HAMMOCK RESERVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 

AMENDED AND RESTATED 

RULES RELATING TO PARKING AND PARKING ENFORCEMENT 

 

 

 In accordance with Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, and on September 4, 2025, at a duly noticed 
public meeting, the Board of Supervisors of the Hammock Reserve Community Development District 
(“District”) adopted the following policy to govern parking and parking enforcement on certain 
District property (the “Rule” or “Policy”). This Rule repeals and supersedes all prior rules and/or 
policies governing the same subject matter. 

 

 

SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION. The District finds that Oversized Vehicles, Vessels Recreational 
Vehicles, and Abandoned/Broken-Down Vehicles Parked on certain of its property cause hazards and 
danger to the health, safety and welfare of District residents, paid users and the public. This Rule is intended 
to provide the District with a means to remove such Oversized Vehicles, Vessels, Recreational Vehicles, 
and Abandoned/Broken-Down Vehicles which are Parked in a manner which violates this Rule. This Rule 
does not govern Parking on private residential lots. 

 

SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS. 

 

A. Vehicle. Any mobile item which normally uses wheels, whether motorized or not. This 
term shall include, but shall not be limited to, Oversized Vehicles, Recreational Vehicles, 
and Abandoned/Broken-Down Vehicles. 
a. Oversized Vehicle. As used herein, “Oversized Vehicle” shall mean the following: 
i. Any Vehicle or Vessel heavier or larger in size than a one-ton, dual rear wheel 
pick-up truck; 
ii. Motor Vehicles with a trailer attached; 
iii. Motor coaches/homes; 
iv. Travel trailers, camping trailers, park trailers, fifth-wheel trailers, semitrailers, 
or any other kind of trailer; 
v. Mobile homes or manufactured homes. 



b. Abandoned/Broken-Down Vehicle. A vehicle that has no license plate, has expired 
registration, is visibly not operational, or has not moved for a period of seven (7) days. 
c. Recreational Vehicle. A vehicle designed for recreational use, which includes motor 
homes, campers and trailers relative to same. 





 

 

 

 

B. Vessel. Every description of watercraft, barge, or airboat used or capable of being used as 
a means of transportation on water. 


 

C. Park(ed)/(ing). A Vehicle or Vessel left unattended by its owner or user or attended by its 
owner or user but kept stationary for a period of an hour or more. 


 

D. Tow-Away Zone. District property for which the District is authorized to initiate a towing 
and/or removal action. 


 

E. Overnight. Between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. daily. 



 

SECTION 3. DESIGNATED PARKING AREAS. Parking is permitted only in Designated Parking 
Areas, as indicated by asphalt markings for Parking spaces or signage and as indicated on the map attached 
hereto as Exhibit A for certain on-street Parking areas. On-street Parking is expressly prohibited on District 
roadways except where indicated. Certain Designated Parking Areas may have restrictions on Parking 
during certain times or for certain types of vehicles and vessels as described herein. Any Vehicle Parked 
on District property, including District roads, if any, must do so in compliance with all laws, 
ordinances, and codes, and shall not block access to driveways, property entrances, or fire hydrants 
and shall Park in the appropriate direction. All drivers are responsible for knowing state and local laws, 
ordinances, and codes related to Parking. Violations of state or local laws may result in citations, towing, 
or other legal action as permitted by law. 

 

SECTION 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF TOW-AWAY ZONES. All District property which is not 
explicitly designated for Parking, or which is designated for Parking but subject to restrictions as described 
herein, shall hereby be established as “Tow-Away Zones.” 

 

SECTION 5. EXCEPTIONS. 

 

A. OVERNIGHT ON-STREET AND OVERFLOW PARKING. Oversized Vehicles, Recreational 
Vehicles, and Vessels are not permitted to be Parked on-street or in overflow areas 
Overnight and shall be subject to towing at Owner’s expense. 
B. OVERNIGHT AMENITY PARKING. Vehicles may Park in the Designated Parking Areas of 
amenity facilities depicted in Exhibit A during the open hours of operations of such 
amenity facilities, including any District-authorized special events occurring outside of 
regular hours of operation. Otherwise, no Overnight Parking is permitted at the amenity 
facilities. 
C. ABANDONED/BROKEN-DOWN VEHICLES. Abandoned/Broken-Down Vehicles may not 
be Parked on District property at any time. 
D. VENDORS/CONTRACTORS. The District Manager or his/her designee may authorize 
vendors/consultants in writing to Park company vehicles in order to facilitate District 
business. All vehicles so authorized must be identified by a Parking pass issued by the 
District. 
E. DELIVERY VEHICLES AND GOVERNMENTAL VEHICLES. Delivery vehicles, including 
but not limited to, U.S.P.S., U.P.S., Fed Ex, moving company vehicles, and lawn 
maintenance vendors may Park on District property while actively engaged in the operation 
of such businesses. Vehicles owned and operated by any governmental unit may also Park 
on District property while carrying out official duties. 
F. MANNER OF PARKING. Vehicles and Vessels of any kind may not be Parked such that they 
utilize additional spaces, block access to District property, prevent the safe and orderly 
flow of traffic, obstruct the ability of emergency vehicles to access roadways or property, 
cause damage to the District’s property, restrict the normal operation of the District’s 
business, or otherwise poses a danger to the District, its residents and guests, the general 
public, or the property of same. All Parking must comply with all state and local laws and 
ordinances. 


 


SECTION 6. TOWING/REMOVAL PROCEDURES; ENFORCEMENT. 

 

A. SIGNAGE AND LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS. Notice of the Tow-Away Zones shall be 
posted on District property in the manner set forth in Section 715.07, Florida Statutes. 
Such signage is to be placed in conspicuous locations, in accordance with Section 715.07, 
Florida Statutes. 


 

B. TOWING/REMOVAL AUTHORITY. The District may engage a towing company to 
tow/remove any Vehicle or Vessel improperly Parked in a Tow-Away Zone at the owner’s 
expense. The Vehicle or Vessel shall be towed/removed by the towing service in 
accordance with Florida law, specifically the provisions set forth in Section 715.07, Florida 
Statutes. 


 

C. AGREEMENT WITH AUTHORIZED TOWING SERVICE. The District Manager is hereby 
authorized to enter into and maintain an agreement with a firm authorized by Florida law 
to tow/remove unauthorized vehicles and in accordance with Florida law and with the 
policies set forth herein. 


 

D. AMENITY SUSPENSION. The District may, in its discretion, suspend the amenity privileges 
of the owner or operator of any Vehicle or Vessel Parked in violation of this Rule, in 
accordance with the District’s adopted Suspension and Termination of Privileges Rule. 


SECTION 7. PARKING AT YOUR OWN RISK. Vehicles, Vessels or Recreational Vehicles may 
be Parked on District property pursuant to this Rule, provided however that the District assumes no liability 
for any theft, vandalism and/or damage that might occur to personal property and/or to such Vehicles. 

 

SECTION 8. AMENDMENTS; DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL TOW-AWAY ZONES OR 
DESIGNATED PARKING AREAS. The Board in its sole discretion may amend these Rules Related to 
Parking and Parking Enforcement from time to time to designate new Tow-Away Zones or Designated 
Parking Areas. Such designations of new Tow-Away Zones and Designated Parking Areas are subject to 
proper signage and notice prior to enforcement of these Rules in such areas. 

 

EXHIBIT A – Designated Parking Areas 

 

Effective date: September 4, 2025 


EXHIBIT A 

Designated Parking Areas