Villages of Sumter Unit 114

Restricted

All homesites must be used for residential purposes only, prohibiting commercial, professional, or similar activities that require inventory, equipment, or customer/client visits.

“All Homesites included in the Subdivision shall be used for residential purposes only and shall be subject to the following specific residential use restrictions in addition to the general restrictions contained in the Declaration of Restrictions. Properties within the Subdivision are intended for residential use and no commercial, professional or similar activity requiring either maintaining an inventory, equipment or customer/client visits may be conducted in a Home or on a Homesite.”

Declaration · 2.1 · p.1

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

The document does not contain any information or restrictions regarding rentals.

Not addressed

The document does not contain any information or restrictions regarding short-term rentals.

Not addressed

The document does not contain any information or restrictions regarding pets.

Not addressed

The document does not address recreational vehicles.

Not addressed

The document does not address boats.

Restricted

No trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, or recreational vehicles may be parked, stored, or remain on any homesite or street, except for temporary service vehicles or vehicles fully enclosed in garages; inoperable or junk vehicles/equipment are prohibited.

“No trucks in excess of 3/4 ton size, boats, or recreational vehicles shall be parked, stored or otherwise remain on any Homesite or street, except for (a) service vehicles located thereon on a temporary basis while performing a service for a resident or (b) vehicles fully enclosed in garages located on the Homesite. No vehicles incapable of operation shall be stored on any Homesite nor shall any junk vehicles or equipment be kept on any Homesite.”

Declaration · 2.8 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

No arbor, trellis, gazebo, pergola, awning, fence, barrier, wall, or any similar structure may be placed on the property without prior written approval from the Developer.

“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 Developer.”

Declaration · 2.17 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

Construction, erection, placement, or alteration of any building or structure, including reconstruction, additions, alterations, or modifications to existing homes, requires prior written approval from the District and/or Developer or an architectural review committee, ensuring compliance with surface water management plans and harmony with the development.

“No building or structure shall be constructed, erected, placed or altered on any Homesite until the construction plans and specifications and a plan showing the location of the building or structure have been approved by the District. After the Home has been constructed, no reconstruction, additions, alterations, or modifications to the Home, or in the locations and utility connections of the Home will be permitted except with the written consent of the Developer, or an architectural review committee appointed by the Developer.”

Declaration · 2.2 · p.1

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

The document does not address business use.

Not addressed

Not addressed

Not allowed

Private wells for potable water are prohibited, and owners are prohibited from utilizing or constructing private wells or other sources of irrigation water within the Subdivision.

“Private wells are prohibited. Owners are prohibited from utilizing or constructing private wells or other sources of irrigation water within the Subdivision.”

Declaration · 4.2(a) · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

No person may enter into any wildlife preserve areas designated in the Development Orders.

“Except as permitted in the Development Orders entered into in connection with the Villages of Sumter, a Development of Regional Impact, no person may enter into any wildlife preserve set forth within the areas designated as such in those Development Orders.”

Declaration · 2.14 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Exterior lighting must be attached to the home and shaded to prevent nuisance to others, and no other light poles may be erected.

“Except as provided above, exterior lighting must be attached to the Home and shaded so as not to create a nuisance to others. No other light poles may be erected.”

Declaration · 2.18 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

All Owners must notify the Developer when leaving their property for more than a 7-day period and simultaneously advise of their tentative return date.

“All Owners shall notify the Developer when leaving their property for more than a 7-day period and shall simultaneously advise the Developer as to their tentative return date.”

Declaration · 2.20 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.

“The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.”

Declaration · 2.25 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Irrigation water provided by VWCA is for irrigation purposes only and cannot be used for human or pet consumption, bathing, washing, car washing, or any other non-irrigation use; potable water may not be used for irrigation, except for supplemental irrigation of annuals and heat-stressed areas using a hose with an automatic shutoff nozzle, with sprinklers on a hose connection not permitted.

“The irrigation water provided by VWCA is suitable for irrigation purposes only. The irrigation water can not be used for human or pet consumption, bathing, washing, car washing or any other use except for irrigation. Potable water may not be used for irrigation, except that supplemental irrigation with potable water is limited to annuals and the isolated treatment of heat stressed areas. All supplemental irrigation utilizing potable water must be done with a hose with an automatic shutoff nozzle. Use of sprinklers on a hose connection is not permitted.”

Declaration · 2.11 · p.5

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 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 · 2.21 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17