Article 10
Environmental Policies
10.1 Unsightly Lots. All Members are responsible for keeping their property attractive, appealing and presentable whether improved or unimproved, occupied or unoccupied, and not allowing same to become unsightly. Members shall at all times maintain their property in a good, clean, sanitary and safe condition. A lot will be considered unsightly when the following is kept on the property: rubbish, garbage, waste, junk debris, abandoned or unused appliances, vehicles, tree houses; and other items, and natural growth such as weeds, untrimmed branches, brush, shrubs and other vegetation. A. Property Maintenance. It is the land owner�s responsibility to maintain property in a good general condition and appearance. This includes maintaining the natural wooded environment of the lot and placing unsightly items out of sight of passersby. Household garbage must be securely placed in a sealed container. Containers must be stored in a non-visible area or screened from view, except on days of garbage pickup. Violation of this Rule will result in a $50 fine. 10.2 Trash Dumping. Each Member must make arrangements for the pick-up of his own trash and garbage. Dumping and littering within the Development is prohibited. Members shall be liable for the action of their invitees, guests, tenants, contractors, and agents, in the dumping of trash, and the fine of $200 will be imposed under this rule. Any unpaid fines shall become a lien against such member�s property. 10.3 A reward of $100.00 shall be paid to any witness whose testimony leads to the conviction of the offender for violation of Article 10.2. 10.4 Outdoor Cooking. Outdoor cooking is to be adequately contained (barbeque grill set) and all cooking fires shall be extinguished before retiring. 10.5 Lot Clearing. No Member shall clear their lot of brush or trees except after having first obtained a permit from the Building Site & Permit Inspector and/or Architectural Control Committee, such approval to specify the time and manner in which such clearing shall be done. Violation of this Rule will result in a $500 fine. 10.6 Dumpsters. Only conventional sized garbage containers are allowed on property. Dumpsters will not be permitted on any lot for the purpose of containing household garbage and/or personal use. Dumpsters will only be allowed during construction or major renovations and must be removed upon completion of said work.
