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Originally Posted by Polar Bear
Architectural restrictions are often subjective and enforcement may be iffy. But if there is an encroachment into an easement, that is a different situation. The easement is in favor of a body or bodies (utility companies, etc.), legally binding, and are very enforceable.
And it is not in a party's best interest to build anything (hard or soft, but especially hard) into an easement. Worst case it could encumber the home when it is time to sell.
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Good point.
BTW, the easements are not only for utilities. They are also for drainage. There have been subdivisions built in the past with little or no regard for drainage and they later paid the price. Deltona is an example.
The Developer has done a great job in controlling flooding.