Cars parked in the driveway

[OldDave]

As we look more and more, we're wondering if we could live with a CYV instead of a house. (My wife really doesn't want to worry about a yard.) Most of these seem to have 1.5 car garages. So, my question.

Can you leave a car parked in your driveway all the time? Does this depend on this village you're in?

If it's legal, does it still annoy the neighbors if you do?

Also, can you park at the curb during the day?

I appreciate your thoughts.

Hey, I also want to echo what a number of people have said on other threads the last few days. I really do appreciate this forum and the ability to get quick information for almost all friendly people.

[cathyw]

Here's a link to look up the deed restrictions for the particular villa that you are interested in...just in case it's not the same.
Village Community Development Districts (http://www.districtgov.org/departments/community-standards/download.aspx)

In my villa area, you are allowed to keep a car in the driveway. Most peolpe do, and no one complains. You are NOT allowed to park on the street.

[USSGompers]

Of course. My hubby parks in the garage and my car is always in the driveway unless I am off and running. All my neighbors also park in the driveway. Plus a lot of them leave their golf car outside all night.

I wouldn't park on the curb. Not enough room to drive down the street as it is now. Curb parking is reserved for contractors and landscapers.

[gmcneill]

Just our thinking...

When we started looking at house options, our intent was to purchase the largest CYV available. Eventually, we turned away from the CYV because of the garage and driveway parking issues which were somewhat limiting to us and our lifestyle.

Another small thing that we didn't care too much for was that the CYV designs at the time (don't know if newer models are still that way) was that neighbor had to walk onto "our" driveway a bit to gain access to their side yard. I would've worried about unintentionally leaving a hose or other tripping hazard in the driveway

[cathyw]

Yes, the layout is a bit strange. Most people have a lock on the gate. When you want to power wash your house or have the pest control peolpe spray around your house, you have to co-ordinate it with your neighbor--- they need to unlock their gate--- to give access to the one side of your home. It takes a bit of getting used to.

[Bogie Shooter]

As we look more and more, we're wondering if we could live with a CYV instead of a house. (My wife really doesn't want to worry about a yard.) Most of these seem to have 1.5 car garages. So, my question.

Can you leave a car parked in your driveway all the time? Does this depend on this village you're in?

If it's legal, does it still annoy the neighbors if you do?

Also, can you park at the curb during the day?

I appreciate your thoughts.

Hey, I also want to echo what a number of people have said on other threads the last few days. I really do appreciate this forum and the ability to get quick information for almost all friendly people.

Here is a thread with some opinion's.
https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/street-parking-not-57359/

[OldManTime]

Can you leave a car parked in your driveway all the time? Does this depend on this village you're in?
I believe you can park in your drive,no deed restriction there.
If it's legal, does it still annoy the neighbors if you do?

Also, can you park at the curb during the day?
No deed restriction there either

As we look more and more, we're wondering if we could live with a CYV instead of a house. (My wife really doesn't want to worry about a yard.) Most of these seem to have 1.5 car garages. So, my question.

Can you leave a car parked in your driveway all the time? Does this depend on this village you're in?
I believe you can park in your drive,no deed restriction there.
If it's legal, does it still annoy the neighbors if you do?

Also, can you park at the curb during the day?
No deed restriction there either

I appreciate your thoughts.

Hey, I also want to echo what a number of people have said on other threads the last few days. I really do appreciate this forum and the ability to get quick information for almost all friendly people.

[charlie49]

Several years ago, Village Watch would notify people that overnight parking in our villa neighborhood was not allowed. That policy has stopped. The streets are public roads, and unless posted as 'no parking' by the county, overnight parking is allowed. This usually only occurs when people have overnight guests. Care should be taken to make sure emergency vehicles can pass through.

Some people always park in their driveways and some always park in the garage. Our three bedroom villa has room for the car and two golf carts in the garage, (Anna Maria model).

[BobnBev]

Is there such a thing as a CYV w/a 2 car garage?

[mrdarcy]

Yes. There is such a thing as a CYV with a 2 car garage. They are relatively rare, however. You can ask your realtor/sales agent to watch for one and notify you when one comes available either new or used. You ought not to deliberate too long, though, as the the 2 car CYVs get sold pretty quickly.

[asianthree]

Old Dave you can look at the cyv up by LSL some have 2 car garages, we wanted a cyv, but at the time 2car garages were few and far between. So we settled for a cottage and hired someone to do the lawn

[OldDave]

Yes, the cottage is the other thing we're considering. However, my wife likes the idea of the privacy of the tall walls in the CYV. We rented a pretty large house this summer, much bigger than we could ever afford, yet it had no privacy at all. I cannot imagine really even opening windows and we felt we were sharing the pool with the neighbors. (We've since given up on the idea of a pool.)

I'm also thinking with the walls all around the villa units, it would be harder for gators, snakes, lions, tigers, and bears to get to your house.

[llaran]

yes , there are some. used and new

[Joaniesmom]

Yes. There is such a thing as a CYV with a 2 car garage. They are relatively rare, however. You can ask your realtor/sales agent to watch for one and notify you when one comes available either new or used. You ought not to deliberate too long, though, as the the 2 car CYVs get sold pretty quickly.

We have a CYV with a 2 car garage and bought it the day after it came on the market. Right about not waiting too long!

[perrjojo]

Many CYVs in Mission Hills have 2 car garages but you may have to wait for a resale. I think there are 12 left and not all of those have 2 car garages

[Skybo]

I'm also thinking with the walls all around the villa units, it would be harder for gators, snakes, lions, tigers, and bears to get to your house.

That, plus you can walk outside in your backyard naked if you want. not ... that ...Ive ever done that....:rolleyes:

[OldDave]

That would certainly scare off any and all living creatures in sight!!

[Ohiogirl]

Yes, the cottage is the other thing we're considering. However, my wife likes the idea of the privacy of the tall walls in the CYV. We rented a pretty large house this summer, much bigger than we could ever afford, yet it had no privacy at all. I cannot imagine really even opening windows and we felt we were sharing the pool with the neighbors. (We've since given up on the idea of a pool.)

I'm also thinking with the walls all around the villa units, it would be harder for gators, snakes, lions, tigers, and bears to get to your house.

We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the privacy in our CYV w/tall walls. Tall neighbors could still see over the vinyl side walls, however. They don't unless you invite conversation. Kind of like the TV show "Home Improvement" with conversations between Wilson and what's his name (Tim Allen)? I can't, but probably if you are over 6 feet you could. So I wouldn't go naked for TOO long. I do go out into the yard all the time from the lanai in my pj's when I see a weed or want to water my pots or want to fill the birdfeeder sometimes.

I would look for one with an extra deep lot - they are around, even if not a corner unit. You pay a small premium but it's worth it. And measure the garage sizes as they do differ. We also get a car and 2 golf carts in ours, but many neighbors park their car in their driveway. Off season they often ask permission from a snowbird neighbor to park a 2nd car, if they have one, in a neighbor's drive. Most have 1 car and 1 golf cart.

I would say that in our neighborhood we have many very friendly neighbors - we all socialize - but also several scattered around who may have bought CYVs because they didn't want to socialize. That's fine too.

I would venture that the reason some people in TV move a 2nd or 3rd time is because of intrusive or irritating neighbors - doesn't seem to be as much of a problem in CYV neighborhoods - at least that's my take on it. You can just wave and disappear into your house or lanai or backyard if you don't want to chit-chat. If you do want to chit-chat, just hang out in front pulling weeds or washing your golf cart or walk your dog. Yes, there are plenty of dogs, but I think there are many in other neighborhoods also. Probably more dog lovers in the CYV neighborhoods, but not everyone. If you get irritated by an occasional bark, you probably shouldn't live in TV AT ALL. Most houses are close together.

Critters can get in at the corners - we put mesh pieces of gutter guard to keep rabbits out - and they can still get in under the gate. Mice and rats can climb walls. I'm hoping snakes can't and are reading my "no snakes" sign at the gate.

We lock our gate and sleep with lanai doors and bedroom window open frequently - would not feel comfortable doing that without the locked gate.