[ohpoo]

I have witnessed a home in the Buttonwood area where the yard is completely covered in rock. I thought you could only do partial coverage with the rock. Are there rules governing this?

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by ohpoo

I have witnessed a home in the Buttonwood area
where the yard is completely covered in rock. I thought you could only do partial coverage with the rock. Are there rules governing this?

I've wondered about this. I think that TV covenants are not in agreement with Florida State laws which encourage less grass, and water conservation. I think that the Florida State law would prevail in a court challenge, but I sure wouldn't want to be a test case. Just some random musings on my part, no facts.

[wendyquat]

If its a cyv, it can be all rock.

[mickey100]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I've wondered about this. I think that TV covenants are not in agreement with Florida State laws which encourage less grass, and water conservation. I think that the Florida State law would prevail in a court challenge, but I sure wouldn't want to be a test case. Just some random musings on my part, no facts.

I agree! I wouldn't want to fight the Villages on anything, in a court of law, but agree that it seems like the Florida state law would supersede the Villages rules.

[bike42]

I'm not sure which FL law you're referring to, but since all TV homes are required to have irrigation systems and all irrigation water is from runoff or grey water, I don't know how you could make a case that rocks would be more "green".

Check your covenants. I believe that most sections except villas are required to have a minimum of 50% in turf.

[asianthree]

someone posted 51% real grass

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by bike42

I'm not sure which FL law you're referring to, but since all TV homes are required to have irrigation systems and all irrigation water is from runoff or grey water, I don't know how you could make a case that rocks would be more "green".

Check your covenants. I believe that most sections except villas are required to have a minimum of 50% in turf.

Villages Covenants differ from Florida State laws.

[PJ]

I was told that irrigation water on houses N of 466 is NOT runoff or brown water, but is the same water as inside your house. Anyone confirm this?

[Barefoot]

Here is information on Florida Friendly Landscaping that I found on the Net. It talks about rocks and grass.

In 2009 Governor Christ signed Senate Bill 2080, also called Water Rights Bill. The Bill prevents Homeowners Associations from prohibiting property owners from implementing Florida Friendly Landscaping.

Florida Friendly Landscaping and Senate Bill 2080 - The Bosshardt Blog

[gomoho]

Senate Bill 2080 is interesting - would like someone to do a presentation after speaking with our ARC so we can be advised exactly what we can or cannot do. I would be interested in getting rid of some of this water-hogging, high maintanance grass!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by gomoho

Senate Bill 2080 is interesting - would like someone to do a presentation after speaking with our ARC so we can be advised exactly what we can or cannot do. I would be interested in getting rid of some of this water-hogging, high maintanance grass!

I'd guess that our ARC would support the enforcement of TV covenants. However, if I'm understanding the intent of Bill 2080, Florida Law supersedes homeowner covenants.

But since we all want to preserve the uniformity of TV properties (we do, don't we?), and since we don't want to have unhappy neighbors, I think that most residents will probably adhere to covenants rather than implement Florida Friendly Landscaping.

[graciegirl]

Oh please...if ya have to have rock...DelWebb in Arizona has just what you need.

I LOVE the green expanses.

[asianthree]

me too GG but would like to see in small yards a good fake turf available that need no water

[bestmickey]

(Never mind. Post deleted. Realized that since I am not a resident, folks wouldn't be interested in my comments on this issue.)

[Joaniesmom]

We purchased a CYV in Briar Meadow where 80% or more of the landscaping was professionally done in stone. I think it looks very pretty and neat. In addition, there are a variety of beautiful plants added to the lot. I want to explore having each plant being given it's own drip tube rather than wasting thousands of gallons of water on regular irrigation. Currently we have a small, and I do mean small, area of grass. Definitely can be trimmed with a weed whacker. I don't know if this is in compliance with TV rules or Florida rules but I can't for the life of me see why anyone would be offended.