Hi,

Yes, there are properties in The Villages with “utility” lines running through their back yards.
For example, my backyard has several communications lines running through it (East to West).

Yes, you must call the 811  (Sunshine 811) BEFORE you dig to get the utility lines marked.

Finally, you must invoke The Villages Architectural Review Committee’s (ARC) process to be sure your antenna location does not violate (be inside) any public easements.  You’d be amazed how many easements are running across our properties. 

Here’s how ewe get away with flagpole antennas despite The Villages rules against most antennas/towers. Many moons ago, the US Supreme Court said you have a right to display the flag. Later, the Florida Legislature went further and said you have the right to display it on a flagpole regardless of HOA-like rules. But a careful reading of the Florida statute reveals a height limitation and a prohibition against putting the flagpole inside an easement.  This, it’s CRITICAL that you submit an application (available online) to that ARC to insure your flagpole fully complies with that statue.

There used to be great reference articles on the club’s website (TVARC) covering some of these intricacies of installing a flagpole antenna on The Villages.  I don’t know if they are still accessible (or even exist anymore).

73,
Tony/K4QR


On Jan 7, 2026, at 20:24, joe signorelli via TVARC <[email protected]> wrote:


+4
When digging in Sumter or Lake County, Florida, you must call 
811 (Sunshine 811) at least two full business days before starting any excavation project.  When I call 811 for my antenna, they identified areas in the front, rear and between houses.  The lightening rod installation outfit also called them before installation.  I took photos and made measurements for future reference.  Joe. AB3CR


On Jan 7, 2026, at 7:55 PM, Philiplester--- via TVARC <[email protected]> wrote:


Ed,

I have a grey line flag pol antenna.  Dont know if that makes a difference.  
From: Ed Deichler <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 7:47 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [TVARC] Antenna
 
I installed my 6BTV inside a PVC flagpole on the corner of the house. I dug up an old bush for the hole. AFIK, the utilities came in from the street in the front yard. My neighbor behind me lives on a cul-de-sac and her utilities come off the street as well.

Hope this helps.

73 de Ed

On Thu, Jan 8, 2026 at 12:42 AM Philiplester--- via TVARC <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi,


I am trying to get all the utilities companies oujt to at my house to show me where I may drig to install my flag pole antenna.  Every house I have ever owned had all the utilities in the front lawn, but I understand it maybe different here in the villages.  For you that have put in a flag pole antenna were there untilities in the back yard?
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