Villages of Sumter Unit 87

Restricted

The Subdivision is an adult community for persons 55 years or older; all occupied homes must have at least one resident 55 or older, and no person under 19 may be a permanent resident, though those under 19 may visit and temporarily reside for up to 30 days total per calendar year, with Developer-granted hardship exceptions possible if 80% adult occupancy is maintained.

“The Subdivision is an adult community dC!ligned to provide hollii.fugfor persons SS years or age or older. All Homes that are occupied must be occupied by at least one person who is atlcast fifty-five (SS) years of age, No person under nineteen (19) yem of age may be a p1mnanont resident of a Homo, excqit that , persons below the age of ninetc,en (19) ye.em may be permitted to vllllt and temporarily rc.sido for periods not i:xoeodlng thirty (30) days in total ln any oaloudar year period.”

Declaration · 2.1 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Not addressed

Restricted

Birds, fish, dogs, and cats are permitted, with a maximum of two pets per homesite; 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, dogs and cats shall be pcnnitted, with amaximlllll oftwo (2) pcb per Homcsite. Bnch Owner shall be pcrsonallyrespoll91Dle for any damage caused to dedicated or resarved anias by 1111)' such pet and shall be responsible to Jmmediatoly remove and dispose ofany excrement of such pet md shall be responsible to keep such pet on a lea.sh. No other enimals, livestock, orpoultiyofanykind shall be raised, bred, or kept on 1111)' Homesite or on dedicated or reserved ereas.”

Declaration · 2.23 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

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Not addressed

Restricted

No trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, or recreational vehicles may be parked, stored, or remain on any homesite or street, except for temporary service vehicles or vehicles fully enclosed in garages; inoperable or junk vehicles/equipment are prohibited.

“No trucks In excess of3/4 ton s1zc, boats, orrecreati.onal vehicles shall ho parlccd, stored or otherwise remain on any Homesito or street, except for (a) service vehicles located thorcon on 11 tomporary basis while performing a service for a resident or (b) volriole11 fully enclosed in garages loca!od on the Homesits. No vehicles incapable ofoporation shall be stored on lllJY Homesito nor ahal..l any Junk vehicles or cquipn,ont be kopton any Homcsite.”

Declaration · 2.8 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not addressed

Requires approval

Construction, erection, placement, or alteration of any building or structure, including reconstruction, additions, alterations, or modifications to a home, requires prior written approval from the Developer or an architectural review committee, ensuring compliance with construction plans and aesthetic harmony.

“No building or structures.hall bo, comrtructed, erected, placed or altered on any Homesito ,, until the construction plans and spcoificatloD.3 and 11.plan shoWUlg tho loaotion oftho building orstructure have been approved by the Dlstriat: Each Owner shall cmsun:i that llilY construction on the �Homesito complies with the coDStructicn plans for Iha surface water management sys~ purnuaat to Ch11.pter40D-4, F.A,C., approved and on filc with the South.west Florida Water Managem~nt District (Dlslriot),”

Declaration · 2.2 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

No commercial, professional, or similar activity requiring inventory, equipment, or customer/client visits may be conducted in a home or on a homesite.

“Properties withlo the Subdivision are intended for residential use and no commen:ial, professional or similar activity requiring either maintaining 11.D inventoiy, equipment or customer/client vi.sits may bs conducted in a Homa or on a Homcsitc.”

Declaration · 2.9 · p.2

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

No signs of any kind may be displayed publicly on a homesite or dedicated/reserved area without prior written Developer consent, except for customary name and address signs and one 'for sale or rent' sign (no larger than 12x12 inches, visible only through a home window).

“No sign. ofany kind shall be dlspla.ycd to public view on a Homesite or eny dedi.cated or roserved area withoutthe priOJ"written consent ofthe Davoloper, oxocpt customary name end addross 81.gw and one algn advert:Wng a property for sale or rent which shall be no'Je.rger than twelve (12) inohea wide ao.d twelve (12) InchC!I high ao.d Which shall be located wholiywithin the Home and only visible through a window ofthe Home.”

Declaration · 2.15 · p.3

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, and any approved device must have its location previously approved by the Developer in writing.

“Aerials, satellite =ption dlshos, and antennas of any kind 811) prohibitod within the Subdivision to the extent ellowed by law. The location of any approved devico will boas previously approved by thcDeveloplll' In writing.”

Declaration · 2.16 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

No person may enter into any wildlife preserve areas designated in the Development Orders, except as permitted by those orders.

“Bxcoptaspannitted inthe Development Orders cnlcrod into in connectionwith the VillegC!I ofSllllllC'r, a Development ofRegional I:mpaat, no pcraon may enter inlo any wildlife preserve s~forth withln the area.a designated 89 such in those Developmeat Orders.”

Declaration · 2.13 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Except as originally constructed by the Developer, no driveways, walkways, cartpaths, or access points are permitted on or to any road right-of-way, walkway, or cartpath.

“Except as originally constructed by the Developer, no driveways, walkways, cartpaths or access shall be located on or permitted to any road right-of-way, walkway or cartpath,”

Declaration · 2.12 · p.3

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 89 provided abovo, exterior lighting must be attached to tho Hom.e ao.d shaded so as-not to create a nuisance to othm. No other light poles may be erected.”

Declaration · 2.18 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners must notify the Developer when leaving their property for more than 7 days and advise of their tentative return date.

“All Owners shell notify the Developer when leaving their property form ore than a 7-day pMiod and shall simultaneously advise the Develepcr as to their tentative n,lum date.”

Declaration · 2.20 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Owners of homesites subject to Water Feature Landscaping Easements or Special Easements for Landscaping must perpetually maintain the easement area, are prohibited from removing or destroying original landscaping or fencing without Developer's written approval, and must promptly replace all dead foliage.

“Tho Owners ofHomcsitcs subject to a Wator Pcaturo Landsoaplng Basement and Owners ofHomcsitos subject to a Special Easoment for Landscaping sha.� perpetually maintain the easement area a,nd will not removo or destroy any landscape, or fencing thcroon origina.J.ly lnstiilled by tlie Deilo.!crwithout the Developer's advance writto.n 11pproval, and will promptly replaec all dead foliage located thmh::i, Ifan Owner doea not adhc:ro to this ,regqlation. thon tho work may be pcrfonncd on behalfoftho Owner by the Developer, but tho Dovolopcr shall not bo obligated to pm'orm such work, and the cost shall bo cborgod to the Q\1;11.er.”

Declaration · 2.11 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Lawn ornaments are prohibited, except for seasonal displays lasting a maximum of thirty (30) days.

“Lawn orne.mcmls arc prohibited, cxccpt for seasons displays Iiot.~g a thirty (30) day duration.”

Declaration · 2.15 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Not allowed

Individual mailboxes are not permitted on homesites; mailboxes are provided by the U.S. Postal Service and housed by the Developer for a one-time lifetime charge of $190.00 per box to the owner, with a new charge at the prevailing rate for new owners upon title transfer, and payment of this fee is a condition of using the housing.

“Individual mailboxes may not bo located upon 11.Homesltc. Mailboxes Bie provided by tho U.S. Postal Sorvico at no cost to Owner, however, thoso boxes shall be housed by Dcvoloper at a OIi" tlmo lifetime charge to Owner of$190.00 per baJC.”

Declaration · 4.4(a) · p.7

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.

“Bach Owner shall use his property in such a manner ns to allow his neighbors to enjoy thci useoftheirpropcrty. Radios, record players, television, vo!cC!I and other sounds arc to be kept ona moderate level from 10!00 PM to one (1) hour before daylight”

Declaration · 2.21 · p.3

Last verified 2026-07-17

Restricted

Garbage and trash service is provided by a Developer-designated carrier, with charges paid separately by each owner; owners must participate in curbside recycling if instituted; no rubbish, trash, garbage, or other waste material may be kept on any homesite or dedicated/reserved areas except in sanitary containers concealed from public view; once placed curbside for collection, all garbage must be in Developer-prescribed plastic bags and placed no earlier than the day before scheduled pick-up.

“To maintain the Subdivision in a clean and sanitnry conditionynd lo minimim hoovy commercial traffic within the Subdivision, garbago and trash servi(l(! shall be provided by a carrier dc.signatod by tho D'5Veloper, and tho charges therefor s)lall be paid &eparatoly by each Owner.”

Declaration · 4.3(a) · p.6

Last verified 2026-07-17