Pool and Spa Reminder

We’ve recently found glass bottles in the pool areas near the spas. We want to remind everyone that no glass bottles or containers are allowed in the pool areas. Broken glass can cause injury to others. If broken glass is in a spa, we may have to drain the spa, at considerable expense, to remove it. We prefer not to spend homeowner dues for events that responsible behavior could avoid.

We’d also like to remind everyone that infants, or anyone who normally wears diapers, may not use the pool or spa.  Contamination can be expensive to remedy.

While most homeowners may be familiar with HOA rules, guests and tenants may not be. When you have guests or tenants, please let them know that glass must never be brought into the pool areas. Significant penalties can be assessed to the homeowner for violation of rules, whether the violation is by the homeowner, tenant, or guest. These and other rules can be found on the SMVE website on the Documents & Policies page.

Below are the current Pool and Spa rules.

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ALWAYS OBTAIN ENTRY IN TO THE POOL AREA BY USING YOUR KEY!

IF SOMEONE IS OBSERVED CLIMBING OVER THE GATE OR WALL IT IS ASSUMED THAT A TRESPASS IS OCCURRING AND THERE IS A STRONG POSSIBILITY THAT THE SHERIFF WILL BE CALLED TO MAKE AN ARREST FOR TRESPASSING.

1. Use of the pool and spa is limited to SMVE residents, the immediate family, and no more than 6 guests at a time. The resident shall be responsible when guests use the pool or spa.
2. Use of the pool and spa is restricted to between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m.
3. No lifeguard is on duty – swim at your own risk!
4. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
5. All persons using the pool or spa must wear swim suits. Infants who normally wear diapers or similar coverings may not use the pool or spa. See Hygiene section.
6. Shower before using the pool or spa and prior to re-entry to the water after applying.
7. No diving or jumping into the pool or spa.
8. No running or boisterous conduct is permitted.
9. The use of roller blades, scooters, etc., is prohibited in the pool area.
10. Swimming aids are permitted. However, no toys, floating rafts/chairs, bikes, skates, frisbee or ball playing is permitted in the pool or spa area.
11. No glass containers or bottles are permitted in the pool area. Food is not permitted in the pool area except in the ramadas. Persons who bring in food are responsible for cleaning the area they used and removing their trash.
12. No pets are allowed in the pool or in the pool or spa area.
13. Violation of these rules may result in a fine and/or suspension of pool/spa privileges.

Spa Rules

1. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
2. Long exposure may result in nausea, dizziness, or fainting.
3. Hot water immersion while under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, drugs, or medicines may lead to serious consequences and is not recommended for elderly persons, pregnant women, and those with health conditions Individuals requiring medical care should consult with their physician before entering spa.
4. Do not use the Spa alone.
5. Let the Spa timer return to OFF automatically. DO NOT TURN TIMER BACKWARDS!

Ref: CC&Rs, By Laws, Rules and Regs – Combined Reissue 2005

✉ by Guy Scharf, SMVE HOA Secretary