Hi Joe,
I think I have to agree with Mikes assement. "Nozis" is an accurate
description
for most Homeowners associations as they relate to towers. When I was
visiting
open houses in Florida for a possible move, I was laughed
out of the house for even suggesting that there might be a way
to accomodate a ham with a tower. This was not even a remote
possibility and she was not hearing me. I was not amused.
The "no tower" restiction isn't even producing a practical result either.
The objective is estetics, yet many of these deed restricted subdivisions
are built right next to huge ugly power lines and poles, often as large as
24"
diameter and 70 feet tall.
Deed restrictions are putting a strangle hold on our ability
to carry out ham radio. The rubber stamp, no towers part
is to blame. I am looking for a place to live and must face the choice
of living in a slum or living without a tower (possible exaggeration, but
not much
of one!). My choices are substantially reduced to the point that I must stay
where I am.
A positive and helpful post on this subject would include several ideas
showing how to solve this growing problem. A lonely spot in the Country
is not an economic reality for me.
73, Jim Shaffer, WB9UWA.
----- Original Message -----
From: Joe Subich, K4IK <k4ik@subich.com>
To: Mike Lazaroff K3AIR <K3AIR@arrl.net>; <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 3:58 PM
Subject: RE: [Towertalk] deed restrictions
>
> > From: Mike Lazaroff K3AIR
> > Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 5:34 PM
> > To: towertalk@contesting.com
> > Subject: Re: [Towertalk] deed restrictions
> >
> >
> > When I sold real estate, I advised all my ham clients to avoid CC&R
> > developments like the plague if they had *any* intention of staying on
the
> > air. Until these homeowner association nazis are reigned in, it's still
a
> > good idea.
> >
>
> Back off the attack level just a bit. Although some homeowner
associations
> are serious about enforcing their CC&Rs, "homeowner association nazis" is
> unnecessary ... and I'm offended by it.
>
> In case anyone cares, there are CC&R associations that do not prohibit
> amateur antennas. There are at least four hams in my community ... at
> least three have towers. I made very certain before making an offer on
> my property that the CC&Rs did not prohibit towers and talked to some of
> the hams already in the community before closing.
>
> 73,
>
> ... Joe, K4IK
>
> PS. I just happen to be Vice President of the homeowner's association.
>
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