[TowerTalk] TowerTalk Digest, Vol 99, Issue 12 Towers and antenna, restricted S/D

[W4ABW at aol.com]

I plan to make an offer on a home in a so called restricted neighborhood.  
The restrictions do not mention towers, antenna, ham radio, sat, dishes etc. 
The  restriction document is dated 1961.
 
It does mention other "buildings" and the usual "noxious/nuisances".
 
The city that the property is located has tower rules but very moderate. In 
 the back or side yard, guys 5 feet from property lines and towers over 75 
feet  need a city permit. No problems here but the city knows nothing about 
restricted  neighborhoods nor does it care.
 
I am no lawyer and I wonder if anyone has an idea of what direction I can  
or should take to get this restriction document looked at by someone who 
would  know what it really means, if that is possible. A lawyer is one choice. 
I  guess lawyers don't know much about towers etc.,either. I never met one 
who  did.
 
I have asked around that neighborhood, asked the realtor, everybody but the 
 mail man and they have no clue as to what a tower/antenna for ham radio  
is.
 
The property is in Huntsville, AL.
 
Any ideas ?
 
Al
W4ABW