architectural
Not addressed
No building or structure may be constructed, erected, or altered on a homesite without the Developer's prior written approval of the plans and specifications.
, 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.
Not addressed
No building or structure may be constructed, erected, or altered on a homesite without the Developer's prior written approval of the plans and specifications.
Not addressed
Boats are generally prohibited from being parked or stored on homesites or streets unless they are fully enclosed within a garage.
Not allowed
Homesites are for residential use only, and commercial or professional activities involving inventory, equipment, or client visits are prohibited.
“Properties within the Subdivision are intended for residential use and no commercial, professional or similar activity requiring either maintaining an inventory, equipment or customer/elient visits may be conducted in a Home or on a Homesite.”
Declaration · p.2
Requires approval
No fence or barrier of any kind may be placed on the property without prior written approval from 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
Not addressed
The community is restricted to adults aged 55 or older, with a minimum age of 19 for permanent residents and a 30-day annual limit for younger visitors.
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.
Restricted
Domestic pets are allowed provided they do not create a nuisance, are kept on a leash, and their excrement is immediately removed, while livestock and poultry are prohibited.
“Domestic pets sball 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 he raised, bred, or kept on any Homesite or on dedicated or reserved areas.”
Declaration · p.3
Restricted
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 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 Hoine.”
Declaration · p.3
Not addressed
Recreational vehicles are prohibited from being parked or stored on any homesite or street unless they are fully enclosed within a garage.
Restricted
New garages and improvements such as additions, fences, and pools are prohibited within specific yard setbacks unless originally constructed by the Developer or granted an exception.
“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 · p.4
Restricted
Properties are limited to residential use and may only display one sign for rent within a window, while guest stays for those under nineteen are limited to thirty days per year.
“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 Hoine.”
Declaration · p.3
Restricted
Signs are generally prohibited without Developer consent, except for name/address signs and one small for-sale/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 Hoine.”
Declaration · p.3