The home we purchased in the Tucson area last year is located in a small (63 homes) newer development in a very rural area of the county. All homes are on approximately one acre lots. Our motorhome is a 2003, 36 foot with full body paint that has the same earth tones as the homes in the neighborhood. It was parked along side the garage and blended so well that some neighbors did not notice it was there.
The CC&Rs state that rv parking is allowed if "appropriately screened from view". They also state that "rv ports" are approved structures. We have submitted 9 proposals for rv ports and screening and all 9 have been denied. They have since decided that the only structure allowed would be a fully enclosed rv garage. Another clause in the CC&Rs states that the board can grant reasonable variance to "prevent undue hardship". We are retired and living on a fixed income and the the almost $200 per month storage fee or a $50,000 garage are undue hardships. The board's response to our proposals and pleas have been effectively, store it or we will sue.
One last note, the standard in our county for developments that allow rvs, is screened in either the side or back yards. And the only challange that we know of has been ours and no we have not retained a lawyer due to cost. I have read the parking rights manual and do not really see any help there.
