If you encounter trespassers on your property, please contact law enforcement directly rather than approaching the individuals yourself. In case of an emergency, dial 911. For non-emergency assistance from the Town of Shenandoah Police Department, please call Shenandoah Police Department at (540) 652-8193.
All owners and their guests (including renters of short-term rentals) must abide by the posted 15 MPH speed limits. Additionally, vehicles equipped with 4WD are highly encouraged to engage when using the GAP roads.
As per the GAP By-Laws residences must be a minimum of 480 sq ft on one level. Prior to building, owners must submit plans and other required documents to the board (now Architectural Committee) for approval before starting any construction and must secure and post all required permits . Failure to notify and submit plans the board for approval may result in fines and/or legal fees. Visit the Architectural Committe Page
Owners, guests, and short-term renters of the Gap may not discharge or use any firearms within the GAP. Hunting is allowed only in the hunting preserve. The hunting preserve may only be used by community property owners and their guests. Short-term rental guests are not allowed access to the hunting preserve.
Although burning on GAP property is not recommended, you must adhere to Virginia’s 4 PM Burning Law (in effect from February 15 through April 30 each year). It is important to note that some localities may have even more restrictive regulations on outdoor burning than the state’s 4 PM Burning Law. All burners are encouraged to check with the Shenandoah Fire Department before starting any outdoor burning.
Property owners are responsible for keeping their culverts clear. If you need help with that, the Board can arrange to have it done and will pass the cost on to you.
Each Gap Owner pays an annual road maintenance fee of $300 regardless if its an empty lot or has a dwelling. Additionally, Gap owners are also assessed an additional annual $300 road maintenance fee for each property that has a dwelling. Additional vacant lots with no dwelling do not pay the additional road maintenance fee.
Yes. all Gap owners must notify and obtain approval for any major modifications, alterations or additions to their home or lot from the Board's Architechural Committee (AC). For additional information go to the Architechural Committe tab located under Homeowner Resources.
No. As per Gap ByLaws and Declarations - No signs, billboards, or advertising of any nature, shall be erected, placed or maintained on any lots herein designated, nor upon any building erected thereon, except directional and information signs of the Developer. "No signs off any nature shall be displayed to the public view on any lot without the prior written approval" of the Association. The Association shall have the right to enter onto any lot and remove therefrom any sign or signs located thereon without such written approval. A sign displaying the name of your cabin is authorized.
Property owners can access their property information, payment history, update their information and pay their fees by signing into their personal owner portal by clicking on the Owner Portal Tab located on the navigation menu.
Height 12’8” at highest point (middle)
Width 11’6” (but tapers toward the arched roof)
Note: There is a stream (narrow spillway) that runs along the righthand wall, so that affects how far over one can get.