Saddle Creek Preserve of Polk County Community Development District
Amended and Restated
Rules Relating to Parking and Parking Enforcement

In accordance with Chapter 190, Florida Statutes, and on September 23, 2025, at a duly noticed public meeting, the Board of Supervisors of the Saddle Creek Preserve of Polk County Community Development District (“District”) adopted the following policy to govern overnight parking and parking enforcement on certain District property (the “Rule or Policy”). This Rule repeals and supersedes all prior rules and/or policies governing the same subject matter.

Section 1. Introduction. The District finds that Oversized Vehicles, Vehicles, Vessels, Recreational Vehicles, and Abandoned/Broken-Down Vehicles Parked on certain of its property cause hazards and danger to the health, safety and welfare of District residents, paid users and the public. This Rule is intended to provide the District with a means to remove such Oversized Vehicles, Vehicles, Vessels, Recreational Vehicles, and Abandoned/Broken-Down Vehicles which are Parked in a manner which violates this Rule. This Rule does not govern Parking on private residential lots.

Section 2.	Definitions.

Vehicle. Any mobile item which normally uses wheels, whether motorized or not. This term shall include Oversized Vehicles, Recreational Vehicles, and Abandoned/Broken-Down Vehicles.
Oversized Vehicle. As used herein, “Oversized Vehicle” shall mean the
following:
Any Vehicle or Vessel heavier or larger in size than a one-ton, dual rear wheel pick-up truck;
Motor Vehicles with a trailer attached;
Motor coaches/homes;
Travel trailers, camping trailers, park trailers, fifth-wheel trailers, semi- trailers, or any other kind of trailer;
Mobile homes or manufactured homes.

Recreational Vehicle. A vehicle designed for recreational use, which includes motor homes, campers and trailers relative to same.

Abandoned/Broken-Down Vehicle. A vehicle that has no license plate, has expired registration, is visibly not operational, or has not moved for a period of seven (7) days.
Vessel. Every description of watercraft, barge, or airboat used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.

Park(ed)/(ing). A Vehicle, Vessel or Recreational Vehicle left unattended by its owner or user or attended by its owner or user but kept stationary for a period of an hour or more.

Tow-Away Zone. District property for 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. Parking is permitted only in Designated Parking Areas, as indicated by asphalt markings for Parking spaces or signage and as indicated on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A for certain on-street Parking areas. On-street Parking is expressly prohibited on District roadways except where indicated. Certain Designated Parking Areas may have restrictions on Parking during certain times or for certain types of Vehicles and Vessels as described herein. All drivers are responsible for knowing state and local laws, ordinances, and codes related to Parking. Violations of state or local laws may result in citations, towing, or other legal action as permitted by law.

Section 4.  Establishment of Tow-Away Zones. All District property which is not explicitly designated for Parking, or which is designated for Parking but subject to restrictions as described herein, shall hereby be established as “Tow-Away Zones.”

Section 5.	Exceptions.

DAYTIME PARKING. Oversized Vehicles, Vessels, and Recreational Vehicles may be Parked on District roadways only when actively loading or unloading.

Overnight On-Street Parking. Oversized Vehicles, Vessels, and Recreational Vehicles are not permitted to be Parked District roadways Overnight and shall be subject to towing at the owner’s expense.

OVERNIGHT AMENITY PARKING. Vehicles may Park in the Designated Parking Areas of amenity facilities depicted in Exhibit A during the open hours of operations of such amenity facilities, including any District-authorized special events occurring outside of regular hours of operation. Otherwise, Vehicles may not Park Overnight at the amenity facilities. Daytime Parking is permitted for Oversized Vehicles and Vessels when actively loading or unloading.

Abandoned/Broken-Down Vehicles. Abandoned/Broken-Down Vehicles may not be Parked on District property at any time.
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 a Parking pass issued by the District.

MANNER OF PARKING. Any Vehicle or Vessel Parked on District property, including District roads, if any, must do so in compliance with all laws, ordinances, and codes, and shall not block access to driveways, property entrances, fire hydrants, or District property; shall Park in the appropriate direction; and shall not be Parked such that they utilize additional spaces
,prevent the safe and orderly flow of traffic, obstruct the ability of emergency vehicles to access roadways or property, cause damage to the District’s property, restrict the normal operation of the District’s business, or otherwise pose a danger to the District, its residents and guests, the general public, or the property of same.

Section 6.	Towing/Removal Procedures.

Signage and Language Requirements. Notice of the Tow-Away Zones shall be posted on District property in the manner set forth in Section 715.07, Florida Statutes.

Towing/Removal Authority. The District may tow/remove any Vehicle or Vessel improperly Parked in a Tow-Away Zone at the owner’s expense. The Vehicle or Vessel shall be towed/removed by the towing service in accordance with Florida law, specifically the provisions set forth in Section 715.07, Florida Statutes.

Agreement with Authorized Towing Service. The District Manager 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.

Amenity Suspension. The District may, in its discretion, suspend the amenity privileges of the owner or operator of any Vehicle or Vessel Parked in violation of this Rule, in accordance with the District’s adopted Suspension and Termination of Access Rule.

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.

Section 8.	Amendments; Designation of Additional Tow-Away Zones. The
Board in its sole discretion may amend these Rules Related to Parking and Parking Enforcement from time to time to designate new Tow-Away Zones as the District acquires additional common areas. Such designations of new Tow-Away Zones and Designated Parking Areas are subject to proper signage and notice prior to enforcement of these rules in such areas.

EXHIBIT A – Tow Away Zone (highlighted areas)
Effective date: September 23, 2025

EXHIBIT A
Designated Parking Areas

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