Summer Winds Property Rules and Information

Guest/Registered Guest

A guest is one who occupies and controls a unit, and is responsible for the activities therein.  This occupancy, control and responsibility is granted either through a rental contract, or is freely given by the unit owner, to the guest.  Guests also include other members of a party of people who occupy a unit under the same lease agreement (or private agreement with an owner), e.g. – if a man signs a rental agreement which includes himself, his wife, and three kids, the other family members are also considered guests.

By definition, if a rental contract exists, a guest is registered with the rental agency, which in turn notifies Summer Winds Security.  If there is no rental agreement with the on-site rental agency, then a guest becomes registered by way of the owner or off-site rental agent notifying the Summer Winds Office or Security, either verbally or in writing, that one or more persons will be occupying the owner’s unit as a guest.

As used in this policy, the terms “guest” and “registered guest” shall have the same meaning.  Members of an owner’s immediate family will generally be considered as guests.

Visitor

A visitor is one who temporarily stays with a registered guest or owner, and who does not assume control of, or responsibility for, the unit.  The stay may be for a few minutes, or a few hours.  A visitor may not “holdover” in the unit if the registered guest or owner has departed from the unit.  During the stay, when in the common area or using common area facilities, visitors must at all times be accompanied by the owner or registered guest of the unit which they are visiting.

Owners and guests must provide the name of each visitor to Security prior to their  (visitors’) arrival.  If visitors arrive unexpectedly, Security will call the unit to seek permission to allow access.  Entry will be denied unless the Owner or Registered Guest grants permission for the visitors to enter.  The number of visitors who are not staying the night may not exceed the number that the owner or guest can properly supervise, i.e. – they are not disturbing others’ quiet enjoyment of the property, or generating complaints from owners, guests, or Security.  Visitors who are not spending the night must exit Summer Winds by 1:00 a.m., unless their host has previously notified Security.

Visitors and guests are not required to wear ID tags while on the property, but if requested by Security or the office staff, must supply their names and unit numbers.  It they fail or refuse to do so, they will be presumed to be trespassers, and treated accordingly.

Vehicles

Unless Security has been notified, not more than a total of four vehicles per unit, whether owned/operated by guests or visitors, will be permitted in the parking areas at any one time during the period from April 15th through September 15th.  During said period, vehicles in excess of four are subject to being towed at the vehicle owner’s expense.

Guest and visitors are required to have a mirror-hanging car pass:  overnight guests are blue, daily passes (i.e. – not spending the night) are yellow.  These are distributed by the onsite rental agent or Summer Winds Security, and must bear an expiration date, not to exceed 30 days from the date of issue.  However, these passes may be renewed.

PARKING

All vehicles must park in marked areas.  All boats, trailers, campers and oversized vehicles must park on the turf stones beside the west entrance.  Parking in loading zones is limited to 30 minutes.  Vehicles parked improperly are subject to be towed at the owner’s expense.  All boats and trailers must be disconnected and parked separately each night and placed in individual spaces  Illegal parking is subject to fines and towing as set forth by N.C. state regulations.

PETS

 Renters/non-immediate family and guests are not allowed to have pets in the units or on the grounds.  Pets may not be kept in cars.  No pets with the exception of service animals are permitted in Ginger’s Café, Sand Dollar Room, Sports Complex, pools or any of the enclosed pool areas (fenced-in areas) at any time.  (N.C. Gen Stat. 130A-280=130A-282, Section 2530)

NOISE

Televisions, radios, computers, audio equipment and any other musical instruments, operated from the unit or unit balcony must be kept at a level that is not audible from other units.  After 11:00 p.m. any sound must be reduced so as not to disturb your neighbor.  Security is required to strictly enforce this regulation.

TRASH

All garbage must be firmly secured in tied plastic bags before being placed in the trash receptacles located on the loading dock of each building.  The green receptacles are for household garbage.  These containers are located as follows:

Bldg. A - West side of building in yellow loading dock area.

Bldg. C - West side of building in yellow loading dock area.

            Bldg. B - East side of building in yellow loading dock area.

Please do not place trash in grill area trash can.

Please do not place household trash garbage in the beach deck access trash cans, but place it in the designated green receptacles.

DUNES

Access to the beach is to be made only by the walkways provided.  North Carolina state law prohibits disturbing or picking of sea oats or other sand dune vegetation in order to preserve the dunes and protect beach property. Littering the dunes is punishable by law.

CLOTHING

The hanging of clothing, bathing suits, towels or other apparel on outside clothes lines or over decks and railing is prohibited.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

No guest or owner shall use or permit to be brought into the condominium or storage closet any flammable fluids such as gasoline, kerosene or any other explosives or articles deemed hazardous to life, limb or property.  FIREWORKS ARE PROHIBITED ON SUMMER WINDS PROPERTY WHETHER LEGAL UNDER NC LAW OR NOT.  You may go below the high water line on the beach to discharge lawful fireworks.

SEAGULLS & ANY OTHER WILDLIFE

The feeding of seagulls and any other wildlife from the balconies or common area is prohibited.

PARKING LOTS

No vehicle maintenance such as oil changes, motor tune ups, car washing, etc. is permitted in the parking lots.  Washing may be done in the boat storage area.

TRICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES, ETC.

Tricycles, skateboards, roller skates, roller blades and motorized vehicles that are not normally used for highway driving are not permitted.  Motorized wheelchairs are an exception.  Bicycles must follow the same rules as automobiles.  Skateboards and roller skates may be used on basketball court when it is not in use.

BALL PLAYING

No ball playing or Frisbee throwing is allowed in the courtyards or pool areas.  Ball playing and Frisbee throwing is permitted only on the highway side front lawn of the property or on the beach. Bachii ball is the exception to the rule with permission from security and adult supervision.  The ball may NOT be airborne.

OUTDOOR COOKING

No food is to be cooked on the common area property except in the designated charcoal cooking areas.  Cooking on the unit patios or balconies is a fire hazard and is not permitted.

CHILDREN

Guests and owners are responsible for their children’s behavior and for any damages resulting from their actions or that of their visitors.

WASTE TREATMENT

Flushing of non-biodegradable items (diapers, clothing, sanitary napkins, grease, cooking oil, etc) through the sewer system is prohibited.  Garbage disposals are not permitted.

KITE FLYING

Kite flying is allowed on the beach only.

HORSEPLAY

Ball bouncing, running and horseplay on the walkways, stairwells and within the units is prohibited.

SMOKING

Smoking is not permitted in Ginger’s Café, Sports Complex, Sand Dollar Room, elevators and Homeowner’s Office.  Please dispose of cigarette butts in the proper disposable areas.  They are not to be disposed of on the ground, walkways, bathroom floors, elevator floors, pool decks or access decks.

INTOXICATED AND DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR

No person is permitted to be on or in any common area of the Summer Winds Campus in an intoxicated and disruptive state.  As used in this rule “intoxicated” is a condition where mental and physical function is substantially impaired by the use of alcohol or drugs, but “legal” intoxication is not required.  “Disruptive” includes but is not limited to cursing or shouting at or otherwise rudely insulting others, speaking in an obscene or vulgar manner to others, grabbing, shoving, pushing or fighting others or challenging others to fight, blocking or interfering with traffic in the parking areas or driveways on campus, blocking or lying across or otherwise preventing or interfering with access to or passage across a sidewalk, walkway or entrance to a building or unit, or becoming unconscious or “passing out” in or on a common area as a result of intoxication.   

UNCIVIL BEHAVIOR

1. All persons at Summer Winds will conduct themselves in a civil manner so as not to interfere with the reasonable use and enjoyment of the common areas and units by others.  The following are violations of this regulation, but such listing is not exclusive.

1. Cursing or swearing in a loud manner that would be offensive to a person of ordinary sensibilities.

2. Speaking or gesturing in an obscene or vulgar manner to others.

3. Threatening another person on the Summer Winds Campus with bodily harm or harm to his property.

4. Denigrating another person on the Summer Winds Campus because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, marital status, sex or sexual orientation.

5. An un-permitted touching of another person.

6. Damaging another person’s property or the common property under the jurisdiction of the Association.

In determining whether this regulation has been violated the standard will be whether or not the conduct complained of would be offensive to a person of ordinary sensibilities.

Nudity

Nudity is prohibited on or in the common areas of Summer Winds or within units in a manner that is visible from the common areas or other units.  “Nudity” shall include the exposure of male or female genitalia or buttocks, or the full exposure of breasts of females over five years of age except for mothers in the act of breast feeding.  Excluded from this regulation is nudity in common area locker or dressing rooms by members of the sex to which the room is limited. 

 

POOL AREA RULES AND REGULATIONS

There are no lifeguards at any of the Summer Winds pools.  Owners and guests swim at their own risk.  Summer Winds Condominiums, Inc. or Summer Winds Services, Inc. will not be responsible for injuries sustained in or about the pools, deck areas or on the beach.

Outdoor pool hours shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. during the summer season

Indoor pool hours are 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. during the summer season.

Diving and/or jumping from the side of any pool is a safety hazard and is prohibited. Ball playing in any pool is prohibited for safety reasons. Running or horseplay around the pool area    is a safety hazard and is not permitted.

Anyone with skin, ear, or other infections cannot use the pools.

Pool rules are posted in all swimming areas. No pets are allowed in any pool or pool area     except service animals.

Children under the age of three should use the wading pool in “A” courtyard.  For their own safety, children under age three are permitted in the large pools ONLY with parent or grandparent directly present in the pool.  Children under age three and all others wearing diapers are required to wear approved swim diapers. (Approved swim diapers are available for purchase at Ginger’s Café and the Sports Complex.)

Children under twelve years of age must be accompanied by an adult who shall be responsible for the child’s safety, behavior and observance of the POOL RULES.

Cigarettes, cigars and all other litter must be put into proper receptacles.  Please help by picking up and throwing litter into receptacles.  Smoking in the Sports Complex pool area is prohibited.

Only approved swimwear is allowed.  Cut off jeans specifically are prohibited.

All walkways are to be kept clear at all times.

A shower is required before entering pools, hot tubs or dry sauna.  Boogie boards fewer than three feet are allowed.

Food and beverages may be enjoyed in the outside pool areas, so long as unbreakable containers are used and all ABC laws are observed.  (See attached ABC laws)

Pool furniture must not be moved to the beach, grassed areas, private patios or the Sports Complex.  Personal items must not be left on grassy areas. Pool Chairs may not be reserved by covering them with towels.

Group pool parties are not permitted in the pools or pool areas except by special permission from the Board of Directors in advance.

SPORTS COMPLEX RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Sports Complex hours shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. during the summer season.

The same pool rules and regulations shall apply for the Sports Complex pool.  Food is not permitted in the indoor pool area.

Reservations must be made for use of the tennis and racquetball courts.  Reservations will be held for five (5) minutes only.  Racquetball courts may be reserved for one (1) hour playing time.  Tennis court hours shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.  Tennis courts may be reserved for one (1) hour playing time for singles and one and one half hours (11/2) for doubles.

Appropriate dress must be observed at all times on the tennis and racquetball courts.  Black soled shoes are not permitted on the racquetball courts.

Using the side of the building for basketball or tennis warm up is not permitted.

Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the Sports Complex.

ABC LAWS AS APPLIED TO SUMMER WINDS

Summer Winds common area property is ABC licensed, therefore “On premises/Private Club” laws apply to the entire common area property, without exception.  It is imperative that all owners, guests, renters and employees understand and abide by the law as it applies to Summer Winds.  Summer Winds homeowners and employees cannot knowingly allow ABC violations.  Associated fines, penalties, liabilities and potential loss of license are not risks we can afford.

PERSONS 21 YEARS OR OLDER

Purchases of beer, wine or spirituous liquors may be carried from the place of purchase, or your vehicle, to your unit.  Upon departure they may also be carried from your unit to your vehicle. This does not apply to persons under 21 years of age.

Persons under 21 years of age must not be in possession of, or consume any alcoholic beverage at any time!  Even one unopened container is a violation!

Under ABC law, being inside a unit offers NO EXCEPTION for a person less than 21 years of age.  Even inside an owned or rented unit, under direct supervision of an adult, NO PERSON UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE MAY POSSESS OR CONSUME ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.

When on common area property you may have only one container of alcoholic beverage, opened or unopened, in your possession. (Safety rules prohibit glass containers).

It is not permissible to maintain a “stock” in a cooler or other means of storage anywhere on common area property, including a vehicle parked on common area property.

Inside your unit or on the beach is not considered common area property.Purchase of alcohol for underage drinkers is a criminal offense.

Each adult may bring one opened or unopened alcoholic beverage from a unit and carry it onto common area property for consumption.  This process may be repeated as often as desired, so long as no more than one container per adult is on common area property at any one time.

FIRE SAFETY PROCEDURES

THINGS TO DO:

1. Immediately dial 911 emergency.

2. Call Summer Winds Security.  Give the Security Guard your unit number and telephone number.

3. Pull the nearest fire alarm box immediately.  It is vitally important that we be given as early a warning as possible.

4. Be sure to close the unit door behind you. Use the nearest exit stairway to leave the building.  On the 6th floor of the B building, be sure to close the stairway door behind you.  DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THE ELEVATORS.

THINGS TO AVOID

1.  Do not assume that someone else has already notified Summer Winds Security.

2.  Do not attempt to move your vehicle.

3.  DO NOT REENTER THE BUILDING UNTIL PERMITTED TO DO SO BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

FIRE DEPARTMENT          911      RESCUE SQUAD                  911     

POLICE DEPARTMENT     911     SUMMER WINDS SECURITY 247-2160