architectural
Not addressed
No building or structure may be constructed, altered, or modified on a homesite without the prior written approval of the Developer or its designee.
Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 125
, 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 in a garage.
business use
Restricted
Commercial or professional activities are prohibited if they involve maintaining inventory, equipment, or hosting customer 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
Not addressed
No fence or barrier of any kind may be placed on a property without prior written approval from the Developer.
occupancy
Not addressed
The subdivision is an age-restricted adult community requiring at least one resident aged 55 or older per home and prohibiting permanent residents under age 19.
parking
Not addressed
Parking is restricted to private non-commercial vehicles, with specific prohibitions on trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, trailers, aircraft, and recreational vehicles unless they are fully enclosed in a garage.
pets
Not addressed
Domestic pets are allowed provided they do not create a nuisance, are kept on a leash, and owners immediately dispose of excrement.
rentals
Not addressed
One sign advertising a property for rent is permitted if it is no larger than 12 inches by 12 inches and displayed inside a window.
rv
Not addressed
Recreational vehicles may not be parked or stored on any homesite or street unless they are fully enclosed in a garage.
setbacks
Restricted
New construction or alterations to homes, garages, and various outdoor improvements are prohibited within designated front, side, and rear yard setbacks unless originally built by the Developer or specifically approved.
“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 equipınent are not prohibited), patios, fireplaces and fire pits, outdoor living areas, and other similar improveinents.”
Declaration · p.4
short term rentals
Not addressed
One sign advertising a property for rent is permitted if it is no larger than twelve inches square and displayed only from within a window of the home.
signs
Restricted
Signs are generally prohibited without Developer consent, except for name/address signs and a small for-sale or 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 naine 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 · p.3