Next Board Meeting: May 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM — Zephyr Knolls Library, 233 Warrior Way, Glenbrook, NV Meeting details
Zephyr Knolls General Improvement District
A snowplow clearing a Zephyr Knolls street lined with snow-covered pines at sunrise
Resident Resources

Everything you need to be a good neighbor here.

Parking rules, winter operations, vacation rental permits, holiday security, and living alongside Tahoe’s wildlife — all in one place.

Street Parking

Our streets stay clear — for good reason

Parking on the streets in Zephyr Knolls is not allowed. Emergency vehicles need access to our streets at all times, pursuant to Douglas County Ordinances 10.12.030 and 10.12.040.

Our roads are narrow mountain streets. A single parked car can stop a fire engine, an ambulance — or a snowplow — from reaching a neighbor in need.

  • No street parking at any time, year-round
  • Douglas County Ordinances 10.12.030 & 10.12.040 apply
  • Keep driveways and off-street areas as your parking plan
A clear, freshly paved Zephyr Knolls street curving through the pines with no parked cars Emergency access, always
Winter Operations

Snow season runs November 1 – May 1

Winters at 6,500 feet are serious business. During the winter months — November 1 through May 1 — there is no safe street parking anywhere in Zephyr Knolls, because snow removal equipment needs access to every foot of roadway.

Plows work long shifts after every storm to keep the neighborhood connected. Clear streets are what keep school runs, commutes, and emergency response moving all winter long.

  • Snow removal equipment requires full street access
  • Keep trash cans and obstacles off the roadway on storm days
  • Give plows room to work — they will come back around
District snowplow pushing deep snow off a residential street in Zephyr Knolls Nov 1 – May 1
Vacation Rentals

Renting your home? A permit comes first

If your residence is a vacation rental, you are required to have a permit from Douglas County. The county administers the application process, sets neighborhood density caps, and maintains a waitlist for full neighborhoods.

Before listing your home, review the county’s requirements — including inspections, occupancy limits, and renewal rules — so your rental operates safely and legally within the neighborhood.

Douglas County VHR Permits
Mountain homes with warm lit windows along a quiet Zephyr Knolls street at dusk Permit required
Holiday Weekend

The Fourth of July, handled

Independence Day brings the whole lake to our doorstep. To prevent and limit beach parking over the busy holiday, a security guard is posted at the entrance to the lower section of Zephyr Knolls starting at 7:00 AM for the full three-day weekend.

  • Parking passes are left on your doorstep before the weekend
  • Place your pass on the dashboard so the guard can identify residents
  • Need more passes or expecting guests? Just talk to the guard
Boats flying American flags anchored off the Zephyr Cove beach at golden hour on the Fourth of July Security from 7:00 AM
Wildlife

Be bear aware — protect our bears

Zephyr Knolls shares its forest with Lake Tahoe’s black bears, and keeping them wild is a neighborhood responsibility. A bear that learns to find food in trash becomes a bear in danger.

Don’t leave trash out. It is the single most important thing every household can do.

  • Never leave trash outside or set it out early
  • Use bear-resistant containers and keep them latched
  • Keep food, coolers, and scented items out of vehicles
A black bear walking through sunlit pine forest near homes in the Tahoe basin Their forest too
Common Questions

Resident questions, answered

No. Street parking is not allowed at any time so emergency vehicles can reach every home, pursuant to Douglas County Ordinances 10.12.030 and 10.12.040. From November 1 through May 1, snow removal equipment also needs unobstructed access to all streets.
Winter operations run November 1 through May 1. During this window there is no safe street parking anywhere in the neighborhood, and residents should keep roadways completely clear for plows.
Yes. If your residence operates as a vacation rental, Douglas County requires a permit. Visit the Douglas County vacation home rentals page for the application process, neighborhood caps, and waitlist information.
Passes are delivered to your doorstep ahead of the holiday weekend. Place one on your dashboard so the security guard at the lower entrance can identify you as a resident. If you need extra passes or have guests arriving, simply speak with the guard and they will accommodate you.
Attend any public board meeting — the next is May 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Zephyr Knolls Library — or send a message through the contact page and the district will follow up.

Still have a question?

The district is run by your neighbors. If something on your street needs attention, tell us — we live here too.

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