1.
The By-Laws of the Association, as well
as these Rules and Regulations, shall govern the use of community facilities
and property.
2.
All Members of the Association should
make their family members and guests aware of these Rules and Regulations. Members are responsible for the conduct
of their family members and guests when using community facilities or property.
3.
Abuse of community privileges by any
individual or group, whether specifically defined in these Rules and
Regulations or not, is subject to corrective action by the Board of Trustees.
4.
Use of all community facilities and
property is AT A PERSONÕS OWN RISK.
Members are responsible for so advising their guests.
5.
The Association accepts no
responsibility for personal property left or lost at community facilities and
property.
6.
In addition to these Rules and
Regulations, all Members shall comply with the Harding Township
Ordinances. Copies of the Township
Ordinances are available at the Town Hall.
1.
Facilities and property are intended to
be used for the social, recreational and educational enjoyment of Association
Members and their families. From time to time these uses are expected to
include friends of Association Members.
2.
No Member shall have as a guest at
community facilities or property any Member who is not in good standing.
3.
Members and their guests should take
precautions to avoid any damage to or littering at community facilities or
property.
4.
No parking or picnicking by outside
members of the public (i.e. non-guests) is permitted at any community facility
or property. This rule should be
enforced by community Members, and trespassers should
be reported to the Harding Township Police.
5.
Facilities and property are intended to
be used for the social, recreational and educational enjoyment of Association
Members and their families. From time to time these uses are expected to
include friends of Association Members.
6.
Facilities are to be used for
recreational (non-business) purposes only. Association member(s) at their
discretion may arrange directly for services to support their use of the
facility or property (e.g., catering, lessons, property
maintenance). The Board reserves the right to approve the terms on any
arrangement involving MKL facilities or property. Association approved events pre-empt all
other uses.
III. ROAD USE AND PARKING
1.
Maximum speed on roads is 25 miles per
hour. In some areas and under some
circumstances, safety requires slower speeds. Violations may be reported to the Harding Township police.
2.
A vehicle such as a motor bike,
"dirt bike" moped, "all-terrain" vehicle, golf cart or any
other motor vehicle not licensed by the State of New Jersey for operation on any street is
permitted on community roads or property providing that:
a) the vehicle is operated by a licensed driver, and ;
b) the owner of the vehicle has signed and filed with the Association Secretary a MT Kemble road vehicle liability waiver and has provided proof of at least $500,000 liability coverage insurance.
Copies of the necessary form are available from the Secretary of the Association.
3.
Roadside parking is limited on all
roads to the sides of the roads nearest the lake. During ice and snow conditions, cars are
to be parked off of the roads to permit passage of plowing/sanding and
emergency vehicles. If roadside
parking is unavoidable, observe above requirement.
4.
No parking in fire lanes at any time.
Members should insure that their guests and contractors do not park in fire
lanes.
5.
Construction materials or equipment may
not be stored on Lakeshore Company roads or property without the express
written permission of the Board.
6.
In no case shall materials or equipment
be stored within the paved roadway or within 2 feet of the edge of the paved
roadway. Any equipment or materials
stored within 5 feet of the edge of the paved roadway shall be suitably marked
with traffic cones.
7.
Dumpsters, temporary fuel tanks, and
similar equipment shall not be placed on Lakeshore Company properties or road.
8.
Tracked construction equipment may not
be unloaded or operated on paved Lakeshore Company roadways unless protective
boards or plates have first been placed over the roadway surface.
9.
Property owners and their contractors
who undertake any construction project shall be responsible for any damage to
Lakeshore Company roads and property.
This includes, but is not limited to, cracking/breaking of pavement,
gouging the pavement surface, damaging Lakeshore Company drainage facilities or
utilities, harming vegetation, and damaging road signs.
10. Any
damage to Lakeshore Company roads or property shall be promptly repaired by the
responsible property owner. Repairs
must be approved by the Association in advance and may be observed by
the Association or its representative.
11. Repairs
that are not promptly completed as requested by the Association may be
completed by the Association at their sole discretion. In such instances the responsible
property owner shall be liable for the cost of any such repairs and associated
supervision of the repair contractor.
The responsible property owner shall be presented with an itemized bill
from the Association for these costs.
12. Any
costs incurred by the Association and billed to the property owner related to
the damage of Lakeshore Property not paid within 30 days of such billing will
be subject to the same interest and penalties provided for in the By-Laws of
the Association.
IV. CLUBHOUSE
1.
State and Township requirements and
restrictions applicable to the Clubhouse liquor license must be followed at all
times. Contact the Country Club Bar
Chairperson for more information.
2.
The Clubhouse capacity is 125
persons. No community function or
private function shall have an attendance exceeding this capacity.
3.
Smoking is not permitted inside the
Clubhouse.
4.
No Minors are permitted in the area of
the bar while alcoholic beverages are being dispensed.
5.
Any individual or group holding a
meeting or social function shall be responsible for promptly cleaning the
Clubhouse following such use.
1.
Existing free floating anchored rafts
are permitted to remain, but may not be increased in size. No additional free floating anchored
rafts may be installed.
2. Private
docks must comply with restrictions as defined in the original deeds for the
applicable lake front properties.
In the absence of any such deed restrictions, no new dock shall be
constructed to extend into the lake more than 12 feet beyond the shore line,
nor to extend higher than 5 feet above the water, nor to extend closer than 5
feet to the ownerÕs property line, nor to be greater than 40 feet wide.
VI. DAM
1.
No persons are permitted on the main
dam, unless special permission is given by the Board of the Association or the
Board of Lakeshore Company.
1.
On an annual basis, the Board will
issue badges to Members in good standing, which permit use of the community
facilities.
2.
Badges must be worn or carried by all
persons when using community recreational facilities (e.g. beach, tennis court,
boating, fishing) and must be displayed upon request. This applies to Members, their family
members, and their guests.
3.
A Member shall be responsible for the
conduct and activities of those persons using the MemberÕs badges.
4.
Members are encouraged to question
anyone using community facilities who does not have a badge displayed or whom
they do not recognize, to determine his or her status, and to find out if he or
she has a badge.
5.
Trespassers should be asked to leave
community facilities. Harding
Township Police should be called if necessary.
6.
Members who want to have more than
eight guests present at one time at a community facility must obtain permission
from the Association Board in advance.
1.
All swimming anywhere in the lake,
including swimming at the community beach, rafts and docks, IS AT A PERSONÕS
OWN RISK. NO LIFEGUARDS ARE
PROVIDED.
2.
Children unable to swim competently or
under 10 years of age are not permitted to enter the water unless supervised by
a competent adult swimmer.
3.
No changing is permitted at the beach,
in automobiles, or in other areas subject to public view.
4.
No breakable containers, alcoholic
beverages or outdoor cooking are permitted at the community beach, except at
organized community functions. No
food or beverages are permitted on the rafts and docks. Refuse containers should be used for all
litter.
5.
Residents and their guests must remove
from the beach at the end of their visit all items brought to the beach such as
chairs, towels, toys, etc.
6.
No swimming is allowed at the community
beach, rafts or docks after 10:00 p.m.
7.
No disruptive behavior, pushing,
tripping or general rough-housing is permitted at the community beach, rafts or
docks.
1.
All boating activities ARE AT A
PERSONÕS OWN RISK. NO LIFEGUARDS OR
PATROLS ARE PROVIDED.
2.
Persons operating boats are responsible
for observing New Jersey State Regulations concerning the operation of boats
and for the safety of themselves and others on their boats, including the use
of life preservers.
3.
They are also responsible for the safety
of swimmers who have the right-of-way; boats are therefore to move no faster
than three miles per hour.
Non-swimmers alone in boats must wear adequate life preservers.
4.
The use of any kind of gas or diesel
powered motor is prohibited on the lake.
Boats powered electrically are not to exceed 14 feet in length.
5.
Boats may be stored on the
community-supplied boat racks or on community property, and must be identified
with the Member owner's name.
6.
Boats and trailers must be kept out of
the fire lanes at all times.
7.
Boats may not be used within the
swimming area at the community beach, which is demarcated by the line of floats
or between the floats and the floating platform.
1.
No fishing at main beach swimming areas
and docks.
2.
No fishing from east side dock when
swimmers are present.
3.
No fishing in the breeder pond (upper
lake).
4.
Use of live bait fish is prohibited.
5.
Spear fishing is prohibited.
6.
Ice fishing is restricted to areas
south of the beach and within 20 feet of the shoreline. Ice fishing is prohibited in areas which
have been cleared for ice skating.
7.
Ice fishing holes may not exceed 6
inches in diameter and must be well marked.
1.
Ice skating is AT A PERSONÕS OWN
RISK. ICE SKATING IS NOT SUPERVISED
OR PATROLLED. Skating alone should
be avoided.
2.
Skating should be limited to areas
north of the beach.
3.
Skating should not be attempted when
unsafe conditions are present.
Skaters are responsible for determining that ice conditions are safe.
4.
Rocks, sticks or other debris should
not be thrown on the ice.
XII. TENNIS COURT
1.
Use of the tennis court IS AT A
PERSONÕS OWN RISK. THE COURT IS NOT
SUPERVISED.
2.
No games other than tennis are to be
played on the court.
3.
Members and guests may not use the
tennis court when it is unfit for play.
4.
Tennis sneakers must be worn on the
tennis court.
5.
Additional rules posted at the tennis
court must be obeyed.
1.
Use of the playground and basketball
court IS AT A PERSONÕS OWN RISK.
THE PLAYGROUND AND BASKETBALL
COURT ARE NOT SUPERVISED.
2.
Parents are responsible for the conduct
and safety of their children when using the playground or basketball court.
3.
Young children should be supervised by
an adult when using the playground equipment.
4.
No rough-housing or unsafe play is permitted
at the playground or basketball court.
XIV. COMMUNITY GARDEN
1.
Members must comply with the rules
established for the use of the community garden.
XV. DISPOSAL OF YARD DEBRIS
1.
Member residents are permitted to
dispose of their own grass clippings, leaves and yard debris at the designated
area behind the garden.
2.
Gardeners and lawn service contractors
retained by Members may not dispose of any debris whatsoever on any community
property, including at the water tower area. Member residents should advise their
gardeners and lawn service contractors of this prohibition.
1.
Members are advised to clean and
maintain all septic systems, and to monitor and maintain all underground oil
storage tanks, on a routine basis so as to prevent pollution or contamination
of the lake or adjacent waters.
Follow Township Board of Health requirements and recommendations.
1.
No person shall make or cause any loud,
unnecessary or unusual noise which disturbs, annoys or endangers the peace,
comfort and safety of others in the community.
2.
No Member shall keep or store on any
road or in the open on any private property any unlicensed motor vehicle.
3.
No person shall use or permit to be used
any property or road as a dumping ground for litter, garbage, ashes, trash,
debris, rubbish, wastepaper, motor vehicle junk or other refuse matter.
1.
No dogs are allowed in the Clubhouse,
on the tennis court, or on the community beaches.
2.
Dogs must be kept under reasonable
control and restraint at all times.
3.
Dogs may not be washed in the lake.
4.
Dog poop is to be cleaned up and
disposed of in the garbage.
1.
No open burning of rubbish, yard debris
or other material is permitted, unless a permit is obtained from the Township.
2.
Outdoor grills and fireplaces for
cooking are permitted.
1.
No person shall use, discharge or fire
any firearm or weapon within the community.
XIX.
WATER SYSTEM
1.
The Water Company is responsible for
the cost of maintaining the pipe from the water main to the curb stop (shutoff
valve). The homeowner is
responsible for the cost of installing or replacing both the curb stop and the
water pipe from the curb stop to the house. If the water pipe breaks off adjacent to
the curb stop, on either side of the curb stop, it is the homeownerÕs
responsibility to pay for the repair unless the break is caused by the action
of the Water Company.
2.
If there is no curb stop, the homeowner
is responsible for any repair or replacement of the entire water pipe from
their home to the Water Company main.
3.
The homeowner must pay for any damage
to the water system caused by the homeownerÕs action or the actions of their
contractors.
