Our zoning requires the coach to be behind the front of the house sheilded from
view. Two of my neighbors with square, old SOB's got notices from the town to
move them back or hide them. I asked the zoning guy if we had to do it. His
response: What year is it? Can I come by and take a look at the inside?
GMC magic strikes again, but I may still have to move the coach.
Ron and Julie
>
> > Since the
> > ordinance nazi's (NOT our neighbors, who are very nice people) count the
> > hours such a vehicle stays in the driveway and then starting calling the
> > local police to hand out tickets, we had to move it quickly to storage.
> .......
> >
> > Anneke Henderson - Houston (West U.)
>
> Anneke,
> I thought Houston was renowned for having little or no zoning. Have they
> given up and joined the Plastic People?
> This is a growing problem as more and more new developments spring up. An
> aquaintance of mine was all set to buy a new house in an adjoining "city",
> when the real estate agent brought out the 26 PAGE book of covenants. Says
> my friend, "You mean if my parents drive across the country to visit us, they
> can't park their RV in front of my house, even in my own driveway?" Informed
> that was the case, he tore the contract into small pieces and they walked
> out, as I would do.
> My wife and I are currently looking for a home with a bit more land and
> more room (we can park in our driveway now, it's just rather small.). You
> can bet that "RV Parking" is at the top of our list of requirements.
> Putting on my curmudgeon hat, I've always said that nothing brings out
> the worst in people like parenthood and home ownership. In the former case,
> they seem willing to impose any restrictions on their neighbor's freedoms and
> rights if it makes raising little Johnny easier for them. Never mind
> teaching Johnny not to trespass on other's property, or monitor Johnny's
> Internet activity, just demand laws to prohibit any possible dangers to mind
> or body.
> In the home ownwership category, it's the almighty buck that drives (some)
> people to try and regulate what their neighbors do in their homes, what color
> they paint them, what kind of grass they plant, and yes, what they park in
> the driveway. I grew up in the suburbs, and I still hate them with a passion!
> I feel better now.....rant off..... ;-)
>
> Rick Staples
> '75 Eleganza
> Louisville, CO
view. Two of my neighbors with square, old SOB's got notices from the town to
move them back or hide them. I asked the zoning guy if we had to do it. His
response: What year is it? Can I come by and take a look at the inside?
GMC magic strikes again, but I may still have to move the coach.
Ron and Julie
>
> > Since the
> > ordinance nazi's (NOT our neighbors, who are very nice people) count the
> > hours such a vehicle stays in the driveway and then starting calling the
> > local police to hand out tickets, we had to move it quickly to storage.
> .......
> >
> > Anneke Henderson - Houston (West U.)
>
> Anneke,
> I thought Houston was renowned for having little or no zoning. Have they
> given up and joined the Plastic People?
> This is a growing problem as more and more new developments spring up. An
> aquaintance of mine was all set to buy a new house in an adjoining "city",
> when the real estate agent brought out the 26 PAGE book of covenants. Says
> my friend, "You mean if my parents drive across the country to visit us, they
> can't park their RV in front of my house, even in my own driveway?" Informed
> that was the case, he tore the contract into small pieces and they walked
> out, as I would do.
> My wife and I are currently looking for a home with a bit more land and
> more room (we can park in our driveway now, it's just rather small.). You
> can bet that "RV Parking" is at the top of our list of requirements.
> Putting on my curmudgeon hat, I've always said that nothing brings out
> the worst in people like parenthood and home ownership. In the former case,
> they seem willing to impose any restrictions on their neighbor's freedoms and
> rights if it makes raising little Johnny easier for them. Never mind
> teaching Johnny not to trespass on other's property, or monitor Johnny's
> Internet activity, just demand laws to prohibit any possible dangers to mind
> or body.
> In the home ownwership category, it's the almighty buck that drives (some)
> people to try and regulate what their neighbors do in their homes, what color
> they paint them, what kind of grass they plant, and yes, what they park in
> the driveway. I grew up in the suburbs, and I still hate them with a passion!
> I feel better now.....rant off..... ;-)
>
> Rick Staples
> '75 Eleganza
> Louisville, CO
