LAKE TYEE RULES AND REGULATIONS

Effective: June 23, 2007

The manager or designee is authorized to establish and enforce rules of conduct and safety,

which will stand as valid until and subject to the approval or modification of the Board of Directors.

Fines shall be paid within fifteen (15) days after receipt by the owner and will be deemed delinquent thereafter.  Non-payment may result in a lien against lot owner’s property.

1.    Vehicle Operation:  Vehicular traffic is allowed only on designated roads.  All owners and guests must have a visible Lake Tyee sticker or guest pass.  Speed limit is 10 MPH on two-lane roads and 5 MPH on one-lane roads.  Fine Structure:

a.        Speeding fine structure: 1^st violation: warning, 2^nd violation $50, 3^rd violation $100, 4^th and subsequent  

       violations $200.

       b.   failure to stop at “STOP” signs:  1^st violation: warning, 2^nd and subsequent violations $25 fine.

c.        failure to use “care and caution” (example: passengers body extended outside of vehicle). 1^st violation warning, 2^nd and subsequent violations $50 fine. 

d.   driving or parking in prohibited area (example: grass, lakeshore, etc.).  Fine Structure:

      1^st violation warning; 2^nd and subsequent violations $50.

2.   Firearms (including bb and pellet guns):  no firearms are permitted or may be discharged within  Lake Tyee.  Any use or display of firearms within Lake Tyee intended to threaten or intimidate a resident, guest, staff, or other person who is lawfully on any property within Lake Tyee will immediately be reported to the Sheriff’s office.  Fine Structure: 1^st and subsequent violations: $1000 and referral to the Sheriff’s office.

3   Fireworks:  any and all types of fireworks are forbidden to be discharged within the confines of Lake Tyee.  Fine: $500 per occurrence.

4.  Fires during Open Burning:  pits, barbecues and other fireplaces or fireplace devices shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the manager or designee.  Fires shall not be left unattended and shall be drowned by the maker on leaving.    Fine for unattended fire: 1^st violation warning; 2^nd violation $100; 3^rd and subsequent violations $200.  In any event, fire regulations set by the manager or designee or closure by the state and/or federal government must be observed.

5.  Fires during a Burn Ban:  Lake Tyee has adopted Skagit County’s burning regulations, which state that no outdoor burning, meaning no open flame, is permitted during a “Burn Ban”.  This includes but is not limited to fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, tiki torches, candles and all propane operated fire pits (two examples are shown below). Cooking on a propane fire pit during a burn ban is not an acceptable excuse. The only exception to this is commercially built propane, electric or charcoal BBQ’s while used for cooking.  Fine for burning during a burn ban:  $500 each occurrence and Fire Department will be contacted.  You will be liable for all costs incurred due to their response.                                       

6.  Unauthorized Garbage in Dumpsters:  only kitchen garbage may be placed in the dumpsters.  All other disposable material such as furniture, mattresses, barbecues, appliances, propane bottles, etc.,  need to be taken off-site by the owner.  Fine:  $500 per occurrence.

7.  Motors:  no internal combustion motors of any kind are allowed on the lake for any purpose except that the manager of Lake Tyee may authorize their use by our employees for lake maintenance or patrol.  Owner’s boats must be stored in the designated areas.  Fine: 1^st violation $100 and loss of lake privileges for the day; 2^nd and any subsequent violation $250 and loss of lake privileges for one year.

8. Pets:  all pets shall be under the owner’s control at all times and on a leash when off the owner’s lot.  No animals are allowed in the clubhouse.  Off-leash area is located in pit.  Owners must clean up after your pet.    Fine for unleashed pet:  1^st violation warning; 2^nd and subsequent violation $50.  Fine for animal waste littering:  1^st violation warning; 2^nd and subsequent violations $50.

9.  Clubhouse:  to be closed and locked 10 p.m. each night (except during special or scheduled functions).  Responsible adults may make prior arrangements with the manager to keep the clubhouse open later if they will accept the responsibility of closing up when they are finished.

10. Curfew for minor children (under 18 years of age):  all minors are to be on their parents’ lot or the responsible adult’s lot by 11 p.m.

11. Lot Owner’s Responsibility:  regardless of whether owners are on-site or not, they shall be held responsible for their guest’s actions including children or pets.  Owners will be held financially responsible for damage to Lake Tyee property if the Board of Directors of Lake Tyee places a damage assessment against them.  Owner’s children and guests must have “guest passes” if the parent/owners are not present.  A second RV or tent trailer (that has cooking facilities) on your lot is not allowed beyond three (3) days without prior approval from the manager or designee.  Fine for 2^nd RV:  1^st violation warning, 2^nd violation $500 plus $500 every month thereafter.  Lot Appearance includes but is not limited to general cleanliness, landscaping, condition and/or appearance of structures and/or RV’s, unsightly storage, grass cutting, etc.  Fine for lot appearance: 1^st violation warning;  2^nd violation and/or failure to comply within 30 days is $250 and an additional $250 every 30 days thereafter until compliance.  Boats - there are two designated storage areas for boats.  Boats must have a new decal each year.  They are to be removed from storage area and taken to lot owner’s lot November 1 thru February 28, otherwise, boats will be taken to impound area and $25 impound fee will apply.

12. Clearing, Grading, Building:  there shall be none except as provided in the “Declaration of Protective Restrictions”.  Your attention is called to this document, particularly regarding water & sewage, signs, cuts and fills.  If you do not have a copy, pick one up in the business office. The Board has appointed the manager or designee to be its agent for control of these items. Fine Structure:

a.        Building without obtaining a Lake Tyee Building Permit: $250, compounding every thirty (30) days after time is given to correct violation. i.e., $250 1^st month, $500 2^nd month, etc.

b.       Not staying within the limits of the approval of Lake Tyee:  $250, compounding every thirty (30) days after time is given to correct violation, i.e., $250 1^st month, $500 2^nd month, etc.

c.        Stop Work Orders will be issued for violations a and b.  Defying a Stop Work Order will result in an additional fine of $500 and a notification to the Skagit County Code Enforcement office when applicable.

d.       According to Skagit County Planning & Permit Center: Obtaining approval from the Lake Tyee Association does not fulfill your obligation to obtain permits from the county.

13. Noise: use of building tools, chain saws, etc., are only allowed between 8a.m.-8p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; and 10a.m.-8p.m. on Sunday.  Fine: 1^st violation warning, 2^nd and subsequent violations $50.  Loud and/or offensive noise or language: 1^st violation warning, 2^nd and subsequent violations $50.

14.  Disorderly Conduct defined as “any nuisance, breach of the peace, offensive or immoral conduct in public”.  Fine: $100 per offense.  Abusive Conduct toward Lake Tyee Staff, Security personnel or volunteers in performance of their assigned duties.  Fine Structure: 1^st $250; 2^nd $500, 3^rd $1000, each to be paid in 10 days or access denied.

15.  Littering fine structure: 1^st violation warning; 2^nd and each subsequent violation $50.

16.  Vandalism fine structure:  1^st violation up to $500 plus reimbursement of costs for repairing damaged property and possible criminal prosecution; 2^nd and subsequent violations up to $2000 plus reimbursement of costs for repairing damaged property and possible criminal prosecution.

17. Fish:  Only one rod and line is allowed per fisherperson and the limit is five (5) fish per day.  Please don’t take limits for your freezer, only enough for a fresh fish fry.

18. There will be no camping on the “fan area” except by permission of Lake Tyee manager or designee.

In any case under Section 7.6 (fines) or 7.7 (liability for conduct causing common expense) of Lake Tyee’s

By-Laws, where a fine of special assessment for misconduct is proposed, or under 4.5.2 (rights and privileges-good standing) where a Member’s “good standing” status is proposed to be suspended, or in any other case where the Board, in its discretion, deems necessary or advisable, an allegedly offending owner shall be afforded the opportunity for a hearing by the Board of the Building and Covenants Committee to determine the appropriateness of the action proposed to be taken.  See Guideline #1 (Fines) for more details.