Villages of Sumter Latrobe Unit 643

Restricted

The community is for persons 55 years 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; hardship exceptions may be granted by the Declarant.

“The Subdivision is an adult community designed to provide housing for persons 55 years of age or older. All homes that are occupied must be occupied by at least one person who is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. No person under nineteen (19) years of age may be a permanent resident of a home, except that persons below the age of nineteen (19) years may be permitted to visit and temporarily reside for periods not exceeding thirty (30) days in total in any calendar year period.”

Declaration · Section 1 · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

Not addressed

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.

“Birds, fish, dogs and cats shall be permitted, with a maximum of two (2) pets per Homesite. Each Owner shall be personally responsible for any damage caused to any dedicated or reserved area by any such pet 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.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Trailers, which can include recreational vehicles, are generally prohibited from being erected on any Homesite, except temporarily for construction purposes.

“No outbuilding, tent, shack, garage, trailer, shed, utility building or temporary building of any kind shall be erected, except temporarily only for construction purposes.”

Declaration · p.6

Not addressed

Restricted

Vehicles must be parked wholly within the driveway, garage, or other non-visitor parking spaces; trucks over 3/4 ton, campers, boats (unless in garage with door closed), trailers, aircraft, or any non-private non-commercial vehicles are prohibited from parking spaces.

“No Owner of a Homesite shall park, store, or keep any vehicle except wholly within his driveway, garage or other non-visitor parking spaces. No truck in excess of 3/4 ton, camper, boat, trailer, or aircraft, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle may be parked in a parking space except a boat may be kept in the garage with the garage door closed.”

Declaration · ARTICLE IX. PARKING RESTRICTIONS · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Owners are prohibited from constructing or maintaining any fence, hedge, wall, or other dividing instrumentality on their Homesite; only the Declarant or its transferees may construct fences according to existing architectural plans.

“No fence, hedge, wall, or other dividing instrumentality shali be constructed or maintained on any Homesite, except that Declarant and the transferees of Declarant may construct fences in accordance with existing architectural plans.”

Declaration · Section 7 · p.6

Requires approval

Any structural alteration, exterior repainting or repair, or addition that substantially alters the exterior appearance of a residence requires prior written approval of plans and specifications from the Declarant or an architectural review committee, ensuring the work benefits and enhances the subdivision and complies with surface water management system plans.

“No Owner, other than Declarant or its transferees, shall make any structural alteration, or shall undertake any exterior repainting or repair of, or addition to his residence, which would substantially alter the exterior appearance thereof, without the prior written approval of the plans and specifications therefor by the Declarant or an architectural review committee appointed by the Declarant. The Declarant or an architectural review committee designated by the Declarant shall grant its approval only in the event the proposed work (a) will benefit and enhance the entire Subdivision in a manner generally consistent with the plan of development thereof and (b) complies with the construction plans for the surface water management system pursuant to Chapter 40 D-4, F.A.C., approved and on file with the Southwest Florida Water Management District.”

Declaration · Section 8 · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

No business of any kind is permitted to be conducted on any residence, with the sole exception of the Declarant's business activities related to developing and selling Homesites.

“No business of any kind shall be conducted on any residence with the exception of the business of Declarant and the transferees of Declarant in developing and selling all of the Homesites as provided herein”

Declaration · Section 2 · p.6

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 (max 12"x12") visible only through a window.

“No sign of any kind shall be displayed to public view on a Homesite or any dedicated or reserved 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 through a window of the residence.”

Declaration · Section 4 · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

Restricted

No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted within the Subdivision, except as specifically allowed by law, and any approved device's location 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 of any improved device will be as previously approved by the Declarant in writing.”

Declaration · Section 10 · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

No owner may 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.

“No Owner of the property within the Subdivision may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or undertake or perform any activity in the wetlands, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas described in the approved permit and recorded plat of the Subdivision, unless prior approval is received from the District pursuant to Chapter 40D-4, F.A.C.”

Declaration · (a) Side Yard Easements · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Only clear (non-colored) concrete and driveway coatings are permitted; colored coatings require prior written consent from the Declarant or an architectural review committee.

“Clear (non-colored) concrete and driveway coatings are permitted. No colored coatings are permitted without the prior written consent of Declarant, its designee, or an architectural review committee appointed by Declarant or Declarant's designee.”

Declaration · Section 8 · p.1

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

All fences and walls must be of a uniform color and type of paint, and owners must contact the Declarant or District for paint specifications before painting.

“All Fences and Walls must be of a uniform color and type of paint. Owners intending to paint their fence walls must contact the Declarant or the District for paint specifications.”

Declaration · ARTICLE X. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Each owner must repair their residence to a condition comparable to its initial construction (excluding normal wear and tear) and maintain their Homesite and adjoining areas in a mowed, edged, neat, and clean manner.

“Subject to these restrictions, 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 of such residence at the time of its initial construction, excepting only normal wear and tear. Each Homesite Owner shall be responsible for maintaining in a mowed, edged, neat and clean manner:”

Declaration · Section 1. Maintenance Obligations. · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

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 prohibited to the extent allowed by law.”

Declaration · Section 10 · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners are responsible for maintaining vegetation on their homesite, including special easement areas, consistent with good horticultural practice and in compliance with county regulations for landscaped buffer areas.

“Owners of Homesites subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping, as shown on the Plat or described in Article IV above, shall perpetually maintain the vegetation located thereon, consistent with good horticultural practice. No owner of a Homesite which is subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping sball take any action to prevent the Landscaped Buffer from complying with those provisions of the Sunter County Subdivision regulations requiring Landscaped Buffer areas.”

Declaration · Section 7 · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty-day duration.

“Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasons displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.”

Declaration · Section 4 · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

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 of $100.00 per box, with a new charge for new owners.

“Individual mailboxes may not be located upon a Homesite. Mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service at no cost to Owner, however, those boxes shall be housed by Declarant at a one time lifetime charge to Owner of $100.00 per box. If title to a Homesite is transferred, a new charge shall be made to the new Owner.”

Declaration · Section 16 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Repair or restoration of motor vehicles, boats, trailers, aircraft, or other vehicles is prohibited on any portion of a 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 thereof to a proper repair facility.”

Declaration · ARTICLE IX. PARKING RESTRICTIONS · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

Nothing may be altered, constructed, or removed from any dedicated or reserved areas without the Declarant's written consent after original development, and only the District is responsible for landscaping maintenance in these areas.

“Nothing shall be altered in, constructed on, or removed from any dedicated or reserved areas except on the written consent of the Declarant, after the original development thereof by the Declarant. Landscaping maintenance in the dedicated or reserved areas shall be the duty of the District and no other person shall attempt to alter or maintain it.”

Declaration · Section 9 · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

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.

“If all or any portion of a residence is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, it sball be the duty of the Owner thereof, with all due diligence, to rebuild repair, or reconstruct such residence and walls in a manner which will substantially restore it to its appearance and condition immediately prior to the casualty. Reconstruction shall be undertaken within two (2) months after the damage occurs, and shall be completed within six (6) months after the damage occurs, unless prevented by governmental authority. Such reconstruction is subject to the provisions of these restrictions.”

Declaration · Section 5 · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners must use their property to allow neighbors to enjoy theirs, keeping radios, record players, television, voices, and other sounds at a moderate level from 10:00 p.m. to one hour before daylight, excluding Declarant's construction noise.

“Owner(s) shall use his property in such a manner as to allow his 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 p.m. to one (1) hour before daylight. These restrictions shall not apply to construction noises being made by the Declarant.”

Declaration · Section 3 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

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

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

Declaration · Section 14 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Garbage must be contained in plastic bags prescribed by Declarant, placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up, or placed in a dumpster if required by Declarant, and all garbage must be in fully closed and sealed plastic bags.

“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 require that garbage be placed in a dumpster and not placed curbside. In either event, all garbage must be contained in fully closed and sealed plastic bags prescribed by the Declarant.”

Declaration · Section 11 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17