When living in a condominium, it is very important that all homeowners comply with the Governing Documents of the Association. The complete set of rules an owner must agree to when purchasing a home at Balaton are included in the Balaton Condominium Homes Declaration. The Rules and Regulation section includes those rules most applicable to Balaton residents and is linked below. Issues covered include restrictions on the uses of "limited common elements" (patios/decks, windows, etc.) and "common elements" (landscaped areas, building shell, etc.), guidelines for unit modification, and rules related to pet ownership.
Additional rules apply to the use of the Pool and Spa.
Pool hours are posted at the entrance to the pool.
Rules are posted in the pool area.
No unnecessary or excessive noise will be permitted at any time.
No food, food containers, glass for beverages will be allowed in the pool area. Non-alcoholic beverages are allowed in non-breakable containers.
There is no life guard on duty.
Children age 12 and under need to be accompanied by a responsible adult age 18 or greater at all times. Bathers age 13-17 may not use the pool alone.
Visitors must be accompanied by an owner/renter.
No glass of any kind is permitted in the pool area.
Rocks, coins, keys etc should not be thrown in the pool or used for games as they can damage the bottom surface.
Swimsuits only. No T-shirts, cut-offs or diapers. Avoid walking on pool surfaces (tile) with street shoes.
No pets are allowed in the pool area.
Maximum number of pool users at any one time is 35.
Inner tubes, swim rings, air mattresses are not allowed in the pool. Life vests and arm rings are permitted.
The life rings and other life-saving equipment are for emergency use only.
No running or horseplay in the pool area.
Children under 5 years of age should not use the spa.
Children age 12 and under need to be accompanied by a responsible adult age 18 or greater at all times. Bathers age 13-17 may not use the spa alone.
Visitors must be accompanied by an owner/renter.
No food of drinks permitted in the spa. No alcoholic beverages permitted.
Swimmers must wear swim wear. No nudity. No diapers in the spa.
Women who might be pregnant should consult a physician before using the spa.
Bathers suffering from high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes should consult a physician before using the spa.
Bathers with seizure, heart or circulatory problems are advised to swim with a buddy.
Maximum number of spa users at any one time is 8.
Spa use should be limited to 15 minutes at any one session.
No running in the spa area.
A clean shower is required prior to using the spa.
No pool toys in the spa.
No pets in the spa area.
Email board@balatonhomes.org with a description, license number and location.