1. Alterations Within the 50' Setback of the Lake or Within the Lake
PURPOSE:
This rule establishes the conditions under which the Environmental Control Committee may grant a member a Revocable License for placing structures in the Lake or a Building Permit for alterations within the 50’ setback.
(a) A building permit or revocable license is required for any alterations within the 50’ setback of the Lake or within the Lake. This rule shall not conflict with any Lake Wildwood Covenants and Bylaws. In any such case of conflict the Covenants and Bylaws shall take precedence.
(b) Set the length of a structure into the water at a maximum of 20’. A peaked roof or deck over a structure into the Lake shall not extend more than 5’ beyond the structure in the Lake, the peak of the roof may not exceed 8’ and the length of all structures combined along the shoreline including the roof shall be no greater than cumulative 40’.
i. Except in coves where the width of the cove is less than 60’ from shore to shore then structures must be designed to accommodate the needs of all adjoining property owners except when the ECC determines it is not in the best interest of the Association to allow for a structure of the size proposed
ii. In no case will the structure in a cove or other obstructed area, such as the inlet, be greater than 1/3 the width of narrowest point of the cove or obstructed area where the structure will occupy
iii. No walkway shall be wider than 6’
iv. Floating docks shall be no more than 10’ x 20’ including the walkway
(c) Allow for nothing permanent on top of the deck over the structure other than a railing no taller than 42”.
(d) Steps and landings to the lake may be allowed in the 50’ setback with the following limitations:
i. Maximum width - 8’
ii. Railings allowed
iii. Rest landings with a bench will be allowed but may be no greater than 10’ x 10’ or 100 square feet
iv. No other structure may be included with the steps either on, beside, under or adjacent to an above grade structure
v. Steps may be allowed in the 10’ setback but not decks, landings or out buildings
(e) Retaining walls within the 50’ setback from the water will be allowed for erosion control only - ECC reserves the right to require a pre-inspection of the site prior to considering the permit.
(f) Storage containers may be placed within the 50’ setback from the Lake but must not be placed within the 10’ side setbacks. No storage container shall be greater than 5’ x 10’ or 50 square feet and shall not be taller than 8’ at the peak. Every storage container must be secured to the land so as not to be washed or blown into the Lake.
2. Tethering and Lot Identification
(a) Requirements: All watercraft, when not in use, and floatable docks, swim platforms, ramps and walkways must be securely tethered to either the lake shoreline or to a structure which is attached to the shoreline. Floatable docks, ramps and walkways that are securely attached to the lake bottom and to the shoreline by means of pipe, posts or pilings driven or otherwise securely anchored into the bottom of the lake and shoreline are exempt.
(b) Types of Acceptable Tethering:
i. An earth anchor, or post (metal or treated wood), set at least three feet into the ground, which is located at least three feet from water's edge (when measured at normal pool).
ii. The trunk of a well-rooted tree, with the trunk being at least twelve inches in diameter.
iii. An existing structure, which is securely attached to the ground.
iv. Any other means that are approved in writing, by the Association Manager.
v. A tether may be galvanized steel chain, plastic coated multiple strand steel cable, or marine grade rope of sufficient thickness to secure the floatable to which it is attached. Where applicable, sufficient slack in the tether should be allowed for variations in lake level.
vi. It is the responsibility of the owner to maintain secure tethering of all affected items.
(c) Lot Identification: Floatable docks, swim platforms, ramps and walkways must also have the appropriate lot number prominently displayed in at least 4 inch tall numbers which can be readily verified by inspection from the lake.
(d) Penalties: Failure to comply with these requirements will result in a Class II violation. Owners of watercraft and/or floatable docks, swim platforms, ramps and walkways found adrift in Lake Wildwood or Lake Tanglewood will also be subject to an additional fine per incident plus any cost related to or as a result of the adrift watercraft, floatable dock, swim platform, ramp or walkway.
3. Rules for Granting of Contiguous Status
(a) Contiguous Status may be granted only when:
i. The exterior plan as presented to the Environmental Control Committee (ECC) for permitting is complete as determined by an ECC inspection including:
• Siding
• Roof
• Windows
• Doors
• Decks if part of the plan for which a permit was granted
ii. A Plat of Survey completed and stamped by a licensed surveyor is presented to the ECC showing that the single family residential structure is at least ten feet (10’) over the lot being considered for contiguous status
iii. The single family dwelling structure or in the case of an addition to the already existing single family dwelling structure is constructed as a continuous foundation trenched or formed.
iv. The addition, in the case of an already existing single family dwelling structure, must be attached to the already existing single family dwelling and must be fully enclosed living space or garage space.
(b) Addition
An Addition, for the purpose of this rule, is defined as a structure consisting of walls and a roof that is used as living space or garage space so that a breezeway, walkway, hallway or bridge used only as passage between the main dwelling unit and another structure will not qualify as a structure in order to approve contiguous status.
(c) Elimination of Dues
The elimination of one or more dues owed per lot as a result of the ECC approval of Contiguous Status will only be granted for structures completed by March 1 and approved by the ECC prior to March 1. Structures completed after March 1 of any Lake Wildwood Fiscal Year will not receive dues credit for Contiguous Status until the following Fiscal Year.
4. Removing Trees
(a) All lot owners must check in advance with the Manager in order to remove from parks, roads or access areas downed or standing trees. Insurance naming Lake Wildwood Association, Inc. as an additional Insured will be required. Class III.