WRBA Rules and Regulations

Adopted by the WRBA Board of Directors July 17, 2004

 

Bylaw Regulations of Note

• Each membership unit shall designate in writing to the Association Treasurer the name of the member who is responsible for the financial obligations of the membership unit. 
• No membership unit shall rent its building site or cottage for more than 6 weeks in any calendar year without express prior written approval of the Board of Directors.  Article XII. 
• Invited guests of members may use the building site or cottage of a membership unit and the facilities used in common by the members, provided that the guests observe the rules and regulations governing the use of the facilities.  Article IX (1). 
• Members shall be personally responsible and liable for damage done by their invited guests to either the common facilities or the property of other members.  Article IX (2). 

• A member may not build, construct or install any structure (including without limitation any well, septic tank, septic field, fuel tank, stairs or ramps) on common property (off the lot), either above or below the ground, without the prior written permission of the Board of Directors.

Rules Regulating the Use, Care, and Maintenance of Building Sites

·         A member may cut down a tree on his assigned site, at his own cost, without approval from the Board of Directors.  The cutting of any other tree requires board approval.  The board has the power to order the removal of a hazardous tree.  Cutting brush to improve sight distance along the roads is permissible.

·         One single-family residence may be erected on each site.  Small outbuildings are permitted.  The Board of Directors shall approve the plans for all construction on building sites.

·         The rules for renters of cottages are contained in the Renter’s Agreement Form, Appendix VI.B.

·         “For sale” signs for a membership unit may be erected only on its building site.

Rules Regulating the Use of Common Property and Shared Facilities

·         Climbing on the frontal dune is prohibited.  Persons desiring to go to and from the beach must use stairs or the ramp.  .

·         Operators of vehicles shall limit their speed to no more than 10 miles per hour. 

·         Dogs are not permitted at annual meetings.

·         Overnight sleeping is not allowed in the lodge except in extreme weather conditions.  The last person leaving the lodge should turn out the lights and close the doors.

·         There shall be no parking on the roadways.

·         Noise should be kept to a minimum after midnight.

·         Dogs do not need to be on a leash; however, the handler shall exercise special consideration to small children and persons sensitive to dogs.

·         The dumpster, located on the west side of the entryway, is for household trash only, not for building materials, furniture or large pieces of junk.

·         Four hours of community work is required each year from each membership unit.  A report of these hours must be given to the treasurer.  A membership unit that does not do the work must pay of $12.50 per hour.