est. 2026 · Florida

Villages of Sumter Unit 1

, Sumter County, FL

Part of The Villages. This is one platted neighborhood (“Unit”) within The Villages; its rules come from its own recorded declaration. See the The Villages overview.

deed restricted

Core rules12

Occupancy / age restrictions

Not addressed

Rentals / leasing

Not addressed

Short-term rentals

Not addressed

Pets

Restricted

Owners are permitted to keep only one dog, which must be restrained by a leash when outside the home.

Only one (1) dog may be kept by an Owner, provided, however, that at all times the animal, when not within the confines of the Home, shall be restrained by a leash.

Declaration · p.3

RVs & campers

Not allowed

Recreational vehicles are not permitted to be parked, stored, or remain on any lot or street, with an exception for temporary service vehicles.

No trucks over 3/4 ton size, boats, or recreational vehicles shall be parked, stored or otherwise remain on any lot or street, except for service vehicles located thereon on a temporary basis while performing a service for a resident.

Declaration · p.2

Boats

Not allowed

Boats are not permitted to be parked, stored, or remain on any lot or street, with an exception for temporary service vehicles.

No trucks over 3/4 ton size, boats, or recreational vehicles shall be parked, stored or otherwise remain on any lot or street, except for service vehicles located thereon on a temporary basis while performing a service for a resident.

Declaration · p.2

Parking

Restricted

Trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, recreational vehicles, and inoperable or junk vehicles are prohibited from being parked or stored on any lot or street, except for temporary service vehicles.

No trucks over 3/4 ton size, boats, or recreational vehicles shall be parked, stored or otherwise remain on any lot or street, except for service vehicles located thereon on a temporary basis while performing a service for a resident. No vehicles incapable of operation shall be stored on any lot nor shall any junk vehicles or equipment be kept on any lot.

Declaration · p.2

Fences

Requires approval

Fences, barriers, walls, or structures of any kind require prior written approval from the Developer before being placed on the property.

No fence, barrier, wall or structure of any kind or nature shall be placed on the property without prior written approval of the Developer, and no hedges shall be allowed to grow in excess of four (4) feet in height.

Declaration · p.2

Architectural approval

Restricted

All outside structures for storage or utility purposes must be attached to the home.

All outside structures for storage or utility purposes must be attached to the Home.

Declaration · USE OF PROPERTY · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Home business

Not addressed

Commercial and professional activities are prohibited from being conducted in a home or on a lot.

Signs

Not addressed

Setbacks

Not addressed

Exterior & architectural1

Conservation, wetlands & environmental

Not allowed

No person may enter into any designated wildlife preserve.

No person may enter into any wildlife preserve set forth within the areas designated as such in the Development Order entered in connection with the Orange Blossom Gardens West Development of Regional Impact.

Declaration · USE OF PROPERTY · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Landscaping & yard1

Landscaping & lawn maintenance

Requires approval

No building or other improvements may be made within easements reserved by the Developer without Developer's permission.

No building or other Improvements shall be made within the easements reserved by the Developer without permission of Developer.

Declaration · USE OF PROPERTY · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Use & conduct1

Noise, nuisance & conduct

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 PM to one hour before daylight.

Each Owner 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 PM to one (1) hour before daylight.

Declaration · USE OF PROPERTY · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17