[stan the man]

I'm just thankful that the state didn't pass a law that says that white crosses are allowed in front yards. There would be yards in the villages that would look like the national cemetery. With rows and rows of white Crosses. We would have Crosses as large as the original one.I would rather see some tomato plants rather than some yucca plants.They're all different kinds of lettuce, all different colors, Some nice-looking rhubarb etc.

[sjsco]

Coming to the villages from CO the end of July to our new home. I’ll bring some plants that will make everyone happy))

[windylou]

I think this law is ok ... except that some communities may not want to allow this ... Like The Villages ??
Each senior community has its own restrictions and should be allowed to have them. But I assume this state law would over ride the community restriction.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by windylou

I think this law is ok ... except that some communities may not want to allow this ... Like The Villages ??
Each senior community has its own restrictions and should be allowed to have them. But I assume this state law would over ride the community restriction.

No need to assume.......see post #48.

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by edd.wade

The next time I get a notification about my sand crane in my flower bed I just might plant corn in the front yard.

Good plan---works for me.

[pacjag]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

No need to assume.......see post #48.

Yeah, I don’t think deed restrictions, accepted by all residents, fall under the law. These are the same as HA restrictions, which are exempt.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by pacjag

Yeah, I don’t think deed restrictions, accepted by all residents, fall under the law. These are the same as HA restrictions, which are exempt.

That assumption...would be incorrect.

Read the link to the law...conveniently provided in post #1.

[Two Bills]

So if I mount my pink flamingo on a white cross, will it now be classed as an agricultural implement, ie. a bird scarer, guarding my crops?

[New Englander]

Lets not get silly.

[justjim]

Everybody is entitled to their opinion. I think the law is ridiculous to plant a garden in your front yard. Your back yard ok but not in my front yard...

[justjim]

Originally Posted by vagent711

One of the reasons I bought here was the curb appeal of the manicured lawns. I understood the deed restrictions and that gave me confidence that the continuity would always be there. Had I wanted to grow vegetables or have a multi-species yard I would have picked another community in which to live. Forcing communities to change the restrictions they agreed to when The purchased is ill conceived. I am disappointed in the lawmakers that allowed this to become law

Spot on with your post.

[pacjag]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

That assumption...would be incorrect.

Read the link to the law...conveniently provided in post #1.

The linked article states “legislation that bans local governments from enacting ordinances against homeowners from raising veggies in their yards.” It says nothing about HOA rules which a homeowner agreed to when they purchased.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by pacjag

The linked article states “legislation that bans local governments from enacting ordinances against homeowners from raising veggies in their yards.” It says nothing about HOA rules which a homeowner agreed to when they purchased.

Read further by clicking on the link in the article, where it says..."the law.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by New Englander

Lets not get silly.

Why not?

If you look at it logically the whole article is silly.

Who in their right minds are going to plant corn, soy etc. etc.

The soil is crap, bugs are rampant along with local wild life, and with all the chemicals in the ground already, anything that actually survived, would have more carcinogens, than a cancer clinic!

Come on. Get real.

[pacjag]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

Read further by clicking on the link in the article, where it says..."the law.

I did and suggest you do the same. The law prohibits governmental entities from passing ordinances or regulations. It does not prohibit HOAs from doing the same, nor does it address deed restrictions, both of which are agreed to by the homeowner when they purchase the property. Neither is a regulation or ordinance passed by a governmental body.

Right to grow front-yard veggies gets green light for Senate floor | Tampa Bay Times

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Sen. Kathleen Passidomo, a Naples Republican, voted against the bill when it came up in 2018. She said she changed her vote Wednesday because of homeowners associations and other groups that are not covered by the bill and are able create their own regulations when it comes to vegetable gardens.
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The bill only preempts local government rules, not rules or gardening restrictions set by homeowners associations or other groups.
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People need to find something else to complain about.