Parking is a common stress point, whether it’s in a parking lot, on a public street, or even in a narrow driveway. In fact, it’s one of the most common complaints to HOA boards. Fortunately, effective parking and road signage can eliminate friction points and inform your neighbors.

Here are some ways to make signage work as smoothly as possible in an HOA to avoid the fiascos that misleading signs create.

A Lack of Signs or Conflicting Messages Creates Confusion

Lack of signage within an HOA community can also create a wide variety of problems even among residents. Someone may take another’s parking slot if the slots are assigned, but not clearly marked. To ensure that your residents are happy and visitors feel safe and welcome visiting the community, proper signage is essential.

Another potential issue is conflicting signage, which may be poorly distanced if parking is fairly open within the community. If a sign designating assigned parking times is too close in proximity to another that designates “No parking anytime” within an HOA, confusion can arise. Color-coded curbs and directional signs can help.

Keys to Effective Parking Signs

 

• Clear, concise language
• Consistent signage that avoids confusion
• Display specified times for parking, if applicable
• Post fine warnings where parking is not permitted
• Number slots for assigned parking
• Place parking signs where they are easily seen
• Don’t rely solely on colored curbs for “no parking” zones

Contact Us for Help

The best way to prevent community parking chaos is to use clear hard-to-miss signs that concisely tell drivers what the parking rules are. Signs help prevent misunderstandings and elevate awareness. Use them effectively and they can effectively stop inconveniences from happening. For more information on how Brown Community Management can help your HOA with management and community operations, contact us today.

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