Regs & Rules

Every member must complete the Emerald Bay Storage agreement at the Club administration office prior to utilizing any space.
Every membership may rent up to two (2) spaces at any given time.
Spaces will be assigned by the appointed director of the storage facility.
The spaces are intended for the storage of automobiles, aquatic motorized toys and trailers. All items must be approved prior to storage.
No vehicle or materials for commercial use may be stored in the facility.
Assigned spaces may not be sub-leased and/or traded without prior written approval of the appointed Director of the storage facility.
Unauthorized storage of vehicles in the facility will be subject to removal and/or additional fines at the owner's expense.

1. In the event of a violation of these Rules and Regulations by a Member, a Member of the Member’s household, or a Guest of Member, the following will apply:

First Violation: Provide a letter to the Member, or responsible Member for Non-Member violations, from the Board of Directors, outlining the alleged violation. At the discretion of the President of the Board of Directors, a personal contact and delivery of the letter to the responsible Member by the President or by a Committee Chairperson designated by the President may be made explaining the alleged violation to the Member.

Second Violation: Provide a letter to the Member, or responsible Member for Non-Member violations, from the President or in his/her absence another Executive Committee Member, requesting the responsible Member meet with the Board of Directors in a closed meeting to discuss the alleged violation and to be subject to penalties (including assessments) to be determined by the Board of Directors. At the discretion of the President of the Board of Directors, a personal contact and delivery of the letter to the responsible Member by the President or by a Committee Chairperson designated by the President may be made explaining the alleged violation to the Member.

Subsequent Violations: Penalties (including assessments) to be determined by the Board of Directors.

2. In violations of a more severe nature, such as an assault by a Member, a Member of a Member’s household or a Guest of a Member on the person or property of another Member, Guest, or Employee or improper conduct of any such person upon any other person on Emerald Bay Club property, including, but not limited to physical assault, sexual harassment, criminal activity and similar type of behavior, no prior written notices of any kind shall be required. Upon obtaining allegations of such improper conduct there will be a complete investigation, and if such allegations appear to the Board to be substantial, the Board will require the accused to meet in a Closed Session of the Board to discuss such alleged conduct. Action to be taken by the Board of Directors may range from dismissal of such charges to suspension from Emerald Bay Club, Inc. Failure of the accused to attend the required meeting will not negate action taken by the Board of Directors. The accused may have his or her attorney present during the Closed Session if he/she so desires, and he/she will be so advised of such right before the Closed Session is begun.

3. Any Member reporting a violation should feel confident that the report will be treated confidentially so as not to create ill feelings between Members. Conversely, any Member being reported should feel confident that the final determination of an alleged violation will be made by the Board of Directors after a very careful private review of the situation.

4. Report of violations of rules as follows:

A. Car traffic and Golf Carts on the streets or Golf Course when the Pro Shop is closed:

i. Security Personnel or the Security Committee

B. Golf Carts on the Golf Course when the Pro Shop is open:

i. The Pro Shop or the Golf Committee

C. Club House, Patio, Swimming Pool, Tennis and Basketball Courts:

i. Business Manager or House Committee

Duty and Responsibility: The owner of the lot or tract of land on which a building or other improvement has been or is to be constructed shall have the present and continuing duty to:

Control rainfall and other water runoff originating on such property in compliance with all applicable Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) regulations, including but not limited to adherence to best management practices (BMPs) for minimizing erosion and the movement of sediment from the construction site. This requirement shall include, at minimum, the installation of a properly installed silt fence barrier to prevent exposed soil from moving off the construction site onto neighboring property or into drainage ditches.
Control rainfall and other water runoff originating on such property.
Control the drainage systems flowing through such property.
Maintain watercourses along the boundaries of such property.
Comply with any and all conditions imposed by the Architectural Control Committee for approval of such project.

Note: BMPs include but are not limited to the employment of sandbags, silt fences, straw mulch scattered over exposed soil surface and/or hay bale dikes employed to limit the movement of soil from a construction site.

2. Site Plan Required: A Site Plan consisting of a fully developed drainage plan for the proposed construction area shall be filed with any application to build, add on or change the elevation of any property in Emerald Bay. The Site Plan must consist of a drawing of the lot or tract of land on which a building or other improvement is to be constructed, as well as all adjoining and abutting land, streets and common areas, and any such additional areas as may be required by the Architectural Control Committee. The Site Plan should show the following:

A. The lot and block number of all tracts shown on the Site Plan.

B. The platted boundaries of all such tracts.

C. All setbacks and easements.

D. Location of all curbs, storm sewers and adjacent street lines.

E. Dimensions and locations of all driveways.

F. Finish grade elevations of all existing and proposed structures in such area.

G. Elevations on all existing and proposed changes in topography within such area.

H. The name, address and phone number of the persons responsible for such project.

I. The minimum plan size shall be 8 ½ x 11 drawn to scale.

3. Written Agreement: To prevent any proposed construction from causing detrimental drainage problems to the property of the applicants or others, the Architectural Control Committee may require that the applicant enter into a contract with the Emerald Bay Homeowners Association (HOA) regarding and repairing such work, alterations, modifications and structures to be done. Prior to the granting of a permit for construction, this contract will be provided at the cost of the applicant. The Committee may require that a performance bond be provided, at the cost of the applicant, assuring the proper and timely performance of such contract.

4. Penalties: Failure to comply with these rules in all respects, shall constitute a failure to perform required obligations which, at the option of the Board of Directors, shall permit Emerald Bay Club, Inc. to undertake and perform such action as may be necessary, to bring the property into compliance with this rule in the owner’s place and stead at the cost and expense of the owner, the cost and expenses of which shall be and constitute a lien upon the land involved, payable by owner of said lots to Emerald Bay Club, Inc.

1. In accordance with the Emerald Bay Restrictive Covenants:

A. Garbage (defined as food waste) must be kept in watertight containers with tight fitting covers.

B. Trash (defined as nonperishable waste) should be put in plastic bags. Do not put jagged glass, nails or heavy loads such as rocks or dirt into bags. Weight should not exceed 35 pounds per bag, and pickup is limited to 10 bags.

2. Trash and Garbage do not have to be separated. They may be placed in the same bag if placed in containers.

3. Limbs and Brush will be picked up if cut and tied into bundles not exceeding 4 feet in length.

4. Trash and Garbage should be placed 3 feet from the street and not behind bushes, trees, mailboxes, etc.

5. Trash and Garbage are collected each Tuesday and Friday (except when Holidays interfere with normal schedule). Do not put your Trash out earlier than 6 AM on the day of collection unless it is in a closed animal-proof container. After the Trash has been collected, trash containers should be removed from curbside and concealed from view until Trash is picked up again.

6. If you have questions about pickup, call our solid waste collection contractor.

A. Republic Services-(800)678-7274

7. No dumping is permitted of Trash, Garbage or anything upon Emerald Bay property or any other property within or adjacent to the outer boundaries of Emerald Bay.

8. Once each year, our solid waste contractor provides a dumpster for disposal of items too large for normal trash pickup. The dates will be published in the Rainbow Review.

9. Outdoor burning of Trash, Brush, Leaves or other debris within 300 feet of a building (other than boathouses) is prohibited.