[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by gerryann

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.

if folks followed the rules there would be no violations for folks to find - right? not following rules is the risk some take and they should not be upset when it is brought to their attention...just disappointed.

[CaptJohn]

Originally Posted by Bavarian

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.

I think you'll find the restrictions online but offhand I don't have a link. I'm sure someone here will or you can do a search for restrictions. The information has been posted in previous threads.

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by Bavarian

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.

we got a copy of our covenants at closing.

[clekr]

I'm sure the birds are "tastefull". But, one needs only to drive around the older sections to understand why there is this restriction.

[hotrodgirl]

You should have received a copy of covenants and restrictions with your papers. The rule is there. I do feel people should be able to decorate the outside within reason, but to drive around a neighborhood and turn people in is just petty. And I would think that person is not generally happy. True, rules are rules, no hedging around that! Curb appeal is also nice. Cookie cutter, not so much... When I build, I will not put out lawn ornaments or bird baths or hose guides or chimes nor any other accoutrements. I signed the papers and will do the right thing. But my house may look a little sad:-( Still happy to be in TV though

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Bavarian

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.

Somewhere in your closing documents you should find the covenants/deed restrictions. You can find a copy here - VCDD Community Standards

Good Luck with bears!

[Number 6]

Prolem is that one person's "tastfull" is another's "eyesore". We all agreed to the rules when we bought here. As Baretta said, "Don't do the crime if you can't do the time".

[bkcunningham1]

Originally Posted by Bobcuse

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've been looking for those birds but my husband wouldn't let me buy them. But at the reduced rate at which I bet you could get out of the used lawn cranes, I'd get them off your hands. What do you say, $50 for the pair.

I live on the historic side and we can have lawn ornaments, or as I like to say, not cheap or gaudy lawnaments. lol

[Bavarian]

The Covenants need to be given in writing before any money is put down. The law in Maryland is if not given in writing before sale, homeowner is exempt.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Bavarian

The Covenants need to be given in writing before any money is put down. The law in Maryland is if not given in writing before sale, homeowner is exempt.

This ain't Maryland...................

[hdh1470]

Originally Posted by Number 6

Prolem is that one person's "tastfull" is another's "eyesore". We all agreed to the rules when we bought here. As Baretta said, "Don't do the crime if you can't do the time".

[Wing-nut2]

The problem is that if you let one stay, you have to let all stay. Saying if it cost over 100.00 or more it can stay and anything less must go won't work either. It must be all or none.

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by clekr

I'm sure the birds are "tastefull". But, one needs only to drive around the older sections to understand why there is this restriction.

clekr - i live in one of the oldest sections - what is wrong with it?

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by Bobcuse

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 really feel bad for you because someone had to go and turn you in - but not for having gotten nailed by the rules. however, if i were you, i think i would have to have them turned into topiaries and taken out of the lawn ornament category and into the landscaping category - if your covenants will permit same!

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

clekr - i live in one of the oldest sections - what is wrong with it?

Ough oh!