NEW/REVISED RULES for HOA Residents and Visitors
The following Rules are an extension of the CCRs of the Association and are intended to further define the intent of the current CCRs.
The Use of Off-Road Vehicles- such as snowmobiles, 2,3 and 4-wheel motorcycles and All-Terrain Vehicles on all subdivision roads and common areas should be for transportation to and from county/state roads and residences and for maintenance (July 9, 2005)
Speed Limit- 10 MPH- Signs indicating private road and speed limit of ten miles per hour to be posted at each entrance. (July 9, 2005; August 23, 1975)
Firearms Restrictions and No Public Snowmobiling- All firearms in the area are to be used only for the purpose of killing varmints. Signs of “No Public Snowmobiling” to be posted at four entrances. (July 9, 2005; July 9, 1977)
Snow Poles and Water Shut-Off
- Each property owner shall be required to install and maintain a snow pole at the water turn-off valve located upon the property of said owner. (Suggested pole be 5’ with blue flag or reflector). NHLHA provides suitable poles, contact water manager for more information.
- All owners are required to shut off their water valves while not occupying the premises. (July 9, 2005; July 10, 1978)
Parking- Vehicles shall not be parked in or on the streets and roads of the subdivision except for the designated parking areas near the entrances. There shall be no parking on, or obstruction of subdivision roads, or blocking entrances, mailboxes, gravel piles, or HOA boat ramp access by vehicles, including trailers, etc. Members shall be responsible for the off-street parking of their own vehicles and those of guests, and visitors. (July 8, 2005; July 12, 1981)
Approval of Construction- In the event construction of any type falling within the jurisdiction of the North Henrys Lake Homeowners Board is undertaken without first obtaining consent and approval of the Board in written form, the North Henrys Lake Homeowners Board is hereby directed to take prompt legal action to cause said construction to cease said construction until such time as written approval has been obtained from the Board. (July 12, 1981)
Water System- The Board of Directors of North Henrys Lake Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (NHLHA) resolves that any and all work, construction, maintenance, or other actions which affect or are related to the NHLHA Water System (NHLHA Municipal Water System) shall be carried out only by those Licensed Contractors or other individuals who have been selected by the Board of Directors.
Homeowners are responsible for the expense of connecting their water line to the waterline of the NHLHA Municipal Water System, including a shut-off valve at the property line. In the event that a Homeowner elects to use another (non-approved) contractor for connecting to the NHLHA Municipal Water System, the NHLHA’s selected Licensed Contractor (or designee) shall oversee the construction and approval of the work. Any expenses involved in the work performed to connect a Homeowner’s water line to the NHLHA Municipal Water System are at the Homeowner’s expense. (March 16, 2018) A $2,500 water hookup charge will be levied for new water hookups into the NHLHA Municipal Water System. (July 11, 2020)
A list of approved plumbing contractors is available from the Water Manager, the Board member in charge of the Water System, or any other Board member.
SHORT-TERM PROPERTY RENTALS
- Renting (for less than 30 days) without having the appropriate permits (City and or County), and or complying with the CCRs in the Division the property is located in, will result in fines of $200 per day. Advertising without required permits or compliance with your CCRs will result in fines of $100 per day. (July 8, 2017)
- Activities by property rental groups that result in nuisance complaints such as (but not limited to) loud noise, illegal parking on roads or other property, trespass on other’s property, speeding on access roads, etc. will result in a $50 per incident fine to be paid by homeowner. (July 8, 2017)
- A list of the current Rules of the North Henrys Lake Homeowners Association, Inc. (NHLHA) are available on the website. These Rules shall be part of any rental agreement and shall be acknowledged by the renter and any rental agency. (July 8, 2017)
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT of LATE FEES
- All owner’s annual and special assessment invoices must be paid within 30 days of the date of the invoice billing date. Owners who are delinquent for 30 days shall be sent a “Delinquent Notice” and shall have 30 days to pay the invoice. (July 8, 2017)
- Failure by the Owner to pay any annual or special assessment invoice within thirty (30) days of the date of the Delinquent Notice will incur a late fee of fifty dollars ($50) and one hundred dollars ($100) per each subsequent month. (July 8, 2017)
- The Board of Directors of the North Henrys Lake Homeowners Association, Inc. (NHLHA) shall have the right to put a lien on the property of Owners who are delinquent in paying assessments after written notice of such action. (July 8, 2017)
- The Board of Directors of NHLHA will have the discretion to modify or waive the fine due to extenuating circumstances. (July 8, 2017)
NORTH HENRYS LAKE HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION BOAT RAMP
The NHLHA owns a Henrys Lake access unimproved boat ramp / launch for exclusive use of the Association members or their guests, located at the western edge of Lake Shore Drive in Div 2. Parking is in the gravel lot above the chained access. Keep the access locked. Observe the posted No Trespassing Signs at the bottom of the access road which is not NHLHA owned property. Notify the NHLHA Board of Directors if the access to the Lake needs maintenance.
The NHLHA does not maintain the boat launch area, including parking lot) in winter. Any use of this area in winter is at the sole risk of the homeowner and not the NHLHA Association.