est. 2026 · Florida

Villages of Southern Oaks Walker Villas Unit 212

, 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

Core rules12

Occupancy / age restrictions

Restricted

The community is an adult community for persons 55 years of age or older, requiring at least one permanent resident per home to be 55 or older, with exceptions for those between 19 and 55 under hardship conditions, provided 80% adult occupancy is maintained.

The Subdivision is an adult community designed to provide housing for persons fifty-five (55) years of age or older. All homes that are occupied must be occupied by at least one person who is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. No person under nineteen (19) years of age may be a permanent resident of a Home, except that persons below the age of nineteen (19) years may be permitted to visit and temporarily reside for periods not exceeding thirty (30) days in total in any calendar year period.

Declaration · Section 1. · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Rentals / leasing

Not addressed

Short-term rentals

Not addressed

Pets

Restricted

Domestic pets are permitted if they do not create a nuisance, but owners are responsible for damage, waste removal, and leashing, and no other animals, livestock, poultry, or swine are allowed.

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 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 be raised, bred, or kept on any Homesite or on dedicated or reserved areas.

Declaration · p.5

RVs & campers

Not addressed

The document does not address restrictions on recreational vehicles (RVs), motorhomes, or trailers used as vehicles.

Boats

Not addressed

The document does not address restrictions on boats or other marine vessels.

Parking

Restricted

Temporary parking areas depicted on the Plat are designated for the use of owners' invitees or guests, not for the owners themselves.

Temporary parking depicted on the Plat of the Subdivision, if any, is not for Owner's use but is for the use of Owner's invitees or guests.

Declaration · p.7

Fences

Restricted

Owners of Homesites adjoining Developer-constructed walls and/or fences are responsible for their maintenance and repairs, including surface and structural integrity, and costs are shared if a wall/fence adjoins multiple Homesites; owners are encouraged to maintain them uniformly.

Additionally, for those Owners of Homesites adjoining walls and/or fences originally constructed by the Developer, Owners shall be responsible for maintenance and repairs of the surface and structural integrity of the walls and/or fences adjoining the Owners Homesite whether on the Owners Homesite or on an adjacent Homesite, reserved area or dedicated area. Where a wall and/or fence adjoins more than one Homesite, the cost of maintaining and repairing the surface and the structural integrity of the wall and/or fence shall be shared among the respective Owners served by such wall and/or fence. Such Owners are encouraged to maintain the walls and fences in a cooperative and uniform manner with the adjacent Homesite Owners so as to present to the public a uniform and well-maintained appearance of the Subdivision as a whole.

Declaration · Section 7. · p.10

Last verified 2026-07-17

Architectural approval

Requires approval

No arbor, trellis, gazebo, pergola (or similar item), awning, fence, barrier, wall, or structure of any kind shall be placed on the property without prior written approval from the Developer or designee; owners may not paint or attach any object to any wall and/or fence without prior approval; any structural alteration, exterior repainting or repair, or addition to a residence or homesite that substantially alters its exterior appearance requires prior written approval of plans and specifications from the Developer or 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. No Owner, other than Developer or its transferees, shall make any structural alteration, or shall undertake any exterior repainting or repair of, or addition to his residence or Homesite, which would substantially alter the exterior appearance thereof, without the prior written approval of the plans and specifications therefor by the Developer or the Developer's designee.

Declaration · Section 8. · p.17

Last verified 2026-07-17

Home business

Not allowed

Commercial, professional, or similar activities requiring inventory, equipment, or customer/client visits are prohibited in homes or on homesites.

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 · Section 2. · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Signs

Requires approval

No signs of any kind may be displayed without prior written consent from the Developer, except for customary name and address signs.

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.

Declaration · Section 4. · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Setbacks

Not addressed

Exterior & architectural6

Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment

Restricted

Aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are not permitted, except as specifically allowed by law, and their location must be pre-approved by the Developer in writing.

No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind nor window air-conditioners or irrigation wells are permitted within the Subdivision, except as specifically allowed by law. The location of any improved device will be as previously approved by the Developer in writing.

Declaration · Section 10. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Conservation, wetlands & environmental

Restricted

Owners must comply with approved construction plans for the storm water management system and may not construct or perform activities in wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, drainage easements, and upland conservation areas without prior written approval from SWFWMD.

Each property Owner within the Subdivision at the time of construction of a building, residence, or structure shall comply with the construction plans for the storm water management system approved and on file with the Southwest Florida Water Management District ("SWFWMD"). No Owner of property within the Subdivision may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or undertake or perform any activity in the wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, drainage easements, and upland conservation areas described in the approved permit and recorded Plat of the Subdivision unless prior written approval is received from SWFWMD.

Declaration · Section 18. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Driveways & walkways

Restricted

Concrete and driveway coatings are permitted if the design is harmonious with the Subdivision and the coating is the same color as the Home; no ingress or egress is permitted except via driveways and sidewalks originally constructed by the Developer; no driveways, walkways, cart paths, or access shall be located on or permitted on any road right of way, walkway, or cart path, except as originally constructed or subsequently approved in writing by the Developer.

Concrete and driveway coatings are permitted providing that the design is harmonious with the Subdivision and that such coating is the same color as the Home. No ingress or egress to or from any Homesite is permitted except pursuant to such driveways and sidewalks as originally constructed by the Developer. Except as originally constructed, or subsequently approved in writing by the Developer, no driveways, walkways, cart paths or access shall be located on or permitted on any road right of way, walkway or cart path.

Declaration · Section 7. · p.17

Last verified 2026-07-17

Exterior colors, materials & trim

Requires approval

Homesite Owners must contact the Developer or its designee for paint specifications for walls and fences, and the party responsible for maintenance must contact the Developer or Architectural Control Committee for paint specifications.

The Homesite Owner must contact the Developer or the Developer's designee for paint specifications. The party responsible for maintenance must contact the Developer or the Architectural Control Committee for paint specifications.

Declaration · Section 1. · p.10

Last verified 2026-07-17

Garages & carports

Restricted

Carports may only be used for parking automobiles and golf carts capable of operation, and sitting areas, and are prohibited from being used for storage or vehicle repair; they must be kept neat and clean, only outdoor furniture is allowed, lighting must be shaded, and noises and odors must be limited to avoid nuisance; all modifications require Developer approval.

Certain Homes within the Subdivision may initially be constructed with a carport. Carports may only be used for parking automobiles and golf carts capable of operation, and sitting areas. Without limiting the foregoing, carports may not be used for storage, or automobile or golf cart repair. Carports must be kept neat and clean at all times. Only furniture intended for outdoor use may be placed within carports. Lighting within carports must be appropriately shaded to avoid nuisance, and noises and odors originating from within the carport must also be limited to avoid nuisance. All modifications to carports must be approved by Developer or its designee.

Declaration · Section 25. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Property & structure upkeep

Restricted

Owners must repair their residence to a condition comparable to its initial construction (except for normal wear and tear), maintain their driveway, perpetually maintain vegetation in Special Easements for Landscaping, and maintain the surface and structural integrity of adjoining Developer-constructed walls and/or fences, including landscaping between the wall/fence and roadway, contacting the Developer or designee for paint specifications.

Each Owner shall, at his sole cost and expense, repair his residence, other than as otherwise provided for herein, keeping the same in condition comparable to the condition of such residence at the time of its initial construction, excepting only normal wear and tear. Each Homesite Owner shall be responsible for maintaining his driveway. Owners of Homesites subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping, as shown on the Plat or described in Article IV above, shall perpetually maintain the vegetation located thereon, consistent with good horticultural practice. Additionally, for those Owners of Homesites adjoining walls and/or fences originally constructed by the Developer, Owners shall be responsible for maintenance and repairs of the surface and structural integrity of the walls and/or fences adjoining the Owners Homesite whether on the Owners Homesite or on an adjacent Homesite, reserved area or dedicated area. The Homesite Owner must contact the Developer or the Developer's designee for paint specifications. If an Owner's Homesite has a wall and/or fence between the Homesite and an adjoining roadway, the Owner will maintain the interior, exterior and structural integrity of the wall and/or fence and the landscaping lying between the wall and/or fence and adjoining roadway, unless the maintenance is performed by the District pursuant to Article II.

Declaration · Section 1. · p.19

Last verified 2026-07-17

Landscaping & yard3

Clotheslines / outdoor drying

Not allowed

The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or placing of clothes poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.

The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or placing of clothes poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.

Declaration · Section 10. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Landscaping & lawn maintenance

Restricted

Homesites must maintain the original quantity and style of water-conservative, drought-tolerant sod and landscape provided by the Developer, though owners may add or replace more water-conservative and drought-tolerant landscape with prior written approval from the Developer or its designee.

In an effort to protect limited natural resources, all Homesites shall remain finished with the same quantity and style of water-conservative, drought-tolerant sod and landscape as originally provided by the Developer. Notwithstanding: (a) the construction, installation, and maintenance of structures, additions, and other improvements to Owner's Homes and Homesites shall not be deemed a violation of the foregoing sentence if such improvements and activities are first approved by the Developer or Developer's designee in accordance with the other provisions set forth in this Declaration; and (b) Owners may add and replace landscape that is more water-conservative and drought-tolerant than originally provided, however, any such alterations must receive the prior written approval from the Developer or Developer's designee.

Declaration · Section 10. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Mailboxes

Not allowed

Individual mailboxes are not permitted on homesites; mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service and housed by the Developer for a one-time charge.

Individual mailboxes may not be located upon a Homesite. Mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service at no cost to Owner, however, those boxes shall be housed by the Developer at a one-time charge of $190.00 per box, payable at the time of the initial sale of the Homesite from Developer to Owner.

Declaration · Section 16. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Vehicles & parking1

Commercial & non-passenger vehicles

Restricted

Owners are prohibited from repairing or restoring motor vehicles, boats, trailers, aircraft, or recreational vehicles on any portion of a Homesite or dedicated/reserved areas, except for emergency repairs necessary to move the vehicle to a proper repair facility.

No Owner of a Homesite shall repair or restore any motor vehicles, boats, trailers, aircraft, recreational vehicles or other vehicles on any portion of any Homesite, or on dedicated or reserved areas, except for emergency repairs, and then only to the extent necessary to enable movement to a proper repair facility.

Declaration · ARTICLE IX. PARKING RESTRICTIONS · p.10

Last verified 2026-07-17

Use & conduct5

Common area use & conduct

Requires approval

Nothing may be altered in, constructed on, or removed from any dedicated or reserved areas after original development without the Developer's written consent.

Nothing shall be altered in, constructed on, or removed from any dedicated or reserved areas except on the written consent of the Developer, after the original development thereof by the Developer.

Declaration · Section 9. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Insurance & rebuilding after damage

Restricted

If a residence is damaged or destroyed, the Owner must rebuild, repair, or reconstruct it to its prior appearance and condition within two months of damage and complete it within six months, unless prevented by governmental authority, subject to these Restrictions.

If all or any portion of a residence is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, it shall be the duty of the Owner thereof, with all due diligence, to rebuild, repair, or reconstruct such residence in a manner which will substantially restore it to its appearance and condition immediately prior to the casualty. Reconstruction shall be undertaken within two (2) months after the damage occurs, and shall be completed within six (6) months after the damage occurs, unless prevented by governmental authority. Such reconstruction is subject to the provisions of these Restrictions.

Declaration · Section 5. · p.10

Last verified 2026-07-17

Noise, nuisance & conduct

Restricted

Radios, record players, television, voices, and other sounds must be kept at a moderate level from 10:00 p.m. to one hour before daylight, excluding construction noises by the Developer.

Owner(s) shall use his property in such a manner as to allow his neighbors to enjoy the use of their property. Radios, record players, television, voices and other sounds are to be kept on a moderate level from 10:00 p.m. to one (1) hour before daylight. These restrictions shall not apply to construction noises being made by the Developer.

Declaration · Section 3. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Solicitation & yard sales

Not allowed

The Developer reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery, and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.

The Developer is hereby given, and reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.

Declaration · Section 14. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Trash & recycling

Restricted

Rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material must be kept in sanitary containers concealed from public view until placed curbside for collection, which can be no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up, and must be in plastic bags prescribed by the Developer; a curbside recycling program may be required.

Prior to being placed curbside for collection, no rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material shall be kept or permitted on any Homesite or on dedicated or reserved areas except in sanitary containers located in appropriate areas concealed from public view. The solid waste hauler shall be a City of Wildwood Franchised Hauler designated by the Developer. Once placed curbside for collection, all garbage will be contained in plastic bags prescribed by Developer and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up. In the alternative, the Developer shall have the right to require that garbage be placed in a dumpster and not placed curbside. In either event, all garbage must be contained in fully closed and sealed plastic bags prescribed by the Developer. To maintain the Subdivision in a clean and sanitary condition and to minimize heavy commercial traffic within the Subdivision, garbage and trash service shall be provided by a hauler designated by Developer, and charges paid separately by each Owner. Owner agrees that garbage and trash service shall commence on the closing date the Owner purchases Owner's Homesite and Home. Owner acknowledges that garbage and trash services is provided, and the fee for such service is payable, on a year-round basis regardless of use or occupancy. Developer reserves the right to require all Owner's to participate in a curbside recycling program if and when one is instituted.

Declaration · Section 11. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17