Villages of Sumter Unit 219

Restricted

The community is for persons 55 years or older, requiring at least one occupant per Home to be 55+, prohibiting permanent residency for those under 19 (with temporary visits not exceeding 30 days/year), and allowing Developer-granted hardship exceptions for 19-55 year olds if 80% adult occupancy is maintained.

“The Subdivision is an adult communitydesigned to provide housing for persons 55 years ofage 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 (I9) 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 permit individuals between the ages ofnineteen ( 19) and fiftyfi ve (55) to permanently reside in a Home even though there is not a permanent resident in the Home who is fiftyfive (55) years ofage 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 ofage or older, it being the intent that at least 80% ofthe units shall at all times have at least one resident fifty-five {55) years of age or older.”

Declaration · 2.1 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

The document does not contain any restrictions or allowances regarding rentals.

Not addressed

The document does not contain any restrictions or allowances regarding short-term rentals.

Restricted

Birds, fish, dogs, and cats are permitted, with a maximum of two pets per Homesite; owners are responsible for any damage caused by pets, immediate removal and disposal of pet excrement, and keeping pets on a leash; no other animals, livestock, or poultry are allowed.

“Birds, fi sh, 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 ofsuch 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.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

Not addressed

Restricted

Trucks exceeding 3/4 ton, boats, or recreational vehicles are prohibited from being parked, stored, or remaining on any Homesite or street, unless fully enclosed in a garage or if service vehicles are temporarily present; inoperable or junk vehicles/equipment are also prohibited.

“No trucks in excess of3/4 ton size, boats, or recreational vehicles shall be parked, stored or othenvise 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 fu lly enclosed in garages located on the Homesite. No vehicles incapable ofoperation shall be stored on any Homesite nor shall any junk vehicles or equipment be kept on any Homesite.”

Declaration · 2.9 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners of Homesites adjoining perimeter security walls, gates, or fences originally constructed by the Developer are responsible for their maintenance and repairs, including surface and structural integrity, whether on their Homesite or an adjacent area, with specific exceptions for certain Homesites adjoining Tract A.

“Additionally, for those Owners of Homesites adjoining perimeter security walls, gates, or fences originally constructed by the Developer, Owners shall be responsible for maintenance and repairs of the surface and structural integrity of the walls, gates, and fences adjoining the Owners Homesite whether on the Owners Homesite or on an adjacent Homesite, reserved area or dedicated area, provided however, the Owners ofHomesites 15 through 22, 33 through 35, and 43 through 58 shall not be obligated to maintain or repair the fence, or the top, exterior, or structure of the wall located on Tract A of the Plat.”

Declaration · I. · p.1

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Each Homesite must have only one conventionally built Home with a garage, at least 1240 square feet (excluding non-heated/non-air-conditioned space), a minimum 6" in 12" roof pitch, eave and gable overhangs, and Developer-approved roofing materials and ceilings; screen cages over patios and pools are allowed.

“There shall be only one Home on each Homesite. All Homes must have garages and be of at least 1240 square feet, exclusive of any garage, storage room, screen room or othernon-heated and non-airconditioned space. All Hornes must be constructed with at least a 6" 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, ofa design approved by the Developer as being harmon ious with the development as to color, construction materials, design, size and other qualities. Each Home musthave 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.”

Declaration · 2.2 · p.1

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

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 residential use and no commercial, professional or similar activity requiring either maintaining an inventory, equipment or customer/client visits may be conducted in a Ho me or on a Homesite.”

Declaration · 2.10 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

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No signs of any kind may be displayed publicly on a Homesite or dedicated/reserved area without prior written Developer consent, except for customary name/address signs and one 'for sale or rent' sign (max 12x12 inches) located wholly within the Home and visible only 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 ofthe 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{I 2) inches high and which shall be located wholly within the Home and only visible through a window of the Home.”

Declaration · 2.16 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

Restricted

Aerials, satellite reception dishes, and antennas 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.

“Aerials, satellite reception dishes, and antennas of any kind are prohibited within the Subdivision to the extent allowed by law. The location ofany approved device will be as previously approved by the Developer in writing.”

Declaration · 2.17 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

No person may enter into any wildlife preserve 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.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

No driveways, walkways, cartpaths, or access points are permitted on any road right-of-way, walkway, or cartpath, except as originally constructed by the Developer.

“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 · 2.8 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

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 originally constructed by the Developer.

“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.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Homesite Owners must contact the Developer or architectural review committee for paint specifications.

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

Declaration · 2.12 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Owners must keep their Homesites neat, clean, and the grass cut, irrigated, and edged at all times, including the unpaved area between the roadway/walkway and the Homesite, and areas between their lot line and land use/landscape buffers or wildlife preserve fences.

“Owners shall keep their Homesites neat and clean and the grass cut, irrigated and edged at all times. The Homesite Owner shall have the obligation to mow and maintain the unpaved area between an adjacent roadway or walkway located in the road right of way and the Owner's Homesite.”

Declaration · 2.12 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

The hanging of clothes or clotheslines or poles is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.

“The hangingofclothes or clotheslines or poles is prohibited to the extentallowed by law.”

Declaration · 2.25 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

The Owner of a Homesite must own and maintain the irrigation water distribution system downstream from the water meter, and any damage to the SWCA Water Supply System (upstream from and including the meter) caused by the Owner's underground activity will be repaired by SWCA at the Owner's sole cost.

“The Owner ofa Homesiteshall own and maintain the irrigation water distribution system downstream from the water meter measuring the amount of irrigation water supplied to the Homesite. S WCA shall own and maintain the irrigation water supply system upstream from, and including, the water meter measuring the amount of irrigation water supplied to the Homesite (the "SWCA Water Supply System"). Prior to commencing any underground activity which could damage the SWCA Water Supply System, the Ownershall contact SWCA to determine the location ofthe SWCA Water Supply System. Any damage to the SWCA Water Supply System shall be repaired by SWCA at the sole cost ofthe Owner.”

Declaration · 2.7 · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays that do not exceed a thirty-day duration.

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

Declaration · 2.16 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Individual mailboxes are not permitted on Homesites, as mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service and housed by the Developer for a one-time charge.

“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 the Developer at a one time charge of $190.00 per box, payable at the time of the initia l sale of thel-lomesite from Developer to Owner.”

Declaration · 4.4 · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

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, unless prevented by governmental authority, subject to existing restrictions.

“!fall or any portion ofa residence is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, it shall be the duty ofthe 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 · 2.28 · p.4

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Radios, record players, television, voices, and other sounds must be kept at a moderate level from 10:00 PM to one hour before daylight.

“Radios, record players, television, voices and other sounds are to be kept on a moderate level from 10:00 PM to one {I} hour before daylight.”

Declaration · 2.21 · p.3

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 peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.”

Declaration · 2.22 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material must not be kept or permitted on any Homesite or dedicated/reserved areas before curbside collection, except in sanitary containers concealed from public view.

“Priorto being placed curbside for collection, no rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material shall be kept or pennitted on any Homesite or on dedicated or reserved areas except in sanitary containers located in appropriate areas concealed from public view.”

Declaration · 4.3(b) · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17