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In the area I'm located, the townhouse development built the garages and parking spots in the back of the homes. I know of 2 neighbors who park their big ass trucks (they both only have the 1 vehicle) in the visitor spots out front (which are limited) instead of parking in their garage and the 2 spaces assigned to their home in the back where it is well lit. Thoughts?
Personally I would rather park my vehicle in my garage out of the elements instead of parking in a visitor spot where it is not well lit.
I don't get it.
I've noticed other homeowners doing this as well, parking over in the visitor spot instead of their own home.
This is a consistent thing that has been going on.
We had that issue in a HOA place I lived. One guy used it as his personal parking spot. After many complaints the HOA finally started warning and eventually towed a few cars.
Maybe, and I get most folks use their garages for storage, but what about the two spaces assigned to them that remain empty?
The homes that I’ve seen as you describe have narrow alleys and tight turns. Perhaps the turning radius of their vehicle makes it very difficult to get into those spots?
The visitor/unassigned spots in our townhouse complex are almost always taken by resident overflow. They are first come first serve. When we have visitors, my husband and I move our cars to the street so that our visitors can use our assigned spots for the duration of the visit.
I’ll echo someone else’s suggestion - if you’re on friendly terms with your neighbor, ask them if your visitor can park in one of their spots.
The homes that I’ve seen as you describe have narrow alleys and tight turns. Perhaps the turning radius of their vehicle makes it very difficult to get into those spots?
The visitor/unassigned spots in our townhouse complex are almost always taken by resident overflow. They are first come first serve. When we have visitors, my husband and I move our cars to the street so that our visitors can use our assigned spots for the duration of the visit.
I’ll echo someone else’s suggestion - if you’re on friendly terms with your neighbor, ask them if your visitor can park in one of their spots.
Ok, I'll try that approach. Thank you for your insight.
As someone who has previously lived in a couple of different condo/townhouse communities, it's frustrating that your HOA refuses to deal with this. That was one of the biggest enforcement issues in my previous communities, because visitor parking is typically limited and usually it's explicitly stated that it's not for resident use, since of course they have their own assigned parking.
Some communities and towns don't allow commercial vehicle parking on the street over night or in a visible driveway. It's not just a matter of signs if one has a ladder in a pick-up truck that's considered a commercial vehicle.
On one hand I don't want to take away or hinder somebody's job but many employers, contractors wind up with free parking never having to pay for a lot, garages or storage for their commercial vehicles. A neighborhood of homes is supposed to be residential not commercial. No reason should look out the window and have to look at mobile billboards. Part of the cost of doing business is properly storing equipment(including vehicles) and tools and actually having an office.
Some communities and towns don't allow commercial vehicle parking on the street over night or in a visible driveway. It's not just a matter of signs if one has a ladder in a pick-up truck that's considered a commercial vehicle.
On one hand I don't want to take away or hinder somebody's job but many employers, contractors wind up with free parking never having to pay for a lot, garages or storage for their commercial vehicles. A neighborhood of homes is supposed to be residential not commercial. No reason should look out the window and have to look at mobile billboards. Part of the cost of doing business is properly storing equipment(including vehicles) and tools and actually having an office.
We've had that issue here where the vast majority of residents are blue collar/trades. The gentrifying rural pioneers who have moved here to bring us enlightment and shoppes are offended by work related vehicles.
They're also offended by the workboats on the Bay whose crews are pulling crab pots.
As someone who has previously lived in a couple of different condo/townhouse communities, it's frustrating that your HOA refuses to deal with this. That was one of the biggest enforcement issues in my previous communities, because visitor parking is typically limited and usually it's explicitly stated that it's not for resident use, since of course they have their own assigned parking.
In the area I'm located, the townhouse development built the garages and parking spots in the back of the homes. I know of 2 neighbors who park their big ass trucks (they both only have the 1 vehicle) in the visitor spots out front (which are limited) instead of parking in their garage and the 2 spaces assigned to their home in the back where it is well lit. Thoughts?
Personally I would rather park my vehicle in my garage out of the elements instead of parking in a visitor spot where it is not well lit.
I don't get it.
I've noticed other homeowners doing this as well, parking over in the visitor spot instead of their own home.
This is a consistent thing that has been going on.
Maybe they use their garage as a warehouse, like some people I know who shall remain unnamed.
Maybe they use their garage as a warehouse, like some people I know who shall remain unnamed.
Possibly.
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