Fines and Penalties

Sandy Pointe Homeowners Association

Guidelines for Fines and Penalties

	Rule Violation	First Offense	Second Offense in 12 months	Third Offense in 12 months
1	Exceeding speed limits on roads (10 MPH)	Warning notice	$200	Loss of lake access for 14 days*
2	Exceeding speed limits on lake- violation of NO WAKE Zones	Warning notice	$200	Loss of lake access for 14 days*
3	Uncovered trash receptacles	$250	$500	$750
4	Trailers and equipment parked outside more than 5 days	Warning notice	$200	$400
5	Trespassing on City well field or Nebraska Guard Camp property	Loss of lake access for 30 days plus $250 fine*	Loss of lake access for 1 year*	Report to the Department of Homeland Security
6	Trespassing on Western Sand & Gravel property	Loss of lake access for 30 days plus $250 fine*	Loss of lake access for 1 year*	Report to County Sheriff
7	Pet - excessive dog barking or not on leash	Warning	$200	Loss of lake access for 14 days*
8	Discharging pool water in to the lake	$250	$500	Loss of lake access for 14 days*
9	Using community water supply for lawn and landscape irrigation	Disconnect - find alternate solution	Failure to Comply After Notice $500
10	Placing watercraft on the lake that has not been inspected or approved	Loss of lake access for 30 days*	Loss of lake access for 1 year*
11	Launching watercraft from beach	Loss of lake access for season*	Loss of lake access for 1 year*
12	Operating ATV or watercraft without Sandy Pointe Lake sticker and/or Lot Number	Warning notice	$250	Loss of lake access for 30 days plus $500 fine*
13	Allowing guest ATV or watercraft of any kind including kayaks, canoes, paddle boards anywhere in SP Lake Development	Loss of lake access for 1 year*
14	Dangerous activities on the lake (Board Discretion)	Loss of lake access for up to 30 days* or $500 minimum fine or greater depending on severity.	Loss of lake access for up to 1 year*	Loss of lake access for 1 year*
15	Failure to get approval before making any changes or improvements to lot, house, building structures, or landscaping.	Automatic fine $500

Fines are due within 30 days after notice. Fines not paid by the due date will be assessed a late fee of $50 for each month the fine is not paid.

* Loss of lake access means loss of all watercraft, ATV and golfcart privileges and applies to the lot owner or homeowner and all family members and guests.

IMPORTANT: While Lot owners have a deed to their lot, they do not own the water. The lake is common area. Use of the lake is a Privilege, not a Right. The privilege to use the lake can be revoked.

The Fines and Penalties set forth here in are guidelines. The Board may assess fines and penalties at its discretion based on circumstances, severity of the offense and the risk to Homeowners and guests.