est. 2026 · Florida

Villages of Sumter Unit 18

, 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, with 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 · 2.1 · 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 · 2.23 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

RVs & campers

Restricted

Recreational vehicles are prohibited from being parked, stored, or remaining on any lot or street, with an exception 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

Restricted

Boats are prohibited from being parked, stored, or remaining on any lot or street, with an exception 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

No trucks over 3/4 ton size, boats, or recreational vehicles may be parked, stored, or remain on any lot or street, except for temporary service vehicles; vehicles incapable of operation or junk vehicles/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 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 · 2.8 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Fences

Requires approval

No fence, barrier, wall, or structure of any kind 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) feet in height.

Declaration · p.2

Architectural approval

Restricted

Only one conventionally built home, constructed by the Developer or its designee, 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 conform to Developer-approved design, color, materials, and size, including eave and gable overhangs, shingle or tile roofing, 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-alr-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 and which must be placed on the Lot and constructed by the Developer, or Its designee, of a design approved by the Developer as being harmonlous with the development as to color, construction materials, design, size and other qualities. Each Home must have eave overhanga and gable overhangs, and all roofing materials shall be shingle or tile materials, Including the roof over garages, screen porches, utlilty rooms, etc., and all areas must have ceilings.

Declaration · 2.2 · p.1

Last verified 2026-07-17

Home business

Not allowed

Commercial, professional, or similar activities requiring inventory or customer/client visits are prohibited in a home or on a lot, 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 elther maintaining an Inventory, or customer/client visits may be conducted in a Home or on a Lot.

Declaration · p.2

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 · 2.14 · p.2

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.

Aerlals, satellite reception dishes, and antennas of any kind are prohibited within the Subdivision to the extent allowed by law.

Declaration · 2.15 · p.2

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 District, and owners of lots with a Special Easement for Landscaping must not prevent the Landscaped Buffer from complying with Sumter County Subdivision regulations.

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 District pursuant to Chapter 40D-4, F.A.C. 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 · 2.13 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Driveways & walkways

Restricted

Each home and lot must include a concrete driveway, and no driveways, walkways, or access are permitted on Rio Grande Avenue or Morse Boulevard.

Each Home and Lot must contain a concrete driveway... No driveways, walkways, or access shall be located on or permitted on Rio Grande Avenue or Morse Boulevard.

Declaration · 2.7 · 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 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 · 2.7 · 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 · 2.19 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Landscaping & yard3

Clotheslines / outdoor drying

Restricted

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 · 2.26 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Landscaping & lawn maintenance

Restricted

The lawn must be sodded, and owners are responsible for keeping their lots neat, clean, and the grass cut and edged at all times, including areas up to the street pavement and between their lot line and the water for lots adjacent to a lake.

the lawn must be sodded... 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. Persons owning Lots 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 may not own that portion of the land.

Declaration · 2.7 · p.2

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.

Mallboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service al 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. II 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 · 4.7 · p.4

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, volces and other sounds are to be kept on a moderate level from 10:00 PM to one (1) hour before daylight.

Declaration · 2.20 · p.2

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 · 2.21 · p.2

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 earller than the day before scheduled pick-up.

Declaration · 2.24 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17