Rural/Agricultural Areas and HOA's

BanksS
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Hi Folks,

I am not seeking advice or giving advice with this post but hopefully educating JohnC46 on my geographic location within the U.S. specifically within the State of Iowa. So let me please educate him and maybe others will be enlightened as well. I do not live in an agricultural area that employs seasonal workers on a regular basis. I live in an area where the crops are beans and corn and where livestock is raised. These crops are harvested with machinery not manual labor. There are no slum houses for seasonal workers in my area but there is a mixture of nice homes and run down homes.

I live by a lake in the middle of farm country. There are several small housing developments around the lake similar to mine. Living here is probably not for everyone just as city living is not for everyone. I am a country girl at heart. I've never lived in a town larger than 20,000. I like it because it is peaceful and quiet. We like the recreational opportunities that are close by. The closest town with a Walmart (lol) is 20 miles away and has a population of 5,000.

In my humble opinion, because of the agricultural and rural/recreational mix of the area, CC&R's and HOA's are not as desirable as where some of you regular posters live. So that is where I am coming from in some of my posts.

MarkM31 (Washington)
Posts: 556

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And your point is?

BanksS
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Posted By MarkM31 on 01/03/2015 3:55 PM
And your point is?

It was pretty clear what my point is. What's yours?

MarkM31 (Washington)
Posts: 556

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Posted By BanksS on 01/03/2015 4:02 PM

Posted By MarkM31 on 01/03/2015 3:55 PM
And your point is?

It was pretty clear what my point is. What's yours?

I don't understand why you posted this

JohnC46 (South Carolina)
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Posted By BanksS on 01/03/2015 2:14 PM
Hi Folks,

I am not seeking advice or giving advice with this post but hopefully educating JohnC46 on my geographic location within the U.S. specifically within the State of Iowa. So let me please educate him and maybe others will be enlightened as well. I do not live in an agricultural area that employs seasonal workers on a regular basis. I live in an area where the crops are beans and corn and where livestock is raised. These crops are harvested with machinery not manual labor. There are no slum houses for seasonal workers in my area but there is a mixture of nice homes and run down homes.

I live by a lake in the middle of farm country. There are several small housing developments around the lake similar to mine. Living here is probably not for everyone just as city living is not for everyone. I am a country girl at heart. I've never lived in a town larger than 20,000. I like it because it is peaceful and quiet. We like the recreational opportunities that are close by. The closest town with a Walmart (lol) is 20 miles away and has a population of 5,000.

In my humble opinion, because of the agricultural and rural/recreational mix of the area, CC&R's and HOA's are not as desirable as where some of you regular posters live. So that is where I am coming from in some of my posts.

Banks

As you referenced me, my point was you were saying you were happy leaving things up to the local ordinances/authority's, etc. My point was in many cases people like myself want much, much higher standards then many of them have set/accept and one of the ways to do such is via an HOA.

BanksS
Posts: 403

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Posted By JohnC46 on 01/03/2015 5:31 PM

Posted By BanksS on 01/03/2015 2:14 PM
Hi Folks,

I am not seeking advice or giving advice with this post but hopefully educating JohnC46 on my geographic location within the U.S. specifically within the State of Iowa. So let me please educate him and maybe others will be enlightened as well. I do not live in an agricultural area that employs seasonal workers on a regular basis. I live in an area where the crops are beans and corn and where livestock is raised. These crops are harvested with machinery not manual labor. There are no slum houses for seasonal workers in my area but there is a mixture of nice homes and run down homes.

I live by a lake in the middle of farm country. There are several small housing developments around the lake similar to mine. Living here is probably not for everyone just as city living is not for everyone. I am a country girl at heart. I've never lived in a town larger than 20,000. I like it because it is peaceful and quiet. We like the recreational opportunities that are close by. The closest town with a Walmart (lol) is 20 miles away and has a population of 5,000.

In my humble opinion, because of the agricultural and rural/recreational mix of the area, CC&R's and HOA's are not as desirable as where some of you regular posters live. So that is where I am coming from in some of my posts.

Banks

As you referenced me, my point was you were saying you were happy leaving things up to the local ordinances/authority's, etc. My point was in many cases people like myself want much, much higher standards then many of them have set/accept and one of the ways to do such is via an HOA.

I get your point John and have always understood that. I was trying to explain to you that you have some misconceptions about where I live and was trying to paint a more accurate picture. As I said before this place is not for everyone. Being surrounded by farmland and small, old communities the appearance and location would not appeal to everyone.

BanksS
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Posted By MarkM31 on 01/03/2015 5:26 PM

Posted By BanksS on 01/03/2015 4:02 PM

Posted By MarkM31 on 01/03/2015 3:55 PM
And your point is?

It was pretty clear what my point is. What's yours?

I don't understand why you posted this

I have a hunch that you are Gnome also from Washington. Your posts sound very familiar. If I'm right, welcome back. I am eager to read your words of wisdom.

GlenL (Ohio)
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Posted By MarkM31 on 01/03/2015 5:26 PM

Posted By BanksS on 01/03/2015 4:02 PM

Posted By MarkM31 on 01/03/2015 3:55 PM
And your point is?

It was pretty clear what my point is. What's yours?

I don't understand why you posted this

Mark in another tread, Banks said:

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Posted By BanksS on 01/01/2015 4:32 PM
I totally agree with you. IMO where I live there is no need for CC&Rs. They have no affect on my property values and I see no need for those kind of restrictions. It may be different in other parts of the country but living in rural Iowa CC&Rs are just a cumbersome nuisance. Our County codes are pretty restrictive as it is. One can't even put up a garage or storage building on a vacant lot unless it has living quarters attached.

I live in a development just the opposite as yours. No CC&R's but an HOA of sorts because of a common element, the sanitary sewer. I would be extremely happy if the County took over control of that sewer. There are so many environmental laws to adhere to nowadays particularly since I live right by a lake that provides the drinking water for thousands of people. IMO the board consists of homeowners operating by the seat of their pants. A major overflow would bring the DNR (Department of Natural Resources)down their backs in a hurry.

Off topic but thought it was interesting that you suggested this. I am surprised there hasn't been a firestorm from some of the regulars here. No CC&Rs, no HOA, this is not typically well-received on this site.

To which John replied:

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Posted By JohnC46 on 01/01/2015 4:50 PM
Banks

You said:

Our County codes are pretty restrictive as it is. One can't even put up a garage or storage building on a vacant lot unless it has living quarters attached.

Does mean I can put up as many of those "structures" as I wish like on a vacant lot as in slum housing?

I would assume in a farming region I could get the local authorities to go along with such as I need a place to house my seasonal workers.

Well maybe out in the country is OK but do I such where I live? Maybe this is why I want "restrictions" about where I live.

Things are not as black and white as you seem to think they are.

Studies show that 5 out of 4 people have problems with fractions

MarkM31 (Washington)
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Posted By BanksS on 01/03/2015 6:16 PM

Posted By MarkM31 on 01/03/2015 5:26 PM

Posted By BanksS on 01/03/2015 4:02 PM

Posted By MarkM31 on 01/03/2015 3:55 PM
And your point is?

It was pretty clear what my point is. What's yours?

I don't understand why you posted this

I have a hunch that you are Gnome also from Washington.

Nope, my name is Mark, and my avatar here is the only one I've ever used on the forum