With the combination of warmer weather, graduations, and summer vacations we can expect an influx of guests starting this month. Along this line, I would like to pass on a brief synopsis of some of our rules that could impact the enjoyment of both host and guest unless they are understood.
First, we have to appreciate that we are ultimately responsible for the conduct of our guests. Recently this has involved matters running the gamut from guests damaging community property to dealing with parking issues.
Guest Passes
Once guests are screened at the gate, they are issued a pass and admitted to the community. Residents may arrange to have five of these one day guest passes issued per day via a call to the Mariner Gate or using our online registry DwellingLive.com. If you need more passes, then all you have to do is to deliver a list of up to ten guests to the attendant at Mariner Gate. For guest lists of eleven or more, or a special event/group entry, requests should be turned into the Management Office. We recommend doing this at least 24 hours before the target date.
Reminder: Guests must display their passes on their dash. If they fail to do so, they will be cited and may be subjected to having their vehicle towed away.
Pool and Spa
The pool is now open every day until 9:30 p.m. Everyone using the pool must be accompanied by a resident. Persons under 14 years old must be supervised by an adult. Because of COVID protocol, everyone using the pool must sign a waiver.
The spa opened prior to Memorial Day weekend. In keeping with California guidelines, only one family can use the spa at a time, maximum 8 persons. Normally common sense can handle deportment issues. However, just in case your friend’s wild nephew shows up and doesn’t think about it, glass containers and animals are not allowed.
Beach Bluff
The Bluff is open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Guests must be accompanied by a Niguel Shores resident at all times. Tables should be attended at all times. Items left unattended on the table will be cleared by either a staff member or representative of our patrol service, and the original user’s right to use the table forfeited. Reservations for using a portion of the Bluff are available, with restrictions, by contacting Blayke Miller in the Office. The gates to the Bluff are locked at 10 p.m. If you are not able to drive away before that time, you may come back the following day after 6 a.m. and pick up the vehicle.
Wood and charcoal fires are prohibited, as well as table top barbeques on Association tables. For further details, please read our Rules and Regulations pages 25 and 26. These rules are based on safety, common courtesy, and respect for others.
Electronic Bicycles and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
Laws governing electronic bicycles are still being developed. As soon as we learn more, we will pass the information to you. Right now, as we understand it, operators of electric bicycles must follow the vehicle code rules, but do not need a driver’s license nor is there an age requirement. These bicyclists must wear a helmet, have only one rider and cannot ride on our sidewalks.
Operators of Neighborhood Electronic Vehicles (more commonly called golf carts) also must adhere to the rules of the vehicle code and must possess a valid driver’s license. Unlicensed drivers of these vehicles may be cited
and have the vehicle towed and stored by law enforcement. This violation could jeopardize the person’s ability to obtain a future driver’s license in a timely manner.
Tip of the Hat
Dougger, a Villas resident, has pointed out that folks turning on to Selva from our community and heading inland uphill may experience traffic come to a sudden, unexpected slowdown because the street has been redesigned to accommodate left and right turns. I watched traffic at the intersection of Selva and Chula Vista recently and noted it could easily be construed as hazardous for an inattentive driver. Thanks, Dougger, for the
words of caution.
—God Bless . . . Tim Murphy
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