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smkettner wrote:
The variance is 2'. I agree if they now apply for a 3' variance to get a larger RV it could be denied.
But, did they ever apply for that 2ft variance? Or did they just ignore it and choose to park their RV beyond the 5ft set-back and then cry foul when they got in trouble?- A couple of observations: if you view the article that is one HONKING BIG rig. I *think* they could have got a shorter one.
However..... maybe all this happened AFTER they bought their house. They bought the RV, stored it offsite, no problem. Son got MS, THEN they decided to retrofit the RV (which they already had) for Son's illness and THEN found out about the 2.5' problem of parking it at their house.
AND.... whole house generators are frequently NOT usable during hurricanes or the aftermath. If the gas is shut off for broken/flooded/whatever lines -- no whole-house generator.
I'm also "assuming" they would load everyone up and evacuate the area in the RV if a hurricane was coming. I would NOT want to deal with one stored somewhere else in the panic that was Katrina, and Rita in Houston. I was here for that one. bid_time wrote:
The variance is 2'. I agree if they now apply for a 3' variance to get a larger RV it could be denied.smkettner wrote:
2' variance does seem reasonable.2012Coleman wrote:
If 2' is reasonable then why not 3', and if 3' is reasonable why not 4', and if 4' is reasonable .... etc., etc., etc. That's why zoning administrators never make an exception for "reasonable". It's a never ending street. If the code says 6', then 6' it is, not 6' 1". And let's not forget what someone else mentioned, they could have bought a shorter RV.
This doesn't say that RV's are not allowed to be parked at homes, it states that they must be 5 feet from a certain point - AKA setback. Their RV extended into that area by a mere 2.5 feet and some curmudgeon complained. So while I agree that they could have gotten a generator, the issue was about 2.5 feet which IMO is where the total BS is coming from.fla-gypsy wrote:
It was a variance to the zoning regulations, the kind that are granted all over this country every day when someone requests it. I am so glad I don't have to deal with the HOA fanatics. Those of you who like living under the thumb of them are welcome to do it. I would never choose to live that way as I value my liberty way to much, a concept few Americans understand these days.
And this is where the article fails to inform. Did the owners request a 2.5 ft variance to fit their RV and were denied? Or did they just ignore the regulation and park their RV there anyway?
Did they sue because they were denied the requested variance? Or did they sue because they were told they were in violation of zoning regulations and/or HOA rules?
Yes, getting a variance is commonplace. But, you do have to REQUEST one. You can't just ignore the rules and then cry foul when you get caught. Again, everyone is making assumptions to justify their personal opinion because the article has left the important factors out.- I am confused...is this about Home owners associations or zoning ordinances. Two separate topics..
rk911 wrote:
MickeyBrennan wrote:
dodge guy wrote:
HOA`s should all be banned!
Ours is great. We chose this development because of a tremendously picky HOA. They are fussy as anything, just the way we want it.
No colored christmas lights, no company (marked) vehicles in the driveways after business hours, parking is strictly regulated, window treatments must be white on the side facing the common areas and Gnomes.... forget about it. We are allowed to have a properly displayed American flag.
had an employee whose HOA regulated the size, shape AND color of the garbage cans. super control freaks.
The big city of San Antonio also regulates everything about garbage cans. However, they allow RV's to park in side yards and backyards. Plus, they allow Walmarts to invite RV's to overnight in their parking lots.
If I had plenty of money I would live in a gated community(with HOA),....the one that allows you to have a large backyard garage suitable for a 45 ft Newell.
The reality is that I live where(and how) I live due to financial limitations.- It was a variance to the zoning regulations, the kind that are granted all over this country every day when someone requests it. I am so glad I don't have to deal with the HOA fanatics. Those of you who like living under the thumb of them are welcome to do it. I would never choose to live that way as I value my liberty way to much, a concept few Americans understand these days.
MickeyBrennan wrote:
dodge guy wrote:
HOA`s should all be banned!
Ours is great. We chose this development because of a tremendously picky HOA. They are fussy as anything, just the way we want it.
No colored christmas lights, no company (marked) vehicles in the driveways after business hours, parking is strictly regulated, window treatments must be white on the side facing the common areas and Gnomes.... forget about it. We are allowed to have a properly displayed American flag.
had an employee whose HOA regulated the size, shape AND color of the garbage cans. super control freaks.dodge guy wrote:
HOA`s should all be banned!
Ours is great. We chose this development because of a tremendously picky HOA. They are fussy as anything, just the way we want it.
No colored christmas lights, no company (marked) vehicles in the driveways after business hours, parking is strictly regulated, window treatments must be white on the side facing the common areas and Gnomes.... forget about it. We are allowed to have a properly displayed American flag.Dick A wrote:
What would the Lord do? He'd ask you why you didn't follow the rules and buy a shorter RV.
Do unto others as you wish they do unto you. What would the Lord do? A little understanding and empathy for those less fortunate than thee can be very rewarding.
