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Old 04-11-2020, 02:54 PM
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Interesting. Well what ever you all say? I think I 'll handle things myself, No need to be insulting, but I will remember those who are. Must be a lot of certain people who know everything. OK I know what I signed and I also know we have rights, it is not a dictatorship. Must read carefully what it says. And take into account certain specifications. But never mind apparently we have much smarter people than me out there? LOL
Not smarter. Just lived here longer. I’m sure your new neighbors will find you delightful.
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Old 04-11-2020, 03:40 PM
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We just had some landscaping done at our house with an awesome landscaping company. First of all, the rule is that your "beds" have to begin (i.e. the back side) a minimum of 3ft from your property. Sounds like you bed for that would be a least 2-3 wide. Our people drew of a very detailed design and presented it for us. They are experienced, and know what will pass and what won't, so you don't have to keep going back over and over. If you are just doing 2 "rows of bushes", you may be able to figure it out by yourself . We did Podocarpus on one side and Viburnum on the other side. At this point, I like the Podocarpus better, but, I think at some point the Virburnum leaves change color a bit, and gets a pretty white flower. If your is narrow though, you may prefer using the same thing on both sides. I say definitely get the board's (or whatever you call it) approval. Enjoy
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I think that is because you would have been planting in the neutral ground. The rule says you have to be at least 3ft inside your property line, so there is no way you can share a hedge. We just had landscaping done, that's why I know this. We interviewed 4 different companies, and all of them knew that as the rule. Our plan was approved 1st time out. I'm sure that's why yours wasn't approved. We have Podocarpus too (among other things). I love them!
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Interesting. Well what ever you all say? I think I 'll handle things myself, No need to be insulting, but I will remember those who are. Must be a lot of certain people who know everything. OK I know what I signed and I also know we have rights, it is not a dictatorship. Must read carefully what it says. And take into account certain specifications. But never mind apparently we have much smarter people than me out there? LOL
What was that? The sound of many eyes rolling.

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Interesting. Well what ever you all say? I think I 'll handle things myself, No need to be insulting, but I will remember those who are. Must be a lot of certain people who know everything. OK I know what I signed and I also know we have rights, it is not a dictatorship. Must read carefully what it says. And take into account certain specifications. But never mind apparently we have much smarter people than me out there? LOL
Usually best to read BEFORE you sign.
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Always entertaining to read what people come up with when they don't want to follow the terms of a contract that they signed.

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Interesting. Well what ever you all say? I think I 'll handle things myself, No need to be insulting, but I will remember those who are. Must be a lot of certain people who know everything. OK I know what I signed and I also know we have rights, it is not a dictatorship. Must read carefully what it says. And take into account certain specifications. But never mind apparently we have much smarter people than me out there? LOL
Those two little old lady trolls with the clipboard know the rules inside and out.
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Just a word of advice, be sure to leave adequate room to be able to walk between your birdcage and the hedges you plant when they become fully mature. You will need to have room to prune them and keep them from growing into your birdcage screen.
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Your landscaper should know. They’ll also get approval, if needed. You might be talking about Hawthorn bushes.
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Your landscaper should know. They’ll also get approval, if needed. You might be talking about Hawthorn bushes.
Not all contracters will take this on. Even if they say they do. Always make sure to sign the application for approval, and then obtain a copy of the approval documents. Do this before work is started.
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Thanks for all the input. Key find someone to get it approved quick. I do not want to go to war with ARC, but they will be sorry if they screw with me. Not when you pay 500k for a house they better give flexibility within reason or be tied up in court for ever.
Haven't even moved here yet but talking about fighting local restrictions and covenants . ???? 125,000 people here ahead of you and there is little evidence that the local rules for the protection of property values have been overturned by the courts.

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