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Please take a few moments to read and understand the rules and regulations for access and use of Arden Beaches and Boat Ramps. The rules are in place for your safety and the safety of your sponsored guests who use ABI Property amenities, as well as to define ABI policy guidelines for the appropriate use of ABI property amenities. Regulations are in place to identify requirements for the ordering and issuance of beach and amenity passes. These passes are issued to residents by the ABI Registrar after all ABI mandatory and regulatory annual fees have been paid. Vehicle passes, ramp launch access, dinghy dock storage, and watercraft storage are optional at an additional fee. Although optional, these passes are required for the use of ABI properties for that specific need. Use of ABI property is at the user's own risk. ABI is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property.
ABI Deed-Mandated Lot Assessments and the Regulatory Annual Access User Fee must be paid for the current year in order to obtain written authorization for access/entry to any ABI property–inclusive of all beaches, ramps, playgrounds and park areas, etc. Failure to pay these fees will result in exclusion from any and all ABI property.
All said fees must be current by the property owner before Non-Owner Adults over the age of 21 (including Renters and Borders) can register and before any optional amenity passes (vehicle parking passes, ramp access passes, watercraft rack storage passes) can be ordered.
BEACH PASSES
IN ACCORDANCE TO COVENANT, ACCESS TO ARDEN BEACH PROPERTIES IS GRANTED ONLY BY WRITTEN APPROVAL OF ABI. ACCESS IS GRANTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ABI REGULATION FOR USE BY MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING, AUTHORIZED RESIDENTS, AND THEIR GUESTS ONLY. Trespassers are subject to prosecution. Access is not automatically granted by payment of the deed-mandated lot assessment(s).
To be granted written approval by ABI for the use of its private beach and park properties, both the deed-mandated annual lot assessments and annual access user fee must be paid in full.
Beach passes can be ordered and issued to eligible Arden owners, and residents providing proof of residency after annual fees are paid. Qualifying owner and resident dependents under the age of 12 will not be issued beach passes and must be accompanied by a pass-holder adult at all times on ABI property. Dependent children under the age of 12 are not considered guests on the parent(s) beach pass.
Beach passes entitle the holder to 4 guests and do not include vehicle parking privileges. Pass holders may not sponsor another Arden resident as a guest.
Beach Parties are permitted at Beach 1 and Beach 4 with completion of an application and receipt of payment via invoice.
Non‐residents are welcome but MUST be accompanied at all times by a beach card carrying resident of Arden.
Beach cards are NON‐TRANSFERABLE and must be carried by the individual to whom it is issued.
Current ABI beach cards and ID must be shown upon request to any resident, ABI designee or police authority.
We urge all residents to keep another form of ID with them at all times. This is to prove identity and residency and stop fraudulent admission to beaches. Without your beach card and identification, you may be requested to leave until this can be obtained.
Beach hours are from sunrise to 9pm Sunday through Thursday and from sunrise to 11pm on Friday, Saturday and national holidays. Gates close for vehicles after hours and during the off-season.
Beach “season” is from Memorial Day until Labor Day. The “off-season” is from Labor Day until Memorial Day. Valid beach passes are required at all times in-season and off-season.
AMENITY VEHICLE AND RAMP ACCESS PASSES
Vehicle and ramp access trailer passes are optional to purchase but are required on ABI property.
Overnight parking on ABI property is not permitted unless authorized by ABI. For overnight parking authorization, email BoardDirectors@ArdenBeachesInc.com.
Current ABI vehicle and ramp access passes must be properly affixed and displayed on all vehicles and trailers parked on ABI property.
ALL vehicles parked on ABI property MUST display an ABI pass or authorized guest party pass or risk being towed at the owner's expense.
Gates are closed to vehicle traffic after hours and during the off-season.
Beach “season” is from Memorial Day until Labor Day. The “off-season” is from Labor Day until Memorial Day. Valid amenity passes are required at all times in-season and off-season.
Vehicle and Ramp Access Passes are NON‐TRANSFERABLE between vehicles/trailers and are directly tied to the license plate displayed on the vehicle/trailer or vessel registration.
Boaters may use piers for loading and unloading ONLY. No overnight or long-term dockage is allowed.
All passes must be physically affixed/adhered to the vehicle as instructed: Vehicle passes should be displayed at the bottom side of the driver's windshield. Ramp access passes should be displayed on the driver's side of the trailer’s winch/mast.
BEACH RULES
Use of ABI property is at the user's own risk. ABI is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property.
Beach hours are from sunrise to 9pm Sunday through Thursday and from sunrise to 11pm on Friday, Saturday and national holidays. Gates close for vehicles after hours and during the off-season.
Beach “season” is from Memorial Day until Labor Day. The “off-season” is from Labor Day until Memorial Day.
All beach properties may be closed at any time by ABI to protect said property, and for the safety and well‐being of others.
Excessive noise, disruptive behavior, poor conduct and/or foul language will not be tolerated.
No dogs or other pets are allowed in the beach areas. Dogs are permitted in the ramp areas (and must be leashed at all times) for boarding and off-boarding vessels only.
No glass containers, open camp/bonfires or lighting fireworks are allowed on ABI property unless managed by ABI during designated ABI events.
All trash must be deposited in the receptacles provided. Littering is prohibited and will result in loss of privileges.
All personal items (i.e., beach chairs and towels, floats, toys and games, portable grills, shoes and clothing, fishing and boating gear, etc.) must be removed at the end of the day. Overnight storage of these items on ABI property is not allowed. Items left on ABI property are subject to confiscation, removal, and/or disposal without notice.
Boating, fishing and crabbing are not permitted in the designated swim areas.
No permanent structures may be constructed or installed on ABI property without advance approval from the ABI Board of Directors.
No modifications may be made to ABI property without advance approval from the ABI Board of Directors.
No political flags or signage, or those that could be construed as political, can be flown or displayed on ABI property. Allowable flags include the American flag and the Maryland state flag. If an American flag is flown, proper protocol must be observed: https://www.usa.gov/flag
Any holiday decorations displayed on ABI property must be removed within one week of the holiday.
No unauthorized vehicles/golf carts/ATVs permitted on beach sand areas. Authorized vehicles include those used for ABI approved work or events, under ABI supervision.
THERE WILL BE ZERO TOLERANCE FOR UNDERAGED DRINKING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND/OR UNDERAGED SMOKING OR CONSUMPTION OF MARIJUANA. THE POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL DRUGS IS PROHIBITED ON ALL ABI PROPERTY. ANY OF THESE ACTIVITIES WILL BE REPORTED TO THE POLICE FOR ACTION AND WILL BE CAUSE FOR IMMEDIATE REVOCATION OF PRIVILEGES.
Failure to comply with any of the above rules and regulations could result in temporary or permanent suspension of ABI Property access privileges in accordance with restrictive deed covenant no. 5.
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