[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by DonH57

We feel pretty blessed by the fact we chose a great house in the district we are in. Not only for not as many restrictions but we are further away from high traffic and volume compared to further south of 466 and 466A. I can only imagine it getting worse as build out gets close.

What getting worse, high traffic or restrictions?

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Indydealmaker

Deed restrictions can never be changed once the title has passed from the original owner who established the restrictions.

However, what has happened here in the past is that the enforcement has been on again, off again. IMO that is a breach of fiduciary responsibilities. If there is an agency that is charged with enforcement of deed restrictions (different than "rules"), then that agency should not be allowed to decide when and where or if they will enforce.

Isn't there a clause in the deed restrictions covering changes? I seem to recall reading that.

[Happinow]

Originally Posted by janmcn

These new rules only apply to districts south of 466 where it is a hard and fast rule - no lawn ornaments and no signs.

I live south of 466a and there are a lot of deed rules that are broken. From signs in the yards from the landscapers to lawn ornaments. Some tasteful and some not so much. It will only get corrected if a complaint is made.

[villagetinker]

Interesting points above, I saw the article also, and went to the VCDD website this morning and downloaded the deed restrictions for area 224 (this is South of 466A), and did a word search for Ornament and Lawn, and neither were in there. My suggestion, everyone reading this, go to the VCDD website, and do the same, get a copy of your deed restriction and look it over. There appears to be a lot of misinformation. I believe a previous post stated no lawn ornaments south of 466, which does not appear to be the case south of 466a.
Here is the link for Sumter county: VCDD Deed Compliance - Sumter County
Hope this helps.

[Average Guy]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Interesting points above, I saw the article also, and went to the VCDD website this morning and downloaded the deed restrictions for area 224 (this is South of 466A), and did a word search for Ornament and Lawn, and neither were in there. My suggestion, everyone reading this, go to the VCDD website, and do the same, get a copy of your deed restriction and look it over. There appears to be a lot of misinformation. I believe a previous post stated no lawn ornaments south of 466, which does not appear to be the case south of 466a.
Here is the link for Sumter county: VCDD Deed Compliance - Sumter County
Hope this helps.

I looked at your deed restrictions, as well as mine, using the link that you referenced. Article 2.16 addresses the prohibition of lawn ornaments and signs.

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

What getting worse, high traffic or restrictions?

Hopefully not both. I never wish bad luck on anybody. not good karma.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by gomoho

Now let me get this straight - if someone has a lawn ornament in their yard that doesn't offend anyone and is enjoyed by many you think it should not be allowed period. I don't live on that side of the street. If the owner likes it and the neighbors aren't bothered what is the problem?

I think there are some posters that feel every deviation should be reported, even if residents in the neighborhood are A-OK with the situation. Perhaps I've misunderstood the comments.

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I think there are some posters that feel every deviation should be reported, even if residents in the neighborhood are A-OK with the situation. Perhaps I've misunderstood the comments.

Shouldn't all be treated equally? Either report every violation or do away with the deed compliance completely.

I'd like to report all those who decorate for every holiday. I thought decorations were only allowed for 30 days at Christmas-time. Now I'm seeing crap out for Valentines, St Patrick's and especially Easter. If it was only one item it wouldn't be so bad but some places have stickers with a message on their garage doors plus things in the flower beds, lightpost and around the front door. This is white-trash tacky, people. You live in $2-300K houses for heaven's sake. Haven't you ever heard of the decorating motto "less is more"? I took the cart to Sweetbay tonight and I can't tell you how many trees with white lights I saw on lanais and white lights all around the lanais. There are two regular trees in my neighborhood that still have white lights wrapped around the trunk--Christmas is over so take the lights down, even though they are white. And I also vote for NO PLASTIC FLOWERS!! You're not fooling anybody and they look horrible.

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by KittyKat

I'd like to report all those who decorate for every holiday. I thought decorations were only allowed for 30 days at Christmas-time. Now I'm seeing crap out for Valentines, St Patrick's and especially Easter. If it was only one item it wouldn't be so bad but some places have stickers with a message on their garage doors plus things in the flower beds, lightpost and around the front door. This is white-trash tacky, people. You live in $2-300K houses for heaven's sake. Haven't you ever heard of the decorating motto "less is more"? I took the cart to Sweetbay tonight and I can't tell you how many trees with white lights I saw on lanais and white lights all around the lanais. There are two regular trees in my neighborhood that still have white lights wrapped around the trunk--Christmas is over so take the lights down, even though they are white. And I also vote for NO PLASTIC FLOWERS!! You're not fooling anybody and they look horrible.

Boy, Howdy! I wonder what you think of us folk on the historic side! I wonder - but I really don't give a hoot!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by buggyone

Shouldn't all be treated equally? Either report every violation or do away with the deed compliance completely.

I hear you Buggy, but who should report each and every violation? If the neighbors are fine with the situation, or even enjoy it, as in Gomoho's example, why would "outsiders" want to complain?

When I bicycle through local Villages, I see lots of violations. Lots! The neighbors are obviously OK with the status quo. If something is not offensive to me, why on earth would I complain? I would feel like a real snitch if I made a call to Deed Compliance every time I got home from a bicycle ride. Peace and serenity are my goals, not being a tattletale.

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by KittyKat

I'd like to report all those who decorate for every holiday. I thought decorations were only allowed for 30 days at Christmas-time. Now Ile seeing crap out for Valentines, St Patrick's and especially Easter. If it was only one item it wouldn't be so bad but some places have stickers with a message on their garage doors plus things in the flower beds, lightpost and around the front door. This is white-trash tacky, people. You live in $2-300K houses for heaven's sake. Haven't you ever heard of the decorating motto "less is more"? I took the cart to Sweetbay tonight and I can't tell you how many trees with white lights I saw on lanais and white lights all around the lanais. There are two regular trees in my neighborhood that still have white lights wrapped around the trunk--Christmas is over so take the lights down, even though they are white. And I also vote for NO PLASTIC FLOWERS!! You're not fooling anybody and they look horrible.

You thought decorations are for christmas only and for 30 days? Heaven forbid someone celebrate other holidays throughout the year. Truly sorry you are so miserable to call your neighbors white trash. Chances are you never met any of them . Peace.

[mickey100]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I hear you Buggy, but who should report each and every violation? If the neighbors are fine with the situation, or even enjoy it, as in Gomoho's example, why would "outsiders" want to complain?

When I bicycle through local Villages, I see lots of violations. Lots! The neighbors are obviously OK with the status quo. If something is not offensive to me, why on earth would I complain? I would feel like a real snitch if I made a call to Deed Compliance every time I got home from a bicycle ride. Peace and serenity are my goals, not being a tattletale.

I'm with you. If the neighbors are okay with the violation, why would anyone else care? I may drive through a neighborhood and not like someone's plastic flowers, but if I don't live there, I feel its not my business.

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I hear you Buggy, but who should report each and every violation? If the neighbors are fine with the situation, or even enjoy it, as in Gomoho's example, why would "outsiders" want to complain?

When I bicycle through local Villages, I see lots of violations. Lots! The neighbors are obviously OK with the status quo. If something is not offensive to me, why on earth would I complain? I would feel like a real snitch if I made a call to Deed Compliance every time I got home from a bicycle ride. Peace and serenity are my goals, not being a tattletale.

Sounds fine to me. Your vote is to do away wth the Deed Compliance completely. Some may feel that a community filled with pink plastic flamingoes and star gazer balls may be perfect. I have no complaint with that. This is Florida!

[TNLAKEPANDA]

Originally Posted by buggyone

Find out which house the little yapper is in, knock on the door, introduce yourself, and politely tell them the dog barking is bothering you. They will most likely apologize and keep the dog inside most of the time.

Naturally, the key is to be positive and polite - which I am sure you are.

Good luck.

Well said... I agree.