Commercial Vehicles/Private roadway

Larie, the by-laws of my HOA state that no commercial vehicles are allowed. There was a homeowner who drove limos as a part-time job and would park the limo around the street from his home. We advised him of the by-law violation.

Unfortunately, we don't have private roads in our community so I cannot address that.

We are a very small POA in Texas. Our road is private, as we live in an unincorporated county area, at least 30 miles from the nearest town of any size. Our subdivision is approximately 50 acrea, with 1/3 of a lake (about 50 acres also) belonging to the POA. One advantage: it is private, with a gate (which is always open), so there is not that much traffic.
One big dis-advantage: Maintenance is the POA's responsibility, the county will not help. Our annual dues are very low, so most of our income goes to upkeep of the roads.

Commercial vehicles - we have passed a load limit; however, one or two members do bring their big tractors in overnight a couple of times a month....it has not been a big enough problem yet to fine them for a violation.

Hope this helps,
Jonnie

do you have hoa insurance on the roads

It would not typically be the by-laws, they specify elections, formation of the board, etc. The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) dictate use of properties, parking, etc.

Again, it's in the CC&Rs but usually anything that fits in the garage (with the door closed) is permitted.

Question is for information purpose only, as a new President, one of our "hot button" issues will be parking, and commercial trucks will come up.

What is the issue with parking commercial vehicles in driveways (not common, guest or otherwise parking)? I fully understand this as it relates to emergency vehicles having access to the full community (which does beg the question of a Hummer versus a pick-up with ladders). Is there really a negative with property values when there are commercial vehicles in a community?

As I stated, not on either side right now on this issue - but will need to take a position soon as this is a problem in my community.

Thx..

Private road benefits; the HOA can tow, make rules of no parking on the streets, speed limits can be less then a public street (example; the town only allows 25MPH, on a private street you could post 15 MPH)if they are private the HOA rules apply. However you could not enforce by calling the police.

Cons - you have to fix the roadways.

Public - the town takes care of pot holes, snow plowing and the HOA has to abide by their ordiances of onstreet parking, commercial vehicles etc.
The police can ticket Owners.

I believe it depends on the community. If we're talking about a community where many of the residents are trades people, factory workers, etc. then it probably has little effect. If the community is positioned as a "high end" or exclusive community, then commercial vehicles parked in view would be considered out of place and property values as well as the "quality of life" of the homeowners might be reduced. As in one of the other posts, how would you like to look at a dirty, dusty flatbed truck parked next to your house every day?

When commercial vehicles are permitted, then it becomes very difficult to regulate them except for weight limits and or advertising. Most of us keep our personal vehicles (including pickups) pretty clean and repaired. Work trucks on the other hand, are often dirty, banged up, and filled with tools or junk.

A trend among new developments is to build garages and prohibit all street or driveway parking. This solves the problems of commercial vehicles easily and with no arguments or discussion. Vehicles must be kept in the garage with the door closed. If it doesn't fit, it can't be parked there.

Maureen,

This thread is 6 years old (started in 2006).

It's typically best not to reactivate old threads as laws change and what may have been good advice in 2006 could be bad advice in 2012.

It would be best if you started a new thread.

I don't know specifically what your CC&R's say but it sounds like there may be some restrictions related to the parking of commercial vehicles. It appears he can park it in the garage, if it fits, with no problem? Suggest you follow your CC&R's to the letter and fine appropriately. We can no longer lien for unpaid fines so the only down side for a violator is suspension of amenity privileges, not being able to vote or run for office, big deal. Most of our landlords are absentee so, for the most part, our fine process is worthless. If he parks it on the city owned streets, the city may have restrictions. If you own the streets the city may still have some code restrictions?

Paul T