BETHANY PRESERVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION RULES AND REGULATIONS
The following Rules and Regulations are taken from the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for the Bethany Preserve Homeowners Assn. (unless otherwise noted) and do not reflect all Rules and Regulations of the Community.
1. All changes to the exterior of the home or lot require prior approval from the Architectural Review Committee (ARC).
2. All lots are required to be used for residential purposes only and may not be used to conduct business that creates a nuisance in the community. Home offices are the exception.
3. Owners are responsible for the actions of any tenants, guest, employees or invitees.
4. Satellite dishes must be 24-inch in diameter or less and be placed and screened from view. Dishes shall not be roof mounted unless grandfathered in prior to the rule change.
5. For Sale signs are permitted on the property with the permission of the HOA board. They must be discreet, standard size and placed only in the yard (no windows). The sign can remain for 60 days whereupon a subsequent request for continuance must be requested. The HOA Board email is: bethanypreserve.hoa@gmail.com
6. No fence shall be erected without prior approval from the ARC. Fences should be of black aluminum and shall not exceed a height of 4 ft.
7. Burning of trash or refuse is prohibited.
8. Clotheslines are prohibited.
9. Outdoor recreational equipment must be approved by the ARC. If approved, must be removed out of sight each night and not permanently left in the yard visible to the street.
10. Community yard sales are permissible once per year and must be approved in advance. Please request a date with the HOA BOARD via email.
11. PET WASTE must be removed immediately by the owner of the pet and disposed of within their property. This rule applies to the entire Bethany Preserve development including the common areas as well as other resident’s properties.
12. PETS MUST BE LEASHED or carried and under the control of an adult at all times.
13. Disabled/unregistered vehicles are not permitted to be stored in view.
14. The following are prohibited from being parked on property in excess of 24 hours: Trailer homes, motor homes, campers, recreational vehicles, boats/trailers, dump trucks or any commercial vehicle.
15. Passenger vehicles MUST BE PARKED EITHER IN THE DRIVEWAY OR GARAGE. Street parking is restricted to guests and may not exceed 24 hours. Overflow parking should be at the pond and the pool area only.
16. Major vehicle repair is not permitted unless performed in the garage away from view.
17. Storage containers/sheds are not permitted on a lot.
18. Yards must be maintained to the community standard by being kept orderly, free from weeds and mowed. “Your weeds become everyone else’s weeds”.
19. It is suggested that every residential home is painted at least once every 3 years or sooner if needed. Any changes to exterior paint/trim must be approved by the ARC.
20. Vegetable gardens may be grown in side and rear yards as long as they are properly maintained and do not detract from the overall landscape.
21. Owners shall be notified and provided with 14 days to correct any violations.
Bethany Preserve
Pool Rules & Regulations
POOL SCHEDULE
Saturday, Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day
Hours: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM (or sundown)
Adult Swim: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM & 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM (or sundown)
THE POOL IS UNGUARDED AND ALL USERS SWIM AT THEIR OWN RISK.
2024 Bethany Preserve Pool Rules and Regulations
NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK
The following are for the protection of the owners, guests and tenants of BP.
1. Pool is for the use of BP owners,renters and guests only.
2. Pool hours will be 8am-9pm.
3. The gate code is to remain private.
4. A guest is defined as someone staying with you (or in your home) or anyone accompanied by an owner or renter.
5. All children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by and supervised by a parent or responsible person over the age of 18.
6. All children in diapers must adhere to the DE State Ordinance that rubber pants or “swimmies” must be worn in the pool.
7. Proper bathing attire must be worn by all.
8. No electronic devices playing music are permitted unless used with headphones.
9. No playing on the steps to the pool.
10. Towels are not to be hung on fencing or pool railings.
11. Food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted in the pool area. Take out and dispose of anything you carry in. NO EXCEPTIONS.
12. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED
13. No diving, running or ball playing.
14. NO PETS except service animals
15. Squirt Guns, rafts, boogie boards and boats are not allowed.
16. Please leave the pool area in the same manner it was before using it. If BP furniture is used, chairs, tables, lounges, umbrellas, please secure them before exiting.
17. BP HOA is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property while at the pool
18. CLUBHOUSE (when open)- when the clubhouse is in use, please maintain it, and respect the ping pong table. No running (floor can get slippery). Replace any broken paddles or balls damaged while using.
19. Bathrooms (when open)- maintain sanitary conditions, discard trash when using toilets,showers and sinks.
20. Please bring your cellphone to the pool for emergencies. Verizon will no longer support the phone we have on the premises.
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.The pool is a community asset, and as such, enforcement of the rules is a community responsibility. Where, in the judgment of community members, person(s) using the pool facilities are in violation of the posted rules, violators should be encouraged by the members to comply with the rules. If that fails or, if necessary, call local law enforcement, for resolution of the conflict.
Pool Managed By: WILGUS ASSOCIATES, INC. 302-539-7511