Members are not permitted to rent, or offer to rent, any Lot for periods of less than six consecutive months.
[See By-Law Article 7.01 Members]

It is a condition of membership, that Lot owners:

• abide by the By-Law and pay all dues and fees levied against their Lot; and
• do not rent, or offer to rent, any Lot for periods of less than six consecutive months.

It is a condition of associate membership, that Associate Members abide by the By-Law.
[See By-Law Article 7.01 Members]

The Annual Meeting is held each Fall, usually the first Saturday in October. A General Meeting is held each Spring, usually the first Saturday in May. At these meetings Members discuss items of shared interest and approve financial reports, budgets and projects.

In addition, Special meetings of members are occasionally called to address other important or time-sensitive matters.
[See Regulations Article A1. Membership Meetings]

You may use a Proxy Form to designate someone to attend and vote on your behalf.
[See Regulations Article A3. Voting Rights]

Membership dues are payable after the Annual Meeting. The Treasurer issues a notice of the amount payable and date due.
[See Regulations Article A4. Membership Dues and Fees]

The Commonland is owned by the Corporation. Lot owners do not own any part of the Commonland, including those areas adjacent to any of the shorelines.

Members are granted access to the Commonland through “association” with the Corporation. Other individuals authorized to access and use the Commonland include Associate Members and the immediate family and guests of Members and Associate Members.

Access to the Commonland is contingent upon a Member’s compliance with the permitted uses and restrictions in place.
[See Schedule C – Commonland Management Policy – Commonland Article 1]

The Commonland is to be left in its natural state. This precludes the cutting or removal of trees, plants and grass; the placing of fill of any kind; and the dumping or burning of garbage or brush. No fires are permitted on Commonland. Hunting is forbidden on Commonland.

Property owners are prohibited from placing any personal property on the Commonland or encroaching on Commonland with permanent structures or excessive personal items.
[See Schedule C – Commonland Management Policy – Commonland Article 4]

Animal control regulations similar to those of the Municipality of Trent Lakes apply to the Commonland. Specifically:

• No owner of a dog shall permit it to run at large on Commonland; and
• Every owner of a dog shall ensure that it is on a physical leash and under control while the dog is on Commonland; and ensure that any waste left by such dog is immediately removed and disposed of in a proper manner.

These rules are in place for a number of reasons. Some dogs become aggressive to an approaching person or another dog, while some Members are fearful of dogs.

Adhering to these rules will also prevent wildlife from being harassed, help avoid unwanted encounters with porcupine and skunks (and costly vet bills), and prevent dogs from chasing deer (which could lead to a significant fine from the MNR).
[See Schedule C – Commonland Management Policy – Commonland Article 4d]

Motorized recreational vehicles are strictly prohibited from Commonland except for the personal transportation from roadways to the Member’s allocated dock space via designated access points and sections of the trail. The trails are not to be used for thoroughfare recreational purposes.
[See Schedule C – Commonland Management Policy – Commonland Article 4e]

Members are granted access to the waterfront through “association” with the Corporation. Other individuals authorized to access and use the waterfront include Associate Members and the immediate family and guests of Members and Associate Members.

Members have access to three lakes (Sandy, Little Bald, Big Bald) via trails that run along the shorelines in several locations. Members are also provided access for their watercraft via two launch pads and three types of docks:

• Common Docks, for occasional use only by Members, their Immediate Family and Guests
• Private Docks (one space for each Lot owned)
• Finger Docks and Canoe Racks, if available, with rental fees paid annually

[See Schedule C – Commonland Management Policy – Waterfronts]

To obtain a waterfront allocation Members must complete and submit a Dock Application form to the Director – Waterfronts. Members may request, but are not guaranteed to receive a specific Private Dock space, Finger Dock slip or Canoe spot.

Restrictions are in place on the use of the shoreline at the allocated dock space. There are also limits on dock, ramp and platform sizes. Existing non-conforming docks, ramps or platforms are required to conform with current policy at the time the dock space is re-allocated.

Members must submit a Dock Application to request a trade of their allocation with another Member. Approval of trades is not guaranteed since other Members may be on the Wait List for the requested spot.

Members are not permitted to rent out their allocated dock space, finger dock or canoe rack spot.
[See Schedule C – Commonland Management Policy – Waterfronts]

Finger dock rental and in/out fees and canoe rack rental fees are payable after the Annual Meeting. The Treasurer includes the amount payable and date due in the same notice that is issued for payment of membership dues.
[See Regulations Article A4. Membership Dues and Fees]

Members may access the shoreline at the following eight access points:

• 71 Sandy Lake Circle,
• 105 Sand Lake Circle
• Sand Lake Circle cul-de-sac
• Woodland Court cul-de-sac
• 91 Lakeland Avenue
• Old Road (end of road off Forestview Road)
• 105 Hall Drive
• 37 Hall Crescent

There are a variety of amenities available at these access points. [See Lake Access and Amenities]

Members are given one key for each Lot they own. You may get your key by contacting the Treasurer.

Locking the gates dissuades trespassing and increases the security of our personal property. Failure to lock our gates can have an adverse impact on our insurance coverage and costs. Members are required to re-lock the gate immediately after entering the access point and again upon exiting the access point.
[See Schedule C – Commonland Management Policy – Commonland Article 4f]

The By-Law is in place for the benefit of all Members. The actions of each Member can adversely affect the quality of life of other Members. The rules may not be universally liked, but they must be respected in the spirit of community harmony.

The membership has codified the expected behaviour and conduct for Members within By-Law schedules:

• D – Code of Conduct Policy;
• E – Harassment and Violence Prevention Policy; and
• F – Reasonable Rules for Respectful Living.

Schedule G – Remedies, Penalties and Sanctions is intended to encourage compliance through a continuum of measures up to and including the revoking of membership.

Remedies, penalties and sanctions may be applied for:

• non-payment of dues, fees, penalties, interest or other charges; and
• non-compliance with the By-Law, including the schedules noted above.

The first thing you can do is to set a good example for your friends and neighbours. Secondly, when you see others breaching the rules, if you are comfortable, you may kindly remind them of the rules.

Finally, you may follow the formal complaint process and file a written complaint with the Board.
[See By-Law Article 7.09 Complaints Process]