Policy # storage 01

Board Approval Date:  11/7/09

Review Date: May each year

 

STORAGE POLICY

 

  1. Only one camping unit (camper) may be stored on any residential lot.

 

  1. Camping units stored on residential lots must be stored in the back of the residence or out of sight of the roadway.  They must be at least 100 ft from the roadway, if at all possible.  Variances to locations due to hardship may be granted by the EPC.  This variance must be granted (in writing) prior to placement of camping units in locations other than stated above.

 

  1. All camping units must be registered at the WBLRA office and display a WBLRA sticker in a visible location.  This sticker must include lot number OF THE OWNER of the camping unit.

 

  1. Pre-paid reservations for camping unit storage must be received NO LATER THAN July 31st of each year in order to reserve the same location.  Payments received AFTER July 31st will be assigned space, as available.

 

  1. Members who want to reserve a storage space for their camping unit must be a member in good standing or have a payment plan arrangement.  Members who default on a payment plan will not eligible for storage space the following year unless they are a member in good standing.

 

  1. Camping units and other items must be contained within the designated space and items stored in an orderly fashion.

 

  1. Fees for storage in the STORAGE AREA are for the designated space and are NOT to be assessed on a per item basis.  Fees for storage in the CAMPGROUND are for the space and are NOT to be assessed on a per item bases WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CAMPING UNITS. ONLY ONE CAMPING UNIT PER CAMPGROUND STORAGE SPACE IS ALLOWED.  If an additional camping units (more than one camping unit per campground space) is placed on said space, then an additional campground storage fee will be applied.

 

  1. Members wanting to move their camping unit in or out of the storage must notify the office prior to moving.

 

  1. All units stored in the CAMPGROUNDS (occupying campground camping spaces) must be removed PRIOR to the start of the Memorial Day Weekend, but NO SOONER than 14 days prior to the start of the Memorial Day Weekend.  Any units that are in storage may not be stored greater than 12 months (Nov1-Oct 31) without written permission of the Board of Directors.

 

  1.  A $10 per night fee will be assessed to camping units that utilize electrical hook up.  Units that are left plugged in and unattended will also be assessed this $10 per night fee.

 

  1. A camping unit will be considered abandoned if no registration card is filed (each year/season).  All attempts to contact the owner will be made prior to any legal action that may be taken to remove and or dispose of the unit.

 

  1. ALL units must be self-contained and be maintained to meet the standards of “safe and road ready”.  Pursuant to Michigan State Law, all recreational vehicles must display a current license or the Association can be held liable for personal property tax on all non registered vehicles.

 

  1. White Birch Lakes Recreation Association is to be held FREE from any liability for damage, vandalism, fire, or theft.  Storage of units is at the individual member’s discretion and at their own risk.