architectural
Not addressed
All new construction, alterations, additions, or modifications to homes or structures require prior written approval from the Developer or an appointed architectural review committee.
Villages of Southern Oaks Unit 35
, 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
business use
Not addressed
fence
Not addressed
occupancy
Not addressed
The community is for adults 55 years or older, requiring at least one resident per home to be 55 or older, and prohibiting permanent residency for anyone under 19, with limited temporary visits allowed.
parking
Not addressed
pets
Not addressed
rentals
Not addressed
rv
Not addressed
setbacks
Restricted
Garages and various other improvements are prohibited within specified front, side, and rear yard setbacks, as detailed in Exhibit 'A', unless originally constructed by the Developer.
“Setbacks. (a) Front Yard Garage Setbacks. 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". (b) Front, Side, and Rear Yard Improvement Setbacks. 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
short term rentals
Not addressed
signs
Restricted
Signs are generally prohibited on Homesites or dedicated areas without Developer consent, with specific exceptions for customary name/address signs and small 'for sale/rent' signs visible only through 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. Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.”
Declaration · p.3