"The board reviewed changes to parking variance requirements, made at the October 3rd BOD meeting. An addendum to HOA covenants may be necessary and will be discussed with the HOA attorney. The following information was reviewed:
The state of Colorado created a law, effective August 9th, 2023, that prohibits HOAs from regulating streets/rights-of-way owned by the city or state. The BOD is working to either amend or revise the covenants, which requires the input and direction of an attorney. Through discussions and considering input from concerned homeowners in the HOA, the BOD is asking that residents voluntarily continue to park vehicles in garages. A parking variance will still be required of homeowners who need to park on driveways for extended periods of time. There are quite a few issues to consider now that the restriction for parking on streets can no longer be enforced.
-The overall look of the neighborhood has kept property values high and creates a clean look to the HOA grounds.
-Vehicles parked in streets can create a safety hazard for the many bicycle riders, walkers, runners, pets, and school children who access the Spring Creek trail.
-Having driveways and streets cleared of vehicles creates an easy and efficient situation for lawn mowing and landscape maintenance crews, snow removal operations, and arborist services. The costs for these services would likely increase if time spent working throughout the property increases. These costs would have to be covered by the association.
-Cars parked in streets during snow removal operations could be damaged by equipment or other vehicles using the street sliding into them.
-Emergency vehicles may have a difficult time accessing space in front of homes."
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