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Can I legally park in my own driveway?

Can I legally park in my own driveway?

Here's an interesting question one of my clients recently posed to me...  Can I legally park in my own driveway if I buy this house?  I'm not sure...

This fire hydrant is about 15 feet from the street.  It is in Clear Lake... a suburb in Houston, TX.  I asked the opinion of a League City Fireman who replied with some hesitation.  One said that they would probably be able to access the hydrant with a car parked next to it... provided it wasn't within a foot or 2...

Another fireman I asked replied that he's not sure, but would love the opportunity to get to break out someones windows to run a hose through to the hydrant!!!  Pretty funny answer.  He basically shook his head at the terrible planning for the placement of this hydrant!

 

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8 comments • League City, TX - Worrell Team, REALTOR, GRI, CNE • March 21 2010 10:52PM

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City Planners at work. Stuff happens in lots of communities that make us shake our heads.

Posted by Clark Hitchcock Fraser Valley Realtor (Re/Max Nyda Realty Inc) about 2 years ago

An interesting question to ponder...

I agree, poor planning by Developer / Fire Department.  It would be difficult to fine someone for parking in their own driveway.  I am sorry for the owner that has the fire hydrant so close to the driveway.

Thank you for sharing

Posted by Marguerite Roland - Northern Virginia (RE/MAX Allegiance) about 2 years ago

I can't believe they put that there! You either think or you don't think! Have a great day!

Posted by Rob Thomas Bristol TN-VA Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro (Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954) about 2 years ago

in my development it is not uncommon for the hydrants to actually be IN the driveway.  When the lots were originally laid out the hydrants were all in grassy areas but many people have widened their driveways and now the hydrants are actually 'in' the driveways.  I've actually wondered the same thing about whether it would still be legal to park within 'x' number of feet of the hydrant. 

If you should get any further clarity about this I'd appreciate seeing an update!

Posted by Michael J. O'Connor, Eastvale, 951-847-4883 (Diamond Ridge Realty) about 2 years ago

Hi Brian,

That's a great question.  It looks like you could get in trouble for that.

 

Posted by Crystal Kilpatrick (Realty Austin) about 2 years ago

Hi Brian,

That's a great question.  It looks like you could get in trouble for that.

 

Posted by Crystal Kilpatrick (Realty Austin) about 2 years ago

Yes.  As long as the fire truck can access the hydrant from the street and the homeowner isn't parked in the Cioty right-of-way, there shouldn't be a problem.

Posted by Tom Boos (Sine & Monaghan Realtors, Real Living) about 2 years ago

Just be careful when teaching your 15 year old to back out the driveway!!! LOL!!

Posted by Sonja Patterson (RE/MAX Realty Center) about 2 years ago

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