2000 Rules

COUNTRYSIDE LAKE ASSOCIATION

RULES AND REGULATIONS

COOPERATION BY ALL MEMBERS IS IMPORTANT TOWARD MAINTAINING A HEALTHY, FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE IN THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE LAKE, BEACH, PICNIC, RECREATIONAL AND TRAIL AREAS. SUGGESTIONS FOR RULES CHANGE SHOULD BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT ANY OF ITS MEETINGS.

The property Deed Agreement and the By-Laws of the Countryside Lake Association describe major privileges and restrictions available to property owners within the Association. Under the authority of the Board of Directors, however, it is necessary to adopt more specific regulations to clarify what is expected of the members and their guests.

The following list of rules is not all-inclusive. Situations may arise that require the enactment of additional rules. It is therefore recommended that any activity that may be questionable be brought to the Board for its approval. It will be the Board's position to make the rule retroactive to the action situation that required the creation of the rule.

1. MEMBER'S PRIVILEGES. All members who are not delinquent in the payment of annual dues and assessments are entitled to the use of the lake, beach, picnic, tennis court, boat docks and racks, trail easements, and various recreational areas. These privileges include members of the immediate family who live in the same household. Residents' immediate family members, who no longer reside at home, must display a guest pass on the dashboard of their vehicle while on CLA property.

2. AUTOMOBILES. Each year when members pay their annual dues, they are supplied with dated and numbered windshield stickers for each of their cars. Guest cars are identified by placement of the guest pass face up on the dashboard of the car. Unidentified cars are subject to being towed from the Countryside Lake area at the owner’s expense. No automobiles are permitted on the frozen lake.

3. BOATS. Only boats owned by a member in good standing are allowed on the lake and must carry a registration number and two (2) Countryside Lake decals supplied by the designated person from the Boat/Dock Committee. The decals should be displayed on both sides of the prow of the boat along with the CL number. Unidentified boats will be removed from the lake and shore area.

A. Boat types allowed include pontoon boats, rowboats, canoes, paddleboats, inflatable boats, and sail boats. Any other type of craft may not be registered or put in the water without Board approval.

B. Rowboats and canoes and the like may be equipped with motors not exceeding 7 1/2 horsepower. Inflatable boats may be equipped with a 12-volt electric motor only.

C. Pontoon boats between 18 and 24 feet, (Maximum Permitted Size) may be equipped with a motor not exceeding 15 horsepower. Pontoon boats smaller than 18 feet require the approval of the Board, with size to be determined by the Board, and not to exceed the manufacturers' specifications.

D. Modification of oversized engines with governors, or other devises to curtail the horsepower is

E. All boats must be equipped with a life vest, which is age suitable for each individual on the boat.

F. All boats must comply with all applicable state registration and safety requirements.

G. Two (2) Association areas are designated for members' small boat storage. These are the boat racks in the Beach area and those at the Tennis Courts. Only boats with assigned rack space (canoes, rowboats, and paddleboats), will be permitted to remain permanently, all other boats are required to be removed daily. Sail boats and pontoon boats must be moored in the assigned dock spaces and removed by November 1st.

H. Pontoon boats must be properly secured and either covered or cleaned of all debris.

4. JET SKIS, WAVE RUNNERS and other like motorized personal water craft are not allowed on the lake.

5. BOAT DOCKS. Members are required to obtain written permission from the Board of Directors to construct boat docks on the lake and shore area. Docks should be of the portable removal type extending no further than 24 feet from the shoreline.

6. GUEST PRIVILEGES. Upon payment of annual dues and assessments, each member receives one numbered guest pass dated for the current year, which may be used to extend the member’s privileges to a guest. Parties of 36 or more are not permitted, and permission for a party of between 10 and 35 guests, which must include a family member, must have written approval from the Association Board in advance of the gathering, as well as clearance from the chairperson of the Association Security Committee, so that the security patrol service can be notified and to prevent any conflict with other parties scheduled for the same day. Proper identification will be furnished by the Security Committee upon approval of each party request.

7. RECREATIONAL HOURS. The gates to the beach, picnic, boat dock, tennis and recreation areas are open from 9: 00 a. m. to 10: 00 p. m. Boats are not allowed on the lake from 10: 00 p. m. until sunrise.

8. SAND BEACH AND PICNIC AREAS

A. During summer months, a Lifeguard / Security Officer will be on duty daily from 10: 00 a. m. to 5: 00 p.m. A sign will be posted at the beach when a Lifeguard is not on duty.

B. Children under nine years of age will be permitted to swim only when accompanied by a parent or guardian at least seventeen (17) years old.

C. WHEN A LIFEGUARD IS NOT PRESENT, THE SWIMMING AREA IS CLOSED.

D. The Lifeguard will not perform "baby sitting" or other personal tasks for members or guests. Safeguarding lives in the water is the primary guard duty. The authority to evict persons from the beach area goes with this responsibility. Those failing to obey the guard may lose their beach privileges.

E. The Lifeguard has the authority to close the beach and order all persons from the water due to adverse or threatening weather, overcrowding, temporary absence of the lifeguard or other reason(s).

F. Picnicking is permitted in the designated area and is not allowed on the sand beach area. Glass beverage or food containers are not allowed on the sand beach. Cooking is permitted only on a grill and NOT with an open fire, and neither picnicking nor cooking is allowed on the sand beach. Members having picnics at the beach are responsible for their cleanup.

G. Boats are not to be beached or operated in the swimming or sand beach area. Tie your boats and store them in the dock or designated boat areas.

H. Dogs, cats, and domestic pets are NOT allowed at the beach or picnic areas. Dogs or cats running free will be turned over to the game warden.

I. Fishing or boating is not permitted within 25 ft. of the swimming area. Lost fishhooks and lures are dangerous for swimmers.

9. TENNIS COURTS. The tennis courts are for use by members and their families, and guests accompanied by family members No member may use the court for longer than one hour at a time if other members are waiting to play

10. GUNS, HUNTING AND TRAPPING are NOT ALLOWED (except for Have-A-Heart type traps) on the lake or on any area under the control of the Association. Hunting by any means, including guns, bow and arrow, traps or any other method is strictly prohibited.

11. FISHING. Both summer and winter fishing is for the enjoyment of all members and their families. The lake is periodically stocked with game fish. It is the responsibility of each member to remind an authorized guest not to abuse the fishing privileges.

A- A valid State of Illinois Fishing license is required for CLA members and/or guests fishing on Countryside Lake.

B- NO LIVE MINNOW BAIT may be used on Countryside Lake. Nor is rusty crawfish allowed.

C- DAILY CATCH AND SIZE LIMITS

Largemouth Bass

6 per day

Minimum 15"

Northern Pike

1 per day

Minimum 30"

Muskie

Must be Catch and Release

Walleye

3 per day

Minimum 15"

D. CATCH AND RELEASE. It is recommended that fish caught, other than Perch, Pan Fish, limit Bass, and limit Pike, except for Carp, be returned alive to the lake. If your hook is irretrievable, cut your line as close to the hook as possible and release your catch.

E. ICE FISHING is limited to members and their families. Three (3) guests are permitted only if accompanied by the host member.

1. No tip-ups are allowed when ice fishing.

2. Windbreaker shelters must be removed from the ice by dusk daily.

3. Fishing flags must be displayed. These can be obtained rom the CLA Board.

12. SNOWMOBILES, ATV’s, MINIBIKES These vehicles must conform to state and county ordinances pertaining to licenses and operation for both vehicles and drivers. They may not be operated on the beach, picnic, tennis court, lakeshore and similar recreation areas. Members ONLY may use them on the frozen lake at their own risk. Guests are not permitted to accompany a member on the frozen lake.

13. HORSES. Horses are permitted on or along ONLY road easements. They may not be ridden or tethered at the beach, picnic, tennis court or recreational areas.

14. STRUCTURES. No structures or landscape material, including rocks, boulders or similar material may be permanently affixed to the shoreline or put in the lake without permission from the Board of Directors.

15. DREDGING. No dredging of any type may be done in the lake or adjacent shore area without prior written permission from the Board of Directors,

16. DIVERSION OF LAKE WATER. Association members are prohibited from diverting Countryside Lake Water for private use. This also applied to streams and springs that feed Countryside Lake.

17. AIRCRAFT. No aircraft can land or take off within the Countryside Lake Boundaries.

18. TV SATELLITE DISHES larger than 24" in diameter may not be placed without Countryside Lake Association Board approval and never within 100 feet of shoreline or 100 feet of any road easement. A building permit must also be obtained from the Lake County Building department. It is recommended that the area surrounding the satellite dish be landscaped so as to minimize or totally restrict its view from surrounding members and passing vehicles.

Members in violation of the above rules and regulations will be notified in writing by the CLA Board of Directors. If members refuse to comply, membership privileges, including use of the beach, lake, and common areas, will be revoked.