1. ASSOCIATION – The Wild Acres Lakes Property and Homeowners Association,
consisting of all deeded members and lots located in Wild Acres Lakes, as described
in deeds, recorded in the Recorder’s Office of Pike County, Pennsylvania.
2. GUESTS – Shall mean any invitee of a deeded member or tenant.
3. MEMBER –Shall mean any natural person, firm, corporation, trust or legal entity that
has, acquired by deed, property located in Wild Acres Lakes Property and
Homeowners Association (deeded member).
4. MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING – Shall mean a deeded member who has paid in
full all outstanding dues, assessments, fines, fees, citations, finance charges, attorney
fees, collection fees, legal costs of litigation, restitution for damages and all other
charges levied.
5. RENTER/TENANT – Shall mean any person who takes occupancy of any residence
within the Community to the exclusion of the deeded members thereof and pays rent
or other fees for the occupancy of the residence. Any person who takes occupancy of
any residence within the community to exclusion of the deeded members thereof for a
period of two (2) weeks or more.
6. SINGLE FAMILY – Shall mean two (2) or more persons related by blood or marriage
or not more than five (5) unrelated persons occupying a dwelling together and
maintaining a single common household.
7. COMMOM AREA – Shall mean any and all real property and easements and any
interests therein together with the facilities and improvements located thereon now or
hereafter owned by the Association including but not limited to:
Pool 1 and tennis courts
Pool 2 and tennis courts
Baseball field
Basketball courts
Marinas
Parking areas
All beaches
All lakes located within the community
Administrative building and Annex
Clubhouse and indoor pool
Ski Area
Mail box area
ARTICLE II
USE OF FACILITIES
In addition to the deed covenants and restrictions the following rules and regulations shall be adopted and enforced.
1. Use of Association facilities, common areas and amenities are restricted to members
in good standing, their families and their guests.
2. No alcoholic beverages shall be permitted at common areas unless as part of an
Association sanctioned function.
3. Badges are distributed to members to enable the Association to restrict admission to
the Association recreational facilities and all common areas. Members are not
permitted to allow the use of his/her member badges by his/her tenants or their guests. Tenants and guest must use guest badges. Guest badges must be obtained in office by
application.
4. Badges must be worn in a visible manner at all times when using Association
amenities and facilities.
5. Gate cards are the property of the Association and are issued to members in good
standing. Gate cards are a privilege and may be revoked upon violation of the Rules
and Regulations at the discretion of the Public Safety Sergeant and/or the Director of
Operations.
6. No parking is allowed in any Association parking areas from 11:00pm until 5:00am
unless approval in writing is obtained from the Director of Operations or for use for an
Association sanctioned function.
7. Any use of the Association facilities and common areas for purposes other than
personal recreation or a WALPOA sanctioned function must be approved by the
Director of Operations and / or the Board of Directors.
8. WALPOA is not responsible for any valuables left at the pools, lakes or any common
areas.
9. Trash must be deposited in containers prior to leaving the other common areas.
ARTICLE III
POOLS, BEACHES and SAUNA
1. The pools and beaches shall be open seasonally (weather permitting) provided that
lifeguards shall be on duty or as otherwise posted. Pool hours shall be subject to
change from time to time by the Director of Operations. Lifeguards on duty have the
authority to close the pool/beach at any time due to inclement weather conditions, for
safety reasons or for maximum capacity reached. Entry to the pool area is prohibited
at any time when the areas are closed.
2. Pool and beach regulations will be enforced by the lifeguards, public safety officers or
the Director of Operations who may deny violators their privileges.
3. No diving, running, pushing or other dangerous activity will be permitted in the pool
or beach area. Conduct adversely affecting the pleasure or safety of others is
prohibited (such as profanity, boisterous conduct, etc.). Diving will only be allowed
during swim team sanctioned functions.
4. No child under age thirteen (13) will be permitted in the pool or beach area unless
accompanied by a responsible adult of eighteen (18) years of age or older.
5. No animals or pets shall be permitted in the pool or beach area except for seeing-eye
dogs.
6. In a pool or lake, children of diaper age or any child who is not toilet trained must
wear little swimmers or any like product that is rubber lined and leak proof. Diapers,
plastic pants, underwear and bare bottoms are not permitted.
7. Proper bathing attire must be worn in the pools or at the beaches. Cut-off shorts are
prohibited.
8. Swimmers may not swim beyond the roped area at the beaches.
9. No fires are permitted at any Association owned facility unless authorized at an
Association sanctioned function.
10. Vehicles must be properly parked in the designated areas.
11. Nude sunbathing or swimming is strictly prohibited.
12. Anyone, including children changing into or out of swimming attire must do so in the
bathrooms or approved changing area.
13. Any damage to swim clothing due to chemicals used in the pools is the owner’s
responsibility.
14. No soap or foreign substances are permitted in the pools or sauna.
15. Swimmers may be asked to demonstrate their swimming ability before being
permitted to enter deep water.
16. Members and their guests at the indoor pool may not go in and out of the building in
swim wear and bare feet.
17. Smoking at the indoor pool is strictly prohibited.
18. Hair pins or other small similar objects may not be worn in the pools or sauna.
19. Anyone with an open wound, rash, sores or contagious disease is prohibited from
entering any pool or sauna.
20. Each individual entering the sauna must use a towel to sit on.
21. No street clothing or tennis shoes are permitted in the sauna.
22. Anyone under the age of eighteen may not use the sauna unless accompanied by their
parent or adult guardian. Children under the age of ten (10) are not permitted in the
sauna.
23. After using the sauna, members and guests are required to rinse off in the shower
before entering the pool.
24. Use of the sauna is at the members’/ guests’ own risk.
ARTICLE IV
LAKES and BOATING
All lake activities must comply with the Pennsylvania Boating Regulations and the Fish & Boat Code of the Pa. Fish Commission. It is everyone’s responsibility to know and comply with these regulations. In addition to Pennsylvania Law the following shall be strictly enforced.
1. Boats are not permitted in any swim area (excluding WALPOA boats).
2. Only electric trolling motors are permitted. Gas motors or fuel are not permitted on
any boat.
3. All water craft, including canoes, must be removed from the lake after use, except
where private docks are located.
ARTICLE V
FISHING
The State Fish and Game Commission regulations must be obeyed at all times and will serve as the basic enforcement of this article by the Association.
1. Fishing from any beach swimming area is prohibited.
ARTICLE VI (revised 9/7/07)
HUNTING: USE OF FIREARMS
The State Game Commission regulations must be obeyed at all times and will serve as the basic enforcement of this article by the Association.
1. No hunting or discharge of a firearm is permitted within the boundaries of Wild Acres.
For the purpose of this section a firearm will be classified as any object capable of
discharging a projectile.
ARTICLE VII
TENNIS
The procedure for access to the courts shall be established by the Director of Operations and may be changed from time to time.
1. Courts are available on a first come first serve basis.
2. Priority for the use of the courts shall be established by the order in which two (2) or
more players arrive to play together. The court occupied the longest shall be relinquished first. If all courts are filled
and persons are waiting, play shall be limited to one (1) hour. Swapping off players shall not be used to avoid this rule.
3. No one other than the actual players may be inside the fenced area. Those waiting to
play, spectators and children must stay outside the fenced area.
4. COURTS ARE TO BE USED FOR TENNIS PLAY ONLY. ANY USE OF BIKES,
SKATES, SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER BLADES, ETC. OR ANY OTHER SIMILAR
ACTIVITY ON THE COURTS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
5. Only flat sole tennis shoes may be worn on the court. Black sole shoes or street shoes
are not allowed and can damage the court surface.
6. Jumping and swinging on the nets and/or fence is prohibited.
7. No one is permitted to use the courts as a source of income, i.e., giving private tennis
lessons.
ARTICLE VIII
PETS
1. Common domestic household pets are permitted within the Wild Acres Lakes
Community. Such pets must be currently licensed in accordance with Pennsylvania
Law and must be housed within a members’ property. No pet shall be in/on
unoccupied residence for more than twenty-four (24) hours.
2. Pets walked outside the members’ property, but with Wild Acres Lakes Community,
must be leashed and under the members’ control at all times. Pet waste must be
picked up and disposed of properly by the member. In addition to WALPOA
assessments and fines, please remember that the Pennsylvania law imposes stiff fines
for those who violate their laws.
3. Pets may be kept or maintained, but none whatsoever may be bred or raised on any
tract or any building therein erected, or any part thereof.
4. Pet owners are responsible for keeping the noise level in accordance with the
WALPOA rules and regulations.
ARTICLE IX
NOISE
The Board of Directors recognizes that excessive levels of sound can be detrimental to the physical, mental or social well being of our residents as well as to their comfort, living conditions, general welfare and safety, therefore being a public health and welfare hazard.
1. During the quiet hours of 11:00pm to 7:00am, residents, visitors and guests will
minimize the noise level and will refrain from using, among other things, chain saws,
other power tools and loud audio equipment.
2. Members are responsible to ensure that their house/car alarms are in working order.
If more than three false alarms occur in any one (1) year period a Tier fine will be
assessed per offense.
ARTICLE X
LAND and PROPERTY USE
1. Clotheslines shall be erected only at the rear of the property.
2. No signs of any type, including but not limited to: for sale, political and for rent,
advertising signs shall be erected on the property.
Name signs, identification placards, 911 signs and security signs shall be permitted. Holiday decorations shall also be permitted. All signs are subject to approval of the WALPOA Code Enforcement or Director of Operations.
3. Garage/yard sale signs must bear the members’ name and road location. These signs
must be removed by the member immediately following the event.
4. Property owners shall not utilize any property within the community for commercial
purposes to house or store any heavy equipment, commercial vehicles, trucks, box
trucks or any such equipment, inventory or similar material. For the purposes of this
section, parking or storing any such vehicle, equipment, trucks or material over night
shall be considered housing. For the purpose of this section any commercial vehicle
must be under one (1) ton series ( max. 10,000 lbs registered weight).
5. The member shall cut dead and/or fallen trees or branches on the tract and cause the
removal of same when it constitutes a hazard. The member shall maintain the lot in
neat condition. No abandoned, discarded or junked equipment, including but not
limited to water craft, recreational equipment or other material shall be placed upon a
member’s property. If, in the opinion of the Association the property is untidy or
unsightly or constitutes a fire hazard, the Association may clear, tidy or cure and
remove the hazard from the property and charge such reasonable costs of such work
and any related expense to the member.
6. No contractor shall be permitted into Wild Acres lakes to perform any construction
work on Sundays except with the express written consent of the Director of
Operations after reasonable cause and extenuating circumstances therefore has been
proven. No contractor shall work during the hours of 6:00pm and 7:00am. All work
must be completed by 6:00pm. Contractor hours on Saturday/Sunday will be
from 8:00am to 1:00pm. No contractor will be allowed in on legal holidays. All
contractors must comply with Delaware Valley School District operating schedule.
No motor vehicle or trailer shall be constructed or loaded as to prevent any of its load
from dropping, sifting, leaking or otherwise escaping while being operated while in
the community. At the end of every work day (6:00pm), construction vehicles,
contractor and/or builder’s vehicles must be removed from any WALPOA right-of-
way, e.g., either totally removed from the community or with the individual members’
permission, parked in a private driveway near the site and within the boundaries of the
respective property or parked within the boundaries of the property on which they are
working. Contractors are required to maintain a suitable refuse container as designated
by the Director of Operations or their designated representative on the building site at
all times during construction. Contractors are required to maintain a port-a-john on
site at all times during construction.
It will be the responsibility of the contractor and the member for whom the contractor
is performing work for to ensure all roads are clear of any debris caused by the
contractor’s vehicles prior to 6:00pm of the same day the debris was left.
8. The feeding of deer and bear are strictly prohibited within Wild Acres.
This includes the placing of bulk foods, salt licks and other similar materials.
9. All WALPOA roads are subject to a ten (10) ton weight limit during the winter thaw
Months. Implementation is to be determined by the Delaware Township or the
Director of Operations.
. ARTICLE XI
RENTAL OF PROPERTY
1. A member must notify the Association of his/her intent to rent his/her property and
must ensure that the rental application is completed and must comply with all
regulations as set forth in the WALPOA rental policy.
2. A member must provide any real estate agent seeking to rent his/her property with a
copy of the Rules and Regulations, the deed restrictions and covenants and a copy of
the rental policy.
3. Every tenant must comply with the rules and regulations, deed restrictions and other
community regulations and procedures.Violations of the rules and regulations, deed
restrictions and covenants by tenants will initiate proceeding against the member to
terminate said rental. Fines and assessments will be imposed.
4. Both members and their tenants will be held responsible for violations of these rules
and regulations, deed restrictions and covenants and for any damage to community
property caused by either party or their invitees.
ARTICLE XII
FENCE, WALL, SHRUB and TREE REGULATIONS
A- General Policy (a permit must be obtained through the Administration Office for any
Construction in regards to article 12. Figures will be supplied at that time.
1. Fences, walls, shrubs and trees should be attractive as well as serviceable and be in
keeping with the natural beauty of the community. They shall not interfere with the
sight distance on any road or intersection.
2. Prior to erecting any wall or fence an application must be completed at the
Administration Office and approved by the Administration Supervisor and/or
Director of Operations.
3. Since fences, walls, shrubs and trees may only be installed on your property, it is
imperative that you know exactly where the property lines are. Existing pins from a
previous survey may be used however, if there are no existing pins in place, the owner
will be required to have their property corners marked by a Licensed Surveyor. In the
event there is any question regarding the location of a fence that is close to the
property line, the Director of Operations may require a current survey. If it becomes
necessary for the Association to have a survey performed to determine if a violation
exists or to confirm the location of the property pins, the cost for such survey shall be
billed to the member. This determination will be made by the Director of Operations.
Any member who has erected any fence/wall/shrub or tree on Association property
(including roads and berm) will be required to remove those within (30) days of notice
of such violation.
4. Every fence or wall shall be constructed in a substantial, workmanship manner. Every
fence or wall shall be maintained in a condition of reasonable repair and shall not be
allowed to become and remain in a condition of disrepair, damage, unsightliness or
constitute a nuisance. Any fence that has become dangerous to public safety, health or
welfare or has become unsightly through improper maintenance or neglect, or is a
nuisance will cause a summons to be issued.
5. As of the enactment of these regulations, any existing fences or walls which do not
extend beyond the owner’s property lines will be considered approved.
B. Fencing, walls, shrubs and trees
1. If only one side has finished materials that side must face the public side of the
individual lot.
C. Front and front side yard fences
1. For the purpose of these regulations, front yard shall be defined as all areas between
the front faces of the building and the front property line. The front/side shall be all
property from the side property lines to the beginning of the front face of the
foundation.
See figure 1
2. Distance from lot line-may be erected up to but not on the front property line.
Height- no more than four (4) feet.
D. Rear and rear side yard fences
1. For the purpose of these regulations, rear yard fences shall be defined as all areas
between the rear property line and the back face of the foundation. The side/rear shall
be defined as all property between the side property line and the side face of the
foundation.
See figure 2
E- Type of Fences Permitted
1. Wood or vinyl picket, split rail, green vinyl link, completely solid fences, stockade
(excluding lakefront, front yard and side yard), shadow box and natural stone.
F-Type of fences not Permitted
1. Metal chain link, galvanized fences, chicken wire, barbed wire and electric fencing.
No stockade on front yard, front/ side yard or lakefront.
G. Corner lots
1. For the purpose of this regulation, corner lots shall be defined as a lot situated at the
intersection of two (2) or more streets.
2. All corner lots shall maintain for safety vision purposes a triangular area at the street
intersection corner of the lot, which triangle shall be formed by the front and side lot
lines and a diagonal line drawn between two points located twelve (12) feet along the
front and twelve (12) feet along the side lines from their point of intersection. Within such triangular area, no tree, fence, shrub or other physical obstruction higher than
twenty four (24) inches above the existing grade shall be permitted.
See figure 3
3. Distance from lot line-Same distances as front and front side, rear and rear side.
Height-same as front/side yard and rear/side yard and rear/side yard
H. Lakefront – Yard Fencing
1. In an effort to preserve the rural charm of the community and to preserve the natural
environment, fences or walls may not substantially interfere with other member’s
view of their lakeside/pond/stream or any other waterway property.
See figure 4
2. Distance running horizontally to the body of water-May not be erected closer than
fifty (50) feet from the high water mark and may run vertically along the side lines up
to the face of the house foundation. Height-not more than four (4) feet.
I. Type of Fence
1. Only open fences of an aluminum wrought iron type, vinyl/resin shall be permitted on
any lot abutting a body of water. The space between pickets must be set so that a
child cannot be caught or hurt.
J. Walls
1. The same distances shall apply to walls.
2. All walls must be constructed of a natural or synthetic stone, brick or other masonry
type of material. Height-any wall located on any portion of the property must not
exceed four (4) feet in height.
Any person may apply for a waiver of the height and location requirements for a retaining wall that is necessary for topographic and construction purposes.
K-Fences Adjoining Public Areas
1. Owners of lots that directly abut pools, lakefront access areas or beaches, playgrounds,
tennis courts, recreation areas, maintenance areas, clubhouse or other community
amenities may be given waivers to erect fences at locations or with dimensions that
exceed these guidelines for good cause. Such waiver may only be granted by the
Board of Directors after a hearing on the merits.
DEFINITIONS
Shrub-Any hedge, bush or any living fence of any nature encircling either wholly or any portion of any given area.
Height-The vertical distance from the finished grade to the top of the fence, hedge or wall.
ARTICLE XIII
SANITATION – REFUSE DISPOSAL
1. The accumulation, dumping or depositing of solid wastes, as defined herein, on the
ground, or otherwise out of doors, on any lot, on the roadways or any common area,
bodies of water or other property within Wild Acres Lakes is prohibited except as
provided herein.
2. Refuse and trash shall be kept in sanitary container, properly covered and secured to
avoid upsetting and scattering of such by animals. If such debris does occur, clean up
must be done promptly. If the Association deems it necessary to clean debris due to
health and/or appearance reasons, the Association may remove such refuse/debris and
charge the member for any related expense including, but not limited to, the transport
of any hazardous waste.
3. Every member must arrange for his/her own garbage or trash disposal. The Delaware
Township Recycling Center is available to all.
4. The placement of solid waste in cans or suitable plastic/metal containers on the curb
side of edge of the right of way for pick up by a licensed hauler shall be permitted as
long as the solid waste is placed not more than twelve (12) hours before the scheduled
pick up. The collection and disposal of hazardous waste, as defined by DER, shall be
in accordance with state regulations. Questions as to the nature of such wastes and
method of disposal of same should be referred to the individual hauler or the DER.
5. Solid waste shall be defined as ashes, garbage, (animal and vegetable wastes resulting
from the handling, preparation, cooking or consumption of food), rubbish, (glass,
solids or contained gaseous materials, human or animal wastes.
6. No refuse or solid waste shall be deposited in any WALPOA containers located
throughout the community.
ARTICLE XIV
RECREATIONAL and OTHER MOTOR VEHICLES
The WALPOA Board of Directors realizes that recreational vehicles are high powered and potentially dangerous in nature. In an attempt to continue the operation of these vehicles on Association roads, stringent rules and increased enforcement will apply in an effort to allow safe operation with the interaction of larger road vehicles.
1. No motor vehicle shall be permitted upon any road or at any Association owned
facility unless (a) currently registered, inspected and insured pursuant to the laws of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or, if different the state of registration and
(b) operated by a licensed or certified driver. A motor vehicle shall be defined as any
mechanically powered means of transportation including but not limited to
motorcycles. Pennsylvania vehicle codes and laws shall be maintained with the
community for those vehicles. All other forms of mechanically operated vehicles
including but not limited to mopeds and snowmobiles must follow WALPOA
Rules and Regulations.
2. All recreational motor vehicles must be registered with the Association and state
(where applicable) to be permitted to be operated in the community. The Association
reserves the right, at its discretion, to review all applicants and deny registration to any
recreational vehicle.
3. All operators of such vehicles shall be properly licensed and/or certified. All vehicles
shall display Association identification in plain view. All operators of such vehicles
must wear approved protective head gear and safety equipment as required by state
law.
4. An abandoned or junked motor vehicle is defined as one that remains on a member’s
property for more than two (2) weeks. For the duration of said period, the vehicle is
either (a) without current inspection sticker or similar certification in the state in
which the vehicle is registered or (b) not currently registered in any state as a motor
vehicle pursuant to the motor vehicle laws applicable to said state and (c) is incapable
of being operated on the public highways. Public Safety will proceed with the normal
summons process for removal of said vehicle and take whatever legal steps necessary. The cost for any legal action will be billed to the member of the property.
5. In the event any vehicle is parked on Association’s property for more than forty-eight (48) hours, without legitimate excuse, notification to Public Safety and approval from
the Director of Operations or Public Safety Sergeant, it shall be considered
abandoned, even if the vehicle has proper registration, inspection, etc. The vehicle
shall be towed at the member’s expense.
6. ATV’s are not permitted to be operated on any Association common grounds or roadways.
7. In addition to the above the following requirement must be met:
a. Registrant must be a member in good standing.
b. Association registration renewed yearly by June 1st.
c. Valid vehicle registration.
d. Operator list updated yearly by June 1st.
e. Proof of valid insurance on vehicle.
f. Vehicles must be equipped with factory approved head lamps, running
lights, stop lights, muffler and spark arrester. All lights must be on
during the operation of the vehicle.
g. There is to be no passengers on a one rider vehicle.
h. Any offenses of the above will result in a Tier 3 fine.
DEFINITIONS
Recreation Vehicle- includes but is not limited to mopeds and snowmobiles.
Certification- Manufacturer’s approved safety course with written card certification upon completion.
GATE CARDS
1. A card will be issued for each valid vehicle registration that is registered under the
permanent address that is to be used on the WALPOA member file. The permanent
address is where the member votes and resides during the majority of the year.
2. A card may be issued to a member who has a leased or company vehicle provided a
copy of the registration is supplied.
3. An immediate member of the member’s family will qualify to receive a gate card if
the family member resides with the member on a full time basis and the vehicle is
registered to the same address as the members.
4. Prior to property conveyance a member is required to return any gate cards to
the office. If at the time of request of an account balance (for the closing), or request
for a Resale Certificate the card(s) has not been returned to the office, the member’s
account will be billed $50.00 per card. This will be reflected on the schedule E sent to
the closing agent or included in the Resale Certificate.
TENANTS
1. If the tenants require a card, the member must apply for and pick up at the office. The
member will supply the card to his/her tenant.
2. If the member is applying for cards for his/her tenants, we may require a copy of the
lease, and/or the tenants’ driver’s license.
FEES
1. There will be a $20.00 fee per card for any cards applied for by the member for his/her
tenants. This fee is non-refundable.
2. If the tenants move and the member does not return the tenants cards to the office
even if allegedly lost, the member’s account will be billed a $50.00 fee per card
(not returned) and an additional fee of $20.00 per card for any new cards issued.
3. Any stolen or lost cards will be replaced at a fee of $20.00 per card. The only
exception will be in the case where actual police reports are submitted to the
Administration Office.
4. There is a $ 25.00 fee for the deactivation of a member’s gate card(s). This fee will
also cover reactivation at such appropriate time.
ARTICLE XV
TRAFFIC and SAFETY
All Pennsylvania motor vehicle code rules (Title 75) of the road and crimes code (Title 18) will be maintained within the community.
1. Bicycles operated after dark must be equipped with a head and tail light and rear
reflectors.
2. Parking is prohibited on any green area in the community, within twenty-five (25) feet
of any community road so as to impede normal traffic, except in designated parking
areas.
3. Vehicles (other than vehicles owned by the Association) may not be parked overnight
on any road, parking lots, or common area. No vehicles shall be parked in any manner
so as to obstruct normal traffic flow, except with prior written consent of the Public
Safety Sergeant or Director of Operations.
4. All drivers upon request are required to produce a driver’s license, insurance card and
registration.
ARTICLE XVI
CONFINED OPEN BURNING
All outdoor fires, except for those maintained in a gas or charcoal cooking or heating appliance, chimineas and approved outdoor fire places, must obtain a permit from Public Safety prior to any burning.
General Provisions
1. No fire shall be set or maintained that may endanger any building or property.
2. The area around a fire shall be raked of leaves, twigs, and other ignitable material
for a distance of ten (10) feet.
3. An adequate supply of water or fire extinguishers sufficient to extinguish the fire
Must be kept in close proximity to the fire.
4. All outdoor fires must be supervised by a responsible adult who shall remain with in a
reasonable distance of the fire. All fires must be extinguished prior to the person leaving the area.
5. Deeded owners are the only persons permitted to apply for burn permits. Tenants are
required to supply a letter of permission from the deeded owner.
6. With any fire on your property, you are giving permission for association personnel to
enter upon your property to confirm your compliance with Article XVI regulations
7. Any fire burning as follows:
1) in an unsafe manner or under adverse weather conditions.
2) unsupervised
3) is determined to be unsafe by Public Safety, Delaware Township personnel or Fire
Department shall be extinguished immediately upon demand by such official.
8. Fires will not be permitted during Delaware Township Burning Bans.
9. All fires must be confined.
DEFINITIONS:
Outdoor Contained Fires- Any fire set or maintained in an outdoor fireplace, incinerator or other fire proof container. Contained fires shall be used to burn readily combustible material as set forth on the burn permit not otherwise prohibited by any applicable State of local regulations.
Outdoor Campfires-Any open outdoor fire contained in a fire ring or other similar barrier with a diameter of four (4’) feet or less.
Uncontained Fires- Any fire not meeting the definition of a contained fire or a campfire.
ARTICLE XVII
VANDALISM & FIREWORKS
1. Vandalism to private or Association property in the community will not be tolerated.
Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. MEMBERS WILL BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THEIR FAMILY MEMBER,
GUESTS OR TENANTS.
2. Safety considerations and Pennsylvania law mandate that fireworks be banned from
Wild Acres Lakes Community unless twenty-four (24) hours prior approval is
obtained from the Director of Operations. The possession of fireworks is illegal and
violators are subject to confiscation, prosecution, fines and assessments.
3. Disruptive and disorderly conduct will not be tolerated.
ARTICLE XVIII
OFFENSES AGAINST ASSOCIATION PERSONNEL
1. Physical or verbal obscenities directed towards any Association employee will not be
tolerated.
2. Members are expected to comply with the reasonable request of an Association
employee.
3. Physical assault of any Association member or employee will be assessed and
prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
4. All rules and regulations will be enforced with discretion by the Public Safety force.
5. Disruptive or disorderly conduct will not be tolerated.
ENFORCEMENT
All fines/assessments may be increased for repeat violators/members by up to 300%.
All violators/members may be fined or assessed for each day of violations, each day constituting a separate and distinct offense.
Failure to pay dues, assessments, fines and any other charges imposed shall affect the violators/members membership status as the violators/members will no longer be considered a member in good standing. Failure to correct the violation or pay fines/assessments imposed, including finance charges and/or late charges or reasonable attorney’s fees and costs shall be billed against the violators/members’ dues statement.
Nothing shall limit the Community’s right to seek an injunction or take whatever other steps are necessary or seek additional remedies as provided by law.
In the event any provisions of the rules and regulations, deed restrictions and covenants are determined by a court or other governmental body having jurisdiction over the subject matter to be void or unenforceable, such provisions shall be deleted here from, and all remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
ARTICLE XX
ENABLING LEGISLATION
Under and pursuant to the Pennsylvania Non-Profit Corporation Law, as amended, and Act 180, as amended, section 5302, the Community Association may, to wit:
1. Adopt and amend By-Laws and Rules and Regulations.
2. Regulate the use, maintenance, repair, replacement and modification of common elements.
3. Impose charges for late payment or assessments and after notice and an opportunity to be heard, levy reasonable fines for violations of the Declaration, By Laws and Rules and Regulations of the Association.
4. Exercise any other powers conferred by Act 180, the
Declaration of By Laws.
5. Exercise any other powers necessary and proper for the
