Villages of Sumter Unit 39

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The Subdivision is an adult community for persons 55 years or older, requiring at least one occupant per home to be 55 years of age or older, and no permanent residents under 19 years of age are allowed, though temporary visits for those under 19 are permitted for up to 30 days total per calendar year; hardship exceptions for individuals between 19 and 55 may be granted by the Developer, provided at least 80% of Lots maintain one resident 55 or older.

“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 · 2.25 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Birds, fish, small dogs, and cats are permitted, with a maximum of two (2) pets per Lot; Owners are responsible for any damage caused by pets, must immediately remove and dispose of pet excrement, and must keep 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 Lol or on the common area.”

Declaration · 2.23 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, recreational vehicles, and non-operational or junk vehicles are prohibited from being parked or stored 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. No vehicles incapable of operation shall be stored on any Lot nor shall any junk vehicles or equipment be kept on any Lol.”

Declaration · p.2

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No fence, barrier, wall, or structure of any kind shall be placed on the property without prior written approval from the Developer, and hedges are not allowed to grow in excess of four (4) 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) fect in height.”

Declaration · 2.16 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Each Lot must have only one conventionally built home, constructed by the Developer or its designee, with a minimum size of 1240 square feet (excluding non-heated/non-air-conditioned space), a roof pitch of at least 6" in 12", eave and gable overhangs, shingle or tile roofing materials, and ceilings in all areas; screen cages over patios and pools are allowed, but no reconstruction, additions, alterations, or modifications are permitted without Developer's written consent.

“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-air-conditioned space. All Homes must be constructed with at least a 6" in 12" rise and run roof pitch.”

Declaration · 2.2 · p.1

Last verified 2026-07-17

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No commercial, professional, or similar activity requiring inventory or customer/client visits may be conducted 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 either maintaining an inventory, or customer/client visits may be conducted in a Home or on a Lol.”

Declaration · 2.9 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Only a sign showing the Owner's name, conforming to Developer's common specifications, is permitted; no other signs or advertisements are allowed without the Developer's express written consent.

“A sign showing the Owner's name will be permitted in common specifications to be sel 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

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Private irrigation wells are prohibited; all homes must use modern plumbing facilities connected to the Developer's designated wastewater and potable water systems.

“All Homes will contain modern plumbing facilities connected to the wastewater and potable water systems provided by the Developer's designee. Private irrigation wells are prohibited.”

Declaration · 2.4 · p.1

Last verified 2026-07-17

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No owner may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or perform any activity in wetlands, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas described in the approved permit or recorded plat without prior approval from the appropriate governmental agency or pursuant to Chapter 40D-4, F.A.C.; owners of Lots subject to a Special Easement for Landscaping must perpetually maintain the vegetation thereon and not take action to prevent compliance with Sumter County Subdivision regulations for Landscaped Buffer areas.

“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 or recorded plat of the Subdivision, unless prior approval is received by the appropriate governmental agency, or pursuant to Chapter 40D-4, F.A.C.”

Declaration · 2.13 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Each Home and Lot must contain a concrete driveway, and no driveways, walkways, or access shall be located on or permitted on specific named major avenues and roads, except as originally constructed by the Developer.

“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. Except as originally constructed by the Developer, no driveways, walkways, or access shall be located on or permitted on Rio Grande Avenue. Buena Vista Boulevard, Talley Ridge Drive, El Camino Real, Archer Avenue, Southern Trace, Morse Boulevard, or County Road 101.”

Declaration · 2.7 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

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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 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

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All Owners must notify the Developer when leaving their property for more than a 7-day period and simultaneously 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

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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

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Owners must keep their Lots neat, clean, and the grass cut, irrigated, and edged at all times, including areas up to the street pavement and between their lot line and the water line of adjacent lakes or board fence of wildlife preserves; owners of Lots with Lakeside Landscaping Easements or Special Easements for Landscaping must perpetually maintain the easement area, not remove or destroy original landscaping or fencing without Developer's written approval, and promptly replace dead foliage.

“It shall be the responsibility of the Owners to keep their Lots neat and clean and the grass cut, irrigated 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, or adjacent to a wildlife preserve, shall have the obligation to mow and maintain all areas between their lot line and the actual water line, and between their lot line and the board fence on the adjoining wildlife preserve, even though they may not own that portion of the land.”

Declaration · 2.10 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

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

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

Declaration · 2.14 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

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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, 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

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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

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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 earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up.”

Declaration · 2.24 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17