The Truth about Street Parking

Is parking allowed on the streets in The Summit or not?

Opinions vary.

Mine, based on the By-Laws, is that parking on the streets is fully legal, because the roads are public roadways, owned by and maintained by Richland County.

I got into it with the former president of the HOA, Justin Martin, who insisted that the HOA controlled parking on the streets in The Summit. When I asked about written evidence or proof, he said he didn't have to prove anything to me.

I requested the Deed for Barony Place Circle from the County Recorder of Deeds office. After waiting for two years I filed a FOIA Request and received it within a week. The Deed contains no restriction on parking and no reference to the CC&Rs or By-Laws.

Recently I was informed by one committee chairman that "We are not allowed to park in the streets."

I asked for an opportunity to discuss that with him. He hasn't responded.

A long-time and active HOA member told me, 

"I am not aware of anything in the documents regarding parking in streets, just comments on what rules the HOA has. When and from who.......who knows!"

"My understanding has always been NO PARKING ON STREET OVERNIGHT. Vendors and guests are fine during day and early night

Good to notify office if you are having a party or expect a number of guests."

If there is nothing in the documents (CC&Rs, By-Laws, PRM), then there are no parking restrictions. Where would those "rules the HOA has" be found?

The roads in The Summit are public roadways. If there are limitations on parking, then there must be County ordinances and County-installed signs to inform drivers. There aren't.

Is the office sending out Parking Violation Notices or "Courtesy Letters"? Is any homeowner being threatened with fines (or worse) for a car parked in front of his house, even if it is not his car and doesn't belong to his household?

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