This is the most convoluted concept. You do not buy property as a "shared group". When you purchase land it, it is as an individual (if you are buying property for yourself). The notion that the Gov't our "groups of others, looking out for the common good" can dictate what you do with "your" land is foolishness.
With your logic those who find a type of "flower that is going extinct"...or find some shallow holding water (wet lands) on one's property ....they do have the right to have the Gov't come in and tell you what you can and can't do with your property now....
It is your mindset that is allowing the erosion of individual rights and property rights. If you don' think that is moving in the direction of European light.....You haven't been overseas to see how property owners there have virtually NO rights whatsoever Vs the "common good".
Furthermore you must also think it is fine for the Gov't go come in and take one's property if they can find a "better use for it".....under your logic there is nothing wrong with this.
You agree to the upkeep and maintenance of common grounds and amenities offered...pools, playgrounds, club houses, etc.
You agree to share the costs involved in maintaining those common grounds and amenities, you agree on architectural limitations regarding alterations to the exterior of the houses, you agree to paint your houses a certain color, how many trees constitute landscaping, what types of trees are allowed, and even which kinds are required.
You agree not to put up a vehicle up on blocks for longer than it takes to change tires.
Etc, etc, etc...
So again, you are dead wrong.
You don't HAVE to do any of those things if you don't want to, but you will not be sold a house in that township, and if you buy it, and break your contract, you will be fined, and your house may be taken from you.
I'm not taking away anyone's property rights, I am defining the parameters of the community where I chose to live, no one forces you to live here, so you don't have to agree with the rules.
Just don't fool yourself into thinking that you can both live in the community, and not abide by the rules.