Parking

Approved vehicles may be parked in your garage and driveway or in any of the parking spaces located throughout the neighborhood.  

 

Due to parking concerns on Sterling, and to ensure that all residents have equal access to the on street parking, please be sure to follow the Decoverly I HOA Parking Resolution.

DECOVERLY I HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

 

Policy Resolution for Vehicle Parking and Storage

(Amended September 2002)

 

 

WHEREAS, Article IV and Article VIl, Section 8, paragraph (d) of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions for the Decoverly I Homeowners Association, Inc. imposes certain restrictions relating to the parking of vehicles upon the Property, and

WHEREAS, Article IV, Section 1, paragraph (c) of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions acknowledges the right of the Decoverly I Homeowners Association, Inc. to adopt reasonable rules respecting the use of the common elements and community facilities upon the Property, and

WHEREAS, Article VIII, Section 1, paragraph (a) of the By-Laws for the Decoverly I Homeowners Association, Inc. empowers the Board of Directors to adopt and publish reasonable rules and regulations governing the use of the common elements and facilities, the personal conduct of the members and their guests thereon, and to establish penalties for the infraction thereof, and

WHEREAS, The Board of Directors for Decoverly I Homeowners Association, Inc. desires to promulgate and enforce a comprehensive policy in support of Article IV, Section 8, paragraph (d) of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions and consistent with law, By-laws and consistent with applicable law,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in of the above, the Board of Directors for the Decoverly I Homeowners Association, Inc. hereby declares and adopts the following policy and procedures governing vehicle parking and storage:

I. The following policy hereby supersedes any and all other policies which may have been previously enacted by any Board of Directors for the Decoverly I Homeowners Association, Inc. and which may have dealt with the parking and storage of vehicles upon the common elements of Decoverly I Homeowners Association, Inc. (Association).

II. PARKING RESTRICTIONS

a.      All owners and occupants of a home within the Association shall park their vehicle(s) within their Lot, either in the garage or on the driveway.

b.      Parking is not permitted on the Lots other than in the garage or on the driveway.

c.      Parking shall be permitted in the Common Areas only within those areas that are appropriately lined or striped with white lines.

III. PROHIBITED VEHICLES

a. Pursuant to Article VII, Section 8, of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (Declaration), the following vehicles, as defined, are prohibited from parking upon the Property of the Association:

1.     Boat: Self-explanatory.

2.     Commercial Vehicle: Any vehicle, except as otherwise described herein, which openly displays any ladders, pipes, lumber or other construction materials, equipment or debris, including private pick-up trucks which carry such materials, or is registered or licensed for commercial purposes or for hire

3.     Hazard: Any vehicle parked in an area that can impede access of emergency vehicles, parked in a marked fire lane, which impedes the safe ingress and egress of private automobiles, which is carrying hazardous materials, or is leaking oil, gasoline, or other fluids.

4.     Junk Vehicle: Any vehicle which is inoperable or on which current license plates or registration stickers are not properly displayed, or which has two (2) or more flat tires and has not been moved for a period of seven (7) days or more.

5.     Motor Home: Any self-propelled camper.

6.     Stored Vehicle: Any vehicle that remains unmoved in the common parking areas for a period exceeding ten (10) days.

7.     Truck: A truck is a vehicle with a load capacity of greater than 3/4 ton and/or having more than two (2) axles or more than four (4) wheels.

8.     Trailer: A trailer is any vehicle that is drawn by another vehicle having motive power but is incapable of motive power by itself.

a.     Boat Trailer: A trailer utilized for the purposes of transporting a boat or other water craft.

b.     Camper: A camper is any vehicle drawn by a car, truck, or other vehicle and is used as a temporary or permanent dwelling.

c.     House Trailer: Same as camper.

d.     Tractor Trailer: A truck utilized for the purpose of drawing a trailer.

9.     Vehicle with Commercial Lettering and Signs: Any vehicle which displays writing, logos, or advertisements, except vehicles of a governmental agency, vehicles which display simple commercial lettering designating a company name, address, and/or telephone number, or vehicles with properly affixed bumper stickers which are not otherwise prohibited.

IV.     OTHER RESTRICTIONS

a.      No motorbikes, go-carts, all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s), or other unlicensed motor vehicles may be operated upon the Common Elements. No vehicles, either licensed or unlicensed, may be operated upon the Common Elements except in those areas of the Common Elements specifically designated for such purposes.

b.     No extraordinary repairs or maintenance may be performed upon any vehicle while upon the Property, Lot or Common Element. This restriction shall not apply to the normal washing and polishing of the exterior surfaces or interior passenger areas of a vehicle..