South Cranberry Lake

Homeowners Association

1. There is to be “no wake” speed (5 miles per hour) in the canal.

2. No high speed boating is allowed on the lake from 7:30 pm until 11:00 am (including jet skis).

   A.  Speed boats shall be operated in a responsible manner. Ski hours are from 11:00 am to 7:30 pm only.
   B.  Speed limit is 8 miles per hour during non-ski hours.

3. No animals are allowed on the beach, in the park area or in the water in the swim area.
4. No motorized vehicles are allowed in the beach area, the park area, or on either shore of the canal.
5. There is to be no parking of cars, campers, or trailers on the approach to the boat ramp. Please pull your vehicle clear after launching to leave room for the others.
6. There shall be no launching of boats or parking of any type of vehicle in Oak shores canal area. All boats are to be launched at the boat ramp only.
7. There shall be no launching of boats or parking (except authorized vehicles) in the park area or along the easement to the park area.
8. No firing of firearms is permitted in the cottage area, canal area, or lake area.
9. Those who rent out or loan their cottage must see that it is properly maintained, and that the occupants abide by the guidelines and by-laws of the South Cranberry Lake Property Owners Association.
10. Beach and picnic areas are to be used by homeowners and their guests only, and care taken to keep areas neat and clean.
11. No throwing of trash or stones in streets, canal or lake.
12. Swimming areas shall be clearly marked, and boats must keep 100 feet away from them. Swimmers please stay within the buoys.
13. Boat docks/ spaces are regulated by the Association. All property owners must contact the current Association Boat dock/space log coordinator for approval prior to replacing or changing boat docks/spaces.
14. Boat spaces are to be a maximum of 8 feet wide. For boats other than pontoons a dock up to 2 feet wide may be placed within the 8 foot space.
15. To accommodate pontoon boats, dock up to 2 feet wide may be placed 8 feet across the shoreline with no dock extending out into the water.
16. Boat stakes and docks must be well maintained and clearly marked with lot number and ob for Oak Beach or OS for Oak shores Subdivision. Boat stakes must be at least 18 inches high.
17. There is to be no burning of any kind on beach or park area except in the designated fire pit located near the water on the Clubhouse side of the beach.
18. Picnic tables shall be placed on the grass areas only and are not permitted in the water.
19. The recreational area is for the pleasure of the property owners and their guests. Foul language and disorderly conduct will not be permitted.
20. When leaving the beach or park area, take all of your belongings with you, and please place any and all garbage in the trashcans.
21. Speed limit in the subdivision is 25 miles per hour except where posted speed is 15 miles per hour.
22. Beach hours are 9:00 am to 11:00 pm (closed after 11:00 pm)
23. Clubhouse hall rental is available to all property owners. Association members and non-members may contact Bonnie Foote, Treasurer, 539-6153 for rental fees, information and date availability.

FRIENDLY REMINDERS

1. State regulations mandate that the registration for your boat must be on the person or in the boat at all times while the boat is in operation on the lake or in the canal. You will receive a violation ticket if the registration is not available when a boat is stopped by the Sheriff's Department.
2. A life preserver must be available for each occupant in the boat.
3. A boat must have at least two occupants while pulling a skier or tuber.
4. No boats are allowed within 100 feet of the swimming area.
5. No burning of leaves, branches or rubbish on windy days or when restricted. No burning of garbage.

OTHER INFORMATION

GARBAGE PICKUP IS ON MONDAY MORNINGS. CALL WASTE MANAGEMENT AT 1-800-323-9626 FOR LARGE METAL ITEM PICKUP.

LEAF BURNING INFORMATION CALL HAYES TOWNSHIP OFFICE AT 539-1212.