Sky Valley Association, Inc.
584 Sky Valley Drive
Swanton, Maryland 21561
Sky Valley Rules and Regulations
C. Waterfront Rules
1.0 The Sky Valley waterfront including the swim beach and picnic areas are for the exclusive use of Members, their guests, full time residents and short-term renters.
No day use of the waterfront is permitted by others.
1.1 Handicap access to the beach and marina is available for those with true medical handicaps. You must contact the manager to get a handicap tag which allows you to drive a handicap person down to beach and marina area. No parking in the swim beach area, along the waterfront at the docks or inside the marina gated area is permitted.
1.2 No boats (including kayaks, jet skis, paddleboards and canoes) are permitted inside the swimming area marked by buoys. No pickup or discharge of marine passengers from the swimming area, swim platforms or beach shoreline is permitted. There is a 100 foot DNR no wake zone in these areas. Violating craft should be reported to the DNR, members of the Board or Sky Valley Manager.
1.3 No pets are allowed in the picnic, swim docks or beach areas. This is a year-round rule. The entire area, which starts at the beach parking area is considered the "Beach".
1.4 Pets are allowed to swim in the marina area. Owners must keep their pets under control at all times and clean up any excrement left by their dogs in all marina and common areas.
1.5 Fishing is not permitted inside the swimming area marked by buoys at anytime of the year. We ask your cooperation not to fish in this area at any time because snagged fishing hooks and lures may cause injury to persons swimming in this area during the season.
1.6 Cutting and cleaning of fish is not permitted on the boat docks, as it may result in either health or safety hazards.
1.7 Removal of stones and rocks from the shore line is prohibited and result in waterfront erosion and unsafe swimming conditions.
1.8 For rules governing the use of the Marina and Launch Ramp, please see the "Sky Valley Boat Slip and Marina Policy Document".
D. Rules Governing Corporate Membership
1.0 A corporate member of Sky Valley shall remain in good standing and be entitled to use the streets, roads, common ground, parking, pedestrian easement and other recreational facilities within Sky Valley that are owned by or under the control of the Association only if the following conditions are met:
a. The Board of Directors is provided evidence of the good standing of the corporate member under the laws of the State of Maryland and also provided a copy of the Articles and By-Laws of the corporate member. The corporation must continue at all times to be in good standing under the laws of the State of Maryland.
b. The corporate member shall be required to designate not more than five persons who, subject to satisfying the other conditions set forth herein, shall be entitled to use the facilities of Sky Valley.
c. The corporate member shall be liable for all dues, assessments and other charges incurred by the corporation as a member in Sky Valley and the corporation shall also be liable for any fines, penalties or other charges assessed to or imposed upon any individual persons utilizing the corporate membership.
d. Each individual person employing the corporate membership shall also be responsible and liable for any dues, assessments, fines, penalties or other charges assessed to or imposed upon those persons employing corporate membership.
e. Each year, the corporation shall be required to supply to the Board of Directors a specific list of the five persons whom the corporation designates as being entitled to use Sky Valley facilities. Any use of Sky Valley facilities by other persons purporting to exercise rights of the corporate membership shall result in the suspension and, in the discretion of the Board of Directors, revocation of privileges of membership of the corporate member and its designees for a period of not less than six (6) months.
f. The corporate member and all individuals using facilities of Sky Valley under the corporate membership shall be subject to all other rules and regulations of the Association and other terms and conditions set forth in the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the Association.
E. Rules Governing Violations
1.0 Violations of rules set forth above by the Sky Valley Association, Inc. can result in fines or suspension of privileges. The Sky Valley Association By-Laws specifically provide the authority to impose such fines and suspension of privileges.
1.1 Violations of Sky Valley Rules and Regulations will require assessment of fines. The following fine schedule is in effect for violations within any fiscal year period. Sky Valley members are encouraged to constructively uphold the Rules and Regulations by engaging those who violate them, and if needed, refer enforcement items to the Sky Valley Manager or Board of Directors:
a. First violation - $50.00
b. Second violation - $100.00
c. Third violation - $250.00 and suspension of privileges
A member will be notified in writing of the assessment of a fine for any rule violation. The notification will specify the violation and contain a suspense date for member response to the assessment. Either the member must pay the fine or appeal the assessment in writing to the Board of Directors by the suspense date. Failure to do either will result in suspension of privileges of membership until the fine is paid or the assessment is appealed. In the case of appeal, the process of by-law 5.081(d) shall apply. If the appeal is denied, a new suspense date will be set by which the fine must be paid or membership privileges will be suspended.
1.2 In the event a fine is levied the recipient may appeal in accordance with provisions of Sky Valley By-Laws Clause 5.081(d).
F. Contribution to Reserve Fund
1 Pursuant to Section 5.15 of the Sky Valley By-Laws, the Board approved a resolution for a one time contribution to the Sky Valley Reserve Fund. This contribution is to be collected from the BUYER at the time of Settlement of the sale of an Unimproved Lot or Home in Sky Valley. This resolution was passed by the Sky Valley Board on March 21, 2015, and is effective beginning June 1, 2015.
The one time contribution to the Sky Valley Reserve Fund for an UNDEVELOPED LOT shall be equal to 2 (two) times the current year's Annual Assessment for a lot owner.
The one time contribution to the Sky Valley Reserve Fund for a HOME purchase shall be equal to 1 (one) times the current year's Annual Assessment for a Homeowner.
G. Additional Rules That Apply To Renters
1.0 Members of Sky Valley Association who rent their home are required to purchase a Garrett County Transient Vacation Rental Unit (TVRU) License and submit a current copy each year to the Sky Valley Manager. This Sky Valley rule applies to all rental properties regardless of your promotion methods or to whom you rent. The TVRU procedure can be found on the county website or by calling the Garrett County government.
1.1 Rental owners must mount magnetic "Rental Rules" placard in kitchen.
1.2 Minimum age for renters is 25.
1.3 Renters may have their own boat in the marina if space is available. All docks are assigned to members therefore a renter must coordinate with and show proof of ownership to Sky Valley Manager who may assign a temporary dock if one is available and collect a fee. There is no guarantee that a dock will be available. Renters may not use the Sky Valley boat ramp for motorized vessels or have rental boats in marina. All kayaks and paddle toys launched in Sky Valley must be free from plant growth of any kind. Motorized vessels must be launched at DCL State Park and inspected for invasive species. (Managers' phone number is 301.387.7190)
1.4 No parking of vehicles used by renters on the street at any time.
1.5 Occupancy of rental properties must be in conformance per Fire Marshall requirements.
1.6 Agencies and rental owners must send "Sky Valley Rules" to renters 30 days in advance of rental date. Renter must sign to acknowledge reading and understanding the rules. Signature must be on file with agency or owner and available to Sky Valley Manager if requested.
(by "Sky Valley Rules" we mean a copy of the Placard)
