Comments on: Good Neighbors

By: EN George

EN George — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 01:05:06 +0000

I’m serious here: move to the deep South (of the United States). But not just anywhere in the deep South. Restrictions in counties adjoining Fulton County around Atlanta (Gwinnett, _et al.), for example, potentially are no better than typical ones up North. Get a house outside of any city limits, and preferably _well_ outside of them, in case the city has a penchant for gobbling up chunks of land outside of the city (an extreme example: Jacksonville, Florida, which somehow annexed the _entirety_ of Duval County, around her (my guess: made possible by the typical stupidity, and/or lack of foresight, on the part of lawmakers in Tallahassee), making Jacksonville technically the largest city in the United States!)). Check into the “grandfathering” clauses of any county or municipality that you consider moving into, so in case they make the laws more restrictive, you might not be have to included in them (FWIW–here where I live, and probably lots of other places too, citations (or whatever) for violations are complaint-driven, meaning the local government won’t go after you unless someone _complains_; get to know your prospective neighbors-to-be, and if you move there, stay on good terms with them (and with people who visit them), if possible.
And there’s a very nice perk to auto restorers living in the deep South, too–there’s is less snow, and generally less ice, than up North. Most places in the Deep South (actually, none that I know of) put the bane of the existence of every car restorer in the North–salt–on the roads (however, living near the ocean, with its salt _in the air_, can be hard on automobiles, too).

By: Lary Cook

Lary Cook — Mon, 11 May 2020 11:56:38 +0000

Courtesy is the key word here. People are starting to forget its meaning. Glad you wrote something on this topic. Really appreciate it! Thanks!

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:12:54 +0000

In reply to Skip.

You are correct…anyone living in a Democrat controlled area will have endless problems as the mantra is you need permission for anything except painting and paper hanging…used to live in Jersey now live in rural Ga. a live and let live area and love it.
Car guys are respected here unlike larger urban areas and all you need is a building permit and adhere to proper building codes…ne need to say “may I”

By: Sidney

Sidney — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 04:10:34 +0000

I ran into th same thing
Down the street there are several intermodal containers
They would not approve one for me as the others had been grandfathered in although I had pictures that proved otherwise

By: HDMania

HDMania — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 02:18:51 +0000

Easier to ask for forgiveness than permission especially if you live out in the country..

By: tattoojoe1526

tattoojoe1526 — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 12:52:58 +0000

In reply to J D. Apply to build a carport, and then just enclose it. Worked well im my city.

By: clementsapartments

clementsapartments — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 03:56:39 +0000

In reply to J D. I intentionally moved into a highly restrictive subdivision because of the lax rules in my previous subdivision. Knowing it was so restrictive when I decided to build my home shop I simply had the architect design and lable it as a 2200 square foot RV shed. No problem what so ever with HOA or city. Turns out that once I installed a four post lift and my three restored CJ’s there’s simply no room for an RV - good thing I don’t want one.

By: tpms

tpms — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 07:27:41 +0000

Wow, good read! Keep it coming!

By: zjsagurs

zjsagurs — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 23:26:13 +0000

In reply to Diesel DAn. Brilliant idea.....never thought of that one!!

By: shopping

shopping — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 02:04:44 +0000

In reply to Larry. You have every right to complain about the neighbor occupying the right of way, that's property set aside for fire department and other government access If she's going to demand everyone follow the rules then it's only right she has to as well.