[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by VApeople

If the neighbors complain, then ARC will get involved. That's how it works.

I understand that.
But.
If OP plants grass, what is there to complain about, providing said grass is not invading neighbors property.
ARC would have nothing to rule on.

[wisbad1]

Originally Posted by VApeople

That is fine until a neighbor sees what you have done and complains to ARC and ARC comes by and orders you to remove it.

That is what happened with our neighbors across the street.

Neighbor A planted some shrubs in their yard. Neighbor B did not like it. Neighbor A refused to remove them. Neighbor B complained to ARC and they ordered Neighbor A to remove them.

Drive around and see all the bushes and trees hanging over walls and fences, don’t think it matters.

[Velvet]

///

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by wisbad1

Drive around and see all the bushes and trees hanging over walls and fences, don’t think it matters.

Until someone complains and ARC gets involved.

[trek8000]

Although I am not yet a resident of the villages, I hope to be one day. I am looking at new construction. As you all know, the Courtyard Villas have the enclosed back yard. My realtor has suggested I can plant tall bushes such as Upright Bottle Brush plants along the fence line for added privacy and to soften the look. He did not say anything about planting a certain distance from the fence line. I am now wondering if there are planting restrictions for the newly built homes which are back to back (those without fences). He indicated I can remove the small bushes put there by the builder and replace with taller plants for added privacy. Sounds like I need to have another discussion with my villages realtor to get clarification. Thanks everyone.

[Travelingal702]

Originally Posted by valuemkt

The house doesnt meet your requirements, and never will. Suck it up and move.

There is NO excuse for RUDENESS!!

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by trek8000

Sounds like I need to have another discussion with my villages realtor to get clarification.

Sounds like you should first determine if your realtor knows all of the exact rules or just wants to sell you a house.

[rogerk]

I live in a Veranda home and I believe the 7 foot easement relates to “permanent “ installation not plants. Have You personally talked to the folks at Deed Compliance or are you relying on second hand information?

[Rose Ann Vinci Igoe]

Originally Posted by Mistymom

We recently bought a Veranda home that we love. One of the reasons we bought a Veranda was because we thought we would have more privacy from our neighbors. This is true, however the six foot vinyl fence is 11 feet from our lanai. I first thought that we could create an island with plants to help hide the ugly fence. I just found out that there is a 7 foot variance that prohibits us from doing anything except plant grass. That leaves us with 4 feet of "our" property. The door of the lanai opens into that area also.
We moved from a house with a beautiful back yard and this situation is very disappointing!
We don't want large traditional shrubs crowding our screens. Does anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you!

Some beautiful growing flowering vines, just place some sm hooks and let them grow. Never heard o 7' variance , unless its part of a "right of way" ... in that case.. that vinyl fence .. had to do a 7' rule too... so depends on where YOUR PROPERTY LINE REALLY IS. i'm thinking, before the vinyl fence was placed, it was placed 3.5' back from Their property line.. then "YOU" would do 3.5' from your property line to get the 7' rule. its not all on you. You really need to clarify this. But I do like the vine idea and its beautiful. win win...thinking too maybe a thin netting you can place on the vinyl that vines can crawl all over the place.

[nick demis]

Originally Posted by Mistymom

We recently bought a Veranda home that we love. One of the reasons we bought a Veranda was because we thought we would have more privacy from our neighbors. This is true, however the six foot vinyl fence is 11 feet from our lanai. I first thought that we could create an island with plants to help hide the ugly fence. I just found out that there is a 7 foot variance that prohibits us from doing anything except plant grass. That leaves us with 4 feet of "our" property. The door of the lanai opens into that area also.
We moved from a house with a beautiful back yard and this situation is very disappointing!
We don't want large traditional shrubs crowding our screens. Does anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you!

On rt 301 just south of Ocala there is a nice yard ornament and art store (don't judge them by the things closest to the road) that you might be able to dress up the fencing on your side.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Rose Ann Vinci Igoe

Never heard o 7' variance , unless its part of a "right of way"

In our neighborhood of Osceola Hills, we are not allowed to plant anything within ten feet from the back of our property or within five feet from the side of our property.

I had heard that was changed to 7 and 3.5 feet in the areas south of Route 44.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

If OP plants grass, what is there to complain about, providing said grass is not invading neighbors property.

People always find something to complain about.

Originally Posted by Two Bills

ARC would have nothing to rule on.

That is the decision of ARC whether or not they need to rule on something.

[vinnyfla]

Are you sure that includes small plants,
I know there is a variance for birdcage etc.
Why would plants matter in your rear yard that no one can see?

[HoosierPa]

I really don’t know why you would buy a house with almost no back yard if you really want a yard with a big back yard

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by trek8000

Although I am not yet a resident of the villages, I hope to be one day. I am looking at new construction. As you all know, the Courtyard Villas have the enclosed back yard. My realtor has suggested I can plant tall bushes such as Upright Bottle Brush plants along the fence line for added privacy and to soften the look. He did not say anything about planting a certain distance from the fence line. I am now wondering if there are planting restrictions for the newly built homes which are back to back (those without fences). He indicated I can remove the small bushes put there by the builder and replace with taller plants for added privacy. Sounds like I need to have another discussion with my villages realtor to get clarification. Thanks everyone.

IMHO, get it in writing, then do your due diligence by researching the plot (plat) drawing as it will show the lot lines, the build lines, and any right of way lines. The village agents are just that agents FOR THE BUILDER, they do not represent you in any manner.