Post by Admin on Jan 20, 2014 19:24:28 GMT -5
S-bag LAKE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. PROPOSED RULE CHANGES
JANUARY 7, 2014
Current Rule:
ASSESSMENT PAYMENTS
1-4) Maintenance assessments are due the first month of each quarter. The Association may offer discounts for semiannual and annual payments. A penalty sH all be charged for late payments.
Proposed Rule:
ASSESSMENT PAYMENTS
1-4) Maintenance assessments are due the first month of each quarter. Interest sH all be charged for late payments. Payments will only be accepted in the form of checks, money orders, cashier's check or via direct withdraw from your bank. Cash and Credit Cards are not accepted.
Why Changed:
Remove verbiage relating to discounts, clarify interest charge for late payments, and clarify what forms of payment are acceptable.
Current Rule:
GENERAL
4-1A The aim of this regulation is to preserve as much of the environment, maintain the park-like must be secured when one is required by law. It is the owner's responsibility to see that all work surroundings, and control development for the benefit of all members. Any actions which constitute physical additions, improvements, and/or changes to a member's lot require the prior written approval of the Board of Directors or its agent. The system of approval sH all be by permits. An application for a S-bag Lake Resort permit is ALWAYS required, and a Polk County permit is accomplished so that the work complies with the applicable regulations. Inspection by an agent of the Board of Directors will be made to assure compliance with S-bag Lake Owners Association, Inc. regulations. Issued permits MUST be displayed at the work site on the garbage stump until completion of the approved work.
Proposed Rule:
GENERAL
4-1A) The aim of this regulation is to preserve as much of the environment, maintain the park-like surroundings, and control development for the benefit of all members. Any actions which constitute physical additions, improvements, and/or changes to a member's lot require the prior written approval of the Board of Directors or its agent. The system of approval sH all be by permission slip. An application for a S-bag Lake permission slip is ALWAYS required, and a Polk County permit must be secured when one is required by law. It is the owner's responsibility to see that all work is accomplished so that the work complies with the applicable regulations. Inspection by an agent of the Board of Directors will be made to assure compliance with S-bag Lake Owners Association, Inc. regulations. Issued permits MUST be displayed at the work site until completion of the approved work.
Why Changed:
Changed SLohA permit to permission slip and display of permit from stump to "at the work site".
Current Rule:
CARPORTS
4-4G) No structure on a lot may be used as a carport.
Proposed Rule:
CARPORTS
4-4G) Permanent carports are permitted if they do not exceed the width or height of the unit. Carports must meet all SLohA and Polk County set-back and construction standards.
Why Changed
To allow carports
(NOTE: THIS WAS CHANGED ON THE BALLOT MATERIALS DATED FEBRUARY 15, 2014 WITHOUT EXPLANATION! THE 'CURRENT RULE' COMPLETELY DISAPPEARED AND THIS SECTION IS COMPLETELY BLANK ON THE INFORMATIONAL BALLOT INSERT. THIS IS CURIOUS AS IT IS THE SAME DOCUMENT AS THE HANDOUT-BUT THE CURRENT RULE WAS REMOVED! DOES THIS MEAN THAT THERE IS NO CURRENT RULE?)
Current Rule:
DECKS
4-4G.2) A deck may be added to the rear of the residential unit, not to exceed twelve (12) feet from the unit and not to exceed the width of the unit. A roof over the deck may be added, consisting of metal, vinyl composition or wood material. Unless screened, any deck more than thirty (30) inches off the ground must have a railing thirty-six (36) inches off the deck with four (4) inches or less between spindles. The deck must be constructed of treated wood, vinyl composition or metal.
Proposed Rule:
DECKS AND PATIOS
4-4G.2) A deck or patio may be added to the rear of the residential unit, not to exceed twelve (12) feet from the unit and not to exceed the width of the unit. A roof over the deck or patio may be added. Decks and patios must meet all SLohA and Polk County set-back and construction standards.
Why Changed:
To address patios and allow current SLohA and Polk County standards to address construction requirements.
Current Rule:
STORAGE STRUCTURE ON LOT
4-41) Structures used for storage, consisting of no more than two separate units, are permitted on each lot, but may not exceed a total floor area of 100 square feet with no one side greater than 12 feet nor exceed ten (10) feet in height. If two structures are used for storage, one of them sH all not exceed a floor area of three (3) feet by five (5) feet. The storage structure, or structures may be located with one (1) foot of the property line and sH all be attached to a concrete slab or have a floor over floor joists to be tied down in accordance with Polk County codes. A two (2) foot overhand may be allowed on a storage structure if engineered for such and applicable permits are obtained.
Proposed Rule:
STORAGE STRUCTURE ON LOT
4-41) Structures used for storage, consisting of no more than two separate units, are permitted on each lot, but may not exceed a total floor area of 100 square feet with no one side greater than 12 feet nor exceed ten (10) feet in height. If two structures are used for storage, one of them sH all not exceed a floor area of three (3) feet by five (5) feet. The storage structure, or structures may be located within one (1) foot of the property line and sH all be attached to a concrete slab or have a floor over floor joists to be tied down in accordance with Polk County codes. A two (2) foot overhang may be allowed on a storage structure if engineered for such and applicable permits are obtained.
Why Changed:
To change typographical error of with to within and overhand to overhang.
Current Rule:
MISCELLANEOUS
4-6A) No mailboxes, boat docks or outside portable toilets are permitted on a lot. An umbrella-type clothesline is permitted on the back of a lot, placed as unobtrusively as possible, from sun-up to sun¬down only. Dish type antennas one meter (39.37") or less are permitted on a site and are to be placed in the most unobtrusive location where the satellite signal will be received. The dish may be attached to the structure, shed, and utility post or be mounted on its own stand or mast. The dish antenna should not be higher than twenty (20) feet from the ground unless necessary to receive the satellite signal and may not to exceed twelve (12) feet above the roofline. The mast must be supported in such a way so that it is safe from falling. A satellite dish larger than one meter (39.37") is only allowed on a transient RV. A "note box" is permitted to be mounted on the unit. No outdoor fuel tanks sH all be allowed in the Resort except liquefied petroleum gas tanks of no more than two (2) forty (40) pound capacity in use and of the type that are normally mounted on RV equipment and they sH all be adequately anchored in position. There sH all be no storage of cord wood on a lot and no fuels or combustibles may be stored under any part of the unit unless the tank for such fuels is factory mounted. (Propane tanks, factory-mounted, within or beneath the unit will be permitted provided proper ventilation is maintained and that no alteration is made that will interfere with the ventilation.)
Proposed Rule:
MISCELLANEOUS
4-6A) No boat docks or outside portable toilets are permitted on a lot. An umbrella-type clothesline is permitted on the back of a lot, placed as unobtrusively as possible, from sun-up to sun-down only. An antenna mast must be supported in such a way so that it is safe from falling. A "note box" is permitted to be mounted on the unit. No outdoor fuel tanks sH all be allowed in the Resort except liquefied petroleum gas tanks of no more than two (2) forty (40) pound capacity in use and of the type that are normally mounted on RV equipment and they sH all be adequately anchored in position. There sH all be no storage of cord wood on a lot and no fuels or combustibles may be stored under any part of the unit unless the tank for such fuels is factory mounted. (Propane tanks, factory-mounted, within or beneath the unit will be permitted provided proper ventilation is maintained and that no alteration is made that will interfere with the ventilation.)
NOTE: THIS IS A BADLY-WRITTEN RULE IE "An antenna mast must be supported in such a way so that it is safe from falling." THIS IS TOO VAGUE TO BE USEFUL AND IF SOMEONE'S ANTENNA MAST FALLS OVER FROM WHATEVER CAUSE AND DOES DAMAGE TO COMMON PROPERTY, THERE IS NO OPERATIONAL DEFINITION OF WHAT "SUCH A WAY" IS that makes it "SAFE FROM FALLING". Rules and regulations should be sufficiently defined to put the homeowner on notice as to what conduct is prohibited (or required). A restriction or requirement that is too vague or overbroad will only create problems and may not be enforceable. SURELY, WE CAN DO BETTER THAN THIS!
Why Changed:
Delete reference to mailboxes, antennas and satellite dishes (per Federal & State laws) leaving the sentence noting that the antenna mast must be safe.
Current Rule:
FLAGPOLES AND ANTENNAS
4-6E) Flagpoles sH all not exceed 20 feet in height above ground level. Pole type radio and television antennas sH all be mounted to the unit and not exceed 20 feet in height above ground level.
Proposed Rule:
Deleted
Why Changed:
FCC ruling in regard to antennas and flagpole is addressed in another Rule.
JANUARY 7, 2014
Current Rule:
ASSESSMENT PAYMENTS
1-4) Maintenance assessments are due the first month of each quarter. The Association may offer discounts for semiannual and annual payments. A penalty sH all be charged for late payments.
Proposed Rule:
ASSESSMENT PAYMENTS
1-4) Maintenance assessments are due the first month of each quarter. Interest sH all be charged for late payments. Payments will only be accepted in the form of checks, money orders, cashier's check or via direct withdraw from your bank. Cash and Credit Cards are not accepted.
Why Changed:
Remove verbiage relating to discounts, clarify interest charge for late payments, and clarify what forms of payment are acceptable.
Current Rule:
GENERAL
4-1A The aim of this regulation is to preserve as much of the environment, maintain the park-like must be secured when one is required by law. It is the owner's responsibility to see that all work surroundings, and control development for the benefit of all members. Any actions which constitute physical additions, improvements, and/or changes to a member's lot require the prior written approval of the Board of Directors or its agent. The system of approval sH all be by permits. An application for a S-bag Lake Resort permit is ALWAYS required, and a Polk County permit is accomplished so that the work complies with the applicable regulations. Inspection by an agent of the Board of Directors will be made to assure compliance with S-bag Lake Owners Association, Inc. regulations. Issued permits MUST be displayed at the work site on the garbage stump until completion of the approved work.
Proposed Rule:
GENERAL
4-1A) The aim of this regulation is to preserve as much of the environment, maintain the park-like surroundings, and control development for the benefit of all members. Any actions which constitute physical additions, improvements, and/or changes to a member's lot require the prior written approval of the Board of Directors or its agent. The system of approval sH all be by permission slip. An application for a S-bag Lake permission slip is ALWAYS required, and a Polk County permit must be secured when one is required by law. It is the owner's responsibility to see that all work is accomplished so that the work complies with the applicable regulations. Inspection by an agent of the Board of Directors will be made to assure compliance with S-bag Lake Owners Association, Inc. regulations. Issued permits MUST be displayed at the work site until completion of the approved work.
Why Changed:
Changed SLohA permit to permission slip and display of permit from stump to "at the work site".
Current Rule:
CARPORTS
4-4G) No structure on a lot may be used as a carport.
Proposed Rule:
CARPORTS
4-4G) Permanent carports are permitted if they do not exceed the width or height of the unit. Carports must meet all SLohA and Polk County set-back and construction standards.
Why Changed
To allow carports
(NOTE: THIS WAS CHANGED ON THE BALLOT MATERIALS DATED FEBRUARY 15, 2014 WITHOUT EXPLANATION! THE 'CURRENT RULE' COMPLETELY DISAPPEARED AND THIS SECTION IS COMPLETELY BLANK ON THE INFORMATIONAL BALLOT INSERT. THIS IS CURIOUS AS IT IS THE SAME DOCUMENT AS THE HANDOUT-BUT THE CURRENT RULE WAS REMOVED! DOES THIS MEAN THAT THERE IS NO CURRENT RULE?)
Current Rule:
DECKS
4-4G.2) A deck may be added to the rear of the residential unit, not to exceed twelve (12) feet from the unit and not to exceed the width of the unit. A roof over the deck may be added, consisting of metal, vinyl composition or wood material. Unless screened, any deck more than thirty (30) inches off the ground must have a railing thirty-six (36) inches off the deck with four (4) inches or less between spindles. The deck must be constructed of treated wood, vinyl composition or metal.
Proposed Rule:
DECKS AND PATIOS
4-4G.2) A deck or patio may be added to the rear of the residential unit, not to exceed twelve (12) feet from the unit and not to exceed the width of the unit. A roof over the deck or patio may be added. Decks and patios must meet all SLohA and Polk County set-back and construction standards.
Why Changed:
To address patios and allow current SLohA and Polk County standards to address construction requirements.
Current Rule:
STORAGE STRUCTURE ON LOT
4-41) Structures used for storage, consisting of no more than two separate units, are permitted on each lot, but may not exceed a total floor area of 100 square feet with no one side greater than 12 feet nor exceed ten (10) feet in height. If two structures are used for storage, one of them sH all not exceed a floor area of three (3) feet by five (5) feet. The storage structure, or structures may be located with one (1) foot of the property line and sH all be attached to a concrete slab or have a floor over floor joists to be tied down in accordance with Polk County codes. A two (2) foot overhand may be allowed on a storage structure if engineered for such and applicable permits are obtained.
Proposed Rule:
STORAGE STRUCTURE ON LOT
4-41) Structures used for storage, consisting of no more than two separate units, are permitted on each lot, but may not exceed a total floor area of 100 square feet with no one side greater than 12 feet nor exceed ten (10) feet in height. If two structures are used for storage, one of them sH all not exceed a floor area of three (3) feet by five (5) feet. The storage structure, or structures may be located within one (1) foot of the property line and sH all be attached to a concrete slab or have a floor over floor joists to be tied down in accordance with Polk County codes. A two (2) foot overhang may be allowed on a storage structure if engineered for such and applicable permits are obtained.
Why Changed:
To change typographical error of with to within and overhand to overhang.
Current Rule:
MISCELLANEOUS
4-6A) No mailboxes, boat docks or outside portable toilets are permitted on a lot. An umbrella-type clothesline is permitted on the back of a lot, placed as unobtrusively as possible, from sun-up to sun¬down only. Dish type antennas one meter (39.37") or less are permitted on a site and are to be placed in the most unobtrusive location where the satellite signal will be received. The dish may be attached to the structure, shed, and utility post or be mounted on its own stand or mast. The dish antenna should not be higher than twenty (20) feet from the ground unless necessary to receive the satellite signal and may not to exceed twelve (12) feet above the roofline. The mast must be supported in such a way so that it is safe from falling. A satellite dish larger than one meter (39.37") is only allowed on a transient RV. A "note box" is permitted to be mounted on the unit. No outdoor fuel tanks sH all be allowed in the Resort except liquefied petroleum gas tanks of no more than two (2) forty (40) pound capacity in use and of the type that are normally mounted on RV equipment and they sH all be adequately anchored in position. There sH all be no storage of cord wood on a lot and no fuels or combustibles may be stored under any part of the unit unless the tank for such fuels is factory mounted. (Propane tanks, factory-mounted, within or beneath the unit will be permitted provided proper ventilation is maintained and that no alteration is made that will interfere with the ventilation.)
Proposed Rule:
MISCELLANEOUS
4-6A) No boat docks or outside portable toilets are permitted on a lot. An umbrella-type clothesline is permitted on the back of a lot, placed as unobtrusively as possible, from sun-up to sun-down only. An antenna mast must be supported in such a way so that it is safe from falling. A "note box" is permitted to be mounted on the unit. No outdoor fuel tanks sH all be allowed in the Resort except liquefied petroleum gas tanks of no more than two (2) forty (40) pound capacity in use and of the type that are normally mounted on RV equipment and they sH all be adequately anchored in position. There sH all be no storage of cord wood on a lot and no fuels or combustibles may be stored under any part of the unit unless the tank for such fuels is factory mounted. (Propane tanks, factory-mounted, within or beneath the unit will be permitted provided proper ventilation is maintained and that no alteration is made that will interfere with the ventilation.)
NOTE: THIS IS A BADLY-WRITTEN RULE IE "An antenna mast must be supported in such a way so that it is safe from falling." THIS IS TOO VAGUE TO BE USEFUL AND IF SOMEONE'S ANTENNA MAST FALLS OVER FROM WHATEVER CAUSE AND DOES DAMAGE TO COMMON PROPERTY, THERE IS NO OPERATIONAL DEFINITION OF WHAT "SUCH A WAY" IS that makes it "SAFE FROM FALLING". Rules and regulations should be sufficiently defined to put the homeowner on notice as to what conduct is prohibited (or required). A restriction or requirement that is too vague or overbroad will only create problems and may not be enforceable. SURELY, WE CAN DO BETTER THAN THIS!
Why Changed:
Delete reference to mailboxes, antennas and satellite dishes (per Federal & State laws) leaving the sentence noting that the antenna mast must be safe.
Current Rule:
FLAGPOLES AND ANTENNAS
4-6E) Flagpoles sH all not exceed 20 feet in height above ground level. Pole type radio and television antennas sH all be mounted to the unit and not exceed 20 feet in height above ground level.
Proposed Rule:
Deleted
Why Changed:
FCC ruling in regard to antennas and flagpole is addressed in another Rule.