Of course...

There is no smoking at the pool, no ifs, ands or butts.  We have gotten a few complaints about smoking at the pool.  Our community does not permit smoking at the pool, so please refrain.  Thank You.   

Accidents

Although accidents are unfortunate and unintended; people must take responsibility for them, especially in our community.  Our community is fortunate enough to have contractors take care of most of our maintenance issues, but there is no one in the community or any of our contractors that are responsible to pick up after people.  Please act responsibly at all times in the community.  Thank you.  

Quick review of community rules

Given the recent turnover in the community; both new owners and new renters we thought we would put out some basic community guidelines for neighbors in the community so they can quickly become familiarized with the rules and rituals of the community.  These guidelines are meant as helpful reminders and are not meant to replace a thorough review of the community’s by law.  As always if you have any questions or comments please contact some a board member. 

·         All dogs must be leashed and promptly picked up after.  There is no dog waste to be left in the community

·         There is to be no blocking of the sidewalks in our community, with cars or any items

·         There is to be no double parking in the community at any time, ever and of course, cars must be parked in the direction of traffic 

·         Garbage collection (grey can) is on Tuesdays, recycling (blue can) is on Wednesdays.  Bulk item day (things that do not fit in the can) is the first Tuesday of the month.  Large items are not to be left out for the entire month waiting for collection.  Please do not leave cans on the curb grass.  Cars should not block area where trash cans are to be put out in front of your house allowing a minimum of 4 feet clearance

 ·       There are no items to be stored under decks or around the outside of the home. 

·         Satellite TV antennas must be approved by the board before installation (they are permitted in the community, the placement is the issue)

·         Garage doors are not to be left open for extended periods of time

·         There is nothing to be stored in front of the home (ice chests, beach chairs etc.)

·         LPG (propane) and charcoal grills are not permitted in the community. Electric grills and properly permitted natural gas ones are

·         Holiday lighting is permitted but nothing is to be attached to the outside of the home (no nails, screws, glue etc.)  

·         There are no garage sales, estate sales, or commercial business of any kind in the community

·         There are no commercial vehicles of any kind permitted on the property except for contracted home repair

·         The parking areas are for parking not long term vehicle storage

·         No boats, campers RVs etc. in the community

·         All smoke detector and CO detector batteries should be changed at least every year

·         The landscaping in front of your house is not yours and unless it’s an annual plant you are not allowed to plant or remove plants without board approval

·         Dryer vents are to be cleaned every two years

·         The pool is opened from 9am to 9pm daily from the last week in June to the second weekend in September and on weekends from the week before Memorial Day to two weeks after Labor Day please seethe pool schedule for precise dates

·         Pool rules are posted at the entrance, near the bathrooms and on the blog; please be courteous, no glass containers, no running, no diving, no rough play are the quick rules

·         Only neighbors in good standing can have access to the pool

·         The blog www.islandgate.blogsport.com is the source for all community news please visit it often

·         Please call AA with any questions or concerns 732-294-8882 or contact a board member

Updated Island Gate BBQ Rules

Over the last few years there has been quite a bit of discussion, debate, inquiry and legal work to ascertain what we are and not allowed to do regarding grilling in our community.  We came to a few decision points last year but never specifically addressed charcoal grills, which are not permitted in the
community.  Natural Gas, when properly permitted by Stafford Township, and electric grills are permitted at Island Gate.

This is based on current law as well as the best interests of the safety and aesthetics of the community.

Legally, flame emitting devices are not permitted within 5 feet of a combustible surface.  Therefore there is no charcoal grilling on decks, that’s the law.  Five feet from combustible, in most areas, takes you out to the grass and once again hot coals on grass can cause a combustion hazard and damage to our lawns. 
Grills being left out to have the embers burn out can cause a hazard, this eliminates the ability to safely charcoal grill in the community.  Given the dense housing situation and all of the above issues the decision seems like the right one.

To review:

Electric grills are permitted

Natural gas grills properly permitted and installed are permitted

LPG or Propane grills are not permitted in the community (they have never been permitted)

Charcoal grills are not permitted in the community

Please if you have any questions comments or concerns feel free to contact the board.

Thanks