, 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.
Restricted
No children under 19 years of age are permitted to live in the Subdivision, but children may visit for a maximum of 30 days per year.
“No children will be permitted to live in the Subdivision under the age of 19 years; however, children will be permitted to visit up to a total of 30 day maximum each year.”
Declaration · 2.24 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Not addressed
The document does not explicitly address general long-term rentals or leasing of properties.
Not addressed
The document does not explicitly address short-term rentals or vacation leasing of properties.
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
Not allowed
Recreational vehicles are not permitted to be parked, stored, or otherwise remain on any lot or street, with a temporary exception for 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
Not allowed
Boats are not permitted to be parked, stored, or otherwise remain on any lot or street, with a temporary exception for 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
Trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, recreational vehicles, and inoperable 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 lot.”
Declaration · p.2
Requires approval
Fences, barriers, walls, or any structure of that nature require prior written approval from the Developer before being placed on the property.
“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
Only one home is permitted per lot, which must have a garage, be at least 1240 square feet (excluding certain non-heated/air-conditioned spaces and developer alterations), have at least a 5" in 12" roof pitch, be conventionally built by the Developer or designee, and have specific design, color, material, size, eave/gable overhangs, and shingle or tile roofing materials over all areas.
“There shall be only one Home on each Lot Only homes with garages and of at least 1240 square feet, exclusive of any alterations to the original plan offered by the developer, exclusive of heated and air-conditioned Florida Rooms and exclusive of any garage, storage room, screen room or other non-heated and non-air-conditioned space, and homes with at least a 5" in 12" rise and run roof pitch, shall be placed on any Lot. The Home shall be a conventionally built home, either 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, design, size and other qualities. Each home must have eave overhangs and gable overhangs, and all roofing materials shall be shingle or tile materials over all areas Including garages, screen porches, utility rooms, etc., and all areas must have ceilings.”
Declaration · 2.2 · p.6
Last verified 2026-07-17
Not allowed
Commercial and professional activities are prohibited from being conducted in a home or on a lot.
“Commercial and/or professional activities may not be conducted In a Home or on a Lot.”
Declaration · p.2
Restricted
Only one 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 · 2.13 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Not addressed
Requires approval
No owner may construct or maintain any building, residence, or structure, or undertake 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 · 3.4 · p.3
Last verified 2026-07-17
Restricted
Each home and lot must have a concrete driveway, and no driveways, walkways, or access are permitted on Rio Grande Avenue or Morse Boulevard.
“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. No driveways, walkways, or access shall be located on or permitted on Rio Grande Avenue or Morse Boulevard.”
Declaration · 2.6 · p.2
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 · 2.16 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17
Allowed
Screen cages over pools are permitted.
“Screen cages over pools are allowed.”
Declaration · 2.5 · 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 · 2.25 · p.3
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 their lot line and the water for lake-adjacent lots.
“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 it 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 · 2.6 · 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 · 2.20 · p.2
Last verified 2026-07-17