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Old 04-15-2023, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by nn0wheremann View Post
In Sumter, and I presume in Lake counties streets are owned by the county. In Marion County the streets are owned by the property holders, and maintained collectively by CDD 4. Or so I have been told. Nevertheless the inconsistencies in gate operations, roundabout construction and signage, & MMP routing at intersections throughout The Villages is unpleasant, and sometimes dangerous.
I have no idea about Marion County, but I doubt the property owners "own" the streets. If they did, they could make those villages a truly gated community with no obligation to allow access to anyone who is not a resident or an invitee. They would also be paying to maintain those roads separately from the county tax, so color me doubtful. Perhaps Don knows?