Geez... such hatred of HOA boards....
1. Most of these CC&R's were written before the FCC wrote the law. They are antiquated rules. But they won't be re-written because that takes a lot of money and lawyers. It is very difficult to change the CC&R's of an association.
2. Most board members won't enforce because they know the law supercedes the CC&R's. But they won't change the CC&R's because of the cost. The Davis Sterling Act (at least in California), however, says that any state or federal law supercedes the CC&R's even if they haven't been changed and to just ignore the statements that are superceded.
3. When boards try to enforce anti-satellite / antenna laws, it is because they just don't know better. They are your neighbors. Volunteer homeowners. They don't have a degree in association management. They don't get paid for this. They are simply trying to improve their community. So cut 'em a break. Go to a board meeting, politely bring up the FCC and the rules and regs and work with them to create a solution that provides you with good line of sight and also helps the community look nice. Simple. But don't expect them to go back and change the CC&R's. Those were written when the community was built, and have LOTS of things that are "illegal" in them. But the cost to change it all to be 100% legal with today's laws would bankrupt some associations just in legal fees alone.
Why does everyone think that HOA board members are power hungry crazy people that want to control everything??? Sheesh.
ps... Iceberg, the FCC rules do only apply to dishes up to 38" in diameter.... so yes, your 6' Dish is definitely not covered. *grin*
Robert
