Originally Posted by DonH57 (Post 849684)

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.

Originally Posted by Indydealmaker (Post 849703)

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.

Originally Posted by janmcn (Post 849552)

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

Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 849717)

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.

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 849706)

What getting worse, high traffic or restrictions?

Originally Posted by gomoho (Post 849620)

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?

Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 849733)

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.

Originally Posted by KittyKat (Post 849738)

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.

Originally Posted by buggyone (Post 849734)

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

Originally Posted by KittyKat (Post 849738)

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.

Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 849741)

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.

Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 849741)

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.

Originally Posted by buggyone (Post 849517)

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.