A Phoenix area man is trying to get over $600 in homeowners association fees waived after he was cited for leaving a cooler and a “free water” sign in his driveway.
David Martin first set water out in his driveway back in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, he told USA TODAY on July 16. In his driveway, he set out a cooler, a bowl of water for dogs, as well as a sign encouraging people to keep hydrated.
He got his first warning from his neighborhood homeowners association (HOA), the Canyon Trails Unit 4 West Community Association, in 2022, according to documentation reviewed by USA TODAY…