Q: What does Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 say about conservation environmental?

Needs approval. No building, residence, structure, or activity is permitted in wetlands, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas without prior approval from the District pursuant to Chapter 40D-4, F.A.C. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, ARTICLE V, USE RESTRICTIONS, p.7.

Q: What does Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 say about driveways walkways?

Restricted. Clear (non-colored) concrete and driveway coatings are permitted, but colored coatings require prior written consent from the Declarant or an architectural review committee. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, p.1.

Q: What does Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 say about equipment installations?

Not allowed. No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted within the Subdivision, except as specifically allowed by law, with any approved device requiring prior written approval from the Declarant for its location. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, ARTICLE V, USE RESTRICTIONS, p.6.

Q: Can you put up a fence in Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704?

Restricted. Owners are responsible for painting and keeping clean all fences and walls not maintained by the District, maintaining the gate on the gate fence or wall, and maintaining the structural integrity of all walls and fences serving their Homesites, with shared costs for shared walls and specific cleaning/painting duties for perimeter Homesites. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, ARTICLE V, USE RESTRICTIONS, p.8.

Q: What does Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 say about holiday decorations?

Restricted. Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays that do not exceed a thirty (30) day duration. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, Section 4, p.5.

Question 1

Do exterior changes need approval in Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704?

Accepted Answer

Needs approval. Owners must obtain prior written approval from the Declarant or an architectural review committee for any structural alteration, exterior repainting or repair, or addition to their residence that would substantially alter its exterior appearance, ensuring the proposed work benefits and enhances the Subdivision and complies with surface water management system plans. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, p.9.

Question 2

Can you run a home business in Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704?

Accepted Answer

Not allowed. No business of any kind may be conducted on any residence, except for the Declarant's activities in developing and selling Homesites. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, ARTICLE V, USE RESTRICTIONS, p.5.

Question 3

What does Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 say about casualty insurance rebuild?

Accepted Answer

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. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, ARTICLE V, USE RESTRICTIONS, p.8.

Question 4

What does Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 say about clotheslines?

Accepted Answer

Not allowed. The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or placing of clothes poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, ARTICLE V, USE RESTRICTIONS, p.6.

Question 5

What does Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 say about commercial vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Not allowed. Owners may not repair or restore any motor vehicle, boat, trailer, aircraft, or other vehicle on any portion of any Homesite or common areas, except for emergency repairs necessary to move the vehicle to a proper repair facility. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, llTICLE IX.. PARKING RES'fRI<::TIONS., p.9.

Question 6

What does Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 say about conservation environmental?

Accepted Answer

Needs approval. No building, residence, structure, or activity is permitted in wetlands, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas without prior approval from the District pursuant to Chapter 40D-4, F.A.C. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, ARTICLE V, USE RESTRICTIONS, p.7.

Question 7

What does Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 say about driveways walkways?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Clear (non-colored) concrete and driveway coatings are permitted, but colored coatings require prior written consent from the Declarant or an architectural review committee. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, p.1.

Question 8

What does Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 say about equipment installations?

Accepted Answer

Not allowed. No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted within the Subdivision, except as specifically allowed by law, with any approved device requiring prior written approval from the Declarant for its location. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, ARTICLE V, USE RESTRICTIONS, p.6.

Question 9

Can you put up a fence in Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Owners are responsible for painting and keeping clean all fences and walls not maintained by the District, maintaining the gate on the gate fence or wall, and maintaining the structural integrity of all walls and fences serving their Homesites, with shared costs for shared walls and specific cleaning/painting duties for perimeter Homesites. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, ARTICLE V, USE RESTRICTIONS, p.8.

Question 10

What does Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 say about holiday decorations?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays that do not exceed a thirty (30) day duration. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, Section 4, p.5.

Question 11

What does Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 say about landscaping?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Irrigation water provided by VWCA is for irrigation purposes only and cannot be used for human or pet consumption, bathing, washing, car washing, or any other non-irrigation use, and potable water may not be used for irrigation except for supplemental irrigation of annuals and heat-stressed areas with a hose and automatic shutoff nozzle. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, ARTICLE V, USE RESTRICTIONS, Section 21, p.7.

Question 12

What does Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 say about lawn decor?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, ARTICLE V, USE RESTRICTIONS, p.5.

Question 13

What does Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 say about mailboxes?

Accepted Answer

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, which is re-charged to new Owners upon transfer of title. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, ARTICLE V, USE RESTRICTIONS, p.6.

Question 14

What does Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 say about nuisance conduct?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Owners must use their property to allow neighbors to enjoy theirs, with radios, record players, television, voices, and other sounds kept at a moderate level from 10:00 p.m. to one hour before daylight, excluding Declarant's construction noise. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, ARTICLE V, USE RESTRICTIONS, p.6.

Question 15

Are there age or occupancy limits in Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. The community is for persons 55 years or older, requiring at least one occupant per home to be 55+, prohibiting permanent residents under 19, and limiting temporary visits for those under 19 to 30 days per calendar year, with hardship exceptions possible if 80% adult occupancy is maintained. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, ARTICLE V, USE RESTRICTIONS, p.5.

Question 16

What are the parking rules in Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Owners must park, store, or keep vehicles wholly within their driveway, garage, or other non-visitor parking spaces, and no trucks over 3/4 ton, campers, boats, trailers, aircraft, or commercial vehicles are permitted in parking spaces, though a boat may be kept in a closed garage. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, ARTICLE V, USE RESTRICTIONS, p.9.

Question 17

Are pets allowed in Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704?

Accepted Answer

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. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, ARTICLE V, USE RESTRICTIONS, p.5.

Question 18

What does Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 say about property maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Each Owner must repair their residence to a condition comparable to its initial construction (excluding normal wear and tear), and maintain in a mowed, edged, neat, and clean manner their Homesite (excluding side yard/driveway easements), their side yard/driveway easement areas and driveway, and the unpaved area between an adjacent roadway/walkway and their Homesite. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, ARTICLE VII. OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS OF.MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR, p.8.

Question 19

Are signs allowed in Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. No signs are permitted without prior written consent from the Declarant, except for customary name and address signs and one 'for sale or rent' sign (max 12x12 inches) visible only through a residence window. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, ARTICLE V, USE RESTRICTIONS, p.5.

Question 20

What does Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 say about solicitation?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. The Declarant reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery, and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, ARTICLE V, USE RESTRICTIONS, p.6.

Question 21

What does Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 say about trash?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste must be kept in sanitary containers concealed from public view until placed curbside for collection, no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up, and must be in plastic bags prescribed by Declarant, with garbage and trash service provided by a Declarant-selected carrier. Source: Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704 Declaration, ARTICLE V, USE RESTRICTIONS, p.6.

Villages of Sumter Grovewood Unit 704

Core rules12

Occupancy / age restrictions

Rentals / leasing

Short-term rentals

Pets

RVs & campers

Boats

Parking

Fences

Architectural approval

Home business

Signs

Setbacks

Exterior & architectural4

Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment

Conservation, wetlands & environmental

Driveways & walkways

Property & structure upkeep

Landscaping & yard5

Clotheslines / outdoor drying

Holiday & seasonal decorations

Landscaping & lawn maintenance

Lawn ornaments & decor

Mailboxes

Vehicles & parking1

Commercial & non-passenger vehicles

Use & conduct4

Insurance & rebuilding after damage

Noise, nuisance & conduct

Solicitation & yard sales

Trash & recycling