Sidewalks and Curbside Grass

[marvinh11791]

This relates to dogs pooping on neighbors lawns. I am not yet a resident of The Villages and one of the reasons I hesitate is because homes and roads are built without sidewalks. As we all know some dogs will poop on neighbors lawns instead of their own yards. This will usually cause a neighbor to complain.
If the The Villages had sidewalks would it be as bad to sometimes have to clean up poop on the grass between the sidewalks and the roadway? Rather than a neighbors lawn.
This is a 'springboard' for discussion. Thank you. Marvinh

[EdFNJ]

Suggestion: Seeing as you have been a member on TOTV for about 6 years just do a "poop" search on the forum ("search topic" (IIRC) box in upper right somewhere) and you will find no less than 50 poop topics some as recent as within the last week. ALL your poop questions (and more) will be answered fully. (Assuming this isn't just another troll poop topic of which there have been many! :1rotfl: )

Welcome to The Villages .... best place to discuss dog poop!

:welcome:


Edit: Just did a "SEARCH THIS FORUM" for the word "poop" and it came up with 300 topics. :D :D

[marvinh11791]

Hi EdFNJ. No, I'm not a troll. I really have been considering moving down. And I think my suggestion about sidewalks would help the situation. But how to get the developer to consider it??

[EdFNJ]

Hi EdFNJ. No, I'm not a troll. I really have been considering moving down. And I think my suggestion about sidewalks would help the situation. But how to get the developer to consider it??

Good to hear! Doubt they will build sidewalks where there aren't any but I am sure someone will tell you who the big poop-pah :D is to contact.

[JSR22]

Hi EdFNJ. No, I'm not a troll. I really have been considering moving down. And I think my suggestion about sidewalks would help the situation. But how to get the developer to consider it??
He has no reason to put in sidewalks. Houses new and old sell very quickly. The roads are narrow and putting in sidewalks and grass would be a huge and expensive undertaking.

[golfing eagles]

This relates to dogs pooping on neighbors lawns. I am not yet a resident of The Villages and one of the reasons I hesitate is because homes and roads are built without sidewalks. As we all know some dogs will poop on neighbors lawns instead of their own yards. This will usually cause a neighbor to complain.
If the The Villages had sidewalks would it be as bad to sometimes have to clean up poop on the grass between the sidewalks and the roadway? Rather than a neighbors lawn.
This is a 'springboard' for discussion. Thank you. Marvinh

"Springboard". OK, well that's one word for it:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[vintageogauge]

It's not as bad as it sounds down here most of the ones that complain are the same ones over and over again and they are most likely the people that have lawn ornaments out in front of their homes. Come on down and join the poop parade, it's fund an it will always be here just like the white crosses and the two ladies with the clip board.

[Bogie Shooter]

This relates to dogs pooping on neighbors lawns. I am not yet a resident of The Villages and one of the reasons I hesitate is because homes and roads are built without sidewalks. As we all know some dogs will poop on neighbors lawns instead of their own yards. This will usually cause a neighbor to complain.
If the The Villages had sidewalks would it be as bad to sometimes have to clean up poop on the grass between the sidewalks and the roadway? Rather than a neighbors lawn.
This is a 'springboard' for discussion. Thank you. Marvinh

Springboard? We don’t need any to stir up the dog poop posters.
You may want to wait till you buy to start your long list of suggestions……….

[Papa_lecki]

Houses are selling in days, demand has increased the value of homes by like 25%. No one is coming down and saying, “if you only had sidewalks, I would buy.” Believe me, if the lack of sidewalks was hurting the sale of new homes, there would be sidewalks. In some of the newer areas, the developer did put in walkways and bike paths - they felt they were needed.

If lack of sidewalks is preventing you from buying, then you won’t be happy here, not matter what.

A lot of the traffic on the non main roads are golf carts, walkers and runners.

[dewilson58]

If the The Villages had sidewalks would it be as bad to sometimes have to clean up poop on the grass between the sidewalks and the roadway? Rather than a neighbors lawn.


In most neighborhoods, the grass next to the streets is NOT owned by the homeowner.
I'm not taking about easements................The actual property line.
Homeowner property line is not the street.

Need to get the street spec's from the county and measure from the center of the street.

[VApeople]

I am not yet a resident of The Villages and one of the reasons I hesitate is because homes and roads are built without sidewalks.

As you can see on a Google map, there are very few sidewalks in The Villages.

In Virginia, we had a busy sidewalk in front of our house. If I found any dog crap in our yard, I would put it on the sidewalk. That made me feel much better.

[davem4616]

IMHO, if the absence of sidewalks are a huge issue for you, you should stay in the big concrete cities, and tip toe around the turds that are left on the sidewalks...because there is no grass

most of the roads in the United States do not have sidewalks

[BrianL99]

Is "Springboard" a new euphemism for trolling?

There are only about 140,000 reasonably satisfied folks living in The Villages. If I were you, I'd definitely call "management" and let them know, you might not buy here, because of the sidewalk & poop situation. I'm sure they'll jump right on it!

[Luggage]

Take your 401k and give it to the developer to put in side walks.

[thevillages2013]

This relates to dogs pooping on neighbors lawns. I am not yet a resident of The Villages and one of the reasons I hesitate is because homes and roads are built without sidewalks. As we all know some dogs will poop on neighbors lawns instead of their own yards. This will usually cause a neighbor to complain.
If the The Villages had sidewalks would it be as bad to sometimes have to clean up poop on the grass between the sidewalks and the roadway? Rather than a neighbors lawn.
This is a 'springboard' for discussion. Thank you. Marvinh
Ok so your only reason for a sidewalk is to create the little strip of grass between the sidewalk and the curb so that el perro has a place to poop and said pooper will poop there and not on the grass on the other side of the sidewalk? You sir/ ma’am are truly a visionary

[Rwirish]

Yes, yes we need sidewalks!

[DRoss]

This relates to dogs pooping on neighbors lawns. I am not yet a resident of The Villages and one of the reasons I hesitate is because homes and roads are built without sidewalks. As we all know some dogs will poop on neighbors lawns instead of their own yards. This will usually cause a neighbor to complain.
If the The Villages had sidewalks would it be as bad to sometimes have to clean up poop on the grass between the sidewalks and the roadway? Rather than a neighbors lawn.
This is a 'springboard' for discussion. Thank you. Marvinh try linden island

[mkjelenbaas]

This relates to dogs pooping on neighbors lawns. I am not yet a resident of The Villages and one of the reasons I hesitate is because homes and roads are built without sidewalks. As we all know some dogs will poop on neighbors lawns instead of their own yards. This will usually cause a neighbor to complain.
If the The Villages had sidewalks would it be as bad to sometimes have to clean up poop on the grass between the sidewalks and the roadway? Rather than a neighbors lawn.
This is a 'springboard' for discussion. Thank you. Marvinh
What a springboard!

[gail swanson]

There is a set back at every lot that does not belong to the home owner so most of the dog poop is not on anyones lawn but on public property

[angelscelebrate]

This relates to dogs pooping on neighbors lawns. I am not yet a resident of The Villages and one of the reasons I hesitate is because homes and roads are built without sidewalks. As we all know some dogs will poop on neighbors lawns instead of their own yards. This will usually cause a neighbor to complain.
If the The Villages had sidewalks would it be as bad to sometimes have to clean up poop on the grass between the sidewalks and the roadway? Rather than a neighbors lawn.
This is a 'springboard' for discussion. Thank you. Marvinh
If it makes you feel any better we had someone, and when I say someone I mean a human, use the knee wall to poop on the grassy area of the walkway corridor leading out of the powerline walkways in DeLuna. So apparently grass is the surface of choice most of the time.

[Craftylady]

There is a small grassy area where I walk my leashed dogs and yes I do pick up their poop. Someone finds it necessary to place small signs there where they see poop or suspected remnants telling pet owners to pick it up. That person needs to get a life or find another hobby

[Bridget Staunton]

Owners of The Villages will not invest money if it doesn’t improve their profit

[Wilson02852]

If you don't like dogs pooping and no sidewalks don't move into the community.

[Fastskiguy]

We've been full time for over 2 years and I don't think we've had a single case of dog poop appearing in our front yard yet. We're south of the turnpike, maybe things are different up north?

Joe

[GOLFER54]

Dog ������ dog ������ ������ ������ poop… there is so much to worry about, but this is a priority to some folks.

[Bogie Shooter]

Owners of The Villages will not invest money if it doesn’t improve their profit

Hearsay…..

[Black Beauty]

more dogs than people...

[dewilson58]

We've been full time for over 2 years and I don't think we've had a single case of dog poop appearing in our front yard yet. We're south of the turnpike, maybe things are different up north?

Joe

We have been here ten years..............no poopie in yardie for us either.

Trolls just like complaining about a nothing topic.

:coolsmiley:

[coffeebean]

There is a set back at every lot that does not belong to the home owner so most of the dog poop is not on anyones lawn but on public property

That may be true but the homeowner is responsible for maintaining that section of grass that abuts his property and is public property. It is the homeowner's water and fertilizer that keeps that grass green and the homeowner either cuts and edges that strip himself or hires a company to cut and edge it. I can see why some homeowners, myself included, would prefer if pets do not pee and poop on that strip of grass that we do not own.

[coffeebean]

If it makes you feel any better we had someone, and when I say someone I mean a human, use the knee wall to poop on the grassy area of the walkway corridor leading out of the powerline walkways in DeLuna. So apparently grass is the surface of choice most of the time.

Oh my. That must have been an emergency for that person.

[MrFlorida]

If your sole reason to move to the Villages is for Fido's poop, then you need to reconsider your priorities.

[Chi-Town]

Suburb of 80,000 back north had sidewalks. We all had to shovel them (of snow). But it was nice to have them.

[Speedie]

Troll much?? You dont like what TV developer offers then dont move here. Seems very simple

[coffeebean]

Yes, yes we need sidewalks!

The Villages' streets and front yards are not large enough to fit sidewalks. I know I would be left with basically only a flowerbed in the front of my house if there were a sidewalk adjacent to the street. The Villages is not a "bedroom" community.

[NotGolfer]

We moved here from a community that had sidewalks plus walking paths etc. The social media from there isn't much different than here. People complaining about people's dogs eliminating on their lawns (plus that strip between the sidewalk and street). They also complain about speedsters as well as the round-abouts etc. People will be people no matter where they live. I guess if the OP (and others) find the true utopia of perfection of living, they won't let us know. :popcorn:

[MandoMan]

This relates to dogs pooping on neighbors lawns. I am not yet a resident of The Villages and one of the reasons I hesitate is because homes and roads are built without sidewalks. As we all know some dogs will poop on neighbors lawns instead of their own yards. This will usually cause a neighbor to complain.
If the The Villages had sidewalks would it be as bad to sometimes have to clean up poop on the grass between the sidewalks and the roadway? Rather than a neighbors lawn.
This is a 'springboard' for discussion. Thank you. Marvinh

Most of the streets in The Villages that aren’t major streets have very little traffic, and walking there is easier than walking on sidewalks and probably safer. Sidewalks in established villages would be paid for by us, not by the developer, and most of us don’t want to pay several thousand dollars for our share of sidewalk. If dogs excreted on a grass strip between a sidewalk and a street, the dog owners would still need to pick it up, and it would still need to be mowed by the homeowner. So, I think sidewalks would not be a good idea.

[retiredguy123]

There is a set back at every lot that does not belong to the home owner so most of the dog poop is not on anyones lawn but on public property
Not exactly. There is a strip of land designated as a utility easement, but you still own that land. Otherwise, you wouldn't need to mow it, and your sprinkler heads wouldn't be there.

[tomhinz]

We live on a cul de sac and it seems people love to bring their dogs and poop in the roundabout. Why do they have to bring them here? Why not their own yards (because they do not pick it up). People are so inconsiderate.

[Lil GTO]

Hi EdFNJ. No, I'm not a troll. I really have been considering moving down. And I think my suggestion about sidewalks would help the situation. But how to get the developer to consider it??

So they install sidewalks. Residents then walk their dogs on the sidewalk instead of the road which touches other residents yards.

The sidewalks will touch other residents yards as well so the dog still does their business in the other residents yards.

Answer do not absolutely do not allow your dog to go in others yards period.

Empty your dog as I do in your own yard then walk them and problem solved.

Just have to think ahead. No one is a bigger dog lover than me and I love mine so much that I won’t allow her to make enemies by doing her business anywhere but her own property.

Don’t tell me it can’t be done I do it everyday.

[retiredguy123]

This relates to dogs pooping on neighbors lawns. I am not yet a resident of The Villages and one of the reasons I hesitate is because homes and roads are built without sidewalks. As we all know some dogs will poop on neighbors lawns instead of their own yards. This will usually cause a neighbor to complain.
If the The Villages had sidewalks would it be as bad to sometimes have to clean up poop on the grass between the sidewalks and the roadway? Rather than a neighbors lawn.
This is a 'springboard' for discussion. Thank you. Marvinh
A lot of developers, including The Villages, have stopped installing a strip of grass between the sidewalk and the curb. They have learned that it is too expensive to maintain that strip of grass.

[joelfmi]

This relates to dogs pooping on neighbors lawns. I am not yet a resident of The Villages and one of the reasons I hesitate is because homes and roads are built without sidewalks. As we all know some dogs will poop on neighbors lawns instead of their own yards. This will usually cause a neighbor to complain.
If the The Villages had sidewalks would it be as bad to sometimes have to clean up poop on the grass between the sidewalks and the roadway? Rather than a neighbors lawn.
This is a 'springboard' for discussion. Thank you. Marvinh 1. noise from trucks and car on or near the turnpike, 2 rental noise 3. smell from sewerage disposal plant. 4. property line issues. 5 high CDD charges. 5 no community travel. 5 long wait time to use amenities.6. and a lot more

[DaleDivine]

We live on a cul de sac and it seems people love to bring their dogs and poop in the roundabout. Why do they have to bring them here? Why not their own yards (because they do not pick it up). People are so inconsiderate.

And soooo the saga continues...
:shocked::popcorn::popcorn:

[DaleDivine]

So they install sidewalks. Residents then walk their dogs on the sidewalk instead of the road which touches other residents yards.

The sidewalks will touch other residents yards as well so the dog still does their business in the other residents yards.

Answer do not absolutely do not allow your dog to go in others yards period.

Empty your dog as I do in your own yard then walk them and problem solved.

Just have to think ahead. No one is a bigger dog lover than me and I love mine so much that I won’t allow her to make enemies by doing her business anywhere but her own property.

Don’t tell me it can’t be done I do it everyday.

Thank you...
I live in a CYV and the main reason for that is so that my dog can go out anytime she pleases in our fenced in back yard to relieve herself. Rarely do we go walking and when we do she stays IN THE STREET ALL THE TIME. Not allowed to sniff around or walk on others lawns.
:bigbow::bigbow:

[Topspinmo]

This relates to dogs pooping on neighbors lawns. I am not yet a resident of The Villages and one of the reasons I hesitate is because homes and roads are built without sidewalks. As we all know some dogs will poop on neighbors lawns instead of their own yards. This will usually cause a neighbor to complain.
If the The Villages had sidewalks would it be as bad to sometimes have to clean up poop on the grass between the sidewalks and the roadway? Rather than a neighbors lawn.
This is a 'springboard' for discussion. Thank you. Marvinh


Recommend you not move here if it already bothers you.

[Topspinmo]

What a springboard!


Board with coil spring under it.

[fdpaq0580]

There is a set back at every lot that does not belong to the home owner so most of the dog poop is not on anyones lawn but on public property

Wrong.

[fdpaq0580]

Not exactly. There is a strip of land designated as a utility easement, but you still own that land. Otherwise, you wouldn't need to mow it, and your sprinkler heads wouldn't be there.

Correct. You bought it, you paid for it, you maintain it, you pay taxes on it. You own it.

[fdpaq0580]

Thank you...
I live in a CYV and the main reason for that is so that my dog can go out anytime she pleases in our fenced in back yard to relieve herself. Rarely do we go walking and when we do she stays IN THE STREET ALL THE TIME. Not allowed to sniff around or walk on others lawns.
:bigbow::bigbow:

Thank you. Very much appreciated.
😉👍👍

[JoMar]

1. noise from trucks and car on or near the turnpike, 2 rental noise 3. smell from sewerage disposal plant. 4. property line issues. 5 high CDD charges. 5 no community travel. 5 long wait time to use amenities.6. and a lot more

And you live where?

[Quent]

That Sir is spot on! Just saying.

[golfing eagles]

There is a small grassy area where I walk my leashed dogs and yes I do pick up their poop. Someone finds it necessary to place small signs there where they see poop or suspected remnants telling pet owners to pick it up. That person needs to get a life or find another hobby

Or maybe that dog owner needs to have THEIR dog "poop" on THEIR property. Just a thought.

[Nell57]

Hi EdFNJ. No, I'm not a troll. I really have been considering moving down. And I think my suggestion about sidewalks would help the situation. But how to get the developer to consider it??

You buy a property in The Villages as you see it. At closing you agree to abide by the covenants.
Once you understand fact one and two, you will have a happy retirement in TV.
Don’t move to a community planning to change the norms. Look for a retirement community with the sidewalks and covenants you want. Be happy.,

[jimjamuser]

Hi EdFNJ. No, I'm not a troll. I really have been considering moving down. And I think my suggestion about sidewalks would help the situation. But how to get the developer to consider it??
Developers do what developers DO. As far as DO-DO is concerned........I would feel somewhat psychotic if I based my moving-to-a-new-community decision on dog poop on the grass. It might be more prudent at this moment in History to base a decision like that on fast-moving world events.

[jimjamuser]

That may be true but the homeowner is responsible for maintaining that section of grass that abuts his property and is public property. It is the homeowner's water and fertilizer that keeps that grass green and the homeowner either cuts and edges that strip himself or hires a company to cut and edge it. I can see why some homeowners, myself included, would prefer if pets do not pee and poop on that strip of grass that we do not own.
In my opinion, it is just FREE fertilizer. Nature's way.

[jimjamuser]

Most of the streets in The Villages that aren’t major streets have very little traffic, and walking there is easier than walking on sidewalks and probably safer. Sidewalks in established villages would be paid for by us, not by the developer, and most of us don’t want to pay several thousand dollars for our share of sidewalk. If dogs excreted on a grass strip between a sidewalk and a street, the dog owners would still need to pick it up, and it would still need to be mowed by the homeowner. So, I think sidewalks would not be a good idea.
Sidewalks would require additional grass maintenance with a weed eater and then more sweeping. And not needed in low-traffic residential streets.

[retiredguy123]

In most neighborhoods, the grass next to the streets is NOT owned by the homeowner.
I'm not taking about easements................The actual property line.
Homeowner property line is not the street.

Need to get the street spec's from the county and measure from the center of the street.
You may be correct, but, if so, how can any homeowner prevent a dog owner from allowing their dog to poop on the easement?

[JMintzer]

You may be correct, but, if so, how can any homeowner prevent a dog owner from allowing their dog to poop on the easement?

Oh, lord, now you've done it...

RELEASE THE HOUNDS!

[Holpat39]

Been in Calumet Grove for 19 years as far north as you can get in The Villages. Never had dog poop left in my yard and we have 10 dogs on our block.

[DAVES]

This relates to dogs pooping on neighbors lawns. I am not yet a resident of The Villages and one of the reasons I hesitate is because homes and roads are built without sidewalks. As we all know some dogs will poop on neighbors lawns instead of their own yards. This will usually cause a neighbor to complain.
If the The Villages had sidewalks would it be as bad to sometimes have to clean up poop on the grass between the sidewalks and the roadway? Rather than a neighbors lawn.
This is a 'springboard' for discussion. Thank you. Marvinh

Endless POOP. Rude, inconsiderate people are everywhere and that includes the villages. Side walks will not cure rude people.

Dog owners, as you will see from posts all think their lil darling is darling. Yet, the chose not to have the mutt go on their property.

There are many solutions. Animal repellents can be purchased. A wiff of hot pepper will quickly train a dog this is the wrong place to be.

Interesting reality, it is a natural instinct for a dog not to go where it lives. The dog's instincts tell it that it's waste carries disease so they trot over to others property and are upset with those who object.

[DAVES]

In my opinion, it is just FREE fertilizer. Nature's way.

Your address please.

[DAVES]

What a springboard!

For too many, another term for useless GOSSIP.

[Pginbr]

This relates to dogs pooping on neighbors lawns. I am not yet a resident of The Villages and one of the reasons I hesitate is because homes and roads are built without sidewalks. As we all know some dogs will poop on neighbors lawns instead of their own yards. This will usually cause a neighbor to complain.
If the The Villages had sidewalks would it be as bad to sometimes have to clean up poop on the grass between the sidewalks and the roadway? Rather than a neighbors lawn.
This is a 'springboard' for discussion. Thank you. Marvinh

It doesn’t make difference, sidewalk or not. It’s unsanitary and unneighborly. Just let your dog poop in your own yard. And for any “accidents” that may happen elsewhere, the dog should be curbed and in a neutral area next to the road, not in anyone’s front yard.

[Pginbr]

Your address please.

Yes let’s please send them to her house!

[I'm Popeye!]

In most neighborhoods, the grass next to the streets is NOT owned by the homeowner.
I'm not taking about easements................The actual property line.
Homeowner property line is not the street.

Need to get the street spec's from the county and measure from the center of the street.

So then, can you tell us WHO maintains that section of grass you're talking about?
Homeowners have every right to express their option on dogs that don't belong where they poop.

[thevillages2013]

Hi EdFNJ. No, I'm not a troll. I really have been considering moving down. And I think my suggestion about sidewalks would help the situation. But how to get the developer to consider it??
Contact the developer with this proposal. :popcorn: I don’t think the developer wants you to move here that bad

[mlmarr]

Hi EdFNJ. No, I'm not a troll. I really have been considering moving down. And I think my suggestion about sidewalks would help the situation. But how to get the developer to consider it??

to expensive .. no sidewalks needed.. most people clean up after their dogs .. check the neighborhood for dogs before moving in.

[Rsenholzi]

In most neighborhoods, the grass next to the streets is NOT owned by the homeowner.
I'm not taking about easements................The actual property line.
Homeowner property line is not the street.

Need to get the street spec's from the county and measure from the center of the street.

Try not maintaining it and you will find out how fast that is your property !

[Travelhunter123]

There is a small grassy area where I walk my leashed dogs and yes I do pick up their poop. Someone finds it necessary to place small signs there where they see poop or suspected remnants telling pet owners to pick it up. That person needs to get a life or find another hobby

Or you could walk your dog somewhere else, where it doesn’t disturb others

[Cooperthecat]

I heard from neighbors that one of the homeowners had a prostitute living in his garage and she had to use a bucket to relieve herself. She was not allowed to enter the house. After she left for a better life elsewhere a homeless elderly man moved into the garage. Since that time I noticed two big piles of poop along a path leading to the power lines. They were up against a retaining wall so probably not something a dog would do. This is still ongoing at this house.

About a year ago a villager ambushed a resident in the street on Linden Isle, tried to initiate a street fight and then when that didn't happen, chased the villager on his motorcycle when he fled on in his golf cart. Once caught by the motorcycle villager the biker pulled out a loaded handgun and pointed it at the villager. He wanted to kill the villager over a dog poop incident he had heard about. Apparently a neighbor was using his back yard to relieve her dog before this villager moved in. When this new villager saw the dog pooping one night he politely confronted his neighbor about it. The issue was resolved in a friendly manner however when the dog owner told this story to the gunman at a get together he became enraged stating that he want to go over to that new villages house and "take him out". He was told that this new villager was too strong and fit and would likely kick his butt so he didn't follow through with his desire to take him out at that time. Later, when he sees this new guy getting ready in his driveway to go play golf he apparently decided to kill this guy in the street around the corner.

Anyway, back to the sidewalk discussion.

[JMintzer]

Been in Calumet Grove for 19 years as far north as you can get in The Villages. Never had dog poop left in my yard and we have 10 dogs on our block.

That's impossible! :icon_wink:

[Bogie Shooter]

I heard from neighbors that one of the homeowners had a prostitute living in his garage and she had to use a bucket to relieve herself. She was not allowed to enter the house. After she left for a better life elsewhere a homeless elderly man moved into the garage. Since that time I noticed two big piles of poop along a path leading to the power lines. They were up against a retaining wall so probably not something a dog would do. This is still ongoing at this house.

About a year ago a villager ambushed a resident in the street on Linden Isle, tried to initiate a street fight and then when that didn't happen, chased the villager on his motorcycle when he fled on in his golf cart. Once caught by the motorcycle villager the biker pulled out a loaded handgun and pointed it at the villager. He wanted to kill the villager over a dog poop incident he had heard about. Apparently a neighbor was using his back yard to relieve her dog before this villager moved in. When this new villager saw the dog pooping one night he politely confronted his neighbor about it. The issue was resolved in a friendly manner however when the dog owner told this story to the gunman at a get together he became enraged stating that he want to go over to that new villages house and "take him out". He was told that this new villager was too strong and fit and would likely kick his butt so he didn't follow through with his desire to take him out at that time. Later, when he sees this new guy getting ready in his driveway to go play golf he apparently decided to kill this guy in the street around the corner.

Anyway, back to the sidewalk discussion.
Nice loooooog second post.🥱

[JMintzer]

I heard from neighbors that one of the homeowners had a prostitute living in his garage and she had to use a bucket to relieve herself. She was not allowed to enter the house. After she left for a better life elsewhere a homeless elderly man moved into the garage. Since that time I noticed two big piles of poop along a path leading to the power lines. They were up against a retaining wall so probably not something a dog would do. This is still ongoing at this house.

About a year ago a villager ambushed a resident in the street on Linden Isle, tried to initiate a street fight and then when that didn't happen, chased the villager on his motorcycle when he fled on in his golf cart. Once caught by the motorcycle villager the biker pulled out a loaded handgun and pointed it at the villager. He wanted to kill the villager over a dog poop incident he had heard about. Apparently a neighbor was using his back yard to relieve her dog before this villager moved in. When this new villager saw the dog pooping one night he politely confronted his neighbor about it. The issue was resolved in a friendly manner however when the dog owner told this story to the gunman at a get together he became enraged stating that he want to go over to that new villages house and "take him out". He was told that this new villager was too strong and fit and would likely kick his butt so he didn't follow through with his desire to take him out at that time. Later, when he sees this new guy getting ready in his driveway to go play golf he apparently decided to kill this guy in the street around the corner.

Anyway, back to the sidewalk discussion.

This one time... At Band Camp...

[LucyP]

Hi EdFNJ. No, I'm not a troll. I really have been considering moving down. And I think my suggestion about sidewalks would help the situation. But how to get the developer to consider it??

Good luck with with developers! Won’t fly. Upkeep and liability. I would worry about 💩 poop. No one in jail.

[nancyre]

I am happy to only have sidewalks on major roads. Homeowners are responsible for repairs to the sidewalks even though they don't own them up north. Happy I no longer have to deal with it.

[PugMom]

Oh my. That must have been an emergency for that person.

omg, ikr! am still trying to get that mental pic out of my head! :shocked::faint:

[PugMom]

Nice loooooog second post.🥱

yes, & like the thread, you can smell it a mile away:icon_wink:
this whole 'mess' could be cleared up over respect for your neighbors. meet them- you will probably like them, & avoid doing unwanted damage to their property. it could work!

[Wyseguy]

We have been here ten years..............no poopie in yardie for us either.

Trolls just like complaining about a nothing topic.

:coolsmiley:

You know, they study sewage to see the level of covid. Wouldn't it be great to have a thread that encompasses both topics; dog poop and covid.

[DonnaNi4os]

This relates to dogs pooping on neighbors lawns. I am not yet a resident of The Villages and one of the reasons I hesitate is because homes and roads are built without sidewalks. As we all know some dogs will poop on neighbors lawns instead of their own yards. This will usually cause a neighbor to complain.
If the The Villages had sidewalks would it be as bad to sometimes have to clean up poop on the grass between the sidewalks and the roadway? Rather than a neighbors lawn.
This is a 'springboard' for discussion. Thank you. Marvinh

What people fail to understand is that dog walks produces the dog’s urge to pee and poop. That being said, I do not permit my dog to do either on other people’s lawns. Mine will poop on the street, something I did not teach her intentionally, but, because she knows that I won’t allow her on other’s lawns she has developed an alternative. I always clean up after her. It really annoys me when I find that a dog has gone on my lawn. And, BTW, my dog does her business in my yard AND on walks.

I might point out that dog owners prefer courtyard villas because of their dogs, so you may want to avoid purchasing one. This is a great place to live and I hope that you will find the perfect home for you. The Villages will likely never install sidewalks.

[fdpaq0580]

This relates to dogs pooping on neighbors lawns. I am not yet a resident of The Villages and one of the reasons I hesitate is because homes and roads are built without sidewalks. As we all know some dogs will poop on neighbors lawns instead of their own yards. This will usually cause a neighbor to complain.
If the The Villages had sidewalks would it be as bad to sometimes have to clean up poop on the grass between the sidewalks and the roadway? Rather than a neighbors lawn.
This is a 'springboard' for discussion. Thank you. Marvinh

Hi, Marvinh. Simply put, the narrow streets and lack of sidewalks means more houses can be built on the available land. Less cost spent on building roads and sidewalks which provide no profit means more homes that can be built which will provide a profit.

As for the dog poop , that has little to nothing to do with sidewalks. The dog poop issue has everything to do with the respect, or lack of respect that some dog owners have for their neighbors.

This is a wonderful place to live, but like anywhere else, not 100% perfect. Come on down. I think you will be glad you did.

[Laker14]

So, who mows, waters, and feeds the grass between the sidewalk and the street? The homeowner, that's who. Why would the homeowner be any happier about poop on that part of the lawn, than he/she is now?

[realmoxies]

This relates to dogs pooping on neighbors lawns. I am not yet a resident of The Villages and one of the reasons I hesitate is because homes and roads are built without sidewalks. As we all know some dogs will poop on neighbors lawns instead of their own yards. This will usually cause a neighbor to complain.
If the The Villages had sidewalks would it be as bad to sometimes have to clean up poop on the grass between the sidewalks and the roadway? Rather than a neighbors lawn.
This is a 'springboard' for discussion. Thank you. Marvinh

Do us and yourself a favor... DON'T move to TV.

[Dennys37Packard]

Sorry, I like the look of no sidewalks.

[Cooperthecat]

Nice loooooog second post.🥱

Prostitutes living in a garage, elderly living in a garage, both using either a bucket to poop in or the common area grass and a villager having his life threatened because of a neighbor's dog pooping in his yard.

Better?

I know old people fall asleep easily lol 😆

[Bogie Shooter]

Prostitutes living in a garage, elderly living in a garage, both using either a bucket to poop in or the common area grass and a villager having his life threatened because of a neighbor's dog pooping in his yard.

Better?

I know old people fall asleep easily lol 😆

Just expanded urban legends. And yes some people just like to hear themselves talk.

[Bonanza]

This relates to dogs pooping on neighbors lawns. I am not yet a resident of The Villages and one of the reasons I hesitate is because homes and roads are built without sidewalks. As we all know some dogs will poop on neighbors lawns instead of their own yards. This will usually cause a neighbor to complain.
If the The Villages had sidewalks would it be as bad to sometimes have to clean up poop on the grass between the sidewalks and the roadway? Rather than a neighbors lawn.
This is a 'springboard' for discussion. Thank you. Marvinh


You will only see sidewalks in a community that has children or in an old "neighborhood" such as where you probably grew up!