est. 2026 · Florida

Villages of Sumter Unit 5

, 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

Core rules12

Occupancy / age restrictions

Restricted

All lots must be used for residential purposes only, with specific restrictions in addition to general ones.

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 Decleration of Restrictions.

Declaration · 2.1 · p.1

Last verified 2026-07-17

Rentals / leasing

Not addressed

Short-term rentals

Not addressed

Pets

Restricted

Owners are permitted to keep only one dog, which must be restrained by a leash when outside 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 · p.3

RVs & campers

Not addressed

Recreational vehicles are not permitted to be parked, stored, or otherwise remain on any lot or street, except for temporary service vehicles.

Boats

Not addressed

Boats are not permitted to be parked, stored, or otherwise remain on any lot or street, except for temporary service vehicles.

Parking

Not allowed

Trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, or recreational vehicles are not permitted to be parked, stored, or remain on any lot or street, except for temporary service vehicles. Inoperable or junk vehicles/equipment are also prohibited.

No trucka 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 · 2.7 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Fences

Requires approval

No fence, barrier, wall, or structure of any kind shall 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

Architectural approval

Restricted

Only one home is permitted per lot, each requiring a garage and no carports. Homes must be at least 1200 square feet (exclusive of non-heated/non-air-conditioned space), have at least a 6" in 12" roof pitch, be conventionally built by the Developer or its designee, and conform to Developer-approved designs, colors, materials (including stucco finish), size, and other qualities, with specific requirements for eave and gable overhangs and shingle roofing materials.

There shall be only one Home on each Lot. Each Home must have a garage. No carports are permitted in the subdivision, Onty homes of at least 1200 square feet, exclusive of any garage, storage room, screen room or other non-heated and non-air-conditioned space, and homes with at least 6" In 12" rise and run roof pitch, shall be placed on any Lot. The Home shall be a conventionally bulit home, elther site built or prefabricated, which must be constructed by Developer or its designee of a design approved by Developer as being harmonious with the development as to color, construction materials (Including stucco finish), design, size and other qualities. Each Home must have eave overhangs and gable overhangs, and all roofing materials shall be shingle materials over all areas including garages, utility rooms, screen porches etc., and all areas have cellings.

Declaration · 2.2 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Home business

Not addressed

Commercial and/or professional activities are not permitted to be conducted in a Home or on a Lot within the Subdivision.

Signs

Restricted

Only a sign showing the Owner's name, conforming to Developer 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 set forth by the Developer. No other signs of advertisements will be permitted without the express written consent of the Developer.

Declaration · 2.14 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Setbacks

Not addressed

Exterior & architectural5

Antennas, solar panels, generators & equipment

Not allowed

No aerials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted in the Subdivision.

No serials, satellite reception dishes, or antennas of any kind are permitted in the Subdivision.

Declaration · 2.15 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Conservation, wetlands & environmental

Restricted

Property owners must comply with construction plans for the surface water management system and obtain prior written approval from the Southwest Florida Water Management District for any building, structure, or activity in wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas.

It shall be the responsibility of each property owner within the subdivision at the time of construction of a buliding, residence, or structure, to comply with the construction plans for the surface water management system pursuant to Chapter 400-4, F.A.C., approved and on file with the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District). No owner of property within the subdivision may construct or maintain any buliding, residence, or structure, or undertake or perform any activity in the wetlands, mitigation areas, buffer areas, and upland conservation areas described in the approved permit and recorded plat of the subdivision unless prior written approvat is received from the District pursuant to Chapter 40D-4.

Declaration · 2.8 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Driveways & walkways

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 · 2.6 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Exterior & landscape lighting

Restricted

Exterior lighting must be attached to the home and shaded to prevent nuisance to others; security light poles are prohibited.

Except as provided above, exterior lighting must be attached to the Home and shaded so as not to creste a nulsance to others. No security light poles may be erected.

Declaration · 2.17 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Property & structure upkeep

Restricted

Owners are responsible for keeping their lots neat, clean, and the grass cut and edged at all times, including all areas up to the street pavement; failure to do so may result in the Developer performing the work and charging the owner.

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. If an Owner does not adhere to this regulation, then the work may be performed on behalf of the Owner by the Developer and the cost shall be charged to the Owner.

Declaration · 2.10 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Landscaping & yard2

Clotheslines / outdoor drying

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 · 2.27 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Landscaping & lawn maintenance

Requires approval

No building or other improvements may be made within easements reserved by the Developer without the Developer's permission.

No bullding or other Improvements shall be made within the easements reserved by the Developer without permission of Developer.

Declaration · 2.12 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Use & conduct3

Noise, nuisance & conduct

Restricted

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 hle property In such a manner as to allow hle neighbors to enjoy the use of their property. Radlos, record players, television, volces 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.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Solicitation & yard sales

Restricted

The Developer reserves the right to prohibit or control all peddling, soliciting, selling, delivery, and vehicular traffic within the Subdivision.

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

Trash & recycling

Restricted

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 curbalde no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up.

Declaration · 2.25 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17