Villages of Sumter Emmalee Unit 669

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The document does not contain any information regarding rentals.

Not addressed

The document does not contain any information regarding short-term rentals.

Restricted

Birds, fish, dogs, and cats are permitted, with a maximum of two pets per Homesite; owners are responsible for pet damage, immediate waste removal, and keeping pets on a leash, while other animals, livestock, or poultry are prohibited.

“Birds, fish, dogs and cats shall be permitted, with a maximum of two (2) pets per Homesite. Each Owner shall be personally responsible for any damage caused to any dedicated or reserved area 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. No other animals, livestock, or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred, or kept on any Homesite or on any dedicated or reserved area.”

Declaration · Section 6 · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

The document does not address restrictions or allowances regarding recreational vehicles.

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The document does not address restrictions or allowances regarding boats.

Restricted

Owners may only park, store, or keep vehicles wholly within their driveway or garage; trucks over 3/4 ton, campers, boats, trailers, aircraft, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle are prohibited from parking spaces, though a boat may be kept in the garage with the door closed.

“No Owner of a Homesite shall park, store, or keep any vehicle except wholly within his driveway or garage. No truck in excess of 3/4 ton, camper, boat, trailer, or aircraft, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle may be parked in a parking space except a boat may be kept in the garage with the garage door closed.”

Declaration · Section 21 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners of Homesites adjoining perimeter security walls or fences originally constructed by the Developer are responsible for maintaining and repairing the surface and structural integrity of these walls and fences, whether on their Homesite or an adjacent area, and must contact the Developer or architectural review committee for paint specifications.

“Additionally, for those Owners of Homesites adjoining perimeter security walls 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 fences adjoining the Owners Homesite whether on the Owners Homesite or on an adjacent Homesite, reserved area of dedicated area. The Homesite Owner must contact the Developer or the architectural review committee for paint specifications.”

Declaration · Section 7 · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

No arbor, trellis, gazebo, pergola, awning, fence, barrier, wall, or any structure may be placed on the property without prior written approval from the Declarant, and any structural alteration, exterior repainting/repair, or addition that substantially alters the exterior appearance requires prior written approval of plans and specifications from the Declarant or an architectural review committee.

“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 Declarant. No Owner, other than Declarant or its transferees, shall make any structural alteration, or shall undertake any exterior repainting or repair of, or addition to his residence, which would substantially alter the exterior appearance thereof, without the prior written approval of the plans and specifications therefor by the Declarant or an architectural review committee appointed by the Declarant.”

Declaration · Section 8 · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

No business of any kind is permitted on any residence, with the exception of the Declarant's activities related to developing and selling Homesites.

“No business of any kind shall be conducted on any residence with the exception of the business of Declarant and the transferees of Declarant in developing and selling all of the Homesites as provided herein.”

Declaration · Section 2 · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

No signs are allowed without prior written consent from the Declarant, except for customary name and address signs and one 'for sale or rent' sign no larger than 12x12 inches, 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 Declarant, 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 residence and only visible through a window of the residence.”

Declaration · Section 4 · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Restricted

No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted within the Subdivision, except as specifically allowed by law, and the location of any approved device must be pre-approved by the Declarant 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 Declarant in writing.”

Declaration · Section 10 · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

Owners must ensure construction complies with surface water management system plans and may not construct or perform activities in wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas without prior written approval from SWFWMD.

“Each Owner shall ensure that any construction on the Homesite complies with the construction plans for the surface water management system pursuant to Chapter 40D-4, F.A.C., 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, and upland conservation areas described in the approved permit and recorded plat of the Subdivision unless prior written approval is received from the SWFWMD pursuant to Chapter 40D-4.”

Declaration · Section 19 · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Concrete and driveway coatings are permitted if their design is harmonious with the Subdivision and the coating color matches the home, and no ingress or egress is allowed except via driveways and sidewalks originally constructed by Declarant.

“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 Declarant.”

Declaration · Section 7 · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

The party responsible for maintenance must contact the Declarant or the Architectural Control Committee for paint specifications.

“The party responsible for maintenance must contact the Declarant or the Architectural Control Committee for paint specifications.”

Declaration · Section 2 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays that do not exceed a thirty-day duration.

“Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasons displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.”

Declaration · Section 4 · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners must regulate their irrigation water service to comply with the Irrigation Water Service Schedule provided by VWCA, which may change, and repeated failure to comply may result in VWCA installing a control valve at the Owner's cost.

“The Owner of the Homesite shall regulate the irrigation water service to the Homesite and will be responsible for complying with the Irrigation Water Service Schedule. If Owner repeatedly fails to comply with the Irrigation Water Service Schedule, VWCA may enter onto the Homesite, over and upon easements hereby reserved in favor of VWCA, and install a control valve to compel Owner's compliance with the Irrigation Water Service Schedule, with all costs related thereto being charged to Owner.”

Declaration · Section 10 · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Individual mailboxes are not permitted on Homesites; mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service and housed by Declarant for a one-time lifetime charge to the Owner, with a new charge for new Owners upon title transfer.

“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 Declarant at a one time lifetime charge to Owner of $190.00 per box. If title to a Homesite is transferred, a new charge shall be made to the new Owner at the then prevailing mailbox fee being charged to new Owners of Homesites in the most recent addition or unit of the VILLAGES OF SUMTER.”

Declaration · Section 16 · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

If a residence is damaged or destroyed, the Owner must rebuild, repair, or reconstruct it to substantially restore 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.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

No noxious or offensive activity is permitted on any Homesite, except for the Declarant's development activities.

“No noxious or offensive activity shall be carried on in or on any Homesite with the exception of the business of Declarant and the transferees of Declarant in developing all of the Homesites as provided herein.”

Declaration · Section 3 · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

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

“The Declarant 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

Restricted

Rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material must be kept in sanitary containers concealed from public view until placed curbside for collection, and once curbside, must be in Declarant-prescribed plastic bags, placed no earlier than the day before pickup, with Declarant reserving the right to require dumpsters or a curbside recycling program.

“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. Once placed curbside for collection, all garbage will be contained in plastic bags prescribed by Declarant and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up. In the alternative, the Declarant 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 Declarant.”

Declaration · Section 11 · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17