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

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Scott W3TX
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On Mar 5, 2011, at 3:59 PM, W4ABW at aol.com wrote:

> 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
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