I live in a Condo building in South Florida with 56 units, and 1 parking space assigned to each. We have 7 visitor parking spaces, but the parking is starting to become more and more of a problem. This is because more than 7 of the apartments have 2 or more vehicles. And the bigger issue is that some of these individuals don't move their car from the guest parking so they never lose their spot. So basically we don't have visitor parking anymore. And this is quite ridiculous for everyone, even the offenders, since their friends can't park here either. Originally the building was built for 55 and over and typically each unit had 1 car or less, so it's only recently a big deal. I am trying to come up with the best plan but don't expect too much cooperation from some folks.
I am posting my draft of rules below. Please add some comments to help me out. I have also substituted other words/names for real names.
Parking Program
This parking program is to protect the the unit owner’s rights to their own parking spaces and to provide each resident with the best possible accommodations for their friends and family while visiting our building. Please recognize that when each condominium unit is purchased, only one parking space is granted in the sale.
Resident Parking
2 All vehicles of unit owners, renters, and any other non-temporary residents must be registered with the condo association. A resident decal will be provided for each vehicle at no charge and must be displayed in the lower driver’s side front window. Registering each resident’s vehicle is the responsibility of the condominium owner and should be updated with the association as necessary (i.e. new vehicle, new resident, etc.). Each owner will be required to sign a memo regarding the Resident Parking Rules in order to obtain each decal and will then be held accountable.
3 Only registered vehicles with decals will be permitted to park in the assigned spaces for each unit. Unit owners can also choose to permit other residents to park in their assigned space only if written permission is provided to the association in advance. This letter of written permission will be kept on file with the association and must contain:
a. the assigned space being shared,
b. all named individuals allowed to park in the noted space,
c. all approved vehicles (Make/Model/License/…),
d. an effective date,
e. and an end date.
Each of these vehicles will also be required to be registered under the above guidelines.
4 Resident Parking decals can be obtained from Board Members during specified Office Hours by appointment only.
5 Our building requests that all residents and visitors to drive with a speed limit of 15mph while on property for the safety of children and others.
Guest Parking
1 There are Guest Parking spaces reserved for building visitors only. Guest parking is not to be used as additional parking for units or residents that have multiple vehicles.
2 Each unit will be provided 2 guest parking permits at no charge that can be obtained from the association. Each owner will be required to sign the Guest Parking Rules in order to obtain each guest parking permit and held accountable for the rules. Visitors must hang this Guest parking permit facing forward on their rear view mirror. Lost or stolen guest parking permits will be recorded and additional permits will be provided at no charge. When permits that are used after being recorded with the association as lost or stolen will be treated as no permit at all and vehicles using these permits will be towed at the owner’s expense.
3 Vehicles that have a valid resident decal are NOT allowed to park in the Guest Parking spaces. A registered resident’s vehicle parking in a guest spot is a violation of these rules and is subject to being towed at the owner’s expense.
4 Visitors that are displaying the proper Guest parking permit are also allowed to park in their hosting resident’s permanent space. (Remember, no resident vehicles can park in the Guest spaces).
5 Visitors parking in the guest spaces regularly will have to comply with the Resident Parking Rules. This will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
6 All guest parking spaces will be identified with signage stating something to the matter of ‘These Guest Spaces are for visitors of our building only with proper guest parking permit. Violators will be towed.’
7 Guest Parking permits can be obtained from Board Members during specified Office Hours by appointment only.
General
1 All Vehicles without decal parking permits or Guest parking permits will be towed at owner's expense without notice.
2 Parking in front of the entrance way (awning near elevator area) will only be tolerated for a few minutes and is only acceptable for dropping packages and items off, unloading, or to be used during undesirable weather. Vehicles parked in this area are also subject to be towed at the owner’s expense without notice.
3 Washing of vehicles must be completed in the designated ‘car wash’ space. Parking is permitted in this location when following the above Guest Parking rules from 6PM to 7AM. This is not a parking space during the hours of 7AM to 6PM. Any vehicles found parking here during ‘car washing’ hours are subject to be towed at the owner’s expense without notice.
4 Alternative Parking: Our building has 56 units, 56 corresponding resident parking spaces, 1 car washing space, and 7 guest parking spaces. When parking secondary resident vehicles or for additional guest parking, the closest alternative parking option is one block away on 13th Avenue. The city offers many public parking spaces all up and down 13th Avenue just east of our building. The spaces are clearly lined indicating where to park and where not to park.
5 All Vehicles must be parked with the front facing in towards the parking block in resident or guest parking spaces so that license plates are easily viewable.
6 Please also note that any motorized vehicles (motorcycles, scooters, …) powered by a fuel source (gas, oil, ethanol, …) are not allowed to be parked in any of the building’s stair wells or within any of the actual condominium units. Violation of this rule will be considered a fire safety hazard. Fines will be imposed upon the vehicle owners or respective unit owners by the association and local officials will be brought into the matter if necessary.
7 Non-operational vehicles must be removed from our property. Vehicles found to be inoperable can be towed at the owner’s expense without notice.
8 Vehicles should not exceed 23' 6".
9 Boats, boat trailers, recreational vehicles, campers or similar cannot be left or stored on our property at all.
10 Parking anywhere near the building not on our property (not in a lined spot) is outside of ourcontrol and rules are not defined here. The city and nearby neighbors will be encouraged to ticket and tow vehicles when obstructing vehicles in nearby spaces, stop signs, through fares, or sidewalks and when otherwise not compliant with local law.
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