To CVPOA Members:
Some clarification on parking and parking permits.
We have received several comments about parking restrictions in Cypress Village. It is hoped that the following helps to clear up any erroneous concerns.
There are deed restrictions in place which govern parking in Cypress Village. There are also guidelines in those restrictions which require a parking permit. Following are the relevant deed restriction sections addressing parking and permits. For the sake of addressing solely parking, those sections are excerpted from the section: 6. VEHICLE STANDARDS AND VEHICLE PARKING.
6.2 Parking
6.2.1 Passenger Automobiles, Passenger Vans, Light Pick-up Trucks and Motorcycles may only be parked on Owner’s driveway. No parking is permitted upon any lawn, easement, County right-of-way, street, or unimproved Property for any period of time.
6.2.2 Boats, Trailers, Motor Homes, Recreational Vehicles, Campers, or Commercial Vehicles Service Vehicles shall only be parked within the Subdivision as follows:
- 6.2.2 was amended as a result of the March 2025 Annual Meeting to read as follows: Boats, Recreational Trailers, Motor Homes, Recreational Vehicles, Campers, or Commercial Vehicles shall only be parked within the subdivision with an approved 72 hour parking permit request as follows: (the rest of the section remains the same.)
6.2.2a Out-of-town visitors or guests traveling with a Boat, Trailer, Motor Home, Recreational Vehicle, or Camper may park on the Owner’s driveway, along with Owner’s vehicles if applicable for a period of not more than seventy-two (72) consecutive hours and shall not be used as living space. Due to extenuating circumstances, Owner may, upon approval from the DRC on a case-by-case basis, request an Association Extended Parking Waiver. No parking is allowed on County right-of-way’s, which include all cul-de-sacs.
6.2.2b Owners performing such common tasks as installing or removing protective coverings, loading, unloading, washing and cleaning assets such as Boats, Motor Homes, Recreational Vehicles, or Campers may park the subject asset on the Owner’s driveway. The Parking period for such assets shall not exceed seventy two consecutive hours. Due to extenuating circumstances, including, but not limited to, inclement weather, Owner may request an Association Extended Parking waiver.
6.2.2c Owners performing ACB-approved, and County-permitted remodeling tasks may allow a Construction Vehicle and/or Trailer directly related to the remodeling activity to be parked upon Owner’s driveway while such activity is being conducted.
6.2.2d Any member that has received a violation letter for any unauthorized vehicle(s) on their property will be subject to a fine if the same vehicle is in violation three (3) times or more during the calendar year, regardless if vehicle was removed and returned to the property after seventy-two (72) hours.
6.3 Non-Operational Vehicles – Non-Operational vehicles are prohibited within the Subdivision for any period in excess of seven (7) days. Non-Operational vehicles include, but are not limited to, vehicles that cannot be operated and vehicles that are not currently licensed. As used in this section, the term licensed means that the vehicle displays at all times a license plate or license tag including an indication that the vehicle is currently registered within the State of Florida or another state.
6.4 Utility Trailers, Service Vehicles, and Commercial Vehicles
6.4.1 Utility Trailers – Utility Trailers can be temporarily parked on an Owner’s driveway during a loading or unloading activity for a period not to exceed forty-eight (48) consecutive hours and may not otherwise be parked or stored on the Property for any period of time. Due to extenuating circumstances including, but not limited to, inclement weather, Owner may, on a case-by-case basis, request an Association Extended Parking waiver.
6.4.2 Service Vehicles and Other Commercial Vehicles – Service Vehicles and Commercial Vehicles may only be temporarily parked on Owner’s driveway, or near Owner’s Property on County right-of-way while providing services, or delivering goods, and may not otherwise be parked or stored on the Property for any period of time.
A few salient points:
- Each year there are deed restriction amendments put forth for member approval. It’s important when questions, such as parking, arise to check the current restrictions. Just as importantly, contact the Office for clarification.
- The parking pass:
- The parking pass form can be submitted online, there is no cost, and when a member receives a pass, the deed restriction inspector is informed.
- The purpose of the pass is not to disallow parking, but more to inform the inspector that the vehicle is permissibly parked.
- The pass actually saves owners a potential violation simply by having the inspector informed.
- For the interest of all members, it’s best to contact the Office when you have a question or concern. To be sure, if you have a concern check with the Office,
- As I’ve said before and will continue to say, the Deed Restriction Committee exists to serve the community; we are not looking to “catch you doing something wrong”; we aren’t looking to write as many violations as possible; and we are not trying to “make money” for the Association. Each of us, and yes there are nearly 20 of us, are looking to avoid writing violations; we would like nothing more than to ride around our zones and find nothing to cite.
Edward Hanlon
CVPOA Deed Restrictions Committee Chair