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Old 07-22-2025, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ron32162 View Post
Four foot over from the road is a "right of way" yes they can do work without notification. NOW unless there is a utility easement running through your yard when your home was built they cannot create one anywhere in your yard beyond that 4 ft. ...
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
Every homeowner needs to examine their plat. The right-of-way at my property is about 7 feet, not 4 feet. It can vary.
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Originally Posted by BrianL99 View Post
That may be the case on your property, but in general, that's not true.

The "Road Layout" extends beyond 4' on almost every road in The Villages (& in most of developed America).
There is a 3.5’ right of way between the road and my property line according to my drawings. Then, my deed restrictions state a 10’ utilities easement along the front of my homesite. This means that almost half of what I see as my front yard is either not mine or is contained within an easement.

The statement of easement in my restrictions allows above-grade utilities in the area contained by both a front and side easement. A 10’x5’ patch along one side of my driveway is such an area.
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