Villages of Sumter Unit 129

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The Subdivision is an adult community for persons 55 years of age or older. All occupied homes must have at least one resident who is 55 or older. No person under 19 may be a permanent resident, though temporary visits not exceeding 30 days total per calendar year are permitted. Hardship exceptions for residents between 19 and 55 may be granted by the Developer, provided at least 80% of homesites maintain one resident 55 or older. All residents must certify their names and dates of birth as requested.

“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 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. The Developer or its designee in its sole discretion shall have the right to establish hardship exceptions to pernit individuals between the ages of nineteen (19) and fifty-five (55) to permanently reside in a Home even though there is not a permanent resident in the Home who is fifty-five (55) years of age or over, providing that said exceptions shall not be permitted in situations where the granting of a hardship exception would result in less than 80% of the Homesites in the Subdivision having less than one resident fifty-five (55) years of age or older, it being the intent that at least 80% of the units shall at all times have at least one resident fifty-five (55) years of age or older. The Developer shall establish rules, regulations policies and procedures for the purpose of assuring that the foregoing required percentages of adult occupancy are maintained at all times. The Developer or its designee shall have the sole and absolute authority to deny occupancy of a Home by any person(s) who would thereby create a violation of the aforesaid percentages of adult occupancy. Permanent occupancy or residency may be further defined in the Rules and Regulations of the Subdivision as may be promulgated by the Developer or its designee from time to time. All residents shall certify from time to time as requested by the Developer, the names and dates of birth of all occupants of a Home.”

Declaration · 2.24 · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Birds, fish, dogs, and cats are permitted, with a maximum of two (2) pets per homesite. Owners are responsible for any damage caused by their pets to dedicated or reserved areas, 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 xet 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.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

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No trucks exceeding 3/4 ton, boats, or recreational vehicles shall be parked, stored, or remain on any homesite or street, except for temporary service vehicles or vehicles fully enclosed in garages. Inoperable vehicles, junk vehicles, or equipment are prohibited from being stored or kept on any homesite.

“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.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Owners of homesites adjoining perimeter security walls or fences originally constructed by the Developer are responsible for maintenance and repairs of the surface and structural integrity of these walls and fences, sharing costs if a wall or fence adjoins more than one homesite. Owners are encouraged to maintain them cooperatively and uniformly. No fence, barrier, or wall of any kind shall be placed on the property without prior written approval of the Developer.

“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, except that notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Owners of Homesites 37 through 47, 61 through 68, 88, 89, 103, and 104 shall have no responsibility to maintam or repair any such fence or wall located between the rear of such Homesites and Morse Boulevard. Where a wall or fence adjoins more than one Homesite, the cost of maintaining and repairing the surface and the structural integrity of the wall or fence shall be shared among the respective Owners served by such wall or fence. Such Owners are encouraged to maintain the perimeter security walls and fences in a cooperative and uniform manner with the adjacent Homesite Owners so as to present to the public a uniform and well-maintained appearance of the Subdivision as a whole. 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.1

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Only one home is permitted per homesite, each requiring a garage and a minimum of 1050 square feet, exclusive of non-heated/non-air-conditioned spaces. Homes must have at least a 4" in 12" rise and run roof pitch, eave and gable overhangs, and all roofing materials must be approved by the Developer. All areas, including garages, screen porches, and utility rooms, must have ceilings. Screen cages over patios and pools are allowed. Homes must be conventionally built by the Developer or its designee, with a design approved by the Developer for harmony in color, construction materials, design, size, and other qualities.

“There shall be only one Home on each Homesite. All Homes must have garages and be of at least 1050 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 4" 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. Screen. cages over patios and pools are allowed. The Home shall be placed on a Homesite in conformance with the overall plan of the Developer. The Developer shall have the sole right to build the Home on the Homesite and designate the placement of the access to the Homesite, at the sole cost and expense of the Owner.”

Declaration · 2.2 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Properties are for residential use only; no commercial, professional, or similar activity requiring inventory, equipment, or customer/client visits may be conducted in a home or on a homesite.

“Properties within the Subdivision are intended for residentiel use and no commercial, professiona! or similar activity requiring either maintaining an inventory, equipment or customer/client visits may be conducted in a Home or on a Homesite,”

Declaration · 2.9 · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

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No sign of any kind shall be displayed to public view on a homesite or any dedicated/reserved area without prior written consent from the Developer, 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 home, 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 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.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

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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 must be previously approved by the Developer in writing.

“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.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Except as permitted in Development Orders, no person may enter into any designated wildlife preserve.

“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.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Each home and homesite must have a concrete driveway. Except as originally constructed by the Developer, no driveways, walkways, or cartpaths or access shall be located on or permitted to any road right-of-way, walkway, or cartpath.

“Each Home and Homesite must contain a concrete driveway, the lawn must be sodded, and a lamppost erected in the front yard of each Homesite. 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 · 2.7 · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Exterior lighting must be attached to the Home and shaded to avoid creating a nuisance to others. 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.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

Homesite Owners must contact the Developer or the architectural review committee for paint specifications for perimeter security walls and fences.

“The Homesite Owner must contact the Developer or the architectural review committee for paint specifications.”

Declaration · p.1

Last verified 2026-07-17

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All Owners must notify the Developer when leaving their property for more than a 7-day period and simultaneously advise the Developer 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.5

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.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

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

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

Declaration · 2.15 · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Private wells or other sources of irrigation water are prohibited. 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; sprinklers on a hose connection are not permitted. 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. Owners must ensure no one on the homesite uses irrigation water for non-irrigation purposes. Owners must regulate irrigation water service to comply with the Irrigation Water Service Schedule provided by VWCA. Supplemental irrigation for new landscaping during a grow-in period (typically 30 days) is limited to 30 minutes per day in addition to the regular schedule.

“Owners are prohibited from utilizing or constructing private wells or other sources of irrigation water within the Subdivision. 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 itrigation utilizing potable water must be done with a hose with an automatic strutoff nozzle. Use of sprinklers on a hose connection is 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. Owners covenant to ensure that no one on the Homesite uses irrigation water for any non-irigation purpose, The Owner agrees to indemnify and hold the Developer, VWCA, and their officers, directors, and related entities harmless from any injury or damage resulting in whole or in part from the use of irrigation water or the irigation system in a mammer prohibited by Section 4.2(b). 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. If new 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 a Homesite 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 · p.7

Last verified 2026-07-17

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 to the Owner. If title is transferred, a new charge will be made to the new Owner at the then-prevailing fee.

“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. This mailbox fee shall be collectible in the same mamer as the Contractual Amenities Fee and shall constitute a lien against the Homesite until paid. The mailbox fee may be increased in the same percentages and manner as increases for Contractual Amenities Fee as set forth in Paragraph 4.1 above.”

Declaration · 4.4 · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17

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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.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

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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 probibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.”

Declaration · 2.22 · p.5

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Garbage and trash service is provided by a Developer-designated carrier, with charges paid separately by each Owner. Owners acknowledge that service fees are payable year-round regardless of use or occupancy. The Developer reserves the right to require participation in a curbside recycling program. 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 concealed from public view. Once placed curbside, all garbage must be in plastic bags prescribed by the Developer and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up.

“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 designated by the Developer, and the charges therefore shall be paid separately by each Owner. Owner agrees that garbage and trash, service shall 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 of use or occupancy. Developer reserves the right to require all Owner's to participate in a curbside recycling program if and when one is instituted. 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. Once placed curbside for collection, all garbage will be contained in plastic bags prescribed by the Developer and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up.”

Declaration · 4.3 · p.8

Last verified 2026-07-17