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Originally Posted by Barefoot
The question is ..... if we don't rely on the complaint-driven process by residents in the neighborhood (which is basically free), then how do you suggest we "catch" the infractions? 
It would require a lot of full-time staff to police each community on a daily basis, to write up infractions, issue citations, collect fines, follow-up on non-payers, keep track of when homeowners put up seasonal decorations and take them down, etc.
Are you willing to pay higher amenities to have ongoing patrols of each and every Village?  |
It is my opinion that having a complaint driven system is flawed and it is inconsistent. Where you live, who you have for neighbors dictates the restrictions and whether or not they are enforced. I also believe it can potentially put neighbors in an awkward position which many of us do not want to be in, so we live with whatever restriction is being broken. To be clear, I have never been in that position in my hood, but I imagine some people have.
So, about how to solve?
- I do not wish to pay more fees.
- I do not think there is a major problem to solve.
- I am just chatting away over coffee
If it is deemed a major problem, then as I said before, maybe the folks that drive around in community watch could ‘anonymously’ leave a complaint the same way a neighbor would. Not for every garden ornament, maybe just start out with washing machine planters, cars on blocks, etc.
How about volunteers? I bet there are a whole lot of folks that would like to be given a ‘deed restriction deputy badge’ (I am not one of them).
If we believe that having community watch add complaints will overwhelm the existing system, then what does that say about the current enforcement?
Anyway… just chatting over coffee, the world looks good from where I am at..