We ran into a similar situation when we went to build our birdcage. We have streets front and back. We soon found there was an 8 foot utility right of way, and then a 20 foot area where we could not built any permanent structure. We had originally thought these over lapped, but a review of the plot plan showed that there is 28 feet that must remain clear of buildings. Fortunately there was sufficient side clearance to put in an L shaped birdcage of almost 800 square feet. I had previously gone to the Sumter County building department and had gotten a complete set of drawings for our house, and the first one was the plot plan. I then had to get an education as to what could be done and where. I hope the comment from the original realtor was from inexperience and not deception. It was good that your contractor pointed out that what you wanted to do could not be done. There was a case recently where a villager has to remove or reduce the size of his birdcage because it is over the easement. I am assuming that you have been to ARC for a review of your situation, and that they are not willing to grant an exception. Sorry for your experience, and hope that this has not turned you off to the villages.
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Pennsylvania, for 60+ years, most recently, Allentown, now TV.
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