U_Stormcrow
Crossing the Road
Remember, when it comes to HOAs, as voluntary contractual associations, HOAs generally trump State, County, and Municipality ordinances, insofar as they may be **FAR** more restrictive than local zoning would otherwise allow. In essence, every member gives every other member the right to have some say in their neighbor's use of their own property(ies). Some of the most permissive States from a zoning perspective (i.e. Texas, Florida, etc) also tend to be "home rule" States, meaning the State has only very limited ability to set aside local ordinances - unlike, say, California or Pennsylvania.
I know that's a mouthful, maybe not easy to wrap your head around. Accordingly, I've found a useful visual aid which I hope you find instructive.
If you find yourself wanting chickens, while living in an HOA that does not permit them, you have two options. Either take over the HOA Board and amend the bylaws (chances are, the elections are very low turn out) or MOVE.
I know that's a mouthful, maybe not easy to wrap your head around. Accordingly, I've found a useful visual aid which I hope you find instructive.
If you find yourself wanting chickens, while living in an HOA that does not permit them, you have two options. Either take over the HOA Board and amend the bylaws (chances are, the elections are very low turn out) or MOVE.