Doe Valley Association, Inc. Rules & Regulations

Table of Contents

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General 1

Purpose 1

Definitions 1

Guest Services 2

Streets & Easements 3

Boating 5

Fishing 7

Lake Issues 7

Swimming Pool 8

Tennis Courts 8

Campground Facility 8

Prohibited Activities 8

Enforcement of Regulations 9

Index 11

Doe Valley Association, Inc. Rules & Regulations

Revised and Adopted on XXX

General: According to Article XII of the Doe Valley Association, Inc. By-Laws, “The Board may establish, alter, amend or rescind Rules and Regulations for the government of conduct of all Members of the Association, their families, guests, invitees and licensees while in Doe Valley Subdivision or in or on any of the facilities, streets or public areas in the overall area known as Doe Valley.”

The following Rules and Regulations have been adopted by the Board of Directors of Doe Valley Association, Inc., with guidance and input from the Advisory Council (a.k.a. Section Representatives), as authorized by its By-Laws and are binding upon the owners of all lots in Doe Valley Subdivision in Meade County, Kentucky, the occupants of all houses on all of such lots and their respective families, guests, tenants and any other classes of persons who may be using such lots or residences.

1. Purpose: The purpose of the Doe Valley Association, Inc. is to protect and promote the best interests of the property owners within the Subdivision; to promote and strive for the improvement and betterment of all facilities and services within the area of the Subdivision; to cooperate with state, county, town and other governmental officials and the Doe Valley Developer for the general welfare of the community, and to otherwise fulfill the purposes for which the Doe Valley Association, Inc. was incorporated.

2. Definitions: The following terms used in these Rules and Regulations [hereinafter called the “Rules”] are defined below are in the By-Laws:

A. The “Developer” is the owner of the lake, golf course, some common areas and undeveloped lots.

B. “Doe Valley Association, Inc.,” [hereinafter called the “Association”] is a non-stock, non-profit corporation organized for the purpose of assuring that its Members will have an orderly (neat and peaceful) place in which to live and enjoy the facilities.

C. A “Member” [hereinafter called “member”] is described by the Association By-Laws who is not under any form of suspension due to violation of the regulations. Corporations, associations, firms, partnerships or other entities which may hold legal ownership to a Subdivision lot or have entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement for a Subdivision lot shall not be deemed members as provided under the Association By-Laws, and shall therefore not have the privilege of allowing guests to use the facilities Such right shall be limited exclusively to the principal adult designee of such entities, who is a qualified member of the Association and to his and/or her guests in accordance with these regulations.

D. A “Subdivision lot” shall mean any platted lot in the Subdivision, including a condominium unit, together with any lot, lots or portions thereof contiguous to and forming part of a single tract of land usable or to be used for one building site.

E. “Facilities” shall be deemed to mean the lake, beaches, Kenneth A. Helmy Swim and Tennis Club [including its clubhouse, tennis courts and swimming pool], boat marina, camping facilities, areas set aside as parks, all roads and streets.

F. “Immediate family” shall mean the member’s spouse and their unmarried children or any permanent resident who are living in their home. Married children are not deemed to be a part of the immediate family, but unmarried children attending school away from home, up to the age of 25 years, are deemed a part of the immediate family. Exceptions to this will be considered on an individual basis by the Association.

3. Guest Issues:

A. Guests may use the facilities when accompanied by a member. Because of space, a party of more than ten (10) guests to the pool, campground, tennis courts and beaches needs to be coordinated through the Association’s (POA) Central Office.

B. Guest fees are charged at the swimming pool and campground. Fees may be charged at other facilities at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

C. Guests may also use the facilities for the period of the visit when staying in a member’s home. A guest card may be obtained by informing the POA Central Office, in writing. Items to include in the written document include the name of the guest, date of requested guest privileges and name of member making the request.

D. A member is not limited to the number of guests who may use the lake for swimming or fishing in the immediate vicinity of the member’s lot.

E. Only members in good standing may invite a guest to use any of the facilities.

F. Guest found in violation of Association Rules may be banned from Doe Valley.

G. Guests are required to comply with the Rules of the Association By-Laws while in Doe Valley. The member shall be deemed to be personally responsible for the conduct of each of their guests and for any monetary charges which any guest may have incurred in connection with their activities on the lake or in the use of any of the facilities.

4. Streets & Easements: [not applicable to Doe Valley Estates]

A. Easements for utility service to residential and commercial lots are provided as shown on Subdivision plats filed for each section of the Subdivision.

B. Parking

i. Provision should be made on the Subdivision lot and off of Doe Valley Subdivision roads right-of-ways for parking all conventional passenger vehicles in regular use by the members. Where hardship conditions exist, application for exception permits may be made to the Association.

ii. A maximum of 2 Vehicles (must be different categories) of either style commercial type bodies (one (1) ton or less, only), recreational motor homes, travel trailers, boats, boat trailers, and any other utility trailers may be parked upon a lot with a residence under the following conditions:

a. All commercial vehicles must enter and exit through the main gate off Hwy 1638. All vehicles shall have the appropriate passes or stickers from the Security Office displayed. For residents living in Doe Valley, these vehicles must be parked at the office parking area if they are more than 1 ton. Security guards will direct the driver to the appropriate area.

iii. Parking is prohibited on any lot that does not have a residence.

iv. Un-garaged parking space on lots with a residence in the Subdivision may not be used for the following:

a. Stripped down, partially wrecked or junked motor vehicles or any part thereof.

b. Long-term storage. Long-term (fifteen (15) days or more) of any vehicle(s) must be in the long term storage area designated by the Association.

c. Recurring trading and sale activities.

d. Repair or reconditioning of any vehicle, boat or trailer lasting longer than seven (7) days. Exceptions to this rule will be considered on an individual basis by the Association upon notice to the Board.

v. Parking on the Subdivision roads and right-of-ways shall be confined to temporary parking of private vehicles in regular use or commercial vehicles rendering service to the lot. When parking on road right-of-way, the following restrictions apply:

a. No vehicle(s) shall be parked on the paved surface of the road overnight.

b. Vehicle(s) should be parked securely such that no unsafe or illegal maneuver is required to enter or leave the parking location.

c. No parking is allowed within 3 feet from the edge of the roadway or within (15) feet either side of a street intersection or a fire hydrant, or in the center of circles or cul-de-sacs.

d. Where safety conditions require it, the Association will designate and mark other road areas where parking is prohibited.

C. No barrier, fence or other structure, except mail/news boxes, shall be constructed on the road right-of-way.

D. Motorized Leisure Vehicles

i. Motorized Leisure Vehicles (MLV) are not allowed to be used on Doe Valley roadways.

a. MLVs are defined as powered, self-propelled vehicles that cannot be registered or licensed with the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Said vehicles include, but are not limited to, two (2) wheeled vehicles under one hundred twenty-five (125) cubic-centimeters displacement, All Terrain Vehicles (ATV), golf carts and Utility Vehicles (UV).

b. Personal assistive mobility devices and lawn tractors are specifically excluded from this definition.

ii., iii are deleted

E. Personal Vehicles

i. A current year Association sticker shall be affixed to the driver’s side of the windshield of all members’ personal vehicles, and shall be in place within thirty (30) days of receipt.

ii. Motorcycles of more than one hundred twenty-five (125) cubic-centimeters displacement shall display an Association sticker where clearly visible to the Doe Valley Police, and shall be in place within thirty (30) days of receipt.

iii. Visitor passes shall either hang from the rear view mirror or be attached to the visor or dashboard so it is visible at all times.

5. Boating:

A. All boats must be under control and driven at safe speeds at all times. Repeated violations of any and all boating regulations may result in cancellation of boating privileges on the lake. Each boat owner is responsible for maintaining their craft in accordance with current Kentucky State Regulations. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife officers may cite members for boating violations on Doe Valley Lake.

B. Only members in good standing may launch watercraft on the lake.

C. Every motorized boat launched from the Marina or from member’s property shall have a current registration in the property owner’s name with the state and display the current year’s decal. The member’s lot number shall be displayed in numbers not less than two (2) inches in height on the right and left sides of ALL watercraft, i.e. AW348.(Audubon Woods)

D. All boats on the lake must be safe and of sound construction. The Association may issue a warning citation for boats not in compliance, and may remove from the lake those not in compliance that present a hazard to the community at large [refunding dockage fee as necessary].

E. Boats must have a proper berth fixed to an approved boat dock, placed in a Marina boat slip, moored to points on the lake or along the shoreline in areas specifically designated by the Association. No boat shall be moored to any point of the lake or shoreline not set aside as a designated area. Boats improperly moored to the shoreline will be taken to the Marina area. Boats, docks or any items which are adrift, or deemed unsafe upon the waters of the lake, may be removed from the lake by the Association. If no owner can be located, the equipment will be disposed of at the next annual Fishing and Boating Club Yard Sale if salvageable; otherwise it will be disposed of at Meade County Solid Waste.

F. Boat motors are limited to ten (10) horsepower for hull boats and twenty-five (25) horsepower for pontoon boats. Motors shall be muffled at all times. Any motorized craft designed or primarily operated strictly for “speed” will not be approved. No boat or craft designed for skiing may be launched on the lake.

G. On-boat toilets are allowed to be used on the lake provided the boat is so equipped and waste is disposed of properly.

H. Safety issues:

i. The right of way of boats shall be in the following order:

a. Sail boats

b. Rafts

c. Canoes

d. Peddle boats

e. Row boats

f. Motor boats

ii. No boat shall be operated at an unsafe speed. When approaching the Marina, boat docks, beaches, shoreline fisherpersons or any anchored boats, operate shall proceed at idle [“no wake”] speed.

iii. No boat shall be operated at speeds in excess of ten (10) miles per hour after dark. Running lights must be used after dark.

iv. Skiing and surfboarding is strictly forbidden.

v. While boat is moving, passengers will not have feet in the water.

6. Fishing:

A. Seining, fish traps and trotlines are prohibited.

B. Size and bag limits shall be subject to inspection by management and law enforcement. Size and bag limits shall be recommended by the Fish and Wildlife yearly guidelines and posted at the Marina.

C. No trash shall be thrown into the lake or left on the shoreline or docks. No rough fish minnows; such as goldfish, carp, buffalo, etc., shall be allowed to be used as bait.

D. No fishing from the dam, spillway or Marina. The exception is at the “fishing dock” designated at the Marina.

E. When at the Marina, fish are to be cleaned at the fish cleaning station. Fish heads or remains should not be put into garbage cans; they should be thrown into the water.

7. Lake Issues:

A. No Subdivision lot owner or member having property contiguous to or adjoining the lake shall have any right to use the lake unless they are in good standing with the Association. Members with lots adjoining, contiguous to or accessible to the lake may construct private boat docks subject to a development plan and approval by the Developer through application made to the Developer for a permit. This property must be maintained and may be subject to periodic inspections. Fines will be imposed and the docks removed if not repaired as mandated by the Office.

B. Lake swimming. Two swimming beaches are provided and marked off from boat traffic. No animals are permitted on the beaches or by the pool except trained as a companion for a disabled individual. Swimming in the lake between sunset and sunrise is prohibited. Use of the beaches and beach facilities shall be limited to between the hours of sunrise and sunset. Swimmers who leave the shore at lakeside property should be aware of boat traffic and swim close to the shore. Diving or jumping from cliffs, stumps, trees or water control tower is forbidden. Swimming from the dam or spillway is forbidden.

C. When swimming from boats, swimmers should be within twenty (20) feet from the boat.

D. Persons must be appropriately clothed while swimming or using the beaches or pool.

8. Swimming Pool and Tennis Courts:

A. The use of the swimming pool and tennis courts shall be as directed by the Association and shall be in accordance with rules posted in a public place at the Swim and Tennis Club and visible in the pool and tennis areas.

9. Campground Facility:

A. The use of the campgrounds shall be as directed by the Association and in accordance with rules posted in the campgrounds and in the Association Central Office.

10. Prohibited Activities:

A. No activities may be conducted on any lot that which may be determined to be, or become, an unreasonable annoyance or nuisance to any owner of another lot in the Subdivision.

B. Any signage other than “For Sale” is prohibited. “For Sale” signs may only be displayed on the property being offered for sale.

C. All pet owners are required to follow county regulations regarding licensing and leash laws. Dogs barking at night and/or disrupting other residents will not be allowed. Owners must immediately correct the problem. Nuisance barking during the day time hours will be looked at on an individual basis. Pet owners walking their dogs on leashes are required to pick up and dispose of their animal’s waste. Domesticated wild animals or farm animals are not permitted. Pens for pets kept outside must not be visible from the street. Please refer to the Architectural Review Committee for a permit for any type of fencing.

D. Outdoor burning on Doe Valley lots is prohibited. This includes campfires by the water. Wood debris [brush and trees] ONLY may be brought to the burn area at the POA Central Office.

E. Every residential tank for the storage of fuel can be buried below the surface of the ground or screened by fencing or shrubbery so as not to be seen from the roadway. Owners will be given sixty (60) days to comply from receipt of certified mail notifying them of the noncompliance. A fine will be given for each month past that date until the owner has rectified the issue.

F. Every household outdoor receptacle for trash, rubbish or garbage shall be kept in a place so as not to be visible from any street, the lake or other facilities with the Subdivision at any time, except on the evening before or the day of refuse collections.

G. The owner of unoccupied lots shall assure storm damaged trees impacting other’s property are removed, or Doe Valley will levy a reasonable charge against the property owner to accomplish removal.

H. Yard sales open to the public will not be allowed without prior permission of the Association.

I. Quiet time in all Doe Valley shall be between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. weekdays (see 10A.). On weekends the times are 12:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. This includes, but not limited to, power equipment, loud vehicles, music, parties, skateboarding or other activities residents deem to be annoying or disturbing the peace.

J. Non-architectural structures or implements of recreation, including but not limited to, basketball goals, trampolines, toys, etc., must be stored when not in actual use so as not to be visible from the street. Any which are placed in the roadway such as basketball goals etc, are to be removed when not in use.

K. Hunting of any type is not permitted on any property in Doe Valley.

L. No solicitation allowed in Doe Valley.

11. Enforcement of Regulations:

A. Committees, consisting of volunteer property owners in good standing, may be established to benefit all property owners. All committees will serve only in an advisory capacity to the Doe Valley Manager and the Board of Directors.

B. Traffic enforcement: [not applicable to Doe Valley Estates]

i. Speed limits will be posted on roadways. If not posted, the speed limit is 25 MPH. Meade County Law Enforcement, Kentucky State Police and are authorized by the Association to enforce traffic violations. Fines will be equal to fines elsewhere in the county for the same violation. This applies to all traffic violations within the Doe Valley Subdivision; i.e. running a stop sign, traveling on the wrong side of the road, etc.

C. The Association shall have the power and duty to enforce all rules and regulations promulgated herein. The Board of Directors shall appoint one or more committees [each to hear charges of certain classes of offense] charged with hearing the evidence of witnesses with respect to any violation(s) charged, to decide whether or not such charge has been substantiated by the evidence adduced and to assess penalties for violations which the committee has determined to exist. Such penalties may consist of reasonable fines or suspension of privileges in facilities as may appear to be appropriate in the circumstance. Citations will be written thirty (30) days after a warning citation is issued. Owners will receive a certified letter notifying then of the warning citation and the consequences that will follow. The amount of the fine will be added each month until the issue has been brought into compliance. After a fine or warning is issued, a member may appeal the decision in writing via e-mail to the Compliance Committee. The Compliance Committee will then arrange a meeting to mediate the outcome. However, if no resolution can be obtained or any person is aggrieved by the decision of the Compliance Committee, the matter will be turned over to the Board of Directors for a final determination in the matter. The Board of Directors will make the final determinations in the matter. All fines imposed may be collected as are other debts of members.

Certification

I hereby certify that the above revised Doe Valley Association, Inc., General Rules and Regulations were adopted by the Board of Directors of the Doe Valley Association, Inc. a Kentucky Corporation, on the Doe Valley Association, Inc.

Index

Page # Section #

Boating 5 5

Campground facility 8 9

Definitions 1 2

Docks, construction of 7 7 A

Easements & Streets 3 4

Enforcement of Regulations 9 11

Fishing 7 6

Garbage receptacles 9 10 F

Guest issues 2 3

Guest card 2 3 C

Guests, responsibility for 2 3 G

Hunting 9 10 K

Junked cars 3 4 B

Lake issues 7 7

Long-term storage of vehicles 4 4 B

Mooring of boats 6 5 E

Motorized Leisure Vehicles 4 4 D

Motors, boats 6 5 F

Outdoor burning 8 10 D

Parking 3 4 B

Pets 8 10 C

Prohibited activities 8 10

Propane tanks, concealment of 8 10 E

Purposes 1 1

Quiet Time 9 10 I

Repair/reconditioning vehicles 3 4 B

Sales 9 10 H

Signs, commercial 8 10 B

Storm damage, repair of 9 10 G

Swimming pool 8 8

Tennis courts 8 8

Toilets, boats 6 5 G

Vehicle stickers 3 4 E