PEACEFUL VALLEY PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

PEACEFUL VALLEY PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC
RULES & REGULATIONS
2010
APPROVED BY THEPVPOA MEMBERS

EXHIBIT I-B: RULES AND REGULATIONS OF PEACEFUL VALLEY PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 2002-2003 and as amended 2006, 2009, 2010

VIOLATION OF ANY OF THESE LISTED RULES AND REGULATIONS MAY SUBJECT A MEMBER TO FINES AND/OR SUSPENSION OF MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEDGES

  1. With the exception of sight assisting animals, no animal or pet of any type is allowed to be on the BEACH, in the PICNIC AREA, in the LODGE, or the SWIMMING POOL. STRAY DOGS WILL BE IMPOUNDED and OWNERS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COSTS.
  1. All dogs must wear collars with owner identification tags and be restrained by leash or other means when off owners property. Dogs, cats, or pets of any type are not allowed to run at large within PVPOA boundaries. When off their own property, pet owners shall clean up after their pet and properly dispose of the feces.
  1. Fishing, swimming, picnicking, boating, skiing, etc. are limited to property owners and their immediate family, or guests accompanied by a property owner or a member of the property owner’s immediate family. Immediate family is defined as children and grandchildren of members.
  1. No hunting or the use of firearms is permitted within the boundaries of Peaceful Valley Lake Estates.
  1. Members of Peaceful Valley Lake Estates, who own a home and rents said home, must communicate in writing that the home is rented and the names of the renters. The owner may assign their membership rights/privileges for the amenities to the renting party. Members must communicate in writing to the Board of Directors of Peaceful Valley Lake Estates the assignment of these rights/privileges. The owning member will retain the control and voting rights. Only access to the lake amenities, excluding lodge rental, will be given to the renter(s). The owner is responsible for all dues and assessments. The renter and owner are responsible for any possible damage to Peaceful Valley Lake Association property. Upon assignment, the owner must relinquish said rights/privileges for that property. The owners must pay an additional dues and assessments to gain access to the amenities and lodge rental. One lot may only bear two (2) families, the renter’s and owner/member’s. If the owner has other paid membership, he may exercise his right/privilege to the amenities under that dues and assessments.
  1. Missouri State Rules, Regulations and Restrictions will be used to control all noise due to incorrect or improper mufflers.
  1. “FOR SALE” signs are prohibited on any lot not having a house and only “ONE SIGN” is allowed on lots having houses.
  1. Members who fail to pay any assessments will be denied access to the amenities.
  1. No rubber tires or other cushioning devices may be attached to the public docks. All cushioning devices are the responsibility of the boat owner and must be carried with the boat.
  2. Three wheelers, four wheelers, motorcycles, golf carts and all motorized vehicles must be driven on the roadways in the same manner as automobiles, keeping to the right and adhering to the same posted speed limits as other vehicles. Careless or reckless operation of these vehicles including the above mentioned are subject to Missouri State laws governing licenses used in operating any vehicle.
  1. Three wheelers, four wheelers, motorcycles, golf carts and all motorized vehicles are to be registered with the Association, and are to be identified with the member’s PVPOA membership number or a state license plate.
  1. Modification of green areas by surrounding lot owners is encouraged with prior approval by the Board at a Board meeting. Generally, such improvements would be removal of dead wood, pruning, general clean up, etc. No permanent structures would be allowed. Lot owners may beautify a green area only if a written request describing the modification in full is approved by the Board before any modification is done.
  1. Offensive activity (loud parties, etc.) that disturbs other members is not allowed.
  1. “COMMON AREAS THAT ACCESS THE LAKE (I .E. DAM, BEACH, ETC.) ARE CLOSED BETWEEN 11:00 PM AND 6:00 AM.”

BOATS

1. ALL BOATS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE ASSOCIATION USING EXHIBIT II-G-A, SECURITY INFORMATION FORM, OR THEY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE LAKE. After verifying ownership, two (currently Orange-2009) decals per boat or watercraft will be issued. These are to be affixed to both sides of the craft next to the membership numbers.

  1. ALL BOATS MUST BE STATE REGISTERED IN PROPERTY OWNERS NAME; SAID REGISTRATION MUST ACCOMPANY THE BOAT.
  1. ONLY THE BOAT(S) OWNED SOLELY BY THE PROPERTY OWNER, REGISTERED SOLELY IN THE PROPERTY OWNERS NAME, MAY BE BROUGHT ONTO THE ASSOCIATION PROPERTY. PROPERTY OWNER(S) MUST ACCOMPANY THE BOAT. This also EXCLUDES any member of the immediate family from bringing a boat or boats owned by them or registered in their names on Association property.

4. NO GUEST BOATS ARE ALLOWED ON THE LAKE OR IN PEACEFUL VALLEY LAKE ESTATES.

5. ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS AND MEMBERSHIP DECALS (currently orange in color-2009) MUST be affixed on BOTH sides at the rear of the boat; minimum size of numbers is three (3) inches.

6. All boats are required to have: (A) a life jacket meeting Coast Guard approval for each person aboard, (B) paddles or oars, (C) operating lights in use after SUNDOWN, and (D) a fire extinguisher. Coast Guard regulations will apply. Boats containing “Heads” or “Galleys” are prohibited from use on the lake.

7. The trailer and vehicle must be removed from the launching area after the boat has been launched.

8. All motorboats must remain 55 feet from shore, except those actually engaged in fishing or docking.

  1. All boat traffic including personal water craft on the lake shall move in a counter-clockwise course. (Keep to the right.)
  1. Speed limit: 5 MPH in designated fishing area (West end of lake) and in coves. Dead slow in Marina area. Proceed at slow speed when within 50 feet of sailboats, rowboats, canoes, fisherman, and swimmers.
  1. Boat right-of-way: (1) Sailboats, (2) Paddle boats, (3) Rowboats, (4) Canoes, (5) Pontoon Boats, (6) Fishing Boats, (7) Speed Boats, and (8) Wave Runners.

12. No boats are permitted in the swimming area.

  1. Careless or reckless operation of boats is prohibited (this includes racing and excessive speed). The boat owner is responsible for damage caused by the boat or wake from the boat. Use extra caution during high water periods.
  1. To maintain equality for every property owner, no boat shall be left for more than 48 hours on community property docks without being used. If an infraction occurs, the boat will be towed at the owner’s expense by an independent towing company and stored at the towing company’s storage area at the owner’s expense.
  1. WAVE RUNNER AND JET SKIS MUST BE OPERATED UNDER THE SAME RULES AS BOATS. THEY MUST BE STATE REGISTERED AND REGISTRATION MUST ACCOMPANY THE CRAFT.

16. Current Missouri State boating regulations shall apply. EFFECTIVE 2007, ALL PERSONS 14-21 YEARS OF AGE, OPERATING ANY WATERCRAFT MUST POSSESS A MISSOURI BOATING SAFETY IDENTIFICATION CARD ISSUED BY THE MISSOURI STATE WATER PATROL

  1. Common areas that access the lake (I.E.) dam, beach, boat ramps, etc. are closed between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
FISHING
  1. A fishing license is required by law.
  1. Live bait restricted to shiner minnows, worms, crayfish, and insects (i.e. crickets, grasshoppers, etc.)
  1. Jug and trot (trout) lines are prohibited.
  1. Fish size and limits shall be as posted at the lodge and fishing areas and updated by the Department of Conservation.

BUILDING

  1. When building a house/structure, submit a complete set of drawings to the Board of Directors for approval. A complete set consists of: (1) foundation plans, (2) first floor plan, (3) two elevation drawings, front and side view, (4) typical wall section, (5) plot plan. ANY deviation from approved plan will require further Board approval.
  1. When building a boat dock and/or concrete sea wall a complete set of plans for the dock and or concrete sea wall must be submitted for approval by the Board of Directors and must show: (1) the location of the boat dock and/or concrete sea wall in regards to the shore line, (2) front and side views of the dock, (3) construction materials and techniques to be used including foundation if applicable. Steel barrel and exposed styro-foam floatation is not permitted. Boat docks may not extend into the lake more than 24 feet from the shore line.
  1. When drawings are approved, THERE WILL BE A CONSTRUCTION ESCROW DEPOSIT OF $2000.00 required before a Permit is issued. This escrow is to protect against any damage done to roads/other amenities during construction. If no damage occurs the $2000.00 escrow deposit will be returned upon completion of the building and inspection of the Building committee. When deposit is paid you will be issued a permit to build. IF YOU START CONSTRUCTION WITHOUT A PERMIT, YOU ARE SUBJECT TO AN ASSESSMENT OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, ($500.00). Further, owners will be required to remove any unauthorized building or structure.
  1. OUTSIDE STRUCTURE MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS AFTER CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES.
  1. Do not violate any of the building restrictions, as recorded at the Recorder of Deed’s Office, Gasconade County, Hermann, Missouri, on September 14, 1964, some of which are:
  1. Only one family dwelling per lot.
  2. Your home must be the first building on the lot, excluding the chest type storage compartment, which is 3’ high, 3’ wide, and 4’ long, non-walk in type.
  3. No tarpaper, roll brick siding or similar material may be used on the outside walls.
  4. All homes are to have no less than 700 square feet of living space on the ground floor excluding carports, porch, decks, etc.
  5. No portion of the home, including overhangs or porches, may extend nearer than 20 feet from the road right-of-way, or six (6) feet from the side lot lines, and if a lake lot, 30 feet from the water line.
  1. It takes five (5) Board members to approve a set of drawings and issue a permit. Building plans are approved only at the regular Board meeting held monthly.
  1. A permit is valid for one (1) year after approval. Extensions must be resubmitted to the Board of Directors.
  1. In compliance with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources ruling effective January 1, 1989, no lead solder and flux or lead pipe fittings can be used in the construction or remodeling of homes.

CAMPING

  1. To maintain equality for every property owner, no camper (defined as travel trailer, RV, motor home, pop-up, tent, or the like) shall be left for more than 48 hours on the campground without being used on a daily basis. If an infraction occurs, the violator’s property will be towed to the community storage area by a commercial towing company, at the owner’s expense. All campers must be registered with the Association. NO GUEST CAMPERS ARE ALLOWED IN PEACEFUL VALLEY LAKE ESTATES.
  1. Only one (1) camping space per property owner is allowed. Usage is on a daily basis. Property owners must sign in at the PVL office upon arrival or within 48 hours. No camper may occupy campground site for more than 14 consecutive days. At the end of 15 days the water and electric will be turned off. At end of 20 days camper will be towed by a commercial towing service to their storage area, and the cost will be billed to the owner. Camper must be removed from campground for minimum of 14 days before returning.

POOL

  1. NO RUNNING is allowed in the pool area.
  1. NO glass containers are allowed in the pool area.
  1. NO alcoholic beverages are allowed in the pool area.
  1. NO cut-offs or street clothes will be worn in the pool.
  1. NO “cloth” life vests will be used in the pool.
  1. NO inflatable or Styrofoam rafts, chairs or tubes will be allowed in the pool.
  1. ONLY one (1) person on the diving board at a time. No “horseplay” on the diving board or on the pool deck.
  1. Enter the pool by using the gates...no jumping the fence.
  1. Parents are responsible for their children in the baby pool.
  1. ALL GUESTS are to be accompanied by their sponsor.
  1. ALL MEMBERS AND GUESTS MUST SIGN IN BEFORE ENTERING THE POOL AREA. (These rules for the pool are for your protection and safety. Please give the lifeguards help in keeping YOUR pool a safe place to swim.)

SKIING & SWIMMING

  1. Skiing and swimming are permitted only between sunrise and sunset. Never tow skier closer than 55 feet to any object.
  1. Display a red or bright orange flag from ski boat to warn of downed skier(s).
  1. All swimmers must remain within 25 feet of the shore.
  1. No swimming or sun bathing is permitted on or within 25 feet of all Association owned launch ramps.

VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE ABOVE RULES AND REGULATIONS MAY SUBJECT A MEMBER TO FINES AND/OR SUSPENSION OF MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEDGES.

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