Parking in the Hollywood-Rose Hill Neighborhood

Post date: Nov 15, 2013 5:14:15 AM

HOLLYWOOD-ROSE HILL is composed of compact residential streets which were designed to accommodate fewer and smaller vehicles than are present today.  Almost every structure built prior to 1950 was designed as a single-family home, with one or two automobiles.  Each home typically provides off-street parking for two automobiles.

We are experiencing an increase in vehicles in the neighborhood.  Contributing to this is the conversion of single-family homes into dwellings for up to three (the City code limit) unrelated people.  This situation leads to more parking on our streets, and can present problems for everyone.

Consideration and respect for our neighbors is important for successful living in a residential area.

 Here are a few guidelines for appropriate parking in the Hollywood-Rose Hill neighborhood:

1.    When parking on the street, park your car only in front of your home, or when possible, on your off-street parking area.  Each homeowner deserves the street directly in front of their home for the parking needs of themselves and their guests.  This can also allow each homeowner to clean and maintain the curb in front of their home.

2.    When parking on the street, please consider the sight lines needed by those who are parked in adjacent driveways – generally, do not park closer than six feet to a driveway.  This is a serious safety concern, particularly with larger vehicles parked on the street.

3.    Multi-unit apartment buildings provide off-street parking (per City code) for all residents.  Neighbors living in these structures should use their off-street parking, and ask their guests not to park in front of other neighbors’ homes.

OBSERVING THESE SIMPLE PARKING GUIDELINES WILL HELP US TO MAINTAIN A SAFE AND PLEASANT HOLLYWOOD-ROSE HILL NEIGHBORHOOD!