Villages of Sumter Unit 29

Restricted

The subdivision is an adult community for persons 55 or older, requiring at least one occupant per home to be 55 or older; no permanent residents under 19, with temporary visits not exceeding 30 days per calendar year; hardship exceptions for 19-55 year olds may be granted by the Developer, provided 80% adult occupancy 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. The Developer or its designee in its sole discretion shall have the right to establish hardship exceptions to permit individuals between the ages of nineteen (19) and fifty-five (55) to permanently reside in a home even though there is not a permanent resident in the home who is fifty-five (55) years of age 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 Lots in the Subdivision having less than one resident fifty-five (55) years of age or older, it being the intent that at least 80% of the 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

Not addressed

Restricted

Birds, fish, small dogs, and cats are permitted, with a maximum of two pets per lot; owners are responsible for pet damage, immediate waste removal, and keeping pets on a leash; no other animals, livestock, or poultry are allowed.

“Birds, fish, small dogs and cats shall be permitted, with a maximum of two (2) pets per Lot. Each Owner shall be personally responsible for any damage caused the common area 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. No other animals, livestock, or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred, or kept on any Lot or on the common area.”

Declaration · 2.23 · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

Not addressed

Restricted

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

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

No fence, barrier, wall, or structure may be placed on the property without prior written Developer approval, and hedges are not allowed to grow over four feet in height.

“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 · 2.16 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

Construction, erection, placement, or alteration of any building or structure requires prior written approval from the Developer, ensuring compliance with surface water management plans and harmonious design.

“No building or structure shall be constructed, erected, placed or altered on any Lot until the construction plans and specifications and a plan showing the location of the building or structure have been approved by the Developer. It shall be the responsibility of each property owner within the subdivision at the time of construction of a building, residence, or structure, to comply with the construction plans for the surface water management system pursuant to Chapter 40D-4, F.A.C., approved and on file with the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).”

Declaration · 2.2 · p.1

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

All lots in the subdivision are restricted to 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 · p.1

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

Not addressed

Restricted

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 · 2.15 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Requires approval

No owner may construct, maintain any building, residence, or structure, or perform any activity in wetlands, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas without prior approval from the District pursuant to Chapter 40D-4, F.A.C.

“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.”

Declaration · 2.13 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Each home and lot must include a concrete driveway, sodded lawn, and a lamppost erected in the front yard.

“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.”

Declaration · 2.7 · 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 nuisance to others. No other light poles may be erected.”

Declaration · 2.17 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners are responsible for keeping their lots neat, clean, and 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.

“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 · 2.10 · 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 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

Requires approval

Permission from the Developer is required before planting or removing any trees or shrubs that may affect adjacent property owners' rights, and no tree with a trunk four inches or more in diameter may be removed or effectively removed through excessive injury without Developer permission.

“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 · 2.16 · p.2

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 to ensure neighbors can enjoy their property.

“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 · 2.20 · 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 · 2.21 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17