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Originally Posted by Villages PL
This was in today's Daily Sun newspaper, on page C4. (Mar. 22, 2014)
Sounds a little confusing at first, as if you wouldn't get a warning - just a fine. But you would get a warning and an opportunity to come into compliance. This involves districts 5 through 8.
Fines for first time violations were increased to $50. from $25.
Second violations have been increased to a per day charge. No more free violations.
This involves "signs, outside animals, noise, truck and RV parking and lawn ornaments," among other unnamed violations.
No fines will be imposed until the district board holds a public hearing.
All of the above will be "complaint driven." No one will be bothered unless there is a complaint.
The changes were made because some residents did not take first warnings seriously. Violations often draged on because there was no fear of getting a fine.
The problem is: No one likes to complain. My experience has been that everyone waits for someone else to complain. What would it take for you to complain? Where do you draw the line?
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I have and will complain if I see a violation continue over a period of time. Deed restrictions and covenants are part of the mix that makes this a beautiful place to live. Residents were informed of them prior to buying (they are in the public record) . Ignorance is no excuse .
I would not be upset if a neighbor made me aware that I had a violation and would promptly correct the issue.