Fox Valley Recreational Park

Rules

PETS:

Family pets are welcome at Fox Valley Lake Recreation Park (FVLRP), however:

  • All pets must be kept under control of the camper/owner, either on a lease or otherwise controlled by camper/owner.
  • Pets will not be allowes to run free (unaccompanied by the camper/owner).
  • Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after then when “nature” calls and they are away from campsites.
  • The Caretaker will address any compliants due to pets such as excessive noise, whining, barking, clean-up, etc.

SPEED LIMIT & SAFETY VIOLATIONS:

The posted speed limit is 5 MPH. Speeding violations will be enforced and include:

  • 1st violation: Verbal warning
  • 2nd violation: Written warning
  • 3rd violation: 30-day suspension and steps for possible eviction (within 7 months camping season).

Read and adhere to all signs posted within the park. Theses signs are important to the operation and safety of the park. Failure to abide by posted signs may lead to consequences, up to and including eviction from the park.

GOLF CARTS, ELECTRIC SCOOTERS, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, HOVERBOARDS, MOTORCYCLES, AND OTHER MOTORIZED MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION:

Golf Carts at FVLRP are limited to those owned by registered tenants.

  • A licensed driver must be present on all golf carts in the park.
  • The licensed driver, or cart owner, will assume all responsibility for the safety operaton of the cart.
  • Carts must use roadways and available developed trails. These vehicles must avoid continuous use of any unmarked path which may cause harm ti the grass or erosion to the land.
  • Golf Carts, and all other motorized means of transportation, may be used after dark but only if equiped with lights on the front and light reflectors on the rear.
  • Anyone drivig a motorized vehicle above the posted speed limit of 5 MPH, or in a reckless fashion, which may cause harm to another person, himself/herself, or campground property, may be barred from any further use of such vehicle in the park, or be barred from the park entirely, based on the nature of the infraction.
  • All carts must have their campsite number on the motorized vehicle.

ATV’s:

No ATV’s are to be operated within FVLRP. For exceptions to this rule, check with Caretaker.

WATER USAGE: FVLRP does not charge its registered tenents for normal day-to-day water consumption; however, certain rules apply as follows:

  • Washing cars and trucks is prohibited
  • Hot tubs and swimming pools are prohibited
  • Each registered tenant may wash their camper twice per season without paying a water usage charge. Thereafter, a fee of $10.00 per wash shall apply.
  • Any registered tenant contracting an outside source to clean their camper will be responsible for paying the Caretaker a water usage fee of $10.00 if the contractor uses park water.
  • Any tenant leaving their water on, which results in the loss of water from a ruptured waterline and/or hose, shall be fined $50.00 for the first offense, $100.00 for the second offense, and eviction from the park for the thrid offense.
  • Golf carts may be washed once a month due to road conditions.

QUIET TIME: Begins at midnight Sunday-Saturday

SPEED BUMPS AND ONE WAY ROADS:

The Board of Directors approved teh installation of these intentional impediments to greatly improve the safety, while lowering vehicle speed in the park. Motorized vehicles, including golf carts, are prohibited from going around the speed bumps.

There is a marked one-way road around the shelter house. Traveling the wrong way in any motorized vehicle, or non-motorized mode of tranportation, is prohibited unless approved by the Caretaker.

OURDOOR LIGHTING:

  • All outdoor lighting must be disconnected, or turned off, any time the campsite is not utilized; this excludes solar lighting.
  • No lights may be stretched between trees or post, unless above head height, generally 6’5″ to 7′ high.

CAMPSITE APPEARANCE:

The Caretaker of Board of Directors reserve the right to eject any camping unit that is aesthetically inferior in appearance. All units must be kept neat and clean to reside in the park.

  • Campsites must be kept clean and orderly by the registered tenant.
  • Weed eating and mowing around the campsite should be completed in a timely manner.
  • Violations may be subject to a $50.00 penalty per infraction. This occurs when the Caretaker has provided a phone call about the campsite and then has to take care of the mowing and weedeating themself.
  • All campers should be uncovered (tarps, camper cover, etc.) by May 1st of each year. A temporary exception can only be made at the Caretaker’s discretion.

TRASH DUMPSTER:

  • No one is alooed to dispose of any large items- grills, furniture, chairs, carpet, TV’s, refrigerators, etc.
  • The dumpster is to be used by registered tenants for teh disposal of bagged trash from their campsite, not their personal residence.

CONSTRUCTION:

  • Any new or pre-exisiting pole barns/shelters or extension of pole barns/shelters; any new construction projects such as porches, storage buildings, guttering, downspouts, etc.; or anyone planning to build anything within the park MUST submit their plans to the Caretaker for review and approval by the Board of Directors
  • Storage buildings, whether built on-site or purchased from an outside source must be temporary and moveable. The placement of such a building must be pre-approved by the Caretaker.
  • No “solid construction” privacy fences may be erected in the park or around a campsite.
  • Pole barns/shelters are to be limited to 24’x32′ unless otherwise approved by the Board of Directors.
  • Anyone planning to have electric poles, satellite dishes, flag poles, bushes, etc. installed must have approval from the Caretaker before installation.

DUMP STATION:

  • An approved dumping hose must be used at all times when dumping.
  • The non-portable water spigot and hose are to be used only for cleanig the dump station and portable waste tanks.

MISCELLANEOUS:

  • No clothes lines may be placed between trees, or in any path, which could cause harm should a person travel into it.
  • Air conditioners and electric water heats must be turned off when the campsite isn’t utilized. Campsites with own personal electric are excluded.
  • Any tenant temporarily leaving a full-time campsite, for any reason, may pay to have the campsite left un-used during their absence. The Caretaker will utilize the campsite ONLY if the registered tenant grants permission.
  • Any full-time registered tenant in good standing may allow their childern/grandchildern tp place a tent on their campsite for overnight or weekend camping without charge.
  • No person, or persons, whether a full-time or part-time tenant, will be allowed to operate any type of business venture within the park. This includes, but is not limited to, yard sale, vehicle repairs, babysitting, music shows, karaoke events, etc. Only park promoted and advertised activities will be permitted, which may include the annual “park wide yard sale”.
  • All outside entertainment, including bands, must be pre-approved by the caretaker and Board of Directors. Bands are restricted to the stage/amphitheater.
  • Any and all newcomers to a long-term campsite at FVLRP will serve a probationary period equal to (1) one camping season (7 months). This rule is also stated on the campsite application which all new entries must complete before being awarded a long-term campsite.
  • Campfires msut be maintained in a fire pit or fire ring.
  • Avoid driving in grassy areas when wet.

CAMPER BUY-IN POLICY & PARTNERSHIP UNITS:

  • It is the policy of the Board of Directors, and the Caretaker, to allow a registered tenant to sell his/her camper, allowing the purchaser to keep the lease to the campsite; only after an application has been completed by the purchaser and is approved for the campsite. In such a sale, there may be only one (1) purchaser of any unit.
  • There must be one person responsible for the unit/campsite, and only one (1) registered tenant.
  • Anyone planning to buy or sell a camper in the park must notify the Caretaker prior to the finalization of teh transaction. Failure to follow this policy could result in the loss of the campsite to both parties involved. Absolutely no campsite is conveyed to a new tenant without the approval of the Caretaker. (This policy was approved and adopted by the Fox Valley Lake Recreational Park Board of Directors in regular business during the August 2006 board meeting).
  • If a registered tenant of a campsite becomes unable to maintain campsite, registration can be transferred to a family member per the Caretaker’s discreation.

CAMPSITE USE BY NON-REGISTERED GUEST:

  • Only one registered camper per campsite at all times; including winter months.

STORM SHELTER:

  • The restrooms at the shelter house are the designated storm shelter in the even of severe weather conditions.

LAKE USAGE & FISHING FEES:

  • There is NO SWIMMING OR SKIING ALLOWED AT ANY TIME!
  • No charge for full-time registered tenants in good standing.
  • Visitinf imediate family members (children or grandchildren), of the registered “permanent” tenant, may also fish for free.
  • All others shall be charged $10.00 per day per person.
  • Any boat may be operated at fast idle speeds while on the lake.
  • All fisherman must possess a vaild
    Kentucky fishing license.

DISCLAIMER:

Neither the Caretaker, Board of Directors, or the Fleming County Fiscal Court shall be responsible for refrigerators/freezers or the contents thereof. All tenants are solely responsible for their camper, appliances, outbuildings, contents, golf carts, vehicles, personal belongings, etc. This supercedes all previously printed rules and regulations.