Villages of Sumter Unit 22

Restricted

The Subdivision is an adult community for persons 55 years or older; each occupied home must have at least one resident aged 55 or older, and no person under 19 may be a permanent resident, though those under 19 may visit and temporarily reside for up to 30 days total per calendar year, with hardship exceptions possible for individuals between 19 and 55 if the 80% adult occupancy requirement is maintained.

“The Subdivision is an adult community designed to provide housing for persons 55 years or 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. USE OF PROPERTY: · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

Not addressed

Restricted

Only one dog may be kept by an Owner, and the animal must be restrained by a leash when not within 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. USE OF PROPERTY: · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

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

Restricted

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

Restricted

No trucks over 3/4 ton size, boats, or recreational vehicles shall be parked, stored, or remain on any Lot or street, except for temporary service vehicles; vehicles incapable of operation or junk vehicles/equipment are 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. USE OF PROPERTY: · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

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

Restricted

All homes must have a garage (no carports), be at least 1240 square feet (excluding non-heated/non-air-conditioned space), have at least a 6" in 12" roof pitch, conventionally built by the Developer or its designee, with specific color, materials, design, size, and other qualities approved by the Developer, including eave and gable overhangs, shingle or tile roofing materials, and ceilings in all areas.

“All Homes must have a garage and no carports are allowed within the Subdivision. All homes must 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 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 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 · 2. USE OF PROPERTY: · p.1

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Properties are for residential use only, and no commercial, professional, or similar activity requiring inventory or customer/client visits may be conducted in a home or on a lot.

“Properties within the subdivision are intended for residential use and no commercial, professional or similar activity requiring either maintaining an inventory, or customer/client visits may be conducted in a Home or on a Lot.”

Declaration · p.2

Restricted

Only a sign showing the Owner's name, in common specifications set by the Developer, 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. USE OF PROPERTY: · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

Not allowed

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

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

Declaration · 2. USE OF PROPERTY: · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

No owner may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or undertake any activity in the wetlands, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas described in the approved permit and recorded plat without prior approval from the District.

“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. FAC.”

Declaration · 2. USE OF PROPERTY: · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

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. USE OF PROPERTY: · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Allowed

Screen cages over pools are permitted.

“Screen cages over pools are allowed.”

Declaration · 2. USE OF PROPERTY: · p.1

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners must notify the Developer when leaving their property for more than a 7-day period 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. USE OF PROPERTY: · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

The lawn must be sodded, a lamppost erected in the front yard, and owners are responsible for keeping Lots neat, clean, and grass cut and edged, including areas up to the street pavement and between lot lines and actual water for lots adjacent to a lake; permission is required from the Developer before planting or removing any trees or shrubs that may affect adjacent property owners, or removing any tree with a trunk four inches or more in diameter.

“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. 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. Permission must be secured from the Developer prior to the planting or removal of any trees or other shrubs which may effect the rights of adjacent property owners. No tree with a trunk four (4) inches or more in diameter shall be removed or effectively removed through excessive injury without first obtaining permission from the Developer.”

Declaration · 2. USE OF PROPERTY: · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

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, with a new charge upon title transfer, and payment is a condition of use.

“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 · 4. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY DEVELOPER OR VILLAGE CENTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, DEVELOPER'S DESIGNEE, OR VILLAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 · 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.

“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. USE OF PROPERTY: · 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 peddling soliciting, selling, delivery and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.”

Declaration · 2. USE OF PROPERTY: · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17