Villages of Sumter Southwood Unit 826

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, subject to hardship exceptions 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 pennanent 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.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

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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 pennitted, with a maximum oftwo (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.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

The provided document does not contain any information regarding recreational vehicles.

Not addressed

The provided document does not contain any information regarding boats.

Restricted

Vehicles must be parked wholly within the owner's driveway, garage, or other non-visitor parking spaces; trucks over 3/4 ton, campers, boats, trailers, aircraft, or any commercial vehicles are prohibited from parking in parking spaces, though a boat may be kept in a closed garage.

“No Owner of a Homesite shall park, store, or keep any vehicle except wholly within his driveway, garage or other non-visitorparking spaces. No truck in excess of3/4 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 · Section 21. · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Owners are responsible for all wall and fence maintenance not assumed by the District, including painting and keeping them clean, maintaining the gate on the gate fence or wall, and repairing the structural integrity of all walls and fences serving their Homesites, with shared costs for shared walls, and specific owners responsible for cleaning and painting exterior and interior portions of certain perimeter walls/fences and maintaining adjacent unpaved rights-of-way.

“Owners sha11 be responsible for all wall and fence maintenance not assumed by the District in ARTICLE II. Section 1. Subject to these restrictions each Owner shall paint and keep clean all fences and walls. The gate on the gate fence or wall shall be maintained by the Owner enjoying the use ofthe adjacent side yard area. Owners shall be responsible for maintenance and repair of the structural integrity of all walls and fences serving the Owners' Homesites whether on the Owner's Homesite or on an adjacent Homesite, reserved area, or dedicated area. Where a wall or fence serves more than one Homesite, the cost of maintaining and repairing the structural integrity ofthe wall or fence sha11 be shared among the respective Owners served by such wall. In addition, the Owners ofHomesites 11, 18, 24, 35, 52, 57, 66, 67, 73, 74, 85, 86, and 95 shall clean and paint the exterior portion of the wall or fence upon their Homesite facing the adjoining road right of way or parking area. The Owners of Homesites 18, 19, 24, 25, 35, 36, 52, and 53 shall also clean and paint the interior portion ofthe security wall or fence upon and adjacent to the Homesite and shall mow and maintain in a neat and clean manner, the area located between such Owners Homesites and the centerline ofthe unpaved right of way adjoining such Homesites.”

Declaration · Section 7. · p.9

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 work benefits the Subdivision and complies with surface water management plans.

“No Owner, otherthan 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 thereofand (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 may be conducted on any residence, with the exception of the Declarant's development and sales activities.

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

Declaration · Section 2. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

No signs 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.

“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 ofthe 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 whoUy within the residence and only visible through a window of the residence.”

Declaration · Section 4. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

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No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted, except as specifically allowed by law, and any approved device location requires prior written approval from the Declarant.

“No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas ofany kind, nor window air-conditioners or irrigation wells are pennitted within the Subdivision, except as specifically allowed by law. The location ofany improved device will be as previously approved by the Declarant in "Writing.”

Declaration · Section 10. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

All Homesite construction must comply with surface water management system plans approved by SWFWMD, and no building or activity is permitted in wetlands, buffer areas, or upland conservation areas without prior SWFWMD approval.

“Each Owner shall ensure thatany construction on theHomesite complies with the construction plans for the surface water management system pursuant to Chapter 40D-4, F.A.C., approved and on file with the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). 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 pennit and recorded plat ofthe Subdivision, unless prior approval is received from the SWFWMD pursuant to Chapter 40D4, F.A.C.”

Declaration · Section 18. · 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 architectural review committee.

“Clear (non-colored) concrete and driveway coatings are permitted. No colored coatings are pennitted withoutthe prior written consent ofDeclarant, 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

Owners must repair their residence to a condition comparable to its initial construction, maintain their Homesite, side yard easement, driveway easement, driveway, and the unpaved area between the roadway/walkway and their Homesite in a mowed, edged, neat, and clean manner, and perpetually maintain vegetation in Special Easements for Landscaping.

“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 ofsuch residence at the time ofits initial construction, excepting onlynonnal wear and tear. 'Each Homesite Owner shall be responsible for maintaining in a mowed, edged, neat and clean manner: (i) that portion ofhis Homesite not subject to side yard or driveway easements. (ii) his side yard easement area, driveway easement area and driveway, whether on his Homesite or on an adjacent Homesite, reserved area, or dedicated area. (iii) the unpaved area between an adjacent roadway or walkway located in the road right of way and the Owner's Homesite, (iv) Owners ofHomesites 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.”

Declaration · Section 1. · 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 ofclothes poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.”

Declaration · Section 10. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

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

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

Declaration · Section 4. · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners must regulate their irrigation water service according to the VWCA-provided schedule, with supplemental irrigation for new landscaping limited to 30 minutes per day during a 30-day grow-in period, and VWCA reserves the right to suspend supplemental service or install control valves for non-compliance.

“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. IfOwner repeatedly fails to comply with the Irrigation Water Service Schedule, VWCA may enter onto the Homesite, over and upon easements hereby reserved in favor ofVWCA, 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. Ifnew landscaping is installed on a Homesite, the Owner may allow additional irrigation water service at the Homesite to supplement the Irrigation Water Service Schedule ("Supplemental Irrigation Water Service"), during the grow~in period, which is typically thirty (30) days. Supplemental Irrigation Water Service at aHomesite may not exceed thirty (30) minutes of irrigation water service per day, during the grow-in period, in addition to the Irrigation Water Service Schedule.”

Declaration · Section 22. · p.8

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 the Declarant for a one-time lifetime charge per box, which is re-charged to new owners upon transfer of title.

“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. Iftitle 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

Not allowed

No motor vehicle, boat, trailer, aircraft, or other vehicle may be repaired or restored on any Homesite or common area, except for emergency repairs necessary to move the vehicle to a proper repair facility.

“No Owner ofa 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. · p.9

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, 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 ofthe Owner thereof, with an 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. Suchreconstruction is subjectto the provisions ofthese restrictions.”

Declaration · Section 5. · p.9

Last verified 2026-07-17

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, excluding Declarant's construction noise.

“Radios, record players, television, voices and other sounds are to be kept on a moderate level from 10:00 p.m. to one (I) hour before daylight. These restrictions shall not apply to construction noises being made by the Declarant.”

Declaration · Section 3. · 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 Declarantreservestherighttoprohibitorcontrol 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 no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up, contained in Declarant-prescribed plastic bags, and owners must use the Declarant-selected carrier and participate in any future recycling program.

“Prior to being placed curbside for collection, no rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material shall be kept or pennitted 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 earlierthan 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. To Maintain the Subdivision in a clean and sanitary condition and to minimize heavy commercial traffic within the Subdivision, garbage and trash service shall be provided by a carrier selected by the Declarant, and charges paid separately by each Owner. Owner agrees that garbage andtrash service sha11 commence on the closing date the Owner purchases Owner's Homesite and home. Owner acknowledges that garbage and trash services is provided, and the fee for such service is payable, on a year-round basis regardless ofuse or occupancy. Declarantreserves the right to require all Owner's to participate in a curbside recycling program if and when one is instituted,”

Declaration · Section 11. · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17