House Rules June 2024
Purpose: To act as a reminder to the community of common infractions and as a quick reference for rules of the community.
House Rules subject to warning and fines:
RESPECT: Treat each other, employees, and workers with respect.
- Bird baths/feeders – baths up to 48” tall allowed only in mulched beds; feeders also permitted in backyards in mulched beds and on decks (not hanging on a tree). Homeowner must clean up residue on lawn.
- Cameras – adjust range on back of house camera as they cannot face neighbor’s house. Adjust/lower volume on voice activated cameras.
- Cats – feeding strays at your BACK door only; NO porch structures.
- Dogs – pick up; must be leashed; use trash containers at parks or at home. This applies to all areas including wooded areas.
- Fobs - must be used individually even though you may come in together.
- Garbage/Recycle pails: Place them at the end of the driveway away from mailboxes, cars. They are not permitted at the curbs until 5:00 pm the evening prior to pick-up. If you are going to be away have a neighbor bring them out or to the curb for you. Call Kent County Public Works for large item pickups or questions at 302-744-2429. Empty containers shall be removed promptly after collection and placed in the garage
- Clubhouse Dumpster: NO household garbage is to be put in the dumpster at the clubhouse.
- Guest Sign in – all visitors to the clubhouse must be signed in in the lobby and at the pool if using it.
- Lights – runway type on decks, fences, etc. not permitted outdoors.
- Mold on siding and fencing – power washing required by homeowner.
- Noise – Avoid loud car revving; excessive tv and radio/stereo noise; no noise prior to 7:00 am and after 9:00 pm/11:00 pm (type dependent – see Kent County Noise Ordinance).
- Parking – RVs permitted 48 hours prior and after use. Non-registered vehicles are not permitted parked on driveways overnight. No street parking is allowed overnight.
- Pets – maximum of two (2) pets per household allowed including foster pets.
- Pool – Nothing is permitted to hang on new railings ex. towels etc. See also Champions’ Club Pool Regulations.
- Sidewalk rust – homeowner cleaning required if caused by sprinklers although periodic general cleaning is good practice.
- Snow Melt – use only Magnesium based or sand; owner responsible for sand clean up and disposal.
REMINDER: Homeowners must complete Landscape/Property and Architectural forms PRIOR to work being done by yourself or your licensed contractor. If builder plantings die be sure to take pictures and submit with form for approval prior to removal and replacing bushes, trees, shrubs. If you are not sure if a form is required, please contact the office or the Committee Chairs.
General Maintenance reminders for homeowners:
Dryer vent cleaning
Fireplace cleaning
Gutter cleaning
Shutter cleaning/painting
GOING AWAY? Be sure to unplug unnecessary items such as microwaves, TVs, etc. Adjust thermostats. Be sure to give a neighbor or the office a key in case emergency access is necessary.