Restrictive Covenants and Regulations

The Board of Directors approved the part-time position of Covenants Inspector in response to numerous comments from residents regarding enforcement of the LOW Covenants and Regulations. As residents and property owners, we all want to see consistent application of the rules on the books, so the natural beauty and ambiance of the lake properties are maintained.

The inspection process will involve responding to complaints from property owners, working with owners to resolve any violations, and conducting periodic inspections of all sections within LOW. Although the Covenants and Regulation documents are quite extensive, Sections 6 and 8 of the Covenants, and Sections IV and V of the Regulations, contain the majority of issues to be addressed.

Key topics of interest are listed below. Hopefully, this will provide a brief overview of some of the rules and will facilitate a self-review of your property, relative to the specific topics.

New construction is covered under Section XVI of the Regulations and is quite extensive. If you have questions about new construction, please feel free to call the ECC office.

Restrictive Covenants Checklist

All of the structures and improvements on my property are approved by ECC. (Section 5)

I have no unapproved fences on my property. (Section 6)

All my vehicles are licensed or are in a completely enclosed garage. I do not have a vehicle titled or tagged as a truck parked overnight. (Section 8)

My above ground fuel tank is screened by shrubbery or fencing. (Section 8)

You cannot see my outdoor trash receptacles from the street, lake or golf course, except on collection day. (Section 8)

My property has been and continues to be maintained so as to prevent unsightly conditions, rubbish or debris. It is kept in an attractive, neat and orderly manner. (Section 8)

My property is not the source of noxious, offensive or illegal activities. (Section 8)

I have not removed, nor plan to remove any trees larger than six (6) inches in diameter without prior approval by the ECC. (Section 8)

I have no signs or advertising structures, unless they have been approved by the ECC. (Section 8)

Regulations Checklist

My RV is not kept on my lot, unless ECC has been notified, and is not ever used for sleeping/living accommodations while on my property. (Section V)

My boat and/or trailer is in a reasonably inconspicuous location. (Section V)

I do not have any dead trees, debris, piles of undergrowth, etc. on my lot. (Section V)

I do not have personal property, such as lawn and garden equipment, ladders, building supplies, lumber, toys, etc. scattered about my yard. (Section V)

I do not have a clearly marked commercial vehicle on my lot, unless it is being used in a project that is underway, stored in a garage, or in a location where it is reasonably inconspicuous from the road. (Section V)

My open decks and porches have been and will continue to be maintained in a neat and orderly manner. (Section V)

My outdoor lighting is shielded to avoid interference with drivers or invasion of privacy. (Section V)

My house has house numbers displayed on the front of the house and/or at the street property line. (Section V)

The covers over my cars, boats, etc. are of muted tones, not bright colors. (Section V)

I have no unapproved dog pens on my property. (Section XVI)