"Cathy James" wrote

| Greetings all,
|
| I am planning to move to the western suburbs of Minneapolis soon, and
| would like to know if there are any communities that I should
| specifically "look at" or "avoid" due to restrictions on ham radio
| antennas or other issues.

The city of Plymouth should be on your list of candidates. We have a
very ham-friendly antenna ordinance which I wrote. You can put up a
70-foot antenna support structure without any variance needed.

Regardless of which city you select, be aware that a particular
developer or homeowners association may have restrictive covenants in
the property deed. Your realtor should be able to uncover those on
properties which interest you.

73, and welcome to Minnesota,

de Hans, K0HB

Cathy,

From experience, I would advise you not to depend on realtors, or
anyone else who has an interest in the sale, to inform you concerning
restrictive covenants. It's really not in their interest. The best thing
to do when you find a property in which you are interested is to go to
the courthouse and look up the information yourself.

73,
Bob AD3K

KØHB wrote:

... Your realtor should be able to uncover those on
properties which interest you.

73, and welcome to Minnesota,

de Hans, K0HB




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Robert L. Spooner
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Associate Research Engineer
Intelligent Control Systems Department

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Dear Ms. Cathy:
I ran a township zoning board for 18 years. My experience is that real
estate agents (by whatever name) will tell a buyer anything! to make a
sale. Most of the serious problems dealt with by the board came from
buyers believing "their" agents. The agent is not your friend.
[The only honest agents that I encountered were involved with
million dollar sales with several lawyers (on each side) keeping them
honest, and one other agent who became so appalled at the lack of ethics
that she quit.]
A lawyer with experience in real estate is your best defense. Even
so, check and double check. You have been provided with some good
advice.
Consider the long term benefits of a slightly longer commute time.
In Michigan, 10+ A. is a farm and is treated better than a lot. Raising
antennas is best done on a farm.
Good luck. Remember that the agent, as friendly as she or he may
seem, is not working in your interest. Verify.
73 Mac N8TT

--
J. Mc Laughlin - Michigan USA
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"Robert Spooner" wrote in message
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Cathy,

From experience, I would advise you not to depend on realtors, or
anyone else who has an interest in the sale, to inform you concerning
restrictive covenants. It's really not in their interest. The best
thing
to do when you find a property in which you are interested is to go to
the courthouse and look up the information yourself.

73,
Bob AD3K

KØHB wrote: