Parking Rules and Regulations
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Updated: June 8, 2006
Definitions, General
Provisions, Enforcement, Liability
& Management Company
COPPERMILL PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
POLICY RESOLUTION FOR VEHICLE POLICIES
Related to Vehicle Parking and Operations
Townes of Coppermill Parking Committee
Ramji Gannava Susan Forrester Ben Paris Tony Anderson
Resident
is defined as any occupant of a home in Coppermill.
Lessee (shall be referred to by Tenant) is defined as an occupant who is leasing from an Owner of
record.
Visitor is
defined as a non-resident.
Owner is
defined as a person(s) who legally owns a Coppermill home.
Management is defined as the current management company of the
Coppermill Property Owners Association, or any of its agents. Management address is located at the bottom
of this page.
Association is defined
as the Coppermill Property Owners Association (CPOA) or any of its agents.
Parking Regulations
1.
All vehicles of
residents must display a CPOA sticker on the back of the rear view mirror which
can be viewed through the windshield.
2.
As per
3.
In Coppermill the garage
and the driveway are the only “reserved” parking spaces per
townhouse.
4.
Remaining parking
spaces are utilized on a first-come first-served basis. We currently have 149
common spaces to be shared by the Residents of our 218 townhouses.
5.
A vehicle parked in a
common parking space with or without CPOA stickers shall not be parked in the
same space longer than 48 hours.
6.
Special exceptions
will be made to the 48 hour rule. For example, the residents of a townhouse
have more than two cars and want to go on a vacation. In this instance the
additional vehicles may be parked in common parking spaces for up to three
weeks with out being moved. Special exceptions must be reported to Management
or the vehicles will be subject to towing.
a. Send notice to the Management Company above
that you will be away and will not be able to move your extra vehicle(s) during
that time. Include the information listed below. Reminder: This is only
necessary for vehicles parked in the common area spaces.
Each exemption is for a maximum of three weeks (See Rule 7). Notice
should be sent no more than two weeks prior to trip. Exemptions can only be
granted to vehicles bearing a CPOA parking sticker.
Name:
Address:
Dates of trip: From: ____________ to
____________.
License tag number(s):
CPOA sticker number(s)
1.
Under no circumstances
can a vehicle of a resident be left in the same common parking space for more
than three weeks without being moved.
2.
Vehicles parked on
Coppermill property must display current license plates, county stickers, and
inspection stickers. All Residents have 30 days from the implementation of this
parking policy to comply. Violation of this rule shall result in the posting of
a notice on the vehicle directing the removal of the vehicle or the correction
of the violation within two (2) days. All actions shall be coordinated with the
Fairfax County Police Department in accordance with the applicable requirements
of the Code of Virginia as amended.
3.
Parking areas shall be
used solely for the parking of approved vehicles as defined herein. Vehicles
may be parked only in designated parking spaces and areas. Vehicles must be
parked within the spaces provided and in such a manner as not to obstruct or
reduce other parking spaces or impede access.
4.
Parking of
recreational vehicles, campers, trailers, boats, etc. is prohibited on
Coppermill property. Recreational vehicles, camper, trailers, boats, etc. may
be parked in driveways for loading and unloading purposes.
5.
Oversize and
commercial vehicles are prohibited from parking within the community of
Coppermill.
Oversize vehicles are defined as follows:
a.
Any pickup or van with
dual wheel rear axle.
b.
Any pickup or van
exceeding three-quarters of a ton.
c.
Moving vans, step
vans, tractor-trailers, wreckers, hearses, limousines, busses, travel trailers,
house trailers, utility trailers, or any other oversize recreational vehicles,
commercial trucks, and vans.
Commercial vehicles, defined as:
a.
Any “for hire”
vehicle or vehicle that has commercial signs, lettering, advertising, and/or
commercial equipment visible from or on the exterior. Commercial equipment
includes, without limitation, exterior racks (except luggage, ski, bicycle, or
boat roof racks); pipes, and ladders; interior equipment such as supplies,
propane, pesticides, fuel tanks, cabling; unsecured tools or supplies
indicative of commercial use or inconsistent with the Association’s
aesthetic appearance, except for brief deliveries of passengers or merchandise,
or while performing work or services for an Owner, Resident or for the
Association.
12. On a
case-by-case basis, commercial vehicles of the types mentioned above may be
allowed to park on Coppermill property according to individual application to
the CPOA Board of Directors. See attachment A for instructions for submitting
an application.
a. Send
an explanation to the Management Company describing your reason for wanting an
exemption for your commercial vehicle.
Include the information listed below.
The Management Company will reply with an acceptance or rejection of
your application.
Name:
Address:
Type
of business (courier, taxi, limousine):
Type
of vehicle (car, van, small pickup truck):
Reason
for exemption:
Parking Stickers
13.
To receive a CPOA
parking sticker all residents must register their vehicles with the Management.
14.
Management will issue
Residents a CPOA parking sticker for each legally licensed and registered
vehicle on file. This sticker must be applied to the back of the rear view
mirror of each registered vehicle.
15.
Registration forms and
instructions for registering vehicles with Management will be included in
association documents provided at settlement. Management will mail registration
forms to tenants and new vehicle owners when the forms are requested.
16.
Residents have 30 days
after they move into Coppermill to register their vehicles.
17.
Vehicles purchased by
residents must be registered with Management within 30 days after being brought
onto the associations’ common property.
18.
All vehicles must be
legally licensed in order to be issued a CPOA parking sticker. Vehicles must
have current
19.
Military personnel and
diplomats living in Coppermill can register their vehicles by showing their
military or diplomatic IDs and providing documentation that proves the vehicles
are legally registered and licensed
20.
Nonresident Owners
have the status of Visitor, and because they do not live in the community, will
not be issued parking stickers.
Vehicle Operations
21.
All vehicles operated
on Coppermill streets must be operated by a person holding a valid
driver’s license or permit.
22.
No unlicensed
vehicles, including but not limited to, motorized bicycles, motorcycles, mini-bikes,
go-karts, etc., shall be operated on or parked on any area of Coppermill.
23.
All motor vehicles
shall not exceed the speed limit of fourteen (14) miles per hour while
operating in the community of Coppermill.
24.
Operation of any
motorized vehicle in the common area shall be restricted to the paved roadways
only.
25.
Operation of any motor
vehicle in violation of Titles 46.2 or 18.2 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as
amended, is prohibited. Consent is hereby given by the Board of Directors to
all appropriate law enforcement officer(s) who are hereby empowered to enforce
all motor vehicle laws on the streets and common areas of Coppermill.
26.
The unnecessary
sounding of vehicle horns, playing radios, CDs, or tape players at excessive
volume, or other excessively loud sound producing devices is prohibited.
27.
The screeching of
tires and the “revving” of vehicle engines is prohibited.
Maintenance of Vehicles
28.
All vehicles parked on
common areas must be maintained in an acceptable state of repair to meet the
following conditions:
a)
Powered vehicles
must be maintained in an operating condition.
b)
Tires supporting
vehicles on common areas must be inflated at all times to within 10 PSI of the
manufacturer’s recommended pressure so that vehicles can be moved in the
event of an emergency.
29.
Minor repairs begun on
vehicles by Residents of Coppermill or their assigned agent while on any common
area must be completed within 48 hours from the starting date of the repair.
Major repairs (including, but not limited to, engine, transmission and rear end
overhauls) are prohibited in the community of Coppermill. No vehicle may be
left unattended on jacks, ramps, or any other devices at any time.
30.
The community of
Coppermill may not be used to repair visitor’s vehicles on a regular
basis; only emergency repairs are permitted.
31.
The owner of a vehicle
is liable for any damage sustained to the common areas as a result of any
repair of his/her vehicle or operation of the vehicle on common areas.
32.
Leaks of oil, grease, or
any other chemical, residual substance, from holding tanks of vehicles of any
type as a result of repair, maintenance, or carelessness is not permitted on
common areas.
33.
The dumping of motor
oil, antifreeze, and other petroleum products into the storm sewers or on
common property is prohibited.
Notice of Violation – Any Resident
whose vehicle is not in compliance with this Resolution shall be notified by
Management of the violation by the posting of a notice on the vehicle, or in
writing. If the vehicle is not brought into compliance within 48 hours, it will
be subject to removal by towing. A record of such action shall be entered in
the Association’s record by Management.
Conditions Warranting
Immediate Towing Without Notice – Any vehicle
shall be subject to immediate removal without notification by a licensed towing
company contacted by a Board Member or Management when parked in any of the
following manners:
34.
Parked in such a
manner as to obstruct entry or exit into or out of another parking space;
35.
Parked in a posted or
designated fire lane or within 15 feet of a fire hydrant;
36.
Occupying more than
one (1) parking space;
37.
Parking perpendicular
to a marked parking space or on a grassy area or sidewalk;
38.
Impeding access to
mailboxes;
39.
Or in any other way
constituting a safety hazard.
40.
Vehicles sticking out
in the road from driveway with two tires on road.
All reasonable attempts
will be made to identify the owner of the vehicle in violation of these
regulations, by appointed members of the Parking Committee or Board Member. If
the owner of the vehicle cannot be contacted within a timeframe deemed
reasonable, the vehicle will be subject to immediate towing. Such towing shall
be authorized by no less than 2 (two) of the appointed members of the Parking Committee
or Board.
Additional Remedies – The Board reserves the right to exercise all other powers
and remedies provided by the Association’s governing documents or the
laws of Virginia and the County of Fairfax including, but not limited to, the
imposition of monetary charges.
Persons Authorized to Tow
– Only a member of the Board of
Directors, Management, or any Board-designated person may authorize towing of
any vehicle with the exception of vehicles that are parked illegally along the
yellow curbs and at the emergency turn a rounds. To report a parking violation,
residents should contact a Board Member or Management. All expenses for
retrieving the vehicle shall be the responsibility of the owner or operator of
the vehicle in violation.
Association – The Association assumes no responsibility for any damage
to or theft from any vehicle parked, operated on, or towed from Coppermill
Association property. All costs of towing and impoundment shall be the sole
responsibility of the vehicle’s owner or operator.
Vehicle Owner – The owner of a vehicle in violation of this Resolution
shall be held liable for any expenses incurred by the Association as a result
of any damage done to the common area by the use, repair, maintenance or towing
of a vehicle.
Dominion
Management Company
(703)
771-6910
Facsimile:
(703) 771-6914
Emergency
phone: (703) 501-0435