Core rules12
Occupancy / age restrictions
Restricted
The Subdivision is an adult community for persons 55 years or older, requiring at least one occupant per home to be 55 or older, with limited exceptions for visitors under 19 and hardship exceptions for those between 19 and 55, provided 80% adult occupancy is maintained.
“The Subdivision is an adult community designed to provide housing for persons 55 years ofage or older. Allhomes that are occupied must be occupied by at least OJJ.e person who is at least fifty-five (55) years ofage. No person under nineteen (19) years ofage maybe a permanent resident of a home, except that persons below the age ofllID.eteen (19)yearsmaybepermitted to visit andtemporarilyreside 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
Information regarding rentals is not found in the provided document.
Short-term rentals
Not addressed
Information regarding short-term rentals is not found in the provided document.
Pets
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 oftwo (2) pets per Homesite. Each Owner shall be personally responsible for any damage caused to any dedicated or reserved areaby any suchpet 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
RVs & campers
Not addressed
Boats
Not addressed
Parking
Restricted
No Owner shall park, store, or keep any vehicle except 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. No1rucldn excess of3/4 ton, camper, boat, trailer, or aircraft, or any vehicle other thana private non-commercialvehicle may be parked in a parl<lng space except a boat may be kept in the garage with the garage door closed.”
Declaration · Section 21. · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Fences
Restricted
No fence, hedge, wall, or other dividing instrumentality may be constructed or maintained on any Homesite, except for any fencing originally constructed by the Declarant. No bush, shrub, tree, or other similar plant may be placed within the road right-of-way to maintain a visible roadway.
“No fence, hedge, wall, or other dividing instrumentality shall be constructed or maintained on any Homesite, except for any fencing originally constructed by the Declarant To. orderto maintaina visibleroadway, no bush, shrub, tree, or other similar plaJ?-t may be placed within the road right-of-way.”
Declaration · Section 7. · p.4
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 or nature shall be placed on the property without prior written approval of the Declarant. Owners must obtain prior written approval from the Declarant or an architectural review committee for any structural alteration, exterior repainting or repair, or addition that substantially alters the exterior appearance of their residence, ensuring the proposed work benefits and enhances the Subdivision and complies with surface water management plans.
“No arbor, trellis, gazebo, pergola (or similar item), awcing, fence, barrier, wall or structure of any kind or nature shall be placed on the property without prior written approval ofthe Declanmt. No Owner, otherthanDeclarant or its transferees, shall make any structural alteration, or shall undertake any exterior repainting or repair of. or additionto his residence, which would substantially alter the exterior appearance thereof, without the prior written approval ofthe plans and specifications therefor by the Declarant or an architectural review committee appointed by the Declarant.”
Declaration · Section 8. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Home business
Not allowed
No business of any kind shall be conducted on any residence, with the exception of the Declarant's business of developing and selling Homesites.
“No business of any ldnd shall be conducted on any residence with the exception ofthe business ofDeclarant and the transferees ofDeclarant in developing and selling all oftb.e Homesites as provided herein,”
Declaration · Section 2. · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Signs
Restricted
No sign of any kind shall be displayed 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 ofany kind shall be displayed to public view on aHomesite or any dedicated or r~served 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 tbrm;.gh. a window of the residence.”
Declaration · Section 4. · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Setbacks
Not addressed
The document does not contain any information regarding setbacks.
Exterior & architectural4
Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment
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 in writing by the Declarant.
“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 ofany improved device 'Will be as previously approved by the Declarant in writing,”
Declaration · Section 10. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Conservation, wetlands & environmental
Not allowed
No unauthorized person may enter onto any wildlife preserve set forth within the areas designated as such in the Development Order.
“No unauthorizedpersonmay enter ontoanywildlifepreserve setforthwithinthe areas designated as such jn the Development Order entered into in connection with the Villages of Sumter, a Development ofRegional may Impact, or as it be amended from time to time.”
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 Declarant.
“Concrete and driveway coatings are permitted providing that the design is bam1onious 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
Property & structure upkeep
Restricted
Each Owner must repair their residence to a condition comparable to its initial construction (except normal wear and tear), maintain their driveway, perpetually maintain vegetation on Special Easements for Landscaping, ensure Landscaped Buffers comply with Sumter County regulations, and maintain and repair perimeter security walls or fences adjoining their Homesite, contacting the Developer or architectural review committee 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 ofsuch.residence atthe time ofits initial construction, excepting only normal wear and tear. EachHomesite Owner shall be responsible for maintaining bis driveway. Owners ofHomesites subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping, as shown on the Plat or described in Article IV above, shall perpetuallymaintain the vegetation located thereon, consistent with good horticultural practice.”
Declaration · Section 1. · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & yard5
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 probibited to the extent allowed by laW.”
Declaration · Section 10. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Holiday & seasonal decorations
Restricted
Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty (30) 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
Landscaping & lawn maintenance
Restricted
The Owner of a Homesite shall own and maintain the irrigation water distribution system downstream from the water meter, and must contact VWCA to determine the location of the VWCA Water Supply System before any underground activity that could damage it, with any damage repaired by VWCA at the Owner's sole cost.
“The Owner of a Homesite shall own and maintam the irrigation water distribution syStem downstream from the water meter measuring the amount ofirrigationwater supplied to the Homesite. YWCA shall own and maintain the irrigation water supply system upstream frOID.i and including, the water meter measuring the amount ofirrigation water supplied to the Homesite (the "YWCA Water Supply System,.). Prior to commencing any underground activity which could damage the VWCA Water Supply System, the Owner shall contactVWCA to determine the location ofthe YWCA Water Supply System. Any damage to the YWCA Water Supply System shall be repaired by YWCA at the sole cost ofthe Owner.”
Declaration · Section 10. · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Lawn ornaments & decor
Restricted
Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty (30) 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
Mailboxes
Not allowed
Individual mailboxes may not be located upon a Homesite; 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 title transfers.
“Individual mailboxes may not be located upon a Home.site. Mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service atno cost to Owner, however, those boxes shall be housed by Declarant at a one time lifetime charge to Owner of$190.00 per box.”
Declaration · Section 16. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Vehicles & parking1
Commercial & non-passenger vehicles
Not allowed
No Owner shall repair or restore any motor vehicle, boat, trailer, aircraft, or other vehicle on any portion of any 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 vehicle, boat, trailer, aircraft, or other vehicle 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 thereat to a proper repair facility.”
Declaration · ARTICLE IX, PARKING RESTRICTIONS · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Use & conduct4
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.
“Ifall or any portion ofa residence is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, it shall be the duty ofthe Owner thereo~ with all due diligence, to rebuild, repair, or reconstruct such residence in a manner which will substantially restore it to its appearance anP. condition immediately' prior to the casualty. Reconstruction shall be undertaken withintwo (2)months afterthe damage occurs,. andshall be completedwithin six (6)months afterthe damage occurs, unless prevented by governmental authority. Such reconstruction is subject to the provisions of these Restrictions.”
Declaration · Section 5. · p.8
Last verified 2026-07-17
Noise, nuisance & conduct
Restricted
No noxious or offensive activity shall be carried on, and 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 Declarant.
“No noxious or offensive acti"vity shall be carried on in or on any Homesite with the exception of the business ofDeclarant and the transferees ofDeclarant in developing all of the Homesites as provided herein.”
Declaration · Section 3. · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Solicitation & yard sales
Restricted
The Declarant reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery, and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.
“TheDeclarantrescrvcs therighttoproh.tbit or control allpeddling, 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, no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up, contained in Declarant-prescribed fully closed and sealed plastic bags, or placed in a dumpster if required by Declarant; owners must use the Declarant-selected carrier and participate in a curbside recycling program if instituted.
“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 samtary 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 reqwre tb.at garbage be placed in a dumpster and not placed curbside. In either event, all garbage must be contamed in fully closed and sealed plastic bags prescribed by the Declarant.”
Declaration · Section 11. · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17