Question 1

Do exterior changes need approval in Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705?

Accepted Answer

Needs 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; additionally, no structural alteration, exterior repainting or repair, or addition that substantially alters the exterior appearance of a residence is permitted without prior written approval of plans and specifications by the Declarant or an architectural review committee. Source: Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 Declaration, Section 8., p.4.

Question 2

Can you run a home business in Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705?

Accepted Answer

Not allowed. No business of any kind may be conducted on any residence, with the exception of the Declarant's business of developing and selling Homesites. Source: Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 Declaration, Section 2., p.4.

Question 3

What does Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 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, subject to these Restrictions. Source: Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 Declaration, Section 5., p.7.

Question 4

What does Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 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 Holly Hill Unit 705 Declaration, Section 10., p.4.

Question 5

What does Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 say about commercial vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Not allowed. Owners are prohibited from repairing or restoring 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 Holly Hill Unit 705 Declaration, ARTICLE IX. PARKING RESTRICTIONS, p.7.

Question 6

What does Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 say about conservation environmental?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. No Owner may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or perform any activity in the wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas without prior written approval from the SWFWMD. Source: Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 Declaration, Section 18., p.5.

Question 7

What does Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 say about driveways walkways?

Accepted Answer

Not allowed. Except as originally constructed by the Declarant, no driveways, walkways, cartpaths, or access shall be located on or permitted on any road right-of-way, walkway, or cartpath. Source: Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 Declaration, Section 7., p.5.

Question 8

What does Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 say about equipment installations?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. 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 Holly Hill Unit 705 Declaration, Section 10., p.4.

Question 9

What does Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 say about exterior appearance?

Accepted Answer

Needs approval. The party responsible for maintenance must contact the Declarant or the Architectural Control Committee for paint specifications. Source: Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 Declaration, Section 2., p.7.

Question 10

Can you put up a fence in Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705?

Accepted Answer

Not allowed. No fence, hedge, wall, or other dividing instrumentality may be constructed or maintained on any Homesite, except for fencing originally constructed by the Declarant. Source: Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 Declaration, Section 7., p.4.

Question 11

What does Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 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 Holly Hill Unit 705 Declaration, Section 4., p.4.

Question 12

What does Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 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 purpose; 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, but sprinklers on a hose connection are not permitted. Source: Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 Declaration, Section 7., p.6.

Question 13

What does Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 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 Holly Hill Unit 705 Declaration, Section 16., p.5.

Question 14

What does Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 say about nuisance conduct?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. 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, with an exception for Declarant's construction noises. Source: Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 Declaration, Section 3., p.5.

Question 15

Are there age or occupancy limits in Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705?

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 permanent residents under 19 prohibited, and temporary visits for those under 19 limited to 30 days per calendar year, subject to hardship exceptions by the Declarant. Source: Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 Declaration, Section 1., p.4.

Question 16

What are the parking rules in Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705?

Accepted Answer

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. Source: Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 Declaration, ARTICLE IX. PARKING RESTRICTIONS, p.7.

Question 17

Are pets allowed in Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705?

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 Holly Hill Unit 705 Declaration, Section 6., p.4.

Question 18

What does Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 say about property maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Restricted. Owners must repair their residence at their sole cost to a condition comparable to its initial construction, excepting normal wear and tear, and are responsible for maintaining their driveway, vegetation on Special Easements for Landscaping, and perimeter security walls/fences adjoining their Homesite, contacting the Developer or architectural review committee for paint specifications. Source: Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 Declaration, Section 1., p.6.

Question 19

Are signs allowed in Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705?

Accepted Answer

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 (max 12x12 inches) visible only through a window. Source: Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 Declaration, Section 4., p.4.

Question 20

What does Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 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 Holly Hill Unit 705 Declaration, Section 14., p.5.

Question 21

What does Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 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, no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up, and must be contained in fully closed and sealed plastic bags prescribed by Declarant; garbage and trash service is provided by a Declarant-selected carrier, with charges paid separately by each Owner, and Owners may be required to participate in a curbside recycling program. Source: Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705 Declaration, Section 11., p.4.

Villages of Sumter Holly Hill Unit 705

Core rules12

Occupancy / age restrictions

Rentals / leasing

Short-term rentals

Pets

RVs & campers

Boats

Parking

Fences

Architectural approval

Home business

Signs

Setbacks

Exterior & architectural5

Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment

Conservation, wetlands & environmental

Driveways & walkways

Exterior colors, materials & trim

Property & structure upkeep

Landscaping & yard4

Clotheslines / outdoor drying

Holiday & seasonal decorations

Landscaping & lawn maintenance

Mailboxes

Vehicles & parking1

Commercial & non-passenger vehicles

Use & conduct4

Insurance & rebuilding after damage

Noise, nuisance & conduct

Solicitation & yard sales

Trash & recycling