Giant RV parked in the road
 

What recourse is there, when a HUGE rv is regularly parked in the street? Home Watch told us they had no jurisdiction, but I believe our HOA have restrictions to RV on street parking? Appreciate some information about the "do's" and "don'ts" :mmmm:

If the RV is posing a safety hazard (ie. traffic is unable to get by), then it's considered a problem. Otherwise, probably not. The HOA doesn't even come into play.....nor would the VHA.

Here is a prior thread on the topic of street parking:

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...ad.php?t=36575

The discussion in that thread turns to RVs in post #42.

Bill :)

Don't know about safety but that would significantly affect home resale value in the immediate area.

Where I lived before, no RV's were allowed to stay parked on our neighborhood streets....it was a violation of our CC&R's. The local sheriff's office was in charge when this type of violation was taking place. The streets weren't built to allow enough room for parked cars and passing vehicles, lots like our neighborhood streets, and in addition to being a deed restriction violation, it limited how easily vehicles could pass, especially fire trucks, trash trucks, ambulances, etc.

Is this vehicle the property of a homeowner? Maybe he/she is trying to find a parking/storage facility for their vehicle. Sometimes it takes a while....I know, we were faced with that situation in CA. Can you speak with them about this without anyone's feathers getting ruffled? It's nice to have a good relationship with our neighbors. Hopefully they're aware of the stress this vehicle is causing and they're working on a solution.

is someone just visiting if not maybe unloading their stuff, give them a day or two and then i would go and ask if the rv is heading to storage, due to emergency trucks coming and going it could be a problem, cause you know someone will park across from it and not think anything of it.

Why would a RV affect home prices?

Actually I believe there is a restriction on RV parking. They are allowed 24 hours to load or unload and than have to move.

And parked cars RV's, boats etc. parked on the street do impact home values. It turns a percentage of prospective buyers off. When you lower the pool of potential buyers, you lower the value of the home.

That is my understanding as well--don't know where I heard it but think there are threads here on this as well. My neighbor brings his motocycle on a small trailer when he comes for the winters and he had it in his driveway for two days (hadn't had a chance to take it to storage yet after his arrival) and he got a notice that he had to remove it as it was a violation.) Trailers, boats, etc., have to be in garage and cannot be left on driveways. Can't believe that there wouldn't be some sort of restrictions for RV's.

I found the following information on the CDD website. It is related to parking in the driveway. I don't know that The Villages can enforce rules about parking in the road since the roads are all public.

"Boats, Campers, Winnebago’s, and other RVs are allowed on the driveway not to exceed 72 hours (3 days) provided they are not plugged in or inhabited. This allowance is made in an effort to accommodate the cleaning/packing and unpacking of the boat/RV."

Don't agree with it but previous answer
 

If this is in an area of homes and not villas, then the streets are public right-of-way and the motor home can park there as long as it is not a safety violation. In other words that if a fire truck can pass in the street and not leave the pavement then it can park in the street at that location. If not then it must be moved. If you live in a villa community then the motor home can only stay there for no longer than 72 hours for loading and unloading and still must allow for emergency vehicles to pass by. If you would like us to send some one out, please get back with me with the address of the motor home and we will start the procedure to have it checked.

Jim Van Ostran

Deed Compliance Manager

PS I apologize for getting back to you this late. I only found this inbox today.

Some of this is tongue and cheek :D

I can only hope I never have such a neighbor. My escalating step by step approach would be:

1. Talk to the person to see if they understand why it is inconsiderate.
2. Leave notes on RV, content up to individual, do not use personal stationary
3. Talk to the neighborhood to talk to the neighbor
4. Organize all dog walkers in area to use that persons lawn
5. If all else fails, here is a handy tool, be careful, wear dark clothes and gloves

http://amzn.com/B002GZ21JA

Just received my Declaration of Restrictions yesterday.

Item 2.9 - "... No trucks in excess of ¾ ton size, boats, or recreational vehicles shall be parked, stored of otherwise remain on any Homesite or street, except for (a) service vehicles located thereon on a temporary basis while performing a service ..."

I do remember reading somewhere that RV's were allowed in ones' driveway for upto 72 hours for loading and unloading but were not to be hooked to power.

You're a swell guy, aj! :1rotfl: Your #5 was a hoot!

Bill :)

Nothing precludes TV from issuing such a restriction on the street parking but they have no jurisdiction over it and it therefore cannot be enforced with any kind of penalty. They’re probably hoping that the majority of homeowners won’t know this and therefore would comply with it.

RV Parking
 

For all you new boys south of 466.
We have had a long standing regulation in the Villages that restricts RV parking on streets for more than 3 days.
Believe that it is one of the restrictions imposed by the Villages when you buy in here.
Same as some of the other covenents, like cloths lines, chain linck fenses, etc.

TERPMAN7375, I notice this is your first post. Welcome to TOTV!!!

Regarding your thoughts, please refer to this earlier post. I'd have to believe if the poster is indeed the Deed Compliance Manager (and I have absolutely no reason to believe he's not!), then he probably knows of what he speaks:

Bill :)

I would sooner believe that firing up a noisy Harley-Davidson on a daily basis would affect the home values more than a $400,000 motor home parked in the street a couple of days maybe two or three times a year. It's all in the eye of the beholder!

Xavier

I hate those loud bikes. They should ticket them for noise pollution. Didn't they get enough attention when they were children?

Sorry for the short rant.

Back on subject now.:D

speaking as a new boy south of 466, the roads come under county jurisdiction, not TV. A complaint about a safety issue (not enough space for an emergency vehicle) should get a response from the local gendarmes. Other than that, there aren't very many parking restrictions around here on the streets. On the property deeded to you by the developer, however, restrictions are a whole different story.

I guess if you're not doing the simple thing, talking
 

you could just leave a copy of the restrictions and a list of local storage places taped to the door in the middle of the night....:22yikes:

These are the restrictions listed in our docs:

Trucks, Trailers, Recreational Vehicles, Campers and Boats: You are allowed to keep these types of vehicles in your driveway for a maximum of 72 hours. Vehicles which fit in a garage are exempt.

Motor Vehicles: No inoperable vehicle may be stored or parked on any home site.

Satellite Dishes: The Developer has guidelines on placement for dishes. Please refer to them before placing your dish.

Parking: Vehicles are to be kept in owners’ garages or concrete driveways. When visiting The Villages facilities and commercial areas golf cart parking is available in designated areas.

There doesn't appear to be mention regarding parking an RV on the public roads because that can't be controlled by developer restrictions.

Federal regulation supersedes local guidelines for Satellite Dishes and no you don't have to get permission first.

Xavier

We have neighbors a couple of doors down from us who have a large RV. They will bring it to their driveway a couple of times a year when they are getting it ready for a long trip. It will stay in the driveway for 2 or 3 days at that time. The other times of the year, it is stored at the big facility on 466. No problem at all for anyone.

I would not like to see it parked in the street in front of their house at all times. It would not look good. Personally, I would think most Villages residents would have the common sense and neighborhood committment to have their RV stored in the facility on 466 or other lots.

parking an rv on a villages street is like farting in church.....its allowed but not a nice thing to do to your neighbors....:22yikes:

Has anybody contacted Sumter Sheriff or Villages FD to get their more official take on big RVs in the streets?

I had called Community Watch and they knew of no restrictions as far as parking an RV in the street. Common sense dictates that nobody really wants to park on the street. Packing and unpacking is something that has to be done. When we prepare to leave or when we come back from an extended trip we park one or at the most two days to get the job done. Why it takes so long is due in part to our wonderful neighbors stopping by to welcome us back or to give us good wishes to have a safe trip. We really try not to impose on any of them and they sense that. I think the original poster needs to meet his neighbor that owns the RV. He/she might find that they are really nice people who really aren't really trying to upset anyone.

Xavier

I agree... I think I would go over to check out the sweet ride.

I'm a motorhoming wannabe.... What a way to travel! :thumbup:

Then why do they call them pews?

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Right On !

George: that pun stinks!! :)

"Pardon me for being rude it was not me it was the food."

Oh, I get it now. To paraphrase Howard Cosell, you were just smelling it like it is. :doh: