architectural
Not addressed
No building or structure may be constructed, erected, placed, or altered on a homesite without the Developer's prior written approval of the plans and specifications.
Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 129
, 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 may only be kept on a homesite if they are fully enclosed within the garage, and repairs are limited to emergency situations.
business use
Not addressed
Properties are for residential use only, and home-based business activities are prohibited if they involve maintaining inventory, equipment, or receiving client visits.
fence
Requires approval
No fence or barrier of any kind may be placed on a 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.5
occupancy
Not addressed
The subdivision is an adult community requiring at least one resident aged 55 or older per home, with strict limitations on 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.
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 dainage 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.”
Declaration · p.5
rentals
Restricted
One sign advertising a property for rent is permitted if it is no larger than twelve inches by twelve inches and displayed only inside a window of the home.
“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 · p.5
rv
Not addressed
Recreational vehicles may not be parked or stored on any homesite or street unless they are fully enclosed within a garage.
setbacks
Restricted
New structures and improvements are prohibited within designated front, side, and rear yard setbacks unless originally constructed by the Developer or granted a specific exception.
“Except for improvements originally coustructed 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 · p.6
short term rentals
Restricted
Short-term rentals are restricted by a provision that allows only one sign advertising a property for rent, which must be small and placed 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 Home and only visible through a window of the Home.”
Declaration · p.5
signs
Restricted
Signs are generally prohibited 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 Home and only visible through a window of the Home.”
Declaration · p.5