First, I, like you, don't live under one. It is a major benefit for people who don't want to do outrageous things on their property and don't wish to live in a neighborhood with people who do. (i.e. I give up my right to park cars on blocks in the front yard if you will too.) We hear the seemingly annoying limitations that come from HOAs, but the routine, reasonable limitations never make the news. Outside of communities with HOAs, there are plenty of examples of properties where people have created eyesores and nuisances.
But... Why OWN property if you’re not going to do outrageous things on it? ;^)
My dirt-bike-riding/shooting parties are LEGENDARY in my neigborhood (there are some who mistakenly believe that one cannot engage in both activities at the same time).
SHOULD not - maybe...
CAN NOT - Ha Ha Ha Ha...
There are no reasonable limitations on one’s right to use his property as he sees fit. If the jerk next door wants to paint his house in primary colors, it is his house.