My association’s governing documents prohibit overnight parking for any recreational vehicles or boats. However, the county laws that address parking do not restrict this. May we still enforce our g

Community associations may not be less restrictive than their governing local law.  However, community association covenants and rules restricting parking activities can be, and usually are, stricter than local regulations.  This gives greater protection to owners and provides additional enforcement mechanisms for activities the community dislikes or finds offensive. Therefore, your association can enforce its parking restrictions.

SB 100 requires associations to make certain changes to how they operate.  However, it does not specifically address recreational vehicle parking. Parking restrictions regarding recreational vehicles such as boats and campers within an association’s governing documents remain valid and enforceable.

Community Essentials - September 2005