est. 2026 · Florida

Villages of Sumter Unit 15

, 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

Restricted

All lots must be used for residential purposes only, subject to specific residential use restrictions.

All Lots 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,

Declaration · USE OF PROPERTY: · p.1

Last verified 2026-07-17

Rentals / leasing

Not addressed

Short-term rentals

Not addressed

Pets

Restricted

Only one dog is permitted per owner, and it 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

Last verified 2026-07-17

RVs & campers

Not allowed

Recreational vehicles are not permitted to be parked, stored, or remain 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.

Declaration · p.2

Boats

Not allowed

Boats are not permitted to be parked, stored, or remain 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.

Declaration · p.2

Parking

Restricted

Trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, recreational vehicles, inoperable vehicles, and junk vehicles or equipment 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 any similar structures 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.3

Architectural approval

Restricted

Each lot must have only one conventionally built home, constructed by the Developer or designee, with modern plumbing, a garage, at least 1240 square feet (excluding non-heated/AC space), a minimum 6" in 12" roof pitch, eave and gable overhangs, shingle or tile roofing materials, and ceilings in all areas.

There shall be only one Home on each Lot. 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. The Home shall be a conventionally built home, either site built or prefabricated, which must be placed on the lot 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 shingle or tile materials, including the roof over garages, screen porches, utility rooms, etc., and all areas must have ceilings.

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

Restricted

Only a sign showing the Owner's name, conforming to Developer specifications, is permitted; all other signs or advertisements require express written consent from the Developer.

A sign showing the Owner's name will be permitted in common specifications to be set forth by the Developer. No other signs or advertisements will be permitted without the express written consent of the Developer.

Declaration · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Setbacks

Not addressed

Exterior & architectural5

Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment

Not allowed

No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted in the Subdivision.

No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted in the Subdivision.

Declaration · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Conservation, wetlands & environmental

Restricted

No owner may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or perform any activity in wetlands, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas without prior approval from the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SFWMD).

No owner of the property within the subdivision may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or undertake or perform any activity in the wetlands, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas described in the approved permit and recorded plat of the subdivision, unless prior approval is received from the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) pursuant to Chapter 40D-4, F.A.C.

Declaration · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Driveways & walkways

Restricted

Each home and lot must contain a concrete driveway, and no driveways, walkways, or access are permitted from any lot onto Morse Boulevard.

Each Home and Lot must contain a concrete driveway, the lawn must be sodded, and a lamppost erected in the front yard of each Lot. No driveways, walkways, or access shall be permitted from any lot on to Morse Boulevard.

Declaration · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Exterior & landscape lighting

Restricted

Exterior lighting must be attached to the home and shaded to prevent nuisance to others; no light poles other than those originally erected by the Developer are permitted.

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 other than those as originally erected by the Developer.

Declaration · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Property & structure upkeep

Restricted

Owners are responsible for keeping their lots neat, clean, and the grass cut and edged at all times, including all areas up to the street pavement.

It shall be the responsibility of the Owners to keep their Lots neat and clean and the grass cut and edged at all times. The Lot Owner shall have the obligation to mow and maintain all areas up to the street pavement.

Declaration · p.2

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 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Landscaping & lawn maintenance

Restricted

Owners of lots subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping must not take any action to prevent the Landscaped Buffer from complying with Sumter County Subdivision regulations.

No owner of a Lot within the subdivision which is subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping, as shown on the Plat, shall take any action to prevent the Landscaped Buffer from complying with those provisions of the Sumter County Subdivision regulations requiring Landscaped Buffer areas.

Declaration · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Mailboxes

Restricted

Mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service but must be housed by the Developer for a one-time lifetime charge of $100.00 per box, which is a condition of use and is re-charged upon title transfer.

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 $100.00 per box. If title to a Lot is transferred, a new charge shall be made to the new Owner. Payment of this fee shall be a condition of the use of the housing provided by Developer.

Declaration · p.5

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 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 · 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 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Trash & recycling

Restricted

All garbage must be contained in plastic bags prescribed by the Developer and placed curbside no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up.

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 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17