Is there really a one dog limit in Orange Blossom? [Archive]

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jbbarnard

03-08-2009, 02:26 PM

We're moving to the village of Orange Blossom and in the covenants it says only one dog is allowed. It is too late to back out but we have two great dogs! Does anyone know what the deal is? Is that just an old rule or is it enforced?
thanks

KathieI

03-08-2009, 03:12 PM

JB, not sure about Orange Blossom but South of 466, there definitely is a TWO dog limit. However, don't tell anyone...... I didn't... shhhhhhhhhh

villager99

03-08-2009, 03:22 PM

covenant in my villa north of 466 back in 1999 was 1 dog , 20lbs or less. i don't know if covenants change or if it's just that custom and enforcement vary

nONIE

03-08-2009, 03:26 PM

JB,

I dont think there is a 1 dog limit. We are in Orange Blossom and have 2 dogs and know many others that have 2 dogs, so I dont see how thats possible.

Deed restrictions say 1 dog but i am sure that it doesnt apply any longer.

jbbarnard

03-08-2009, 03:47 PM

nONIE,
I like your answer the best so that is the one I'm going to go by. I sure can't leave one of my babies!!!
Thank you so much. This is my first time on talkofthevillages.com and I'm very impressed. Can't wait to get there!

SUNNYMARYANN

03-08-2009, 07:35 PM

i will be coming to TV with two dogs someday soon I hope. There is no way I could leave one behind.

nONIE

03-08-2009, 08:02 PM

JB,

Welcome to TOTV, and The Villages. Please stay with us here in the TOTV forum, it is fun and informative. Do you have a home in Orange Blossom,? would love to meet you when you get here. How long will you be staying?

jbbarnard

03-08-2009, 08:16 PM

We are so excited. We're moving to Torrey Pines Drive. We'll be coming down around the 10th of April and will be part-timers for a while.
Thanks for the welcome. I look forward to meeting a neighbor!!

chuckinca

03-08-2009, 10:20 PM

two dogs must = 3 indoor cats

Can't leave our cats in Norcal when we are in TV

nONIE, we were at the hilltop pool all day today - didn't see you?

nONIE

03-09-2009, 09:38 AM

Chuck,

I keep forgetting its up there! Now Im mad at myself, would have loved to have met you & your wife and could have caught a few rays too!

BUC

03-09-2009, 01:35 PM

Are fences Ok Now too?

njgranny

05-21-2009, 02:27 PM

Ha, ha. I've seen some pictures of fences around patios on houses for sale.

villages07

05-21-2009, 02:35 PM

njgranny.... actually, fences attached to the house to border around a patio area (or something similar to this) are allowed. I purchased in '06 and our covenants do allow this. I've seen several examples of this. Tasteful, maybe 3 foot high, white picket fence. I'm sure any such design would be required to go thru the deed compliance office. So, despite all the talk about "no fence" it is not an absolute NO. Granted, you cannot construct a fence around your entire property for all the reasons that have been discussed on this site, but, these small fenced areas could be a solution for small dogs.

I've never heard any discussion on the process to change the covenants...they are different all over TV.

jbbarnard

05-21-2009, 02:48 PM

Wow! That would be great. If anyone can give me examples of a "look" that seems to be OK, please let me know. I don't care if it is a small area. It is better than a tie-out for the dogs.

nONIE

05-21-2009, 03:44 PM

JB,

I am in the Orange Blossom/CC Hills area and unfortunately I have never seen a fenced in area for dogs in the neighborhoods. I have seen fences around very small patio areas with concrete floors but never in the grassy back or front yards.

I feel the same as you do and would love to be able to open my door and just let them out to run a little, but I honestly have not seen this done anywhere on the historic side. I think the courtyard villas are the best choice if this is the set up you want for your dogs. Most of my neighbors take their doggies for walks or to the new doggie park on the Historic side.

jbbarnard

05-21-2009, 04:27 PM

What kind of fences have you seen around small patio areas in the historic area? Are they tall enough to keep the dogs in? Could a person do something like that and go just enough beyond the paved or concrete area that it could be an enclosure for the dogs?

SUNNYMARYANN

05-21-2009, 05:12 PM

dont forget you have to get a mower in there to cut the grass.

nONIE

05-21-2009, 05:22 PM

JB,

I like your style! LOL

Where theres a will theres a way, and your determined to find a way!

If it were me, I would just do it and find a way to cut the grass in that small area by hand!

Hopefully someone more qualified to answer then me will answer your post.

Hancle704

05-21-2009, 05:55 PM

I heard once that if you move in with two it's okay but if one dies it cannot be replaced. Rules also varie depending on your Village location.

I think a telephone call to Ms. Monica Anderson at District Administration will get you the correct info. her number is 352-751-6719.

Barefoot

05-21-2009, 08:09 PM

I'm sure I read in our covenants (South of 466) that two domestic animals per household are allowed. No size restriction. As a matter of fact, it is the biggest reason we picked TV for our retirement home.

I know many people with multple cats and dogs. Unless neighbours complain, I don't think there would be a problem with having more than two animals. (Just don't tell Fumar).

graciegirl

05-22-2009, 07:24 AM