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Originally Posted by Happinow
So, we buy a wonderful lot on the golf course. Although we are set back and down a bit from being level on the course, we still have a nice view. Our new neighbors, as we speak, have landscapers on their property, plotting out their landscaping. Mind you, they have two big dogs. They have been talking to the landscapers about putting in bushes/hedges all around their property to make sure the dogs stay on their property. They have mapped it out with the paint. We have a few problems with this.....first, we believe that you aren't supposed to have anything up that resembles a fence, which is what he is trying to create with his shrubs. Second, this must mean he is going to let his dogs out without a leash. Third, the bushes will block our view a great deal! As you can imagine, we are extremely upset with all of the above. We will keep an eye on this and certainly report them if any of The Villages landscaping laws or pet laws are broke. You will probably suggest talking to them.....we already did but they are in the mindset that the rules don't apply to them. Oh, we also hear the dog bark inside the house on a daily basis. It's just great for relaxing on out lanai.......We are not so Happinow.
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Someone mentioned that you being on a golf course the Arch Review Board would have to approve the project. This is only partly true, the ARC must approve nearly every new or additional project whether it be on a golf course or not. We just went thru a problem with the home modification by a neighbor. Sadly, the ARC has very little authority to enforce anything unless it is specifically spelled out in the deed restrictions.There is a strict rule about animals being on leashes anytime outside the home, also there are rules that limit households to only one dog and the size of that dog. I suggest you go to the Villages Governmental Offices at Laurel Manor asap.