parking in the front yard

[joqua]

Originally Posted by steve9229

...we parked on the concrete between the sidewalk and the curb.

Two things to remember about that space. 1) It's part of the street right-of-way and not private property in most cities. 2) It's against the law usually to block sidewalk access, and in some cases against the law to ride bicycles, skateboards or roller skates on pedestrian areas.

[steve9229]

Originally Posted by joqua

Two things to remember about that space. 1) It's part of the street right-of-way and not private property in most cities. 2) It's against the law usually to block sidewalk access, and in some cases against the law to ride bicycles, skateboards or roller skates on pedestrian areas.

Exactly, I think that's the issue. Even though the cars never blocked the sidewalk my parents do not own that property.

[kidicarus89]

Originally Posted by joqua

Two things to remember about that space. 1) It's part of the street right-of-way and not private property in most cities. 2) It's against the law usually to block sidewalk access, and in some cases against the law to ride bicycles, skateboards or roller skates on pedestrian areas.

IIRC its still your private property (i.e. you get to maintain it), but most cities have easements covering up to the sidewalk for utility work, etc.

[atrabilius]

I guess if you're parking on your own property and not blocking the sidewalk, you're good, though. But if you're not allowed to park at the curb because it's a no-parking zone (like if your house is on an arterial street) and your garage or carport has been converted into extra rooms, and there's no room to park in the driveway, then I guess your only option would be the front yard. And I think the city gives property tax credits for not having grass in the front yard.