Dear Residents:
To maintain the aesthetic appeal, safety, and property values within the Ridgewater community by prohibiting the parking of tractor-trailers and commercial vehicles in designated areas.
Policy Statement:
Parking of tractor-trailers and commercial vehicles is prohibited in all common areas and residential streets within the Ridgewater HOA. This policy aims to ensure a pleasant living environment for all residents.
Definitions:
Tractor Trailer: A motor vehicle designed to transport cargo, consisting of a tractor unit and one or more trailers.
Commercial Vehicle: Any vehicle used primarily for business purposes, including but not limited to delivery vans, box trucks, and vehicles with commercial signage.
Designated Areas:
Parking restrictions apply to all streets, driveways, and common areas within the Ridgewater community, including but not limited to:
[List specific streets or areas if applicable]
Exceptions:
Temporary parking may be permitted for loading and unloading purposes for a maximum of [insert time limit, e.g., 2 hours] with prior approval from the HOA.
Enforcement:
Residents are encouraged to report violations to the HOA board.
Violators may receive a warning for the first offense. Subsequent violations may result in fines or towing at the owner’s expense.
Signage:
Clear signage indicating the parking restrictions will be installed at key locations throughout the community.
Review and Amendments:
This policy will be reviewed annually and may be amended as necessary based on community feedback and changing circumstances.
Contact Information:
For questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact the Ridgewater HOA Board at [insert contact information].
Acknowledgment:
By residing in the Ridgewater community, all residents agree to adhere to this parking policy to foster a harmonious living environment.
This policy is based on CC&R ARTICLE 10: USE RESTRICTION, dated January 4, 2018; sections:
10.7. Vehicles.
(a) Automobiles and non-commercial trucks and vans shall be parked only in the garages or in the driveways serving the Lots unless otherwise approved by the ARB; provided however, the Declarant and/or the Association may designate certain on-street parking areas for visitors or guests subject to reasonable rules.
No automobile or non-commercial truck or van may be left upon any portion of the Properties, except in a garage, if it is unlicensed or if it is in a condition such that is incapable of being operated upon the public highways. No tractor-trailers or other commercial vehicles may be parked anywhere in the Properties except as may be reasonably necessary to load or unload.
Such vehicles shall be considered a nuisance and may be removed from the Properties. No motorized vehicles (including, without limitation, any motorcycles, mini-bikes, motorized scooters, three and four wheelers, all-terrain vehicles, or golf carts) shall be permitted on trails or paths, sidewalks, or unpaved Common Area except for public safety vehicles or other vehicles (including maintenance vehicles and machinery) specifically authorized by the Board. Bicycles shall be permitted on some or all of the trails and paths at times, and subject to rules and restrictions, as determined by the Board.
(b) Recreational vehicles shall be parked only in the garages, if any, serving the Lots or other screened areas which are not visible from the street. “Visibility” shall be determined by the ARB in its sole discretion. The term “recreational vehicles,” as used herein, shall include, without limitation, motor homes, mobile homes, boats, Jet skis, canoes, kayaks or other watercraft:, trailers, other towed vehicles, motorcycles, mini-bikes, motorized scooters, go-carts, three and four wheelers, all-terrain vehicles, golf carts, campers, buses, commercial trucks and commercial vans. Any recreational vehicle parked or stored in violation of this provision shall be considered a nuisance and may be removed from the Properties. Recreational vehicles are permitted only on the Roads and on private driveways with the Owner’s permission, and any other use of recreational vehicles for recreational purposes elsewhere within the Properties (such as the recreational riding of a motorcycle or other recreational vehicle within a Lot) is prohibited.
(c) Service and delivery vehicles may be parked in the Properties during daylight hours for such periods of time as are reasonably necessary to provide service or to make a delivery within the Properties.
(d) All vehicles shall be subject to such reasonable rules and regulations as the Board of Directors may adopt.
