Vehicles & parking rules

These Vehicle & Parking Rules are being adopted to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and the safe, fair, and equal use of the limited number of parking spaces and areas within the community. 

These Rules supersede and replace any prior rules on vehicles and parking and are not in conflict with those parking provisions found in the Declaration of Condominium.

1. All vehicles and parking on condominium property shall be subject to these rules and such other restrictions and policies as may be passed by the Board of Directors and amended from time to time. Any violation of any rule or policy shall be grounds for the Association to tow or immobilize the vehicle without consent, and the Vehicle Owner, and the Unit which is the reason for the vehicle’s presence on the property, shall be jointly and severally liable for all associated expenses. THEREFORE, ALL ARE ON NOTICE THAT VIOLATORS MAY BE TOWED!!

2. All vehicles must be registered with the Association prior to parking on condominium property. In order to register, the vehicle owner must obtain a Vehicle Registration Form and submit the form, with all supporting documents as may be required by the Association, via email to www.maplewoodth.com, or such other method as may be designated by the Association from time to time. Registration forms cannot be reviewed and approval to park cannot be issued until all information is provided to the Association. A vehicle may be denied approval to park if such approval would result in a violation of these rules or the governing documents of the Association. 

3. Only an Association-approved Unit Owner, tenant, or other permanent resident domiciled at a Unit, is permitted to park in the limited common element space assigned to said Unit. All others must park in guest parking spaces on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to limitations on parking.

4. Units are assigned TWO (2) limited common element parking spaces for the Unit’s exclusive use. BOTH assigned parking spaces must be filled by an Association-approved Unit Owner, tenant, or other permanent resident domiciled at the Unit BEFORE vehicles associated with the Unit can park in guest parking. Those persons entitled to use assigned parking spaces shall not be permitted to occupy guest parking spaces for the purpose of saving or holding them for others.  

5. No resident shall maintain more than TWO (2) vehicles at any time in the condominium parking areas. Residents may maintain ONE (1) additional vehicle for a registered temporaryguest for the guest’s approved duration of stay. Residents may maintain another vehicle for the additional occupant who resides while domiciled at a Unit, provided the vehicle is registered and approved by the Association prior to parking on condominium property.

  6. All temporary guests and all persons other than an Association-approved unit owner, tenant, or other permanent resident domiciled at a Unit, parking overnight must register with the Association and provide the anticipated duration of stay. Such party’s authorization to park on condominium property shall be strictly limited to the duration of stay and shall not exceed such length of time without Association approval. Requests for an extension must be submitted to the Association and receive approval BEFORE the original duration expires and the vehicle must be removed from the property until an approval is issued. The Board of Directors shall have the sole discretion to determine if any duration of stay or extension would be more than “temporary,” or if parking can be permitted at all. All forms and requests must be submitted in writing to www.maplewoodth.com, or by such other method as determined by the Board of Directors.  

7. All vehicles on condominium property must be in working condition and remain on inflated tires. All vehicles on condominium property must have current registration and insurance, and up-to-date license plate tags displayed.

8. No repairs or maintenance of any kind shall be permitted to any vehicle while on condominium property, including but not limited to break replacement, oil changes, engine repairs, but excluding jump starting the vehicle.  

9. No vehicle shall park in a space designated for another’s exclusive use, without the advanced written consent of the Association. 

10. All vehicles shall be parked completely within the linear boundaries of the parking space. NO DOUBLE PARKING IN ANY FORM SHALL BE PERMITTED AT ANY TIME! If parking is not available, drivers must find parking off condominium property. 

11. No vehicle shall be parked in a manner which may block or impede ingress to, or egress from, units, parking spaces, driveways, roads, or the free flow of traffic. No vehicle may be parked in any manner which may impede access by any emergency or life safety vehicle to any unit, equipment, utility, or facility.  

12. No vehicle shall be parked in any area other than a designated parking space, except for the purpose of temporary delivering, loading, or unloading. 

13. No vehicle shall park on any sidewalk, curb, parking block, lawn, or other landscaped portion of condominium property, or in any manner which may block the dumpsters, mailboxes, or other common element facilities.

14. Parking spaces and the parking areas shall only be used for the purposes for which they are intended. No PODs, dumpsters, or other obstructions shall be permitted to remain in any parking space or the parking area without advanced approval by the Association and subject to such limitations as may be placed by the Board of Directors.

15. Boats, trailers, and recreational vehicles shall not be parked anywhere on condominium property.

16. No commercial vehicles shall be parked anywhere on condominium property. Any signage on the exterior of any vehicle must be removed or covered at all times while on condominium property. Any construction or contractor’s tools or materials, including but not limited to ladders, wood, drywall, pipes, landscaping equipment, and power tools shall be covered and must not be visible in any vehicle while on condominium property. Commercial vehicle for these purposes SHALL NOT include law enforcement or emergency life safety vehicles, but SHALL include, but not be limited to, any vehicle with signage, ladder racks, or other utility equipment, other which are designed for a commercial purpose.

17. No “For Sale” signs of any kind shall be displayed in or on any vehicle.

18. The speed limit in the community is FIVE (5) MILES PER HOUR!! No vehicle shall exceed the speed limit at any time while on condominium property. This rule is intended to protect pedestrians and children playing in the community.

19. Vehicles shall not skid, burnout, rev engines, repeatedly honk horns, play loud music, or otherwise create a nuisance, or drive in any reckless manner, while on condominium property. 

20. No vehicle shall be stored for any reason on condominium property, including but not limited to leaving a vehicle on condominium property by a guest, relative, or other invitee or licensee of an owner or lessee while on vacation or otherwise traveling. Any vehicle deemed to be on condominium property for the purpose of storage, as determined in the sole discretion of the Board of Directors, will be in violation and may be towed from the premises. The purpose of this rule is to ensure fair and equal use of the common area parking spaces for all guests and residents.

21. The Vehicle Owner, and the unit which is the reason for the vehicle’s presence on the property, shall be strictly liable for any damage caused to condominium property, including but not limited to, damage from impact and fluid/chemical leaks, and shall be liable for all associated costs of repair. 

22. When washing a vehicle, the Vehicle Owner shall not leave any water running, cause any water to pond or pool on condominium property, and shall ensure all trash, debris, soap and other chemicals are completely cleaned up to prevent any slip, trip, or other personal injury hazards. 

23. If a resident witnesses a violation of these rules, report the violation to the Association. The Association has a contract with a towing company. Under no circumstances whatsoever shall any resident or vehicle owner attempt to give the towing company instructions to tow another vehicle from condominium property. In the event a resident or vehicle owner contacts the towing company and has a vehicle towed from the property, this will be considered a violation and an interference with the Association’s contract with the towing company. The violator will be solely and exclusively liable for any associated charges and any damages resulting from the violation.

24. If your vehicle has been towed or immobilized, contacts the towing company via the contact information listed on the towing signs (located at the entrance) and follow any instructions provided by the towing company. Do NOT contact the Association, as it will not be able to return or free your vehicle.

25. ASK YOUR VISITORS “WHERE DID YOU PARK?” Unit owners are responsible for the acts, omissions, and behavior of the unit owner’s tenants, occupants, guests, family members, and all vehicles present on condominium property as a result of the owner’s unit, and are responsible for ensuring these parties know and comply with all the rules to prevent violations. The unit owner shall be liable for all charges, attorney’s fees, and costs, incurred by the Association’s as a result of a violation of any of these vehicle and parking rules and all parking provisions of the governing documents.