Core rules12
Occupancy / age restrictions
Restricted
The community is an adult community for persons 55 years or older, requiring at least one permanent resident per home to be 55+, with exceptions for those 19-55 under hardship, provided 80% adult occupancy is maintained, and temporary visits for those under 19 are limited to 30 days per calendar year.
“The Subdivision is an adult community designed to provide housing for persons 55 years or 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.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Rentals / leasing
Not addressed
Short-term rentals
Not addressed
Pets
Restricted
Birds, fish, dogs, and cats are permitted, with a maximum of two pets per Homesite; owners are responsible for any damage caused by their pets, must immediately remove and dispose of pet excrement, and must keep 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.”
Declaration · Section 6 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
RVs & campers
Not addressed
The document does not contain any information regarding recreational vehicles.
Boats
Not addressed
The document does not contain any information regarding boats.
Parking
Restricted
Owners may only park, store, or keep vehicles wholly within their driveway or garage; trucks exceeding 3/4 ton, campers, boats, trailers, aircraft, or any vehicle other than a private non-commercial vehicle are prohibited from parking in a parking space, though a boat may be kept in the garage with the door closed.
“No Owner of a Homesite shall park, store, or keep any vehicle except wholly within his driveway or garage. 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.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Fences
Not allowed
No fence, hedge, wall, or other dividing instrumentality shall be constructed or maintained on any Homesite, except for any fencing originally constructed by the Declarant.
“No fence, hedge, wall, or other dividing instrumentality shall be constructed or maintained on any Homesite, except for any fencing originally constructed by the Declarant.”
Declaration · Section 7 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Architectural approval
Requires approval
No arbor, trellis, gazebo, pergola (or similar item), awning, fence, barrier, wall, or structure of any kind shall be placed on the property without prior written approval from the Declarant; additionally, no structural alteration, exterior repainting or repair, or addition to a residence that substantially alters its exterior appearance is permitted without prior written approval of plans and specifications by the Declarant or an architectural review committee.
“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. 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.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Home business
Not allowed
No business of any kind is permitted on any residence, with the exception of the Declarant's 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.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Signs
Restricted
No signs of any kind are allowed without prior written consent from the Declarant, except for customary name and address signs and one 'for sale or rent' sign, which must be no larger than 12x12 inches, located wholly within the residence, and only visible 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.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Setbacks
Not addressed
Exterior & architectural5
Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment
Restricted
No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted within the Subdivision, except as specifically allowed by law, and the location of any approved device must be previously approved by the Declarant in writing.
“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.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Conservation, wetlands & environmental
Requires approval
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 described in the approved permit and recorded plat without prior written approval from the 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.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Driveways & walkways
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.
“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 7 · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Exterior colors, materials & trim
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.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Property & structure upkeep
Restricted
Each Owner must, at their sole cost, repair their residence to a condition comparable to its initial construction, excepting normal wear and tear, and maintain their driveway.
“Subject to the requirements set forth herein, 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.”
Declaration · Section 1 · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & yard3
Clotheslines / outdoor drying
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.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & lawn maintenance
Restricted
Owners of Homesites subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping must perpetually maintain the vegetation thereon consistent with good horticultural practice and must not take any action to prevent the Landscaped Buffer from complying with Sumter County Subdivision regulations.
“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 shall take any action to prevent the Landscaped Buffer from complying with those provisions of the Sumter County Subdivision regulations requiring Landscaped Buffer areas.”
Declaration · Section 10 · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17
Mailboxes
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 of $100.00 per box to the Owner, with a new charge for each title transfer.
“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.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
Vehicles & parking1
Commercial & non-passenger vehicles
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.
“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.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Use & conduct4
Common area use & conduct
Requires approval
Nothing shall be altered in, constructed on, or removed from any dedicated or reserved areas except with the written consent of the Declarant, after the original development by the Declarant.
“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.”
Declaration · Section 9 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Insurance & rebuilding after damage
Restricted
If a residence is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, the Owner must, with due diligence, rebuild, repair, or reconstruct it to substantially restore its appearance and condition prior to the casualty, with reconstruction starting within two months and completed within six months, unless prevented by governmental authority, and 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 · Section 5 · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Noise, nuisance & conduct
Not allowed
No noxious or offensive activity is allowed on any Homesite, except for the Declarant's development activities.
“No noxious or offensive activity shall be carried on in or on any Homesite with the exception of the business of Declarant and the transferees of Declarant in developing all of the Homesites as provided herein.”
Declaration · Section 3 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Trash & recycling
Restricted
All garbage placed curbside for collection must be contained in plastic bags prescribed by Declarant, placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up, and fully closed and sealed; alternatively, the Declarant may require garbage to be placed in a dumpster.
“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.5
Last verified 2026-07-17