, 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.
Restricted
All lots must be used for residential purposes only.
“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 · 2.1 · p.1
Last verified 2026-07-17
Not addressed
Not addressed
Restricted
Only one dog is permitted per owner, and the animal 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 · 2.22 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Not allowed
Recreational vehicles are not permitted to be parked, stored, or remain on any lot or street, with the sole exception of 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 basie while performing a service for a resident”
Declaration · p.2
Not allowed
Boats are not permitted to be parked, stored, or remain on any lot or street, with the sole exception of 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 basie while performing a service for a resident”
Declaration · p.2
Not allowed
Trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, or recreational vehicles are not permitted to be parked, stored, or remain on any lot or street, except for temporary service vehicles; inoperable vehicles, junk vehicles, or equipment are also prohibited.
“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 basie 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 · 2.7 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Requires approval
No fence, barrier, wall, or any similar structure may be placed on the property without prior written approval from the Developer.
“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) feat In helght.”
Declaration · p.2
Restricted
Only one conventionally built home, either site-built or prefabricated, is allowed per lot, must have a garage, be at least 1240 square feet (excluding non-heated/non-air-conditioned space), have at least a 6" in 12" roof pitch, and be constructed by the Developer or its designee with Developer-approved design, color, materials, and size.
“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 bullt home, either site bullt 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 materiale, design, size and other qualities.”
Declaration · 2.2 · p.1
Last verified 2026-07-17
Not allowed
Commercial, professional, or similar activities requiring inventory maintenance or customer/client visits are prohibited in a Home or on a Lot, as properties are intended for residential use only.
“Propertles within the subdivision are intended for residential use and no commercial, professional or similar activity requiring either maintaining an Inventory, or customer/cllent visits may be conducted in a Home or on a Lot.”
Declaration · p.2
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 · 2.13 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Not addressed
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 · 2.14 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Not allowed
No person may enter any designated wildlife preserve if such entrance violates the Development Order(s).
“No person may enter into any wildlife preserve set forth within the areas designated as such in the Development Order entered in connection with the Orange Blossom Gardens West or the Tri-County Villages, Developments of Regional Impact, where such entrance violates the Development Order(s).”
Declaration · 2.12 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Not allowed
No driveways, walkways, or access points are permitted on Rio Grande Avenue or Morse Boulevard.
“No driveways, walkways, or access shall be located on or permitted on Rio Grande Avenue or Morse Boulevard.”
Declaration · 2.10 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Restricted
Exterior lighting must be attached to the home and shaded to prevent nuisance, 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 nulsance to others. No other light poles may be erected.”
Declaration · 2.16 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Restricted
Owners must notify the Developer when leaving their property for more than 7 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 · 2.18 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Restricted
All roofing materials, including those over garages, screen porches, and utility rooms, must be shingle or tile materials, and all areas must have ceilings.
“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 · 2.5 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Not allowed
The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by IBW.
“The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by IBW.”
Declaration · 2.25 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
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 and between their lot line and the actual water for lots adjacent to a lake.
“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 arees up to the street pavement. Persons owning Lota adjacent to a lake shall have the obligation to mow and maintain all areas between their lot line and the actual water even Though they do not own that portion of the land.”
Declaration · 2.9 · p.2
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 hie neighbors to enjoy the use of their property, Radlos, record players, television, volcea and other sounds are to be kept on a moderate level from 10:00 PM to one (1) hour before daylight.”
Declaration · 2.19 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
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 peddiing, soliciting, selling, delivery and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision,”
Declaration · 2.20 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
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 · 2.23 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17