Parking & Vehicle Rules

Residents 

All residents, owners, contractors, caregivers and guests may park in any Visitor Parking stall Monday thru Sunday from 8 am to 8 pm. Any vehicle left in Visitor Parking after 8 pm without a proper permit will be subject to ticketing. After two warning tickets have been issued the vehicle will be towed at the owner’s expense. 

Visitors 

Visitors may park in Visitor Parking at any time. However, if staying overnight, residents must contact the Property Manager to request a Temporary Overnight Permit. 

Overnight Guests 

Residents may apply for a Temporary Overnight Permit for a maximum of 4 days. All Permits will include: 1. The address of the resident, and 2. The date of arrival and departure. Anyone staying longer than 4 days must park in the surrounding neighborhood (city streets) outside of the Cherrywood HOA property.  

Disabled Residents 

Parking required for Disabled Residents will be brought to the attention of the Property Manager, and addressed on a case-by-case basis . 

Nonstandard Vehicles 

Trailers, campers, RVs, motor homes, and commercial vehicles may only park in Visitor Parking from Monday through Sunday from 8 am to  8 pm.  

Fire Lanes 

Unattended vehicles parked in Fire Lanes, driveways, or in front of garages will be considered to be blocking Fire Lanes. As such, they will be subject to immediate towing (at the vehicle owner’s expense) without prior notice or ticketing.  

Please email any questions, comments, or concerns about the Parking and Vehicle Rules to our Cherrywood HOA Property Manager.

City of Sunnyvale Vehicle Abatement

Tips for Identifying an Abandoned Vehicle

• The vehicle has been parked in the same spot for more than 72 hours without being driven.

• Debris is packed under the vehicle's tires.

• Weeds are growing under and around the vehicle.

• Cobwebs can be seen on the vehicle's tires and extend to the ground.

• Dirt has accumulated on the windshield.

• The vehicle has one or more flat tires.

• The vehicle is missing major components such as: wheels, engine, transmission, etc.

To report a nuisance vehicle:

• Submit a report online at: https://sunnyvale.ca.gov. 

• Click on ACCESS SUNNYVALE and choose the icon for ABANDONED VEHICLE.

• Leave a message on the Abandoned Vehicle phone line at 408-730-7150.

• All complaints are anonymous.

Tips to Avoid Complaints

• A vehicle cannot be stored on a public street. Drive your vehicle at least once every 72 hours.

• Keep your vehicle clean from debris. Avoid allowing large amounts of dirt to accumulate on your vehicle.

• Make sure your vehicle registration is current and keep your vehicle in operable condition. Pay DMV fees and smog test your vehicle when required.

• If you will not be using your vehicle for an extended time, park your vehicle in your driveway or on private property.