The freedom of RVing is a dream for many, especially in Granbury, Texas, with its beautiful Lake Granbury and De Cordova Bend Park for outdoor fun. But after the adventure, a common problem arises: where to park your RV safely. Leaving it in your driveway or backyard might seem easy, but it can lead to unexpected issues and damage. This report will show three clear signs that it's time for Granbury RV owners to consider a professional, secure vehicle storage solution, keeping their RV protected and ready for its next journey.
1. Navigate HOA Rules with Ease (and Avoid Costly Fines)
Homeowners Associations (HOAs) in Florida often have strict rules about parking large vehicles like RVs, boats, and commercial trucks. These rules help keep neighborhoods looking good and prevent parking problems. Common HOA rules include banning long-term parking in streets or driveways, requiring RVs to be hidden from public view, and setting short time limits (like 24-72 hours) for loading or unloading. Breaking these rules can lead to expensive fines, legal issues, and bad feelings with neighbors.A new Florida law (Statute §720.3045, effective July 1, 2023) says HOAs generally can't stop owners from storing items, including RVs, on their property if they aren't visible from the street or a neighbor's property. While this might sound helpful, for most homes in Gulf Breeze with standard lot sizes, completely hiding a large RV is very hard and costly. It would need expensive changes like big fences or special structures, which might also have their own rules. The law doesn't allow parking RVs in plain sight, like in a front yard. So, for most Gulf Breeze RV owners, off-site storage is still the most practical, affordable, and legal way to avoid HOA problems and fines.Beyond HOAs, the City of Gulf Breeze also has public parking limits for RVs. For example, Shoreline Park South specifically bans "RV or long-term parking." This means you can't rely on public spots for long-term RV parking. Because of this, professional ...
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August 15th, 2025
