Architectural Review
The mission of the Architectural Review Committee is to maintain the high quality and consistency of the aesthetics and design of the residences and home sites found throughout The Villages.
Whether it is a pool addition, landscaping, painted driveway, porch enclosure, coloring of walks and/or driveways, arbors, pergolas, trellises or removal of trees that are greater than four (4) inches in diameter it is necessary to submit a Modification/Alteration Form for approval.
Chapter 190 Florida Statutes authorizes Community Development Districts to adopt rules necessary to enforce guidelines for external architectural control. The Community Standards Department is committed to upholding the high standards of our community’s design, construction and aesthetics. Architectural Review ensures every home modification is constructed of appropriate materials and built to complement the natural and man-made surroundings. The Architectural Review process is purely administrative in nature. The issuance of permits or variances is through the appropriate city or county building department.
There are two architectural Review Committees. For Village Community Development Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and the Village Center Community Development District (for the Lady Lake/Lake County portion of The Villages) have appointed a resident from their respective boundaries to serve on the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). This committee meets every Wednesday morning, 9 a.m., in the District Boardroom located at 1894 Laurel Manor Drive and the meetings are open to the public.
Village Community Districts 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 are currently being reviewed by the Developer’s representative. Meeting times for these districts vary. If you would like to meet with the Developer’s representative regarding a specific application, or if you have questions, please call 352-751-3912 and staff will be happy to make an appointment for you.
You may obtain a Home/Property Alteration Form from The Villages phone book, the Community Standards Department, the Customer Service Center located at 3201 Wedgewood Lane, or the link on this page. Applications that are submitted before 5 p.m. on Thursday will be available the following Thursday.
You can obtain a building site plan from the municipality in which you reside by calling:
- Town of Lady Lake Building Department 352-751-1511
- Lake County Building Department 352-343-9653
- Marion County Building Department 352-438-2400
- Sumter County Building Department 352-689-4460
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact us and staff will be happy to assist you.