Question 1

Do exterior changes need approval in Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713?

Accepted Answer

Needs approval. Owners, other than the Declarant, 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 work benefits the Subdivision and complies with surface water management plans. Source: Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 Declaration, Section 8., p.9.

Question 2

Can you run a home business in Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713?

Accepted Answer

Not allowed. No business of any kind may be conducted on any residence, except for the Declarant's development and sales activities. Source: Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 Declaration, Section 2., p.5.

Question 3

What does Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 say about casualty insurance rebuild?

Accepted Answer

Not allowed. Owners may not do or keep anything on their Homesite or common areas that would increase insurance rates without prior written consent from the Declarant, or that would cancel insurance or violate any law. Source: Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 Declaration, Section 5., p.5.

Question 4

What does Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 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 Hillcrest Unit 713 Declaration, Section 10,, p.6.

Question 5

What does Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 say about commercial vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Not allowed. No owner may 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 Hillcrest Unit 713 Declaration, ARTICLE IX. 1'ARKING RESTRICTIONS, p.9.

Question 6

What does Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 say about conservation environmental?

Accepted Answer

Not allowed. No unauthorized person may enter any wildlife preserve, and owners may not construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or perform any activity in wetlands, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas without prior approval from the District. Source: Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 Declaration, Section 18,, p.7.

Question 7

What does Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 say about driveways walkways?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Only clear (non-colored) concrete and driveway coatings are permitted; colored coatings require prior written consent from the Declarant or architectural review committee. Source: Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 Declaration, Section 8., p.1.

Question 8

What does Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 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 the location of any approved device requiring prior written approval from the Declarant. Source: Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 Declaration, Section 10,, p.6.

Question 9

Can you put up a fence in Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713?

Accepted Answer

Not allowed. No fence, hedge, wall, or other dividing instrumentality may be constructed or maintained on any Homesite, except for fences constructed by the Declarant in accordance with existing architectural plans. Source: Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 Declaration, Section 7,, p.5.

Question 10

What does Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 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; potable water may not be used for irrigation except for annuals and heat-stressed areas, with a hose and automatic shutoff nozzle, and sprinklers on a hose connection are not permitted. Source: Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 Declaration, ARTICLE V. USE RESTRICTIONS, Section 21, p.7.

Question 11

What does Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 say about lawn decor?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding thirty days in duration. Source: Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 Declaration, Section 4., p.5.

Question 12

What does Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 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, which is re-charged to new owners upon transfer of title. Source: Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 Declaration, Section 16., p.6.

Question 13

What does Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 say about nuisance conduct?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Radios, record players, televisions, voices, and other sounds must be kept at a moderate level from 10:00 p.m. to one hour before daylight, with construction noises by the Declarant being exempt. Source: Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 Declaration, Section 3., p.6.

Question 14

Are there age or occupancy limits in Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. The community is for persons 55 years of age or older, requiring at least one occupant per home to be 55+, with no permanent residents under 19, and temporary visits for those under 19 limited to 30 days per calendar year, subject to hardship exceptions and rules established by the Declarant to maintain 80% adult occupancy. Source: Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 Declaration, Section 1., p.5.

Question 15

What are the parking rules in Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Owners may only park, store, or keep vehicles wholly within their driveway, garage, or other non-visitor parking spaces, and 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. Source: Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 Declaration, Section 20,, p.9.

Question 16

Are pets allowed in Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713?

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 Hillcrest Unit 713 Declaration, Section 6,, p.5.

Question 17

What does Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 say about property maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Each Owner must repair their residence to a condition comparable to its initial construction (except normal wear and tear) and maintain in a mowed, edged, neat, and clean manner their Homesite (not subject to side yard or driveway easements), side yard easement area, driveway easement area, driveway, and the unpaved area between an adjacent roadway/walkway and their Homesite. Source: Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 Declaration, ARTICLE VII. OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS OFMAINT.ENANCE AND REPAIR, Section 1, p.8.

Question 18

Are signs allowed in Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. No signs of any kind are permitted 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. Source: Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 Declaration, Section 4., p.5.

Question 19

What does Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 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 Hillcrest Unit 713 Declaration, Section 14,, p.6.

Question 20

What does Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 say about trash?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material must be kept in sanitary containers concealed from public view until placed curbside for collection, which must be in plastic bags prescribed by Declarant, placed no earlier than the day before pickup, or in a dumpster if required by Declarant, with mandatory participation in a curbside recycling program if instituted. Source: Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713 Declaration, Section 11, Section 12, p.6.

Villages of Sumter Hillcrest Unit 713

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 & yard4

Clotheslines / outdoor drying

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