Rules of Our Roads
All outdoor parking is for VISITORS only, and NOT as YOU define guests, but how California laws and the HOA define “visitor.” TENANTS AND HOMEOWNERS MUST PARK INSIDE THEIR GARAGE, FULL-TIME.
ALL ROADS AT PARK RIVER OAK ESTATES ARE PRIVATE PROPERTY of the Board of Directors; NOT public property. Grant deeds give you ownership of your homes ONLY. Paying DUES does not equate to PROPERTY OWNERSHIP of the roads (or landscaping) by any law, or by imaginary laws that homeowners make up.
ALL visitor parking is by definition TEMPORARY AND SHORT-TERM, according to CCRs / state guidelines.
If a homeowner or tenant has EXTRAORDINARY circumstances, they must submit a request to park outside in writing, and the Board of Directors will respond in writing, whether long-term or short-term. If a tenant or owner does not get permission each and every time, they will be both fined and towed.
No accommodations will be given if the reason for parking outside is because your garage is used for storage, an exercise room, a playroom, classic-car storage, or something other than a two-car garage for your two cars. There’re only 40 outdoor parking stalls for 82 homes, & 140 adults with cars living here.
Rentals must not rent to those who have three or four cars for just one or two adults.
The longest that VISITORS can park outside and NOT move their vehicle is 72 hours, per Sacramento City law, and after 72 hours we may tow and fine you at YOUR EXPENSE.
The longest that VISITORS can park outside consecutively, and still MOVE their car for various reasons, is SEVEN DAYS, IN a six month period, per California law and HOA rules.
The longest that VISITORS can park outside PERIODICALLY and NOT consecutively in a SIX MONTH PERIOD is 14 days. We can tow at YOUR EXPENSE on the 15th day. Because cars MOVE, those days or nights of parking do NOT have to be a full 24 hours, but include a PART of a day OR a night.
No part of the ROADS can be used or impeded by parties, playgrounds, social events, car-wash events, meals, races, sports events, EVER. Reasons INCLUDE a STRICT CCR restriction against NOISE nuisances, the NECESSITY of VEHICLES to take people to, or away from their homes, the illegality of ANY TYPE OF FIRELANE blockage, even briefly, safety dangers, and HUGE liability risks of accidents on our roadways where residents MUST be able to exit or enter private garages, and drive on the road FREELY.
Park River roads are NEVER for recreation. ONLY vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles, scooters, walkers that are traveling SAFELY, and CAUTIOUSLY may use the roads. RACES and obstructions are HAZARDOUS and illegal.
NEVER TELL friends, family members, acquaintances, room-mates, or ANYONE that they can park outside in our parking stalls for the duration of a vacation away, as if Park River Oak Estates is free public parking. YOU may also not leave your car outside for the duration of your vacations. You will be towed and fined.
Homeowners are responsible for their tenants. Park River Oaks will fine the homeowner; the owner may pass the fine on to their tenants. Fines start at $200-$400 for first offenses, $500-$700 for second offenses.
NEVER PARK IN OUR FIRE-LANES for any reason, as they must be kept open in the event of a fire, per LAW.