Governing Documents

Downloadable versions of the LVPOA Bylaws, Restrictive Covenants and Regulations can be found here.

Full text of the LVPOA Regulations can be found below. For Renter Policies, please visit the full page here.

2007 LVPOA Bylaws.pdf

Restrictive Covenants with 2007 Amendments.pdf

LVPOA REGULATIONS Updated May 2022.pdf

REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO RENTAL TENANTS AND GUESTS ONLY

From the time period of May through September, all rentals must be for weekly time periods.
No wood fires of any kind are allowed.
No pets are allowed by rental tenants.
No large gatherings such as family reunions and parties where the cottage occupancy limit or parking are exceeded.
No parking of RV travel trailers. Boat trailers must be parked off the road and within the confines of the property frontage.

REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO OWNERS, TENANTS AND GUESTS

Fireworks, sparklers and other incendiary devices are prohibited within Lost Valley (Dune vegetation is highly flammable and Lost Valley is seven miles from the nearest volunteer fire department).
Wood fires built on LVPOA properties must comply with all local and state laws and regulations, including burn bans. Factors to be considered include a 10’ minimum setback from any structure or combustible material, compliance with burn bans, the existence of an easily accessible water faucet and hose or fire extinguisher, constant adult supervision, the use of a fire container or appliance not larger than 3 feet in diameter, and a plan to thoroughly extinguish the fire when leaving. The property owner will be liable for any injury or property damage resulting from a wood fire situated on his/her property.
The speed limit in Lost Valley is 15 miles per hour. This applies to cars, mopeds, trucks and other motor-driven cycles and vehicles. This regulation is essential to our safety and road maintenance.
Do not walk on other property owners’ dunes on front and back lots. Walking on or disturbing the fragile dunes and vegetation creates erosion. This is consistent with the prohibition on trespassing over front lots to gain access to the lake.
In accordance with Michigan State Law MCL 287.262, all dogs must be leashed when not on their owner’s property. Owners must clean up their pet’s litter and dispose of it in their own trash can.
Keep beach areas clean and safe. Take all your own trash with you when you leave.
Parking is allowed off the road in the designated spots for each property owner’s frontage.
All floodlights are to be extinguished after 11:00 P.M. unless needed for emergencies.
Respect noise levels during the evening hours, and particularly after 11:00 P.M. Depending on lake conditions, sound travels long distances on the lakeshore.

Members are encouraged to first contact property owners directly when their tenants or guests violate these Regulations, so that the owner can address the issue. Members are encouraged to also contact a member of the Rental Committee to report a suspected violation. Property owners are responsible for ensuring that their tenants or guests are aware of and abide by the LVPOA Regulations. At the discretion of the Board and in consultation with the Rental Committee, owners can be fined up to $500 for egregious or repeated significant violations of these Regulations by their tenants or guests. It is anticipated that the Board would customarily provide a warning to an owner about violations before issuing a fine.

The purpose of this publication is to highlight certain key regulations of the Association. This publication does not amend or limit the LVPOA covenants and bylaws.

Rev: May 2021