Core rules12
Occupancy / age restrictions
Restricted
The Subdivision is an adult community for persons 55 years or older, requiring at least one occupant per Home to be 55 or older, prohibiting permanent residents under 19 (with temporary visits not exceeding 30 days annually), and allowing Developer-granted hardship exceptions for residents between 19 and 55 if 80% adult occupancy is maintained.
“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.”
Declaration · 2.1 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Rentals / leasing
Not addressed
Information regarding rentals was not found in the provided document.
Short-term rentals
Not addressed
Information regarding short-term rentals was not found in the provided document.
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, immediate removal and disposal of excrement, and keeping pets on a leash, while other animals, livestock, or poultry are prohibited.
“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 · 2.24 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
RVs & campers
Not addressed
The document does not contain any restrictions or allowances regarding recreational vehicles (RVs).
Boats
Not addressed
The document does not contain any restrictions or allowances regarding boats.
Parking
Restricted
Trucks exceeding 3/4 ton, boats, or recreational vehicles are prohibited from being parked, stored, or remaining on any Homesite or street, except for temporary service vehicles or vehicles fully enclosed in garages; inoperable or junk vehicles/equipment are also 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 · 2.9 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Fences
Restricted
Fencing may be originally constructed by the Developer in specific easement areas, and Owners are responsible for maintaining these fences, as well as any perimeter security walls or fences adjoining their Homesite, including shared costs for maintenance and repairs.
“easements for the installation and maintenance of fencing are hereby reserved over a strip of land three (3) feet wide running along the rear of Homesites 14 through 40, the southerly side lot line of Homesite 17, the northerly side lot line of Homesite 18, and the easterly side lot line of Homesite 24, whereupon Developer may originally construct such fencing, and thereafter Owners shall maintain same in accordance with the obligations set forth in this Declaration.”
Declaration · Section 3.4 · p.1
Last verified 2026-07-17
Architectural approval
Requires approval
Construction, erection, placement, or alteration of any building or structure, as well as reconstruction, additions, alterations, or modifications to the Home, requires prior written approval from the Developer or an architectural review committee, ensuring compliance with surface water management plans and aesthetic harmony.
“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 Developer. Each Owner shall ensure that any construction on the Homesite complies with the construction plans for the surface water management system pursuant to Chapter 40D-4, F.A.C., approved and on file with the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).”
Declaration · 2.2 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Home business
Not allowed
Commercial, professional, or similar activities requiring inventory, equipment, or customer/client visits are prohibited in a Home or on a Homesite.
“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 · 2.10 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Signs
Restricted
No signs of any kind are permitted without prior written consent from 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 may 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 · 2.16 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Setbacks
Not addressed
The document does not contain any provisions regarding setbacks.
Exterior & architectural5
Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment
Restricted
Antennas, satellite reception dishes, and antennas of any kind are prohibited within the Subdivision to the extent allowed by law, and any approved device must have a location previously approved in writing by the Developer.
“Arrials, 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 · 2.17 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Conservation, wetlands & environmental
Not allowed
No person may enter into any wildlife preserve areas designated in the Development Orders, except as permitted by those 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 · 2.15 · p.4
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 · 2.19 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Pools, spas & screen enclosures
Allowed
Screen cages over patios and pools are permitted.
“Screen cages over patios and pools are allowed.”
Declaration · 2.4 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Property & structure upkeep
Restricted
Owners must notify the Developer when leaving their property for more than seven days and 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 · 2.21 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & yard3
Holiday & seasonal decorations
Restricted
Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.
“Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasons displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.”
Declaration · 2.16 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Landscaping & lawn maintenance
Restricted
Owners must regulate their Homesite's irrigation water service and comply with the Irrigation Water Service Schedule provided by VWCA, which is not a water-on-demand system and is subject to change.
“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 Owner repeatedly fails to comply with the Irrigation Water Service Schedule, VWCA may enter onto the Homesite, over and upon easements hereby reserved in favor of VWCA, and install a control valve to compel Owner's compliance with the Irrigation Water Service Schedule, with all costs related thereto being charged to Owner.”
Declaration · 2.7 · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17
Lawn ornaments & decor
Restricted
Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays not exceeding a thirty-day duration.
“Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasons displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration.”
Declaration · 2.16 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Use & conduct4
Insurance & rebuilding after damage
Restricted
If a residence is damaged or destroyed, the Owner must rebuild, repair, or reconstruct it to its prior appearance and condition within two months of damage and complete it within eight months, subject to existing 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 and walls 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 eight (8) months after the damage occurs, unless prevented by governmental authority. Such reconstruction is subject to the provisions of these restrictions.”
Declaration · 2.29 · p.5
Last verified 2026-07-17
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 · 2.22 · p.4
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 · 2.23 · p.4
Last verified 2026-07-17
Trash & recycling
Restricted
Garbage and trash service is provided by a Developer-designated carrier, with charges paid separately by each Owner, and all rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material must be kept in sanitary containers concealed from public view until placed curbside in plastic bags no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up; Owners may be required to participate in a curbside recycling program if instituted.
“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.”
Declaration · 4.3(a) · p.7
Last verified 2026-07-17