Post #329293 by The Gnomon on Fri, Aug 31, 2007 8:39 AM

Don't know how long you plan to stay there, but HOA boards change like tides. People usually run for the board to solve some personal issue that requires board influence. Once they've accomplished it, they lose interest and either resign or just don't run again. Maybe you should get on the board. At the very least, get on the architectural control committee. Outside of that your main adversary will be fire codes. If the Fire Dept says the torches are a violation you'll be SOL anyway.