12

Occupancy / age restrictions

Restricted

The Subdivision is an adult community for persons 55 years or older, requiring at least one occupant per Home to be 55 or older, with no permanent residents under 19 years of age, though visitors under 19 may temporarily reside for up to 30 days per calendar year; hardship exceptions for residents between 19 and 55 may be granted by the Developer, provided 80% adult occupancy is maintained.

The Subdivision is an adult community designed to provide housing for persons fifty-five (55) years of age or older. All Homes that are occupied must be occupied by at least one person who is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. No person under nineteen (19) years of age may be a permanent resident of a Home, except that persons below the age of nineteen (19) years may be permitted to visit and temporarily reside for periods not exceeding thirty (30) days in total in any calendar year period.

Declaration · 2.24 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Rentals / leasing

Not addressed

Short-term rentals

Not addressed

Pets

Restricted

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

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.7

RVs & campers

Not addressed

Recreational vehicles may not be parked or stored on any homesite or street unless they are fully enclosed in a garage.

Boats

Not addressed

Boats are generally prohibited from being parked or stored on homesites or streets unless they are fully enclosed within a garage.

Parking

Restricted

No trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle may be parked, stored, or remain on any Homesite or street, unless fully enclosed in a garage or temporarily present as a service vehicle; inoperable vehicles, junk vehicles, and equipment are prohibited, and vehicle repairs are limited to emergency repairs necessary for movement to a repair facility.

No trucks in excess of 3/4 ton size, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle shall be parked, stored or otherwise remain on any Homesite or street, except for (a) service vehicles located thereon on a temporary basis while performing a service for a resident, or (b) vehicles or boats fully enclosed in garages located on the Homesite.

Declaration · 2.9 · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Fences

Requires approval

Fences and barriers are prohibited unless the owner obtains prior written approval from 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, 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 · Section 4.5 · p.7

Architectural approval

Requires approval

No building or structure may be constructed or altered without prior written approval of the plans and specifications by the Developer.

No building or structure shall be constructed, crected, placed or altered ou 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 · SECTION 2 · p.5

Home business

Not allowed

Commercial, professional, or similar activities that involve maintaining inventory, equipment, or client visits are prohibited on the property.

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 · Section 2.4 · p.6

Signs

Restricted

Signs are generally prohibited without Developer consent, except for small for-sale/rent signs displayed inside a window and name/address signs.

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 Home and only visible through a window of the Home.

Declaration · Section 4.5 · p.7

Setbacks

Restricted

Garages, Homes, additions, fences, walls, screen cages, arbors, trellises, gazebos, pools, spas (excluding pumps/filters), patios, fireplaces, fire pits, outdoor living areas, and similar improvements are prohibited within the front yard garage setbacks and front, side, and rear yard improvement setbacks as described in Exhibit 'A', unless originally constructed by the Developer.

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". 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 equipment are not prohibited), patios, fireplaces and fire pits, outdoor living areas, and other similar improvements.

Declaration · 2.30 · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Exterior & architectural7

Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment

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 · 2.17 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Conservation, wetlands & environmental

Requires approval

Owners may not construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or perform any activity in wetlands, wetland mitigation areas, buffer areas, upland conservation areas, and drainage easements without prior approval from SWFWMD and other relevant governmental agencies.

No Owner of property within the Subdivision may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or undertake or perform any activity in the wetlands, wetland mitigation areas, buffer areas, upland conservation areas, and drainage easements described in the approved permit and recorded Plat of the Subdivision, unless prior approval is received from SWFWMD, and if applicable, any other appropriate governmental agency having jurisdiction.

Declaration · 2.15 · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Driveways & walkways

Restricted

Each Home and Homesite must have a concrete driveway, and no driveways, walkways, cart paths, or access points are permitted on road rights-of-way, walkways, or cart paths unless originally constructed or subsequently approved in writing by the Developer.

Each Home and Homesite must contain a concrete driveway, and a lamppost must be erected in the front yard of each Homesite. Except as originally constructed, or subsequently approved in writing by the Developer, no driveways, walkways, cart paths or access shall be located on or permitted to any road right of way, walkway or cart path.

Declaration · 2.8 · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Exterior & landscape lighting

Restricted

Exterior lighting must be attached to the Home and shaded to prevent nuisance, no other light poles may be erected, and exterior strip lighting, liquid lights, and similar lighting sources are prohibited.

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. Exterior strip lighting, liquid lights, and similar lighting sources are prohibited.

Declaration · 2.8 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Exterior colors, materials & trim

Requires approval

No awning shall be placed on the property without 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 · 2.18 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Pools, spas & screen enclosures

Allowed

Screen cages over patios and pools are permitted.

Screen cages over patios and pools are allowed.

Declaration · 2.4 · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Roofing

Requires approval

All roofing materials, including those over garages, screen porches, and utility rooms, must be approved by the Developer.

Each Home must have eave overhangs and gable overhangs, and all roofing materials shall be approved by the Developer, including the roof over garages, screen porches, utility rooms, etc., and all areas must have ceilings.

Declaration · 2.4 · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Landscaping & yard4

Clotheslines / outdoor drying

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 · 2.25 · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Landscaping & lawn maintenance

Restricted

During the grow-in period for new landscaping (typically 30 days), owners may allow supplemental irrigation water service not exceeding 30 minutes per day in addition to the regular schedule, unless SEWWCA suspends or terminates the service.

If new landscaping is installed on a Homesite, the Owner may allow additional irrigation water service at the Homesite to supplement the Irrigation Water Service Schedule ("Supplemental Irrigation Water Service"), during the grow-in period, which is typically thirty (30) days. Supplemental Irrigation Water Service at a Homesite may not exceed thirty (30) minutes of irrigation water service per day, during the grow-in period, in addition to the Irrigation Water Service Schedule. SEWWCA reserves the right to suspend Supplemental Irrigation Water Service at Homesites.

Declaration · 2.7 · p.10

Last verified 2026-07-17

Lawn ornaments & decor

Restricted

Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays that do not exceed a thirty (30) day duration.

Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.

Declaration · 2.31 · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Mailboxes

Not allowed

Individual mailboxes are not permitted on Homesites; mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service and housed by the Developer for a one-time charge.

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 the Developer at a one-time charge of $190.00 per box, payable at the tine of the initial sale of the Homesite froin Developer to Owner.

Declaration · 4.4 · p.11

Last verified 2026-07-17

Vehicles & parking1

Commercial & non-passenger vehicles

Restricted

Rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material may not be kept or permitted on any Homesite or dedicated/reserved areas, except in sanitary containers located in appropriate areas concealed from public view, prior to being placed curbside for collection.

Prior to being placed curbside for collection, no rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material shall be kept or permitted on any Homesite or ou dedicated or reserved areas except in sanitary containers located in appropriate areas concealed froin public view.

Declaration · 4.3(b) · p.11

Last verified 2026-07-17

Use & conduct4

Insurance & rebuilding after damage

Restricted

If a residence is damaged or destroyed, the Owner must rebuild, repair, or reconstruct it to its prior appearance and condition within two months of damage, completing the work within eight months, unless prevented by governmental authority, and subject to existing restrictions.

If all or any portion of a residence is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, it shall be the duty of the Owner thereof, with all due diligence, to rebuild, repair, or reconstruct such residence and walls in a manner which will substantially restore it to its appearance and condition immediately prior to the casualty. Reconstruction shall be undertaken within two (2) months after the damage occurs, and shall be completed within eight (8) months after the damage occurs, unless prevented by governmental authority.

Declaration · 2.28 · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Noise, nuisance & conduct

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 · 2.21 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Solicitation & yard sales

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 · 2.22 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Trash & recycling

Restricted

Once placed curbside for collection, all garbage must be contained in plastic bags prescribed by the Developer and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up.

Once placed curbside for collection, all garbage will be contained in plastic bags prescribed by the Developer and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up.

Declaration · 4.3(c) · p.11

Last verified 2026-07-17