Villages of Sumter Margaux Unit 710

Restricted

The community is for persons 55 years or older, requiring at least one occupant per home to be 55+, and no permanent residents under 19, with temporary visits for those under 19 limited to 30 days per calendar year.

“The Subdivision is an adult commmity designed to provide housing for perrons 55 yearm of age or older. All homes that are ocoupled must be occupied by at least ons 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 nipetren (19) years may be permitted to visit mad temporarily resido far periods not excending thirty (30) days in total in any calendar your period.”

Declaration · Section 1 · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

Not addressed

The document does not specifically address short-term rentals or differentiate them from general rentals.

Restricted

Birds, fish, dogs, and cats are permitted, with a maximum of two pets per Homesite, and owners are responsible for any damage, immediate waste removal, and keeping pets on a leash; other animals, livestock, or poultry are prohibited.

“Birds, fish, dogs and cats shall be permitted, with a maximum of two (2) peta par Homerita. Bach Owner shall be personally responsible for any damage crused to muy dedicated or reserved area by any such pet and shall bo responsible to immediately remove and dispose of any excrement of such pet sad shall be responsible to keep ruch 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 aroa.”

Declaration · Section 6 · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

Not addressed

Restricted

Temporary parking depicted on the plat is for the use of Owner's invitees or guests, not for Owner's use.

“Temporary parking depicted on the plat of the Subdivision is not for Owner's use but is for the use of Owner's invitees or guests.”

Declaration · Section 21 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners of Homesites adjoining perimeter security walls or fences originally constructed by the Developer are responsible for maintaining and repairing the surface and structural integrity of these walls and fences, sharing costs with adjacent Owners where applicable, and must contact the Developer or architectural review committee for paint specifications.

“Additionally, for those Owners of Homesites adjoining perimeter security walls or fences originally constructed by the Developer, Owners shall be responsible for maintenance and repairs of the surface and structural integrity of the walls and fences adjoining the Owners Homesite whether on the Owners Homesite or on an adjacent Homesite, reserved area or dedicated area. Where a wall or fence adjoins more than one Homesite, the cost of maintaining and repairing the surface and the structural integrity of the wall or fence shall be shared among the respective Owners served by such wall or fence. The Homesite Owner must contact the Developer or the architectural review committee for paint specifications. Owners of Homesites adjoining stack block wall, perimeter security walls, fences or landscaped buffers shall maintain up to such wall, fence or landscaped buffer whether or not such area is within or outside of the Homesite.”

Declaration · Section 1 · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

Owners 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 proposed work benefits and enhances the subdivision and complies with surface water management 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.”

Declaration · Section 8 · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

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.

“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.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Most signs are prohibited without prior written consent, with specific exceptions for name/address signs and for-sale/rent signs that meet strict size and placement requirements.

“Nosign of muy kind shall be displayed to public viow on a Homesito or any dedicated or reserved area without the prior written consent of the Declarant, cxcept customary name and address signs and ano 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 realdence.”

Declaration

Not addressed

The document does not contain any provisions regarding setbacks.

Restricted

No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennae of any kind are permitted within the Subdivision, except as specifically allowed by law, and any approved device's location must be pre-approved by the Declarant in writing.

“No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennae 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, mitigation areas, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas without prior written approval from the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).

“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 and recorded plat of the Subdivision unless prior written approval is received from the SWFWMD pursuant to Chapter 40D-4.”

Declaration · Section 18 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Except as originally constructed by the Declarant, no driveways, walkways, cartpaths, or access may be located on or permitted on any road right-of-way, walkway, or cartpath.

“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.”

Declaration · Section 20 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

The party responsible for maintenance must contact the Declarant or the Architectural Control Committee for paint specifications.

“The party responsible for maintenance must contact the Declarant or the Architectural Control Committee for paint specifications.”

Declaration · Section 2 · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Each Owner must repair their residence to a condition comparable to its initial construction, maintain their driveway, perpetually maintain vegetation on Special Easements for Landscaping consistent with good horticultural practice, and maintain the unpaved area between the roadway/walkway and their Homesite.

“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 his driveway. 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. Each Owner shall keep his Homesite neat and clean and the grass cut and edged at all times and shall also maintain the unpaved area between an adjacent roadway or walkway located in the road right of way and the Owner's Homesite.”

Declaration · Section 1 · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

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 must regulate their irrigation water service to comply with the Irrigation Water Service Schedule provided by VWCA, and repeated failure to comply may result in VWCA installing a control valve at the Owner's cost.

“The Owner of the Homesite shall regulate the irrigation water service to the Homesite and will be responsible for complying with the Irrigation Water Service Schedule. If Owner repeatedly fails to comply with the Irrigation Water Service Schedule, VWCA may enter onto the Homesite, over and upon easements hereby reserved in favor of VWCA, and install a control valve to compel Owner's compliance with the Irrigation Water Service Schedule, with all costs related thereto being charged to Owner.”

Declaration · Section 22 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays lasting no more than thirty days.

“Lawn omaments are prohibited, except for seasons displays pot exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.”

Declaration · Section 4 · p.4

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 to the Owner, with a new charge for title transfers.

“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 $190.00 per box. If title to a Homesite is transferred, a new charge shall be made to the new Owner at the then prevailing mailbox fee being charged to new Owners of Homesites in the most recent addition or unit of the VILLAGES OF SUMTER.”

Declaration · Section 16 · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners are prohibited from repairing or restoring any motor vehicle, boat, trailer, aircraft, or other vehicle on any portion of their homesite or common 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 · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

Nothing may be altered in, constructed on, or removed from any dedicated or reserved areas except with the written consent of the Declarant, after its original development.

“Nothing shall be altered in, constructed on, or removed from any dedicated or reserved areas except upon the written consent of the Declarant, after the original development hereof by the Declarant.”

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 substantially restore 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.

“If all or any portion of a residence is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, it shall be the duty of the Owner thereof, with all due diligence, to rebuild, repair, or reconstruct such residence 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 · ARTICLE VIII. OWNER'S OBLIGATION TO REBUILD · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners must use their property in a manner that allows neighbors to enjoy their property, with radios, record players, television, voices, and other sounds kept at a moderate level from 10:00 p.m. to one hour before daylight, excluding Declarant's construction noises.

“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 13 · p.6

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.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste must be kept in sanitary containers concealed from public view until placed curbside for collection, no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up, in plastic bags prescribed by Declarant, or in a dumpster if required by Declarant, and owners must 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 sanitary 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 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. Declarant reserves the right to require all Owner's to participate in a curbside recycling program if and when one is instituted.”

Declaration · Section 11 · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17