HOA Question Parking Regulations

I noticed the new parking regulations posted inthe newsletter. I understand that these rules apply tothe private streets, common areas ,etc. As I read the enforcement section (II.A.1.a) it states that such regulations can also be enforced on public roadways. It states that vehicles in violation "shall be deemed to be parked without permission of the association". Last time I checked, permission to park (legally) was not required on any public street. How can the HOA enforce an internal regulaltion on a state or county owned road ?

It also states that vehicles used for commercial purposes can not be parked on the streets. I understand the intent is not to have regularly parked commercial truck in the neighborhood, but the way the regualtion is worded, technically, the plumber that parks on the street to fix my leak is in violation.

 

You're right, legally they can't. That doesn't mean they can't threaten it though. If you are parked in state right-of-way the HOA can't touch your car, only report actual violations to the state. It gets somewhat convoluted since from what I understand there are County ordinances that attempt to address this as well (that's another debate), but as far as the HOA goes, they can't legally enforce it. It's a rule that comes of pretentious in my opinion. Hey, let's all pretend that people don't drive blue collar work trucks in the Broadlands! :rolleyes3:

 

The section of the resolution that changed was I.A.General - the paragraph under the bullets - which refers to the parking of recreational vehicles. The rest of the resolution remains as it was when first adopted back in 2003.

 

It is poorly worded at best. Section I.A clearly states that the restrictions "are applicable to common areas, common area parking lots, private streets, and roadways". In section II.A.1.a in Scope of Enforcement, the section refers to public roadways and that violations are subject to section I - which, as stated above, does not apply to public roads. The statement effectively negates itself.

Of course anyone parked on public roadways needs to follow all County ordinance and state laws.

 

Could you please address the parking regulations in "Visitor" parking spots? There is a neighbor on Foche Terrace (actually two) who believe they "OWN" those parking spots and continually tell those parking there that they cannot park there and have resorted to calling the police in order to keep others from parking in those spots. I believe our police have enough to keep them busy without responding to an obnoxious neighbor who has continued to harrass others.

 

Is the space labeled "Visitor"? I understood there is no assigned or visitor parking in the community.

Our street has the same issues when someone comes to visit and parks in an "empty" space. It provokes the ire of the resident who thinks they have two spaces designated to them. It's childish and this would not happen had parking spaces been assigned from the beginning.

 

I'm convinced that if people actually used their garages for their cars instead of storage, parking would nearly be the problem it is. At least that is what I see on my street. There are only 2 or 3 houses (including mine) that puts 2 cars in the 2 car garage.

 

Exactly - since when do selfish people ever use common sense? And on our little street we have more people who believe if they park in two spots exclusively then everyone should know not to park there

 

My official response as an HOA Board member:
There are NO parking spaces "owned" by any unit anywhere in Broadlands. And the sheriff's office will do NOTHING if called about this issue. It is private property.
If your neighbor needs clarification, have them call the HOA Office.

 

I don't live near there yet I am tempted to go park there just for spite!

 

What? I'm sure you're dramatizing a bit to make a point or you type too fast.:rolleyes3: All I can do is inform neighbors that there is NO assigned parking. So what do you suggest one do to fix the "damn" problem besides rant about it?