Escondido Bans Yard Parking
Posted by Bob Crain on Wednesday, March 5th, 2008 at 1:36pm.On March 8th, a new law will go into effect in the city of Escondido that will fine Car owners who park their vehicles in their front yards. The fine will be for $40 and if a repeat offender gets 3 tickets in 12 months they will be charged with a misdemeanor! Here is my suggestion for repeat offenders:
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I'm all for keeping cars off of the street when parked makes for a much cleaner and probably safer neighborhood. BUT when government has to get involved to police this also its in my mind silly. It's just not neccessary and should not be a misdemeaner at all! Just my view of things, in Tucson it's nice when neighbors keep the cars off the street most of our street our decent width but to have a law is not needed.
Posted on Friday, March 7th, 2008 at 1:12 PM.
I, like Ben, agree with the fact that legislation is playing a dangerous game when it comes to dictating what homeowners can/can't do with their own properties. Fortunately it does serve a purpose and prevents some really dis-tasteful and absurd things from happening, but it can also be quite ridiculous. I personaly love the ones (homeowners association) that tell you that no pick up trucks can be in the driveway. They must be parked in the garage. So trivial...
Posted on Tuesday, March 11th, 2008 at 11:48 AM.
I cant really decide. On the one hand I hate the government getting involved in stuff like this. On the other hand it doesnt seem like that much trouble to not park in your front yard. I assume they mean in the yard and not in the driveway.
Posted on Monday, March 17th, 2008 at 11:13 PM.
And where would the car owner park his/her car? if he/ she doesn't have a garage.
By the way, funny suggestion. lol :D
Posted on Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 at 11:20 PM.
Cincy,
The issue is NOT that they don't have a place to park. It is that they have Illegially converted their Garages (the places they should be parking) into additional bedrooms, appartments, or rental units. Then they are gripping that they don't have anywhere to park all of their cars. I have seen as many as 13-14 cars and trucks associated with one home. These homes are not big either... Usually under 1500 sq/ft!
Posted on Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 at 12:03 PM.
As a homeowner, I would be grateful that some distasteful behaivor is prohibited but on the other hand, having spent thousands of dollars on a residence, you should be able to do what you want. We don't have any parking problems (yet) although my neighbor a few homes up the street certainly fits exactly what you are describing. They converted the garage into an apartment and there is anywhere from 5 to 7 cars out in front of the property at any one time.
Posted on Thursday, May 29th, 2008 at 10:24 AM.
Austin TX did the same thing several years back. It made a big difference in some neighborhoods.
Posted on Monday, June 16th, 2008 at 1:09 PM.
Funny article. I always hate it when the neighbors park in my yard and I have to chase them down to get them to move their piece of junk!
Posted on Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 at 7:19 AM.
I moved to an area without an HOA because I liked the larger lots associated with the older homes. I'm ready for an HOA now though. My neighbors drive me nuts with the things they do to their homes. What's the rental rate on that tank? I could do my neighborhood some good. Haa
Posted on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008 at 10:28 PM.
It's simple isn't it? It's got to devalue the real estate when you park in the front yard. A 1985 Chevy looks great in the front yard? Wow..I think this is common sense. Good move.
Posted on Thursday, January 29th, 2009 at 10:49 AM.
So are we talking about parking in the grass? Yeah i agree if that is the case. It trashes up the neighborhood
Posted on Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 at 10:07 AM.
That picture is so funny! I have to say, rules like that are great for keeping neighborhoods neat and clean; I hope the fines work for you all.
Posted on Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 at 12:28 PM.
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Interesting post. I have some mixed feelings about this legislation. On the one hand, I think people should be able to do what they want with their own properties (within reason, of course) and I don’t as a rule approve of legislation that infringes on the rights of property owners. On the other hand, parking your car in your front yard does affect the perceived value of homes nearby (especially if an agent just happens to be showing a nearby home while you are parked).
Posted on Friday, March 7th, 2008 at 7:10 AM.