This debate, disallowing basketball hoops in the front yard of homes in University Park, has actually been going on for years. I've always thought it was dumb.
A few things to keep in mind when reading this.
One, University Park is a city, not a deed restricted neighborhood.
Two, this city is something like 95% Republican. You know, small government, less regulation types.
Three, this city is sports crazy. I've never understood the attack on basketball hoops in a town where basketball games regularly sell out and during the playoffs "Go Scotts" (the HS mascot)signs dominate lawns.
Four, check out the fine. Up to $2000 a day! I wonder what matrix the town town used to come up with that fine? Where does $2000 a day for a basketball hoop stand against other fines? Does anyone think its excessive that if a family forgets to bring in the hoop and goes on a two week vacation that it could cost the family $28 grand?
Just plain silly.
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