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Resident Parking Only Signs

Apartment buildings, condo lots and older streets often set aside spaces for people who live there and hold a permit. Property managers and HOA boards use this sign at the entrance of a reserved row so guests and commuters know the spaces are taken.

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Resident Parking Only Sign prices

SizeAluminumPlasticReflective
12" x 12"$42.95$25.95Not offered
12" x 18"$42.95$25.95$68.95
18" x 12"$42.95$25.95$68.95
24" x 18"$63.95$40.95$137.95

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Where resident parking only signs are used

A resident parking sign marks a reserved row of spaces along a townhouse block, a street in a historic district, or the far end of a parking garage. Visitors who park in a spot that belongs to a unit owner cause friction, and the sign answers that before a car pulls in at the start of the reserved row. HOA boards also post one at the lot entry to set the rule for the whole lot.

Choosing the size and where to hang it

Facing traffic that is entering the reserved row, a post at its start holds the sign at about eye height. Use the 24 in x 18 in size for a block of spaces and the 18 in x 12 in size for one or two spots. Aluminum is the right choice for an outdoor row because it handles weather. Plastic works inside a covered garage, where it can hang on a wall with screws. Avoid putting the sign in the middle of a row where a car door can hit it.

Questions about resident parking only signs

Where should the resident parking sign go?

Put one sign at the head of each reserved row and a second at the far end if the row is long. Mount it on a pole or a wall where a driver can read it before turning in. Check your local rules on how resident spaces must be marked, since some towns set their own sign requirements.

Can I add a permit line below the main words?

Yes. The example extra line here is 'Permit required', and you can type a different line such as a unit range or a hang tag note. Plastic is light and flexible, a good fit for a fence panel, while aluminum suits a post that sits in weather.

Which colors can I choose for a resident lot?

White on blue, white on green and black on white are all offered for this sign. Use the same color on every resident sign so residents learn the pattern at a glance. Check your local rules if the lot sits beside a public street.

Who can park in the reserved spaces?

The sign only states that the spaces are for residents. Who counts as a resident, and how permits or visitor passes work, is set by the building or HOA rules. Write those rules down and make sure the owner or manager knows them before the sign goes up.

Will the sign help with towing?

A sign can show the rule, but any towing depends on your state and local rules and on the lot's own agreement. Check those first before adding a towing line. Many lots use the sign as a plain reminder and leave the towing wording out.

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