Lawn ornament police
 

I live in Pennecamp in an area known as Jacaranda Island and received a visit this morning from a member of the Code Enforcement Police, who almost sheepishly apologized for bothering me with such a trivial request, but requested that I remove the two attractive metal artifical birds which we had in our bushes in front of our home. These birds cost approximately $100 which I only mention to emphasize that they were not cheap nor gaudy ornaments but rather subtle and in good taste. He told me that someone had driven around and noted the addresses of every single house on our street and in homes this area if they had any lawn ornaments whatsoever, and reported them to Code Enforcement. He assumes that the person reporting everyone had been turned in themselves and were seeking some sort of revenge or retribution. It sure is frustrating when your neighbors decorate tastefully and enjoy each others decor but someone from outside your area can ruin it for everyone. I understand the rules and the reason why such rules exist, but people who seek vengenge in mass only perpetuate bitter feelings in an otherwise enjoyable lifestyle here in The Villages. Very disappointing.

I live in Buttonwood and had the same complaint lodged against me for the very same birds which were similarly "roosting" amid shrubs on the side of the house........ go figure.

Nuff said.

Sad
 

This is why some do not want to live in a community such as TV. A bunch of old people who have nothing else to do but be concerned about lawn ornaments. Really! Who ever you are out there that does this, I am speaking to you. How did this happen to you? How is it that you grew old and bitter? I agree that we are smashed to close together and can infringe on each others space, but a lawn ornament? Come on.

Wow, that's sad and scary that a small tasteful accent has to be removed. I admit that I do not care for the homes that have stuff...stuff...and more stuff outside. (I have a relative in California that cheapens their beautiful home by doing this).

I have a tiny 6" angel that was given to me when my newborn granddaughter passed. I have had the angel in my front yard at every residence for the last 6 years. I guess maybe she will have to go in the back.

Seems Illogical
 

Seems illogical to me to buy a home south of Route 466, sign off on the regulations, and then express outrage that the regulations are enforced. Sounds like peoples' expectations are out of line with that reality. The rules apply equally to everyone. I understand that some people may not like it, but I don't understand why people are surprised by that.

I know about the yard art rule and accept it. When we move there we have a choice. Live in the areas that do not allow or move to the old section which does. If you start with the "little" exceptions, where do you stop?

We bought in 2005. That was before it was complaint driven and I swear everyone was told everything had to be removed.
In some cases it was very expensive sculptures that looked beautiful. Your grass had to look perfect and no stones were allowed. Now we look at all the stuff allowed and we remember what we had to throw away when everything was too much. My neighbor had 6 inch bunnies and were told they had to go...
We all thought it strange that community watch seemed to be just lawn police. If you called about a burglary taking place, they would tell you a shift change was coming and it would be an hour before anybody came! No burglary takes 2 hours.
I think it is better today....This place just got too big to keep looking for 6 inch bunnies. Now it seems a lot depends on your neighbors. But telling on each other is never a good idea, to make for happy neighbors.

Incorporate those birds into a flowing fountain. Those are being approved here.

None of these descriptive words are in the deed restrictions.

HMMMM...You bought a house in an area that has a restriction about lawn orniments . sooooo you put them out anyway and got caught and now you are upset.....Go Figure

But heaven forbid you should put out a "For Sale" sign! "Selective rule breaking", please!

The rules are the rules and they apply to everyone equally whether the item is gaudy or tasteful although
I'm sure they're in place to eliminate gaudy. Unfortunately the tasteful suffer as well. Such is life in the restricted zone.

Maybe I'm wrong, but I feel that the rule itself is not what most object to, it's the folks that come in to a neighborhood to specifically look for violators.
If bunnies and plastic Dutch people somehow make my neighbor happy, then I don't care.....but I know a lot of folks don't want to see it.

When do you get copy of these rules? Just signed for a new GrAndview, put down the 30% and never got a copy.

We have two chainsaw carved bears and a lighthouse bench.