[TVARC] Maximum flagpole height?

[Anthony Hackenberg]

Hi Members of TVARC’s MailList (especially those interested in flagpole antennas in The Villages),

Don’s (W1EJM) response correctly answered John’s (AE5X) question about the maximum height of a flagpole.  Don’s response quoted the applicable Florida law, which allows flagpoles up to 20 foot high regardless of what covenants or restrictions maybe in the homeowner’s association (HOA).

However, DO NOT ignore the last part of that applicable statute.  It only overrides HOAs if the flagpole does not obstruct sight lines at intersections and is not erected within or upon an easement.  Since most of us have no idea where the crazy easements run on our properties in The Villages, you MUST file an application with The Villages “Architectural Review Committee” (ARC) to  insure your proposed flagpole does not run afoul of easements you probably aren’t even aware of. 

In my case, I was shocked by the 30 foot easement from the road onto my property (in case the county/State ever wants to turn my side street into a highway!).  Luckily, I submitted the ARC’s application for my flagpole and they initially denied it because my proposed location was about 3 foot inside this existing easement.  So, in my case, it was a simple matter of moving the proposed location about 3 foot closer to the house.  Then, the ARC approved my application.

Of course, there are lots of other reasons to “follow the rules” and submit the ARC application for your flagpole.


73,

Tony/K4QR

P.S.  There’s a wealth of information about flagpoles (and other antennas that work in The Villages) on the club’s website (URL: https://www.k4vrc.com/ <https://www.k4vrc.com/> ).  In particular, check out this webpage: https://www.k4vrc.com/verticals.html <https://www.k4vrc.com/verticals.html> .  In addition, browse the list of presentations, made at past club meetings, that’s available in the right-hand column of this webpage: https://www.k4vrc.com/meeting-minutes-pdf-presentations.html <https://www.k4vrc.com/meeting-minutes-pdf-presentations.html> .  You can even try entering keywords in the “Search” box on the club’s homepage (https://www.k4vrc.com/ <https://www.k4vrc.com/> ).

Also, some members, including myself (K4QR), may have additional documentation regarding flagpole antennas.  So, feel free to reach out to us via the club’s MailList (reflector).


> On Apr 27, 2022, at 18:24, John Harper <johnae5x at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hello all - new resident (Hawkins) and TVARC member here,
> 
> I'm having a difficult time finding the maximum permissible height for a flagpole here in TV. Can anyone who has one provide that info?
> 
> Thanks much and 73,
> 
> John AE5X
> https://ae5x.blogspot.com <https://ae5x.blogspot.com/>
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