Core rules12
Occupancy / age restrictions
Restricted
The Subdivision is an adult community for persons 55 years or older; all occupied homes must have at least one resident 55 or older, and no person under 19 may be a permanent resident, though temporary visits not exceeding 30 days per calendar year are allowed for those under 19.
“The Subdivision is an adult community 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 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 · 2.24 · p.3
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 (2) pets per Homesite; owners are responsible for any damage caused by pets, must immediately remove and dispose of pet excrement, and must keep pets on a leash; no other animals, livestock, or poultry are allowed.
“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 dedicated or reserved areas 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 dedicated or reserved areas.”
Declaration · 2.23 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
RVs & campers
Restricted
Recreational vehicles are prohibited from being parked, stored, or remaining on any Homesite or street, unless fully enclosed in a garage or temporarily present as a service vehicle.
“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.”
Declaration · Section 2.4 · p.2
Boats
Restricted
Boats are prohibited from being parked, stored, or remaining on any Homesite or street, unless fully enclosed in a garage or temporarily present as a service vehicle.
“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.”
Declaration · Section 2.4 · p.2
Parking
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.
“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.”
Declaration · 2.8 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Fences
Requires approval
No fence or similar structure of any kind shall 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 · p.3
Architectural approval
Restricted
Only one conventionally built home is permitted per homesite, constructed by the Developer or its designee, with a garage, at least 1240 square feet (excluding non-heated/non-air-conditioned space), a minimum 6" in 12" roof pitch, eave and gable overhangs, Developer-approved roofing materials, and ceilings in all areas.
“There shall be only one Home on each Homesite. All Homes must have garages and be of at least 1240 square feet, exclusive of any garage, storage room, screen room or other non-heated and non-air-conditioned space. All Homes must be constructed with at least a 6" in 12" rise and run roof pitch Homes constructed by Developer may deviate from the minimum square footage and roof pitch requirements detailed herein. The Home shall be a conventionally built Home and which must be placed on the Homesite and constructed by the Developer, or its designee, of a design approved by the Developer as being harmonious with the development as to color, construction materials, design, size and other qualities. Each Home must have eave overhangs and gable overhangs, and all roofing materials shall be approved by the Developer, including the roof over garages, screen porches, utility rooms, etc., and all areas must have ceilings.”
Declaration · 2.2 · p.1
Last verified 2026-07-17
Home business
Restricted
Commercial, professional, or similar activities requiring inventory, equipment, or customer/client visits are prohibited from being conducted in a Home or on a Homesite, as properties are intended for residential use only.
“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 · Section 2.4 · p.2
Signs
Restricted
No sign of any kind shall be displayed to public view on a Homesite or any dedicated or reserved area without prior written consent of the Developer, except for customary name and address signs and one 'for sale or rent' sign no larger than 12x12 inches, located wholly within the Home and 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 of the Developer, 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 Home and only visible through a window of the Home.”
Declaration · 2.15 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Setbacks
Not addressed
Exterior & architectural5
Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment
Restricted
Aerials, satellite reception dishes, and antennas of any kind are prohibited within the Subdivision to the extent allowed by law, with the location of any approved device requiring prior written approval from the Developer.
“Aerials, satellite reception dishes, and antennas of any kind are prohibited within the Subdivision to the extent allowed by law. The location of any approved device will be as previously approved by the Developer in writing.”
Declaration · 2.16 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Conservation, wetlands & environmental
Not allowed
No person may enter into any wildlife preserve set forth within the areas designated as such in the Development Orders, except as permitted therein.
“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.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Driveways & walkways
Not allowed
No driveways, walkways, cartpaths, or access shall be located on or permitted to any road right-of-way, walkway, or cartpath, except as originally constructed by the Developer.
“Except as originally constructed by the Developer, no driveways, walkways, cartpaths or access shall be located on or permitted to any road right-of-way, walkway or cartpath.”
Declaration · 2.12 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Exterior & landscape lighting
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
Property & structure upkeep
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
Landscaping & yard3
Clotheslines / outdoor drying
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
Landscaping & lawn maintenance
Restricted
Owners of homesites with Water Feature Landscaping Easements or Special Easements for Landscaping must perpetually maintain the easement area, not remove or destroy Developer-installed landscape or fencing without written approval, promptly replace dead foliage, and maintain vegetation consistent with good horticultural practice, ensuring compliance with Development Order provisions for Landscaped Buffer areas.
“The Owners of Homesites subject to a Water Feature Landscaping Easement and Owners of Homesites subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping shall perpetually maintain the easement area and will not remove or destroy any landscape or fencing thereon originally installed by the Developer without the Developer's advance written approval, and will promptly replace all dead foliage located therein. Additionally, for those Owners of Homesites adjoining perimeter security walls or fences originally constructed by the Developer, Owners shall be responsible for maintenance and repairs of the surface and structural integrity of the walls and fences adjoining the Owners Homesite whether on the Owners Homesite or on an adjacent homesite, reserved area or dedicated area. Owners of Homesites adjoining stock block walls or perimeter security walls or fences shall maintain up to such wall or fence whether or not such area is within or outside of the Homesite.”
Declaration · 2.7 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Mailboxes
Not allowed
Individual mailboxes may not be located upon a Homesite; mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service and housed by the Developer for a one-time lifetime charge per box, which is a condition of use and constitutes a lien until paid.
“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 Developer at a one time lifetime charge to Owner of $190.00 per box. If title 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. Payment of this fee shall be a condition of the use of the housing provided by Developer.”
Declaration · 4.4 · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17
Use & conduct3
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 (1) 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
Solicitation & yard sales
Restricted
The Developer reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery, and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.
“The Developer reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.”
Declaration · 2.22 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Trash & recycling
Restricted
Prior to curbside collection, no rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material shall be kept or permitted on any Homesite or dedicated/reserved areas except in sanitary containers located in appropriate areas concealed from public view.
“Prior to being placed curbside for collection, no rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material shall be kept or permitted on any Homesite or on dedicated or reserved areas except in sanitary containers located in appropriate areas concealed from public view.”
Declaration · 4.3(b) · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17