The access lot & swim area is a Bahia Bay Community Association property. These rules have been approved by the Association’s Board of Directors for the purpose of protecting the interest of the members of the Association. They are founded on the principles of common courtesy and common sense. Access Lot privileges may be revoked for violation of these rules.
Invited guests must be accompanied by the Association member/homeowner, Associate member or at all times while on the access lot premises. No profanity, illegal or obscene behavior, illegal drugs, nudity, and open urination allowed on the property, floating dock or pier.
You are personally responsible for your family members and guests while on the access lot property, floating dock or pier, and any damages involving either them or for any complaints incurred while on the premises.
The gate is to be kept locked at all times except for entering and exiting.
No parking at the entrance area on either side of Rio Oro Drive or gate and boat ramps should never be blocked by your vehicle, watercraft, or trailer.
Your key to the access lot gate must not be shared with friends, neighbors, or guests.
Cleaning - Please keep the access lot clean & thanks. Put all of your garbage, in the green trash container in the access lot or if they are full please take it with you when you leave. Place bottles, cans, and other recyclables in the blue containers. No cigarette butts in the children’s play area, sandbox or on the ground! (children may not realize the danger of picking these up and putting them in their mouth) There are containers on the dock, picnic tables or use your car ash tray.
Pets - Pets must be accompanied by the member/homeowner who owns them, and kept on a leash if they might be considered a menace to another member or their guests. No intimidating pet is allowed on the pier. Pets are not allowed in the children’s sandbox. It is the owner’s responsibility to clean up after their pet before leaving the access lot. Please pick up after your pet and there are poop bags next to the dock entrance if you forgot your bag. No animals on the floating dock or pier at peak times (example - holidays, weekends).
Children under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, guardian, or responsible caregiver. Children are required to wear life jackets in all swimming areas, floating dock, and pier.
Access Lot Official Hours - The access lot is considered closed at the commencement of darkness each day and not open until daylight the following morning.
Parking - Parking is allowed on the Access Lot as a convenience for only those members or Associate members who live farther away than a short walk to their own lot, and then only while they are actively using the lot. Members should park their vehicles inside the gate nearest Rio Oro Drive, so as to be clearly out of the way of other incoming or outgoing vehicles, away from the area of the picnic tables, beach area, ramps and pier entrance. Only one vehicle is allowed per member or property address at any one time at peak times (ex. holidays, weekends). At peak times (ex. holidays, weekends), please return your boat trailer to your house so there’s room for everyone to enjoy the access lot, as well. Vehicles, watercrafts, and personal property should not be left on the Access Lot overnight.
Use Of The Floating Dock - Anyone else using the floating dock must yield ample space and courtesy to boaters who wish to use it for this purpose. One of the purposes of the floating dock is to give members a place to tie up while putting their boat into the water, or preparing to take their watercraft/s out of the water. No glass containers on the docks or pier. No smoking or fireworks on the floating dock or pier. No fishing at peak times (ex. holidays, weekends) or move out of the way while swimmers are using the ladder on flocking dock or pier. There are no wake signs posted.
Use Of Stationary Pier - Watercrafts should not be left tied up to the stationary part of the pier all day or long periods of time at peek use (ex. holidays, weekends). No jumping from the pier or railings is allowed. Keep the pier walkway clear of coolers, chairs, fishing equipment, and other articles, so that other members who wish to use it can do so freely and easily. No fishing at peak times (ex. holidays, weekends) and always move out of the way while swimmers are using the ladder, flocking dock or pier.
Use Of watercraft ties - Jet skis should not be left tied up at peak times (example - holidays, weekends) or after you have finished using it for any particular outing. It is not permissible to leave your jet ski tied up overnight. There are no wake signs posted.
Parties or other events at the access Lot involving 10 people or more are required to notify the Social committee chairperson or reserve coordinator at least one week or more in advance to reserve. At peak times, please be keep parties small (ex. holidays, weekends) and share area so everyone can enjoy the access lot. Email - Committee@bahiabay.org or reserve@bahiabay.org
Abandoned property left at the Access Lot, pier or jet ski ties may be removed at the owner’s expense. Property shall be considered “abandoned” if it is in violation of the above rules.
Camping in any form is not permitted on the Access Lot at any time.
The Access Lot may be used only by active members/homeowners or active associate members of the Bahia Bay Community Association. Active members/homeowners and associate members are defined as having paid the current fiscal year’s membership dues and who are paid up in full with the Bahia Bay Community Association.
Common Areas:
Bahia Bay Community Association shall not be held liable or accountable for any accident, personal injury, property damage or loss of any kind relating to the use of the Access Lot or any other common areas within Bay Bahia subdivision.
Renters, please contact your homeowner/association member to give you your gate key for those members who's dues are paid up in full.
Thank you
Bahia Bay Community Association Board Members
(Revised March 23, 2012, June 7, 2011, September 18, 2005, May 15, 2002)
