architectural
Not addressed
No reconstruction, additions, or alterations to a home are permitted without prior written approval from the Developer or an appointed architectural review committee.
Villages of Sumter Unit 78
, 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 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
business use
Not addressed
Homesites are for residential use, and commercial or professional activities involving inventory, equipment, or client visits are prohibited.
fence
Requires approval
Fences and barriers are prohibited on the property unless the owner obtains prior written approval from 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 upproval of the Developer.”
Declaration · p.3
occupancy
Restricted
The community is restricted to residents aged 55 and older, with specific allowances for those over 19 and limited visitation for those younger.
“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 · p.3
parking
Restricted
Parking is prohibited for trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, and recreational vehicles unless they are in a garage or are service vehicles on a temporary basis.
“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. No vehicles incapable of operation shall be stored on any Homesite nor shall any junk vehicles or equipment be kept on any Homesite.”
Declaration · p.2
pets
Restricted
Residents are permitted to keep up to two pets, specifically birds, fish, dogs, or cats, provided they are leashed and owners manage waste and damages.
“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 und shall be responsible to imrnediately 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 Homesite or on dedicated or reserved areas.”
Declaration · p.3
rentals
Restricted
One sign advertising a property for rent is permitted if it is no larger than 12 inches by 12 inches and displayed from within a window of the home.
“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 be 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.2
rv
Restricted
Recreational vehicles are prohibited from being parked or stored on any homesite or street unless they are 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
setbacks
Not addressed
The document establishes specific easement widths along the front, rear, and side lot lines of every homesite which function as setback areas for utilities and maintenance.
short term rentals
Restricted
Short-term rentals are implicitly restricted by the requirement that at least one occupant be 55 or older and the prohibition of guests under 19 for more than 30 days per year.
“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 · p.3
signs
Restricted
Signs are generally prohibited without developer consent, except for name/address signs and one small for-sale or for-rent sign displayed inside a window.
“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 be 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.2