UHYC Rules & Regulations

Exhibit D of the Urbanna Harbour Yacht Club Bylaws

The following Rules apply within the confines of Urbanna Harbour Yacht Club (UHYC). The Unit Owners Association (the Association) and the Board of Directors (the Board) may take any action necessary to ensure compliance with these Rules.

1. Each Unit owner is responsible for ensuring that they, their guests and renters comply with these Rules.
2. All vessels occupying any Unit of the Condominium shall be insured by a Protection and Indemnity (P & I) policy issued by an authorized company to write such marine insurance in Virginia and must carry liability coverage of $300,000. This policy must include coverage for pollution cleanup. An insurance declaration page must be supplied to the Board annually.
3. Any Unit owner who rents their Unit must submit to the Association a copy of the written lease which requires adherence to Association rules and provides the renter’s emergency contact numbers, email and insurance declaration.
4. No Unit shall be used for anything other than berthing of approved vessels. Vacation rentals such as Airbnb and Vrbo are prohibited.
5. House Barge type vessels are prohibited from occupying Units.
6. All vessels occupying Units must be seaworthy, clean, painted and operable except for brief periods to enable temporary repairs (not to exceed 8 days).
7. All vessels must be equipped to the requirements of current US Coast Guard regulations for open water navigation.
8. It is the responsibility of the vessel owner to ensure that their vessel is properly secured at all times. The Association does not assume any responsibility for protection and/or damages to the owner’s vessel.
9. Any vessel which sinks in a Unit must be removed in a timely manner. The Association reserves the right to arrange for the removal of the sunken vessel at the expense of the vessel owner or unit owner.
10. Unvented kerosene or propane heaters, wood burning stoves and unattended electric heaters are prohibited. No charcoal or open fires of any kind are allowed unless approved by the Board.
11. No one shall discharge or dump any sewage or other waste material into the water.
12. On Board stays are restricted to a maximum duration of 180 days per year unless approved by the Board.
13. Unlawful or improper behavior is not permitted. Loud music after 10:00 p.m. is prohibited.
14. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times and pet owners are responsible for waste clean-up.
15. Parking is allowed only in the north and south parking areas. The north dock entrance circle is strictly for loading and unloading.
16. No Unit owner, guest or renter shall store anything including cars, boats or trailers on the common area long term without permission from the Board.
17. Nothing is allowed to be stored on the docks. Dinghy rack space is available for an annual fee.
18. All bicycles must be stored on the owner’s vessel or in the provided bicycle racks. No motorized vehicles are allowed on the docks except those for the disabled.
19. No Unit owner, guest or renter shall alter or add attachments to the docks without the prior written consent of the Board.
20. For Sale signs are limited to 12” x 12” in size. No other signs are permitted. Advertising or soliciting is not permitted.
21. Only Unit Owners, their guests and renters are entitled to use the pool. There is no lifeguard on duty at any time.
22. Within the pool enclosure:
    
    1. Children under age 12 must be supervised at all times.
    2. The following are not allowed:
    1. Pets
    2. Glass items including containers
    3. Boisterous playing or use of large balls or floats
    4. Diving
    5. Running
    6. Alcohol

These updated Rules have been approved by the Board of Directors of UHYC