est. 2026 · Florida

Villages of Sumter Hickory Hill Hammock Unit 697

, 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

No children under 19 years of age are permitted to live in the subdivision, though children may visit for a maximum of 30 days each year. This age restriction applies to a lot only when its current record title owner conveys legal title.

No children will be permit,_ted-to lbte�it1�tn.e�-�subdivision -f_; \~ u~d7r the age---0-f 19 ye~rs.; howeve7-, children will be pernitted to cf,\(~�~r-.'lf.f/' Vl.Sl.t up to a total- of :ro-d-ay-maxunum each year. The age restriction imposed by this section shall only apply to any lot within the HICKORY HILL HAMMOCK subdivision, at such time as the current record title owner of such lot (the individual lot owners joining in the execution of this Declaration below), conveys legal title of such lot.

Declaration · 2.24 · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Rentals / leasing

Not addressed

Short-term rentals

Not addressed

Pets

Restricted

Only one dog may be kept by an owner, and the animal must be restrained by a leash when not inside the home.

CJnly one (1) dog may be kept by an Owner, provided, however, that at all times the animal, when not within the confines of the Horne, shall be restrained by a leash.

Declaration · 2.22 · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

RVs & campers

Not addressed

The document does not address recreational vehicles.

Boats

Not addressed

The document does not address boats.

Parking

Not allowed

Trucks over 3/4 ton size, boats, or recreational vehicles are not permitted to be parked, stored, or remain on any lot or street, except for temporary service vehicles. Vehicles incapable of operation and junk vehicles or equipment are also prohibited.

No trucks over 3/4 ton size, boats, "or� recreational' � vebicle�s --shall be parked, stored or otherwise . remain on any lot or street, except for service vehicles located thereon on a temporary basis while performing a service for a resident. Na vehicles incapable of operation shall be stored on any lot nor shall any junk vehicles or equipment be kept on any lot.

Declaration · 2.7 · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Fences

Restricted

No fence, barrier, wall, or structure of any kind can be placed on the property without prior written approval from the Declarant. Hedges are not allowed to grow in excess of four (4) feet in height. Permission from the Developer is required before planting or removing any trees or shrubs that may affect adjacent property owners' rights. No tree with a trunk four (4) inches or more in diameter can be removed or effectively removed through excessive injury without Developer permission.

No fence, barrier, wall or structure of any kind or nature shall be placed on the property without prior written approval-of the Declarant, and no hedges shall be allowed to grow in excess of four (4) feet in h~ight. Permission must be secured from the Developer prior to the planting or removal of any trees or other shrubs which may affect the rights of adjacent property owners. No tree with a trunk four (4) inches or more in diameter shall be removed or effectively removed through excessive injury without first obtaining per.mission from the Developer.

Declaration · 2.15 · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Architectural approval

Requires approval

No building or structure can be constructed, erected, placed, or altered without Developer approval of plans, specifications, and location, ensuring quality, harmony with existing structures, and appropriate topography/grade. For Lots 9, 10, and 11 in HICKORY HILL HAMMOCK FIRST ADDITION, there can be no more than 5 homes collectively, each at least 1200 sq ft (exclusive of non-heated/non-air-conditioned space) with a minimum 4" in 12" roof pitch. For all other lots, only one home per lot is allowed, each with a garage, at least 2000 sq ft (exclusive of non-heated/non-air-conditioned space), and a minimum 6" in 12" roof pitch. All homes must be conventionally built by the Declarant or its designee, with a design approved for color, materials, design, size, and other qualities, and must include eave and gable overhangs. All roofing materials must be tile or shingle and cover all areas, including garages and utility rooms, with finished ceilings. Screen cages are permitted over lanais, pools, and screen-in walkways (for Lots 9, 10, 11) or just lanais (for other lots). The Declarant has the sole right to build, locate, hook up the home, and designate access placement at the owner's expense. No reconstruction, replacement, reconnection, disconnection, addition, alteration, or modification of the home's location or utility connections is permitted without the Declarant's written consent. These rules apply to existing homes only upon substantial reconstruction.

No building or structure shall be constructed, erected, placed- Or altered on any lot until the construction plans and specifications and a plan showing the location of the building or structure have been approved by the Developer, as to quality of workman~hip and materials, harmony of external design -with existing structures and location with respect to topography and finished grade elevation. ... (B) As to all other lots, there shall be only one Home on each Lot. Each Home must have a garage. Only homes of at least 2000 square feet, exclusive of ai;i.y ga:cage, storage room, screen room or other non-heated and non-ai~-conditioned space, and homes with at least 6 11 in 12 11 rise and run roof pitch, shall be placed on any Lot. The Home shall be a conventionally built home�, which must be constructed by oeclarant or its designee of a design approved by Declarant as being harmonious with the development as to color, construction materials, design, size and other qualities. Each Home must have eave overhangs and gable overhangs, and all roofing materials shall be either tile or shingle materials and cover over all areas including garages, utility rooms, etc., and all areas must have finished ceilings. screen cages are permitted over lanais. The Home shall be placed on a Lot in conformance with the overall plan of the Declarant. The Declarant shall have the sole right to build locate, ~nd hook up the H9me on the Lot and designate the placement of the access to the Lot, at the sole cost and expense of the: owner. After the Home has been constructed, no reconstruction, replacement, reconnection, disconnection, addition, alteration, or modifications in the location and utility connections of the Home will be permitted except with the written consent of the Declarant.

Declaration · 2.2 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Home business

Not allowed

Commercial and/or professional activities are not permitted to be conducted in a home or on a lot.

Commercial and/or professional activities may not be conducted in a Home or on a Lot.

Declaration · 2.9 · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Signs

Restricted

Only one sign showing the owner's name is permitted, conforming to common specifications set by the Developer. No other signs or advertisements are allowed without the Developer's express written consent.

A sign showing the Owner's name will be permitted in common-specifications to be set forth by the Developer. No other signs or advertisements will be permitted without the express written consent of the Developer.

Declaration · 2.13 · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Setbacks

Not addressed

Exterior & architectural5

Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment

Restricted

Owners must pay for water and sewer services provided by Village Center Community Development District, billed and paid monthly at rates established pursuant to Florida Statutes.

Upon acquiring any interest as an Owner of a Lot in the Subdivision, each Owner hereby agrees to pay for water and sewer services to be provided by Village Center Community Development District, its successors and assigns. . The charges for such services shall be billed and paid on a monthly basis. Rates are to be established pursuant to Florida Statutes.

Declaration · 2.14 · p.14

Last verified 2026-07-17

Conservation, wetlands & environmental

Restricted

Property owners must comply with construction plans for the surface water management system as per Chapter 40D-4, F.A.C., and cannot construct or maintain any building or perform any activity in wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas without prior written approval from the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

It shall be the responsibility of each property owner .. witlti.-i?fhe subdivision at th.a time of construction of a building, residence, or structure, to comply 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 (Diatr-ict). 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 arid recorded plat of the subdivision unless prio�r written approval is received from the District pursuant to chapter 400-4.

Declaration · 2.8 · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Driveways & walkways

Restricted

Each home and lot must contain a concrete driveway.

Each Home and Lot must contain a concrete driveway, the lawn must be sodded, and a lamppost erected in the front yard of each Lot.

Declaration · 2.6 · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Exterior & landscape lighting

Restricted

Exterior lighting must be attached to the home and shaded to prevent nuisance to others. Security light poles are prohibited.

Exoept as provided above, exterior lighting must be attached to the Home and shaded so as not to create a nuisance to others. No security light poles may be erected.

Declaration · 2.6 · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Property & structure upkeep

Restricted

Owners must notify the Developer when leaving their property for more than a 7-day period and advise of their tentative return date.

All Owners shall notify the Developer when leaving their property for ~ore than a 7-day period and shall simultaneously advise the Developer as to their tentative return date.

Declaration · 2.18 · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Landscaping & yard3

Clotheslines / outdoor drying

Not allowed

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

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

Declaration · 2.25 · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Landscaping & lawn maintenance

Requires approval

Permission must be obtained from the Developer before planting or removing any trees or shrubs that may affect adjacent property owners' rights, and no tree with a trunk four inches or more in diameter can be removed or effectively removed through excessive injury without Developer permission.

Permission must be secured from the Developer prior to the planting or removal of any trees or other shrubs which may affect the rights of adjacent property owners. No tree with a trunk four (4) inches or more in diameter shall be removed or effectively removed through excessive injury without first obtaining permission from the Developer.

Declaration · 2.15 · p.10

Last verified 2026-07-17

Mailboxes

Restricted

Mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service, but must be housed by the Developer for a one-time lifetime charge of $100.00 per box. If title is transferred, a new charge applies to the new owner. Payment of this fee is a condition of using the housing and constitutes a lien against the lot until paid. The fee may be increased in the same percentages and manner as maintenance fees.

Mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service at no cost to-Owner, however, those boxes shall be housed by Developer at a one time lif~time charge to Owner of $100.00 per box. If title to a Lot is transferred, a new charge shall be made to the new Owner. Payment of this fee shall be a condition of the use of the housing provided by Developer. This mailbox :fee shall be collectible in the same manner as the maintenance fee and shall constitute a lien against the lot until.paid. The mailbox fee may be increased in the same percentages and manner as increases for maintenance fees as set forth in Paragraph 5.3 above.

Declaration · 5.5 · p.13

Last verified 2026-07-17

Use & conduct4

Clubhouse, golf & amenity access

Restricted

Recreational facilities must be used for their intended purposes only and are subject to rules and regulations promulgated by the Developer from time to time.

The recreational facilities shall be used for their intended purposes only, and subject to the rules and regulations promulgated by the Developer from time to time.

Declaration · 4.4 · p.12

Last verified 2026-07-17

Noise, nuisance & conduct

Restricted

Owners must use their property in a manner that allows neighbors to enjoy their property, keeping radios, record players, television, voices, and other sounds at a moderate level from 10:00 PM to one hour before daylight.

Each Owner shall use his property in such a manner as to allow-iris 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 PM to one (l) hour before daylight.

Declaration · 2.19 · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Solicitation & yard sales

Restricted

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

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

Declaration · 2.20 · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Trash & recycling

Restricted

Garbage and trash service must be provided by a carrier selected by the Developer, with charges paid separately by each owner.

Garbage and trash service shall be provided by a carrier selected by the Developer, and the charges therefor shall be paid separately by each Owner.

Declaration · 2.23 · p.14

Last verified 2026-07-17