architectural
Not addressed
No building, structure, or alteration may be made to a Homesite without the Developer's or architectural review committee's prior written approval of the plans and specifications.
Last verified 2026-06-22
Villages of Sumter Unit 24
, 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
boat
Restricted
Boats are prohibited from being parked or stored on any homesite or street unless they are fully enclosed within a garage.
“No trucks in excess of 3/4 ton size, boats, or recreational vehicles shall be parked, stored or otherwise 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 fully enclosed in garages located on the Homesite.”
Declaration · p.2
Last verified 2026-06-22
business use
Restricted
Properties are for residential use, and commercial or professional activities are prohibited if they involve inventory, equipment, or client visits.
“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 Home or on a Homesite.”
Declaration · p.2
Last verified 2026-06-22
fence
Requires approval
No fence or barrier of any kind may be placed on a property without the prior written approval of the Developer.
“No arbor, trellis, gazebo, pergola (or similar item), awning, fence, barrier, wall or structure of any kind or nature shall be placed on the property without prior written approval of the Developer, nor shall any Owner paint or attach any object to any wall and/or fence without prior architectural review committee approval.”
Declaration · p.3
Last verified 2026-06-22
occupancy
Not addressed
The community is restricted to adults aged 55 or older, with at least one such resident per home and no permanent residents under age 19.
Last verified 2026-06-22
parking
Restricted
Parking is restricted to non-commercial vehicles under 3/4 ton, with exceptions for service vehicles or those fully enclosed in a garage.
“No trucks in excess of 3/4 ton size, boats, or recreational vehicles shall be parked, stored or otherwise 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 fully enclosed in garages located on the Homesite.”
Declaration · p.2
Last verified 2026-06-22
pets
Restricted
Residents are permitted to keep up to two pets (birds, fish, dogs, or cats) provided they are leashed, and owners must clean up excrement.
“Birds, fish, 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 of such pet and shall be responsible to keep such pet on a leash.”
Declaration · p.3
Last verified 2026-06-22
rentals
Restricted
Renting and leasing of homes is prohibited unless the owner obtains prior written consent from the Developer.
“Renting and leasing of Homes within the Subdivision is prohibited without the prior written consent of the Developer.”
Declaration · p.2
Last verified 2026-06-22
rv
Restricted
Recreational vehicles are prohibited from parking or remaining on any homesite or street unless they are stored within a fully enclosed garage.
“No trucks in excess of 3/4 ton size, boats, or recreational vehicles shall be parked, stored or otherwise 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 fully enclosed in garages located on the Homesite.”
Declaration · p.2
Last verified 2026-06-22
setbacks
Restricted
Setbacks for garages and various yard improvements are restricted based on specifications in Exhibit A, with exceptions for original Developer construction and minor violations.
“Setbacks. (a) Front Yard Garage Setbacks. Except for garages originally constructed by Developer, garages shall not be constructed, placed, or installed within the front yard garage setbacks described in the attached Exhibit "A". (b) Front, Side, and Rear Yard Improvement Setbacks. Except for improvements originally constructed by Developer, the following shall not be constructed, placed, or installed within the front, side, and rear yard improvement setbacks described in the attached Exhibit "A": Homes, additions to Homes, garages, fences, walls, screen cages, arbors, trellises, gazebos, pools and spas (provided however, pool and spa pumps, filters, and associated equipment are not prohibited), patios, fireplaces and fire pits, outdoor living areas, and other similar improvements.”
Declaration · p.4
Last verified 2026-06-22
short term rentals
Restricted
Renting and leasing of homes is prohibited unless the owner obtains prior written consent from the Developer.
“Renting and leasing of Homes within the Subdivision is prohibited without the prior written consent of the Developer.”
Declaration · p.2
Last verified 2026-06-22
signs
Restricted
Signs are generally prohibited without Developer consent, except for small for-sale/rent signs placed inside a window and customary name/address signs.
“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 of the Developer, except customary name and address signs and one sign advertising a property for sale or rent which shall he no larger than twelve (12) inches wide and twelve (12) inches high and which shall be located wholly within the Home and only visible through a window of the Home.”
Declaration · p.3
Last verified 2026-06-22