I don't wish to stir up any arguments here nor hijack a thread. Just a general question. How are HOA's in response to a wire antennas? There's a possibility I may move to SC and there seems to be a plethora of HOA's even where the 'land-owner' has over an acre of property. My desire is not erect a tower but use wire antenna's mostly supported by trees, (hence asking on this thread!).
General thoughts on when I will would rather "ask forgiveness rather than ask permission" and vice versa:
I would ask forgiveness rather than ask permission when I install something that requires little cost or effort to install or remove. Examples may include a small lawn ornament, a flag other than US flag (something cheap), a cheap, temporary experimental antenna and anything that can be easily taken down or removed that can be used in a less conspicuous location.
I would ask permission first when I want to install something that requires
significant cost or effort to install or remove. A highly visible tall vertical antenna, a dipole visible to other neighbors or from the street that can't be used anywhere else less visible on your property.
I would not do either (anything that requires asking for forgiveness or permission) whenever I don't want to draw attention to my activity. This applies especially when I want to keep what I do to be none of anyone else's business. In some communities, once the HOA or nosey neighbors are aware of your activity, some will be scrutinized or blamed for any type of interference they receive, whether caused by you or by something a mile away.