[SeaCros]

Originally Posted by Coop63

I have an accepted offer on a home in TV and starting to sort through what we bring down. I love my Corinthian Bell wind chimes and would like to bring them down. I also realize that others may not enjoy my affection for wind chimes. I am curious if there are any rules or etiquette other than asking my neighbors?

If it makes a difference, the home is on a lot with open separation (no fence) between homes, with a pond in back. Walking trail on the left and a home on the right.



Thanks in advance for all the thoughtful responses I am about to receive. This forum is amazing.

The downside for them is they are very annoying to folks that do not like them. If you like them, that’s great, but it is about being considerate of those around you. Most people in the villages try to be considerate and think of others more than they think of themselves. So it really depends if you want to think more of yourself or be considerate of others around you

[LoisR]

The sound from wind chimes is like words. Once they are heard by others, you dont own them.

[ltcdfancher]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

There are no rules about wind chimes. Believe me, I have checked everything.

For the record, it depends upon in which District one resides. The Architectural Review Manual for Districts 13, 14, & 15 has this: “The following is intended as a partial list of lawn ornaments: any man made statute or figure, wind chimes, plastic or silk flowers, windmill, pinwheels, train sets, deer, geese, flamingos or any other animal or human figures.”

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by ltcdfancher

For the record, it depends upon in which District one resides. The Architectural Review Manual for Districts 13, 14, & 15 has this: “The following is intended as a partial list of lawn ornaments: any man made statute or figure, wind chimes, plastic or silk flowers, windmill, pinwheels, train sets, deer, geese, flamingos or any other animal or human figures.”

Thanks, but I have rarely seen a wind chime used as a lawn ornament. If you hang it under an eave or inside of a screened in lanai, it is not a lawn ornament. So, this rule would be worthless at stopping someone from hanging a wind chime.

[sdeikenberry]

Just like barking dogs and loud music, wind chimes have no place in a community with close neighbors.

[LizzieBorden]

I love my expanded bird cage and lanai. We spend many hours out back on it. Across the street they have wind chimes….a couple of them. Although they are very nice, I find them very annoying. The neighbor next door asked them to remove them for the same reason, they live closer. They did not. Also annoying my privacy is one of those water things that run all day/night…and we hear water….all the time, even when sleeping with the windows open. I dont mention it to the neighbors, I try to accommodate what they like…BUT I honestly wish everyone would think about their neighbors before doing things that impact them. I deal with it, it’s not the end of the world, but I would appreciate it if they removed it. Just trying to be neighborly…..

[SaucyJim]

Originally Posted by Velvet

Absolutely hate wind chimes. They go on and on and on, every day … noise pollution. And you can hear it several houses away depending on the direction of the wind. One neighbor 5 houses away had them at the front and after they noticed that people weren’t talking to them, they took the stuff off.
Can I suggest a water fountain instead?

Fountains make people want to pee. That’s worse than wind chimes in TV. Lol!!

[Diane M]

Personally, I love them. I have a few. I hang most in our enclosed lanai, they sound quietly when the doors are open. The biggest one is hung outside the front door, near my kitchen window. Only I hear this one. I did ask my neighbors when I moved in and only one minded. The key is to be thoughtful to your neighbors. Be connected to them so you can talk out your differences. You already seem to understand this. Welcome to TV.

[Remembergoldenrule]

Originally Posted by metoo21

Hang them in the house under an AC vent.

I was thinking same thing. If you like the sound, hang them inside where YOU can hear them and not make neighbors hear them. The sound travels for blocks here.

I do appreciate you caring about the neighbors.

[Ea327]

Originally Posted by Coop63

I have an accepted offer on a home in TV and starting to sort through what we bring down. I love my Corinthian Bell wind chimes and would like to bring them down. I also realize that others may not enjoy my affection for wind chimes. I am curious if there are any rules or etiquette other than asking my neighbors?

If it makes a difference, the home is on a lot with open separation (no fence) between homes, with a pond in back. Walking trail on the left and a home on the right.

Thanks in advance for all the thoughtful responses I am about to receive. This forum is amazing.

If you lived next to me they may disappear some dark night.

[FastAndCurious]

The fact that the OP asked shows that they do care, but does anyone really need a CDD rule to keep them from annoying their neighbor? You're not on the farm in Kansas any more. The houses here are close together.
Any unnecessary noise should be reason enough to have some consideration for those near you.
The daily dose of (necessary) leaf blowers and string trimmers is bad enough.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by FastAndCurious

The fact that the OP asked shows that they do care, but does anyone really need a CDD rule to keep them from annoying their neighbor? You're not on the farm in Kansas any more. The houses here are close together.
Any unnecessary noise should be reason enough to have some consideration for those near you.
The daily dose of (necessary) leaf blowers and string trimmers is bad enough.

Unfortunately, some people do need a rule.

[Ptmcbriz]

Our lots are too small to have wind chimes. We have a lot of breeze here and it would be constant. Nothing worse than watching tv on your lanai or taking a nap and hearing the distracting sound. Please don’t do it.

[Cassieb]

Someone else should not have to listen to your noise. How about I play music loud enough for my neighbors to hear all day long. I may like it but my neighbors would soon get tired of it.

[CybrSage]

Originally Posted by dismay

I believe you already know the answer, why ask on this website?

His answer is yes, he will hang them, unless convinced otherwise. That is why he asked on this website.
I believe you already knew this answer, why ask on this website?