est. 2026 · Florida

Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 123

, 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

Any alterations, additions, or structures including arbors, trellises, and awnings require 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 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 governing documents do not contain any mention of boats or related watercraft restrictions.

business use

Not addressed

Properties are for residential use, and commercial activities are prohibited if they involve maintaining inventory, equipment, or client visits.

fence

Not addressed

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

occupancy

Not addressed

The community is restricted to adults aged 55 or older, with at least one resident of that age per home and no permanent residents under 19.

parking

Not addressed

Temporary parking shown on the Plat is reserved for guests and invitees rather than the homeowners themselves.

pets

Restricted

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

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 snch 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.

Declaration · p.5

rentals

Restricted

Rental signs are restricted to a maximum size of twelve inches by twelve inches and must be displayed inside a window.

No sign of any kind shall be displayed to public view on a Homesite or any dedicated or reserved area withont 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 allowed

The document prohibits trailers and temporary buildings of any kind on a homesite, except for temporary use during construction.

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 that interfere with these areas.

short term rentals

Not addressed

The document allows for the rental of residential units but restricts signs advertising properties for rent to a specific size and location.

signs

Restricted

Signs are generally prohibited 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 withont 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