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Onl courtyard villas have full fencing. Patio villas fencing is just for show, it is not completely around the property.

Yes, anytime you want to plant somethng or remove something in your landscaping, you have to get approval from the architectural committee. There are forms on the Villages web site for this approval.

You cannot do anything in courtyard villas that will change the "look" of the home. We can't have any lawn ornaments or cute garden figurines or chairs, etc. This rule about courtyard villas is only in the last few years. Over on the historic side, you will see the reason why no ornaments. Some homes have deer, lions, the old jockey, etc. on the front lawn. Doesn't do much to upgrade the property.

Fences, if they are not exactly the same, can make property look tacky and I am sure this is one of the reasons the developer has this in the covenants.

If you feel you must have a fence, as we did, then courtyard villa is the best for you.

I have seen some beautiful landscaping along Tall Trees Lane that actually makes a natural fence between homes and some behind the lanai's but have never seen landscaping totally around any home.

Good luck to you in your search. Our dog made our decision easy. She has always had yard and we bought a corner yard, courtyard villa so we have a complete yard with fencing all around.