DPECA: Boats, Trailers, RVs
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DPECA Comment - Nov 2006 Newsletter
A recent survey of the streets of our subdivision revealed several blatant cases
of storing boats and trailers in front yards or on driveways in full view of all
adjacent neighbours.
Item #10 of the Schedule of Restrictions, which is registered on the title of each
lot in Dean Park Estates, states “EXCEPT for private passenger automobiles, no
chattels, including but without restricting the generalities thereof, trailers,
campers, motor homes, trucks and boats, shall be parked, placed or situated on
any lot except in a garage, or in an area situated on the lot, which is bounded
by an approved screening for the benefit of neighbouring lots.”
The developer included this restriction because his market knowledge and
research indicated that unscreened recreational vehicles detract from the
appearance of a dwelling and also detract from the general appearance of the
entire street, thereby reducing property values and the general “ambiance” of
the neighbourhood.
The Schedule of Restrictions clearly gives you the right to expect that your
neighbour will either screen his vehicle appropriately or store it in one of the
commercial RV storage sites. It is your right, but you must stand up for your
rights.
What should you do if you have a problem with an unscreened recreational
vehicle?
A recent survey of the streets of our subdivision revealed several blatant cases
of storing boats and trailers in front yards or on driveways in full view of all
adjacent neighbours.
Item #10 of the Schedule of Restrictions, which is registered on the title of each
lot in Dean Park Estates, states “EXCEPT for private passenger automobiles, no
chattels, including but without restricting the generalities thereof, trailers,
campers, motor homes, trucks and boats, shall be parked, placed or situated on
any lot except in a garage, or in an area situated on the lot, which is bounded
by an approved screening for the benefit of neighbouring lots.”
The developer included this restriction because his market knowledge and
research indicated that unscreened recreational vehicles detract from the
appearance of a dwelling and also detract from the general appearance of the
entire street, thereby reducing property values and the general “ambiance” of
the neighbourhood.
The Schedule of Restrictions clearly gives you the right to expect that your
neighbour will either screen his vehicle appropriately or store it in one of the
commercial RV storage sites. It is your right, but you must stand up for your
rights.
What should you do if you have a problem with an unscreened recreational
vehicle?
- Speak to your neighbour about it. The Executive has found that in many
cases the neighbour is blissfully unaware that his neighbours don’t love
looking at his RV all the time. Point out to him that he has parked it at the
side of his property where he probably can’t see it from any of his ma-jor
windows, but where it is in full view of you and the other neighbours on
the street. Ask him to please screen it, as required in the Schedule of
Restrictions, or pay to park it on a commercial lot.
- Follow up your verbal talk with your neighbour with a written letter. A
letter is important, as it is your proof that you did talk to him about the
violation and your objection to it. A copy of this letter should be mailed to
the DPECA so we have a record of your complaint.