Pine Pond Rules, Regulations & Standards 

The following rules and regulations were developed to create a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere for the tenants and guests of Pine Pond as well as to improve property values for all of our Residents. 

All persons that reside in or are visiting our Pine Pond Community shall observe all Federal, State, County and Local Laws, Ordinances and Park Rules and Regulations. Urgent matters concerning sewer, water or electrical outages during and after hours, should be reported using the community hotline at 231-289-9993. For emergencies always call 911.

Pine Pond is not responsible for any loss due to fire, accident, theft, damages, and/or injury to any resident or any guest of any resident, or any property at any time. Any person creating a nuisance or a health and safety issue may be evicted or asked to leave.  Pine Pond reserves the right to amend, revise, and add to the Rules and Regulations at any time.

1. FACILITIES:

Facilities are defined as any shared amenities of the community. (a) Management must approve any event to be held in the community’s facilities. (b) Alcoholic beverages are permitted in facilities with prior Management approval. (c) Smoking of any substance is not permitted in any facility. (d) Individuals must be registered via the guest registration form on the Resident Website to use Park facilities. 

2. NOISE:

(a) No disruptive noises between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.  (b) No excessively loud vehicles are allowed in the Park.

3. SPEED.

Maximum speed limit is 15 MPH at all times.

4. GUESTS.

(a) All guests staying overnight on the premises or who use Park facilities must be registered with Management. (b) Guests are not permitted to stay more than thirty (30) consecutive days. (c) Tenants are personally responsible for the actions and conduct of their guests. (d) Tenants whose guests are not in compliance with these rules and regulations may lose the privilege of having guests. (e) Guests are not permitted to use the public beach area or lake, without the presence of the tenant. 

5. LOT MAINTENANCE:

(a) All residents must maintain their home,  vehicles, accessory structures, landscaping, and lot in a neat and orderly fashion year round. (b) Written management approval is required for all outside storage. (c) Yard sales are only permitted in the community on designated dates and locations. (d) No laundry of any kind may be hung outside in view of the street. (d) No type of lattice/shade screen is approved for attachment to any portion of a patio, awning, or fence.

Management reserves the right to charge for lot maintenance if no action is taken after constructive notice has been given.  Management will deliver an estimate of costs to residents 14 days before performing work

6. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS AND LOT IMPROVEMENTS:

(a) All lot improvements, including, but not limited to, exterior construction, exterior paint, and landscaping require written management approval by way of a plot plan. (b) Residents are responsible for all damages caused by improvements to their lot. This includes, but is not limited to, damage to Community property caused by digging, invasion of tree roots of resident trees, or household appliances. (c) All lot improvements must be completed within 90 days unless otherwise authorized in writing by Management. (d) Permits and management approvals must be in plain sight during construction. (e) Regardless of approval of Management, repair to underground utility lines damaged by a resident, resident’s agent or invitee, will be charged to the resident. 

8.1 MINIMUM SETBACKS FOR STRUCTURES:

(a) any placement of structures to be pre-approved by the Park and that any improvements must be approved and permitted if required  through the township or county, as well as Park approval. Variance may be granted by management in special situations. (b) No structures past the back of home are allowed on all Lake Lots. (e) Park is not responsible for water damage from Park irrigation.

8.2 ROOM ADDITIONS, AWNINGS, DECKS:

(a) Resident is responsible to check with Emmet County for permit requirements after receiving plot plan approval from management. Only official permits from the Emmet County Planning Department will be accepted.  Provide the Job Card to management prior to starting construction. (b) Construction must be completed to a professional standard.

8.3 SKIRTING:

(a) All skirting must meet Pine Pond standards.

8.4 SIDING:

(a) Siding must meet Pine Pond standards.

8.5 ROOFING:

(a) Approved roofing materials are: composition asphalt shingles. 

8.6 FASCIAE & FLASHING:

(a) Fascia must blend with or complement the roof and siding materials. (b) Fascia must tie into any awnings in order to eliminate a line of demarcation between the unit and the awnings. (c) The fascia shall be installed on awnings wherever visible from the road or lake.

8.7 STORAGE SHEDS:

(a) Outside material of the shed must be wood board or cement board and must be in resort approved colors. Metal sided sheds are not permitted. (b) Sheds must be of good manufactured quality and painted to match the unit.  (c) No permit for a storage unit to be placed beyond the home on lake lots will be issued. (e) Electrical wiring in the shed requires Emmet  County approval. 

8.8 COOLING UNITS:

(a) Any cooling system installed in a unit must be in good operating condition and must not make excessive noise. (b) Cooling systems may not be placed on the street or lake side of home. (c)No window air conditioners will be permitted. 

8.9 FENCES:

(a) All fences must be designed and submitted to management via plot plans must include materials and design.  The purpose of fences approvals are to not obstruct neighbors views, avoid areas where utilities are present, and be of good material to withstand the elements and remain in good condition.   (b)  Permitted materials include horizontal or vertical white vinyl fencing.  All other materials subject to management approval.  (c) Enclosed backyards are limited to lots that are perimeter lots that do not back up to any roads or other community properties or obstructive neighbors views. (d) Backyard fences may not exceed 6 ft in height and are allowed from the back of the home to the back of the property.  (e) Any fencing on the side of the lot and length of the home must be designed within architectural standards and requires management approval before installation.  (f) No fencing is permitted from the front of the home to the road.  (g) No fencing is allowed on lake lots without manager approval.

8.10 EXTERIOR PAINTING:

Exterior painting must be approved and painted with Park approved color combinations. Exteriors must be kept in good condition with limited or no fading, peeling or chalking.

8.11 CONCRETE:

Concrete may be poured up to lot lines where utilities are not present. Management may require removal of concrete for utility service. Replacement may be at leaseholders expense.

8.12 GENERAL APPEARANCE:

(a) Site numbers must be visible from the street. All new construction will require illuminated site numbers from dusk to dawn. This will also be required as a condition of any resale. (b) Placement of Antennas (including Satellite Dishes) must be approved by management and not to exceed 4' above the roof line. (c) Flags are permitted in the front of the home as long as they are attached to the home and not freestanding.  The American flag is the only permitted flag in the front of the home.  (d) No signs are allowed to be posted in the front yard of any lot.

9. EXTENDED LEAVE:

(a) Site and unit must remain neat and orderly while the owner is away. (b) No unsightly objects may be stored in plain sight. (c) Insulation panels in windows are not allowed (d) Covering of decks, patios and outside furniture is not allowed. (e) Any weeds and/or debris not cleared from site after notice from Management has been issued will be cleaned up by maintenance staff at the site owners expense at the set rate of $40 per hour, per man.

10. RESALE:

(a) Tenant must notify Management in writing by way of a resale application at least thirty (30) days in advance of the tenant's intent to sell. The resale application will be returned to the tenant with an itemized list of repairs, replacements, and/or improvements needed to sell the unit in the community. (b) Tenant must bring home up to current community standards as detailed by the Resale Inspection prior to any Resale Permit being issued. (c) Any purchaser of a resale unit within the community must complete the following steps: (1) complete an application for Tenancy, (2) be accepted by management (3) execute a new Rental Agreement with the community. (c) Rental agreements are non-transferable. (d) If the purchaser fails to execute the rental agreement, he or she shall have no rights of tenancy. 

11A. RENTING, SUBLETTING OR ASSIGNMENT:

See Lease Agreement. 

11B. GUESTS:

It is the Tenant's responsibility to acquaint all guests with the terms of tenancy, including but not limited to communities Rules and Regulations. Tenant is personally responsible for all the actions and conduct of his or her guests on the community's property, including in the home, leased Lot, and common areas.  Tenants must register with management any guest who stays more than a total of thirty (30) days in a calendar year. Any such guest must apply for and be accepted for residency in the community, and sign a Permanent Guest Agreement. Management reserves the right to conduct background screening of any potential Permanent Guest similar to that conducted for any prospective Tenant to ensure that guest will comply with the communities rules and regulations.  Except when guests are entering or leaving the community, Tenant should accompany the guest at all times they are in the community or in Tenant's home. All adult house-sitters must be registered with management, and, if house-sitting for longer than thirty (30) consecutive days, must have the express written permission of the Park management. That person will be treated as a guest, with no rights of tenancy in the Park. Guests have no rights of Tenancy.

12. TREES / LANDSCAPING

Any additions or alterations to landscaping must be approved by plot plan.

12.1. GENERAL:

(a) Management reserves the right to trim/remove trees and bushes, without notice, if a health, safety, or maintenance issue arises. (b) Each resident is responsible for all planted trees and bushes on his or her site. (c) New landscaping or changes to existing landscaping requires written management approval by way of a Plot Plan. (d) Plants that are identified by management as destructive or invasive must be removed by the resident.

12.2 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE:

(a) Trees and shrubs must be kept properly trimmed at all times. (b) Appropriate year round maintenance of lot landscaping is required, including weeding, trimming, pruning, and disposal of Green Waste. Trees within 10’ of a structure must be trimmed to under 15’. (c) Management reserves the right to charge for lot maintenance (at $40 per hour/per man) if no action is taken after constructive notice has been given. (d) Proper disposal of trimmings is the responsibility of residents.

13. FURNITURE:

(a) Outdoor patio furniture in good condition is permitted outdoors. (b) Absolutely no indoor furniture is permitted outdoors, including decks or patios. (c) Indoor appliances are not allowed outside of the home. (d) All exterior lighting requires approval of management.

14. TRASH:

(a) All waste must be disposed of within community provided receptacles.

15. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE:

No mechanical vehicle maintenance or repair of any kind is allowed in the driveway. This includes the changing of any automotive fluid.  Washing of vehicles in the driveway is permitted.

16. VEHICLE PARKING:

(a) Any trucks over 1½ tons capacity, are not allowed within the community, or on community property, unless making a delivery or engaged in community authorized business. (b) Parked vehicles must not impede the progress of emergency vehicles.  (c) No parking on the street overnight is allowed. (d) Vehicles illegally parked may be fined and/or towed at owner’s expense. (e) Vehicles must have current registration and be operational. (f) Overnight parking of all vehicles must be on the homeowner site. 

17. UTILITY VEHICLES:

Boat trailers and utility trailers of any type are only permitted to be parked in the community when actively engaged in loading or unloading. The above vehicle parking rules must be followed when loading and unloading.

18. SIGNAGE:

(a) Any signage must be approved by Management in writing. (b) Maximum sign size is 18” x 24”. (c) For more than one sign, all signs must fit into an 18” x 24” area, including “for sale” signs.

19. PETS:

Pine Pond community allows domestic pets to stay in the community if the following rules are kept. Upon request from management, owners not in compliance with the following rules must remove their pet(s) from the community immediately. Aggressive or vicious pets will not be tolerated within the community. (a) Pets must be kept on a leash at all times within the community.  If the owner's yard is completely fenced then off lease is acceptable. (b) Pets must never be left unattended outside of a home and must be inside at night. (c) Pets must relieve themselves on the owner’s site when possible. (d) If the pet relieves itself on common grassy areas, the owner must pick up the waste immediately. (e) No pets are allowed on the community beach area (f) Pet owners’ lots must be kept neat, orderly, and sanitary at all times. Pet waste should not be able to be seen or smelled by other residents. Pet waste on a resident site must be cleaned up immediately and disposed of properly. (g)  Pets must not be allowed to bark, run loose, or disturb other residents and guests. (i) Pets are to be inoculated and licensed in accordance with Emmet County Ordinances. (j) Feeding of feral cats within the community is strictly prohibited.

20. RESIDENT BUSINESSES:

(a) Residents are allowed to operate businesses within the Community with Management approval, if the business does not involve loud machines, pose a fire hazard, involve machines that draw more electricity than a common household appliance, or any activity that is a nuisance to management or other residents. (b) Patrons must adhere to the above vehicle parking regulations. (c) Management reserves the right to disallow any business from operating inside the community for any reason and at its sole discretion.

21. SEWER:

(a)Tenant is responsible for removing blockages up to the point of connection into the Pine Pond sewer system.  (b)If management determines that blockage is caused at the point of connection, management may bill the tenant for removing the blockage. (c) “Disposable” or “wet” wipes are not allowed.  In the event that wet wipes cause blockages and damage to the Pine Pond Sewer system, management may identify the area where wet wipes are being used and bill the tenants for removal and repair costs.

22. UTILITIES AND AMENITIES:

(a) Repair and replacement of all utilities and amenities from the manufactured home to the pedestal hook ups on the leased site are the responsibility of the resident. (b) Utilities and amenities include, but are not limited to: electric, water, sewer, phone, cable, and internet connections. (c) A resident is responsible for damage they cause to Pine Pond’s utilities beyond their pedestal. (d) Management must have access to utilities, 3’ clearance required around the pedestal. Locks are not permitted on pedestal or utilities. 

23. BURNING OF COMBUSTIBLES:

(a) Only gas burning fire pits or fire tables will be permitted to be used in the community on residents' lots and must be in the patio area for lake lots.  (b) The burning of any wood or other combustibles is strictly prohibited. Combustibles include, but are not limited to; garbage, wood, brush, or paper products. (c)Wood fires are allowed in designated community areas.  Please check with Management prior to using these areas.  All wood campfires must be extinguished at 10pm.

24.  LAKE:

(a)Docks,  motorized vehicles are not permitted.  (b)All fishing must be with the use of a barbless hook and is catch and release only.  (c)The use of radio control boats is permitted. (d)No lifeguard on duty.  (e)Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.  (f)No hunting of waterfowl is permitted.

25. FRONT YARD:

Pine Pond shall be responsible for the lawn mowing the front yards of each lot within the Park. Tenant shall be solely responsible for ensuring the front yard is free of any debris or other items that may damage Pine Pond’s equipment or Tenant’s personal property. Any damage to Pine Pond equipment or Tenant’s personal property caused, directly or indirectly, by Tenant’s failure to maintain their front yard debris-free shall be the sole obligation and liability of Tenant.