Villages of Sumter San Miguel Unit 694

Restricted

The community is designed for persons 55 years or older, requiring at least one occupant per home to be 55 or older, with no permanent residents under 19 years of age, and temporary visits for those under 19 limited to 30 days per calendar year, subject to hardship exceptions by the Declarant.

“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 · USE RESTRICTIONS · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

The document does not contain any provisions specifically addressing the renting or leasing of properties.

Not addressed

The document does not contain any provisions specifically addressing short-term rentals. While it mentions temporary residency for persons under nineteen, this relates to age restrictions for occupants, not rental duration.

Restricted

Only birds, fish, small dogs, and cats under 40 pounds are permitted, with a maximum of two pets per lot; owners are responsible for any damage, immediate waste removal, and keeping pets on a leash.

“Birds, fish, small dogs and cats under 40 pounds shall be permitted, with a maximum of two (2) pets per lot. Each owner shall be personally responsible for any damage caused the common 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 lot or on the common area.”

Declaration · Bection 6 · p.23

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

The document does not contain any restrictions or allowances regarding recreational vehicles (RVs).

Not addressed

The document does not contain any restrictions or allowances regarding boats.

Restricted

Owners may only park, store, or keep vehicles wholly within their driveway, garage, or other non-visitor parking spaces, with restrictions on vehicle types.

“No owner of a lot 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 X. · p.28

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners must paint and keep clean all interior fence walls, while the exterior of the gate fence wall is maintained by the party responsible for the adjacent landscaped yard; all fence walls must be of a uniform color and paint type, requiring owners to contact the Declarant or Association for paint specifications.

“Subject to Article XI each owner shall paint and keep clean all interior fence walls. The exterior of the gate fence wall will be painted and kept clean by the party having the responsibility for maintaining the adjacent landscaped yard area. In addition, the Owners of Lots 11, 35, 37, 38, 40, 45 and 55 shall maintain the exterior portion of the wall fence upon their Lot facing the adjoining road right of way or parking area. All fence walls must be of a uniform color and type of paint. Owners intending to paint their fence walls must contact the Declarant or the Association for paint specifications.”

Declaration · Section 8 · p.27

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

Any dwelling structure upon the servient tenement must be constructed as originally built or as constructed pursuant to Article XI, implying architectural approval for changes.

“The servient tenement shall have the right of drainage over, across and upon the easement area for water draining from the roof of any dwelling or structure upon the servient tenement, the right to maintain eaves and appurtenances thereto and the portions of any dwelling structure upon the servient tenement as originally constructed or as constructed pursuant to Article XI hereof.”

Declaration · Section 9 · p.16

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 lots.

“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 lots as provided herein.”

Declaration · Bection 2 · p.23

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

No signs of any kind may be displayed without prior written consent from the Declarant or association, except for customary name and address signs and professional 'for sale' or 'for rent' signs.

“No sign of any kind shall be displayed to public view on a lot or the common area without the prior written consent of the Declarant or the association, except customary name and address signs. Professional signs advertising a property for sale or rent shall be permitted.”

Declaration · Section 4 · p.23

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

Requires approval

No unauthorized person may enter wildlife preserves, and no owner may construct, maintain any structure, or perform any activity in wetlands, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas without prior approval from the District.

“No unauthorized person may enter onto any wildlife preserve set forth within the areas designated as such in the Development Order entered in connection with Orange Blossom Gardens West Development of Regional Impact, or as it may be amended from time to time. 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 · Section 18 · p.26

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Clear (non-colored) concrete and driveway coatings are permitted, but 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 9 · p.1

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Each owner must repair their residence at their sole cost, keeping it in a condition comparable to its initial construction, excluding normal wear and tear.

“Subject to Article XI, 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.”

Declaration · Section 1 · p.27

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 11 · p.24

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners of lots subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping must not take any action to prevent the Landscaped Buffer from complying with Sumter County regulations, but are responsible for maintaining the landscaping within the easement.

“No owner of a Lot within the subdivision which is subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping, as shown on the Plat, shall take any action to prevent the Landscaped Buffer from complying with those provisions of the Sumter County Subdivision regulations governing Landscaped Buffer areas, however the owner of a lot subject to a Special Easement shall be responsible for the maintenance of the landscaping located thereon.”

Declaration · Section 18 · p.27

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service but must be housed by the Declarant for a one-time lifetime charge to the owner, which is re-charged upon transfer of title.

“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 lot is transferred, a new charge shall be made to the new owner.”

Declaration · Section 16 · p.25

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners are prohibited from repairing or restoring motor vehicles, boats, trailers, aircraft, or other vehicles on any portion of any lot or common area, except for emergency repairs necessary to move the vehicle to a proper repair facility.

“No owner of a lot shall repair or restore any motor vehicle, boat, trailer, aircraft, or other vehicle on any portion of any lot, or on the common area, except for emergency repairs, and then only to the extent necessary to enable movement thereat to a proper repair facility.”

Declaration · ARTICLE X. · p.28

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

Nothing may be altered, constructed, or removed from the common area without the written consent of the Declarant or the association, and landscaping maintenance in common areas is the duty of the Declarant or association.

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

Declaration · Section 10 · p.24

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.

“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.”

Declaration · Section 5 · p.28

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

No noxious or offensive activity is permitted on any lot, except for the Declarant's development activities, and owners must use their property in a way that allows neighbors to enjoy theirs, including controlling noise from radios, record players, television, and voices.

“No noxious or offensive activity shall be carried on in or on any lot with the exception of the business of Declarant and the transferees of Declarant in developing all of the lots as provided herein. 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”

Declaration · Bection 3 · p.23

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.25

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste must be kept in sanitary containers concealed from public view, contained in Declarant-prescribed plastic bags, and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up, or in a dumpster if required by the Declarant.

“No rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material shall be kept or permitted on any lot or on the common area except in sanitary containers located in appropriate areas concealed from public view. 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 7 · p.24

Last verified 2026-07-17