South Village Community Development District
Rule Relating to Overnight Parking and Parking Enforcement

In accordance with Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, and on May 7, 2024, at a duly noticed public meeting, the Board of Supervisors of the South Village Community Development District (the “District”) adopted the following policy to govern overnight parking and parking enforcement on certain District property. This policy repeals and supersedes all prior rules and/or policies governing the same subject matter.

SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION. The District finds that parked Vehicles or Vessels (hereinafter defined) on certain of its property Overnight (hereinafter defined) cause hazards and danger to the health, safety and welfare of District residents, paid users and the public. This policy is intended to provide the District with a means to remove Vehicles and Vessels from District designated Tow-Away Zones consistent with this Policy and as indicated on Exhibit A attached hereto.

Section 2.	Definitions.

Vehicle. Any mobile item which normally uses wheels, whether motorized or not.

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

Parked. A Vehicle or Vessel left unattended by its owner or user.

Tow-Away Zone. District property in which parking is prohibited and in which the District is authorized to initiate a towing and/or removal action.
Overnight. Between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. daily.

SECTION 3. DESIGNATED PARKING AREAS. Those areas within the District’s boundaries depicted in Exhibit A, which is incorporated herein by reference, are hereby established as “Tow-Away Zones” during Overnight hours for all Vehicles and Vessels, as set forth in Sections 4 and 5 herein (“Tow Away Zone”).
SECTION 4.	ESTABLISHMENT OF TOW-AWAY ZONES. The areas set forth in Exhibit A
attached hereto are declared a Tow Away Zone.
Section 5.	Exceptions.

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 an Overnight Parking Pass.

Section 6. Towing/Removal Procedures.

Signage and Language Requirements. Notice of the Tow-Away Zones shall be approved by the District’s Board of Supervisors and 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.

Towing/Removal Authority. To effect towing/removal of a Vehicle or Vessel, the District Manager or his/her designee must verify that the subject Vehicle or Vessel was not authorized to park under this rule and then must contact a firm authorized by Florida law to tow/remove Vehicles or Vessels for the removal of such unauthorized Vehicle or Vessel at the owner’s expense. The Vehicle or Vessel shall be towed/removed by the firm in accordance with Florida law, specifically the provisions set forth in section 715.07, Florida Statutes.

Agreement with Authorized Towing Service. The District’s Board of
Supervisors 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.
Section 7. Parking At Your Own Risk. Vehicles or Vessels 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.

EXHIBIT A – Tow Away Zones
Effective date: May 7, 2024

EXHIBIT A TOW AWAY ZONE
AMENITY CENTER, SWIM PARK, ATHLETIC CENTER, GOLF CLUB PARKING LOTS

EXHIBIT A-I TOW AWAY ZONE
SOCCER FIELD PARKING LOT