MrUnderdog Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I would like to put in a very nice backyard playset that is a total of 14' high. I want it to be something that my son will enjoy for a long time, rather than outgrow it quickly. The Cinco HOA has a high restriction of 12'. I can't even get a midlevel playset without it being 13'. My home's backyard isn't really visible from any direction. So, the question is, is that a hard and fast height restriction? Or, would a Request For Modification Approval form submitted to the HOA have a chance of getting approval, or would I just be spinning my wheels? Anyone know this or have any first hand experience with this?Have enjoyed keeping up with this forum for quite some time. I know it focuses mostly on new places going up, so I hope this isn't an inappropriate place to post this question.Thanks for any insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrUnderdog Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 Aaaand, that should be "height restriction of 12'". Must... proof... before... posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I say if it's not visible from any direction (backyard) then build it. The heck with the HOA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Check your PM. I left you a message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Timmy Chan's Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Cut 12" off each of the posts.You're welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 If you ask, you will probably be denied. If it's not visible from the outside they will never know unless someone reports. you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Check your PM. I left you a message.LTAWACS, how in the world do you leave a -1 for my above post. Very, very strange man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 LTAWACS, how in the world do you leave a -1 for my above post. Very, very strange man.It could be he thinks you should have posted publicly so those that have the same issue in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 It could be he thinks you should have posted publicly so those that have the same issue in the future. Ok, that clears it up for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrUnderdog Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 Gary, thanks again for the information. I'll probably be in contact with questions again, as we decided we were up against the wall with such a short turnaround time until Christmas. We've pushed it back to a birthday situation (March). My wife really wants to get approval first, which I guess I can understand. However, as mentioned before, I feel like we could just do it, then cut a 1' off the posts if necessary, and there wouldn't be any violation. Hmm....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 After serving on an HOA I can tell you that you NEVER ask permission - but only forgiveness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 How did it go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyKat Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I would like to put in a very nice backyard playset that is a total of 14' high. I want it to be something that my son will enjoy for a long time, rather than outgrow it quickly. The Cinco HOA has a high restriction of 12'. I can't even get a midlevel playset without it being 13'. My home's backyard isn't really visible from any direction. So, the question is, is that a hard and fast height restriction? Or, would a Request For Modification Approval form submitted to the HOA have a chance of getting approval, or would I just be spinning my wheels? Anyone know this or have any first hand experience with this?Have enjoyed keeping up with this forum for quite some time. I know it focuses mostly on new places going up, so I hope this isn't an inappropriate place to post this question.Thanks for any insight.Ask for a variance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Are the majority of new subdivisions bound by HOA rules?In theory HOAs seem like a good idea, yet I've heard many stories about nit-picking, inflexibility and sometimes what appears to be outright malfeasance. Often they possess unrestricted power and a lack of oversight that would make Robert Moses blush.Realistically, does a homebuyer have many options in choosing which subdivisions are more or less restricted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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