1. The parking garage and parking lot are owned by the Homeowners Association, not homeowners themselves. 

2. Parking spaces are assigned to residents. Residents should park in their assigned space. If someone mistakenly parked in your spot, see the "Towing" section below. 

3. There is no guest parking at Plant 51. However, usually small numbers can be accommodated by residents asking neighbors with unused space(s) to share for a short period via the Google Group

Securing Valuables While Parking

• When parking at night, remove all visible packages and belongings. This includes hiding cables for electronic gear.

• Visit Car Theft for more prevention tips

Guest Parking

• Try to find a neighbor who has an extra spot or who plans to be gone by posting on the Google Group.

• Get a Street Permit from the city https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/transportation/parking/residential-permit-parking 

Accessibility Parking

1. All Federal and California State ADA laws regarding disability parking apply at Plant 51.

2. Individuals who do not have a visible handicap license, placard, or a P51 parking permit (reserved for P51 building contractors) are illegally parked and will be towed. 

3. Please note that it is illegal to use another person's disability placard if s/he is not a driver or a passenger of the car at the time of use. (Example: Using a grandmother's disability placard is illegal if she is not in the car.) 

If you need to do loading zone style parking, please turn on your emergency blinkers.

If you need parking for Guests, register for Cahill Park street parking, or ask your friendly neighbors on the google groups.

Towing

1. Tow requests must be made to SeaBreeze and signed off by an HOA board member.

EV Charging Stations

1. Only Plant 51 residents who have registered with SeaBreeze may use the EV charging stations. 

2. You must be plugged in at the charging station and actively charging or you will be towed (30 min policy)

3. Open an account with ChargePoint (chargepoint.com).

4. Once you have a ChargePoint account,  complete the form : https://bit.ly/p51EVreg 

5. Access to the ChargePoint EV station will be enabled once reviewed and approved.

Garage Wi-FI 

1. For connected cars needing access to the indoor garage Wi-Fi - access can be requested 

2. Complete the form : https://bit.ly/p51EVreg (regardless if ChargePoint or not is requested)

Parking Lot Security

1. Take care not to let intruders sneak in behind cars by "tailgating" in on foot, bicycle, or in other cars.

2. Be aware of your surroundings when entering or leaving the parking area(s).

3. When parking your car, remove all items from view, particularly electronic items.

4. Do not leave anything of value in your car, even out of sight.

5. Car alarms generally do not work when intruders break side windows, which is why this is the most common method of entry for thieves. 

6. Put car registration in the trunk, not glove compartment (as protection against identity theft).