Crosswinds Rules Summary
In accordance with the Crosswinds Declaration of Covenants, the POA Board of Directors has
the authority to establish reasonable rules and regulations concerning the use of Lots,
Dwellings, easement areas, Open Space, Common Property and facilities located thereon.
This summary provides an overview of the Association Rules as per the Crosswinds Declaration
of Covenants, and the Crosswinds Architecture Review Board Policies, Procedures and
Guidelines. It is not intended to replace these documents or to be a complete listing of all
regulations. Please consult the Crosswinds Declaration of Covenants, and the Crosswinds
Architecture Review Board Policies, Procedures and Guidelines for the complete list.
1. Garages/Driveways/guest Parking/Entry Elements
a) Parking is permitted on driveways and in garages only. No on street parking.
b) All homes shall have a two-car garage. Carports are not permitted. Porte-cocheres
are allowed.
c) Any attached or connecting buildings on a lot such as garages, etc. shall be
compatible in style, material and color with the main house.
d) Garages shall have finished interior walls.
e) Driveways shall be concrete, textured or patterned concrete, approved pavers, or a
combination thereof. It is recommended that pervious material, e.g. brick, stone or
concrete pavers, be used for driveways and walkways near specimen trees and
desirable natural vegetation that is to be saved.
f) Single entry driveways may be parallel to side property lines but shall be no
closer than 5 feet from the side properly line and where it intersects with the
street. Driveways near side property lines should be minimized where possible to
permit drainage and a buffer of landscape material.
g) Two off-street guest-parking spaces shall be provided on an approved surface.
h) Reflectors of any type shall not be permitted.
i) No building elements, other than mailboxes, shall be located in the POA easement
between the curb and the property line. It is strongly recommended that any entry
element of a structural nature not be constructed in the utility easement. If the
property owner places any structural element in this easement, it will be at risk if
underground utility work takes place.
2. Fences. Because of the style of the neighborhood, fences will be considered for privacy
issues i.e. courtyards, patios. The use of “Living Fence Structures” is encouraged to be
considered initially. Under no circumstance shall fencing be considered for pet
containment.
3. Antennas/Satellite Disks and Accessory Structures. Satellite dishes, which do not
exceed 2 feet in diameter or 2 feet in height, may be erected and maintained on the
property with ARB approval and per the Covenants. ARB approval will be conditioned
on the applicant’s willingness to provide adequate natural or artificial screening. The
ARB may require applicant to provide data supporting signal availability from various
locations on the property. Other than the above, no television antenna, radio receiver,
transmitter, or other similar device shall be attached or installed on the exterior of any
residence or land area within Crosswinds.
4. Pools. Pool equipment shall be placed inside an approved service yard or other
enclosure. The top of the pool or pool deck shall not be over 36 inches above finished
grade and shall be integrated into the landscaping plan approved by the ARB. Backwash
shall not be discharged into the sanitary sewer system, storm water sewer system, or the
marsh and shall be contained on the lot. Significant landscaping shall be required around
pools and pool decks to screen adjacent properties. Pools shall be located within the
normal setback lines for all lots. The pool fence should be constructed from a substantial
material such as heavy gauge anodized aluminum or painted wrought iron. All pool
fences should be installed in the immediate area of the pool in conformance with the
normal setback requirements. All pools fences will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
5. Landscape Guidelines. All improvements, including landscaping in street rights-ofway, shall be approved by the ARB.
a) Grass (sod) is to be established in the area between the front (and side, if
applicable) property line and the edge of the street pavement. The lot is to have a
finished look to the street’s edge as well as the side and rear property lines.
Property owners shall be responsible for providing landscaping and maintenance
between property lines and the roadway.
b) No tree with a trunk diameter measuring 6 inches or more at a height/distance of 4
feet above ground level shall be removed, or effectively removed through
damage, without written approval of the ARB.
c) Planting, other than grass, shall not be allowed outside the property line.
d) The cutting or trimming of any vegetation outside of an Owners’ property line
shall be prohibited.
e) Sod areas and shrubs shall be watered by an underground irrigation system.
f) Every property owner shall prevent the development of any unclean, unsightly or
unkempt conditions of building or yards, which reduces the beauty of the
neighborhood as a whole. All formal landscaped areas, bed and lawn areas shall
be maintained. In natural areas, weed growth shall be controlled, trees pruned,
vines removed and yard debris removed.
g) Any proposed changes or additions in landscaping such as fences, fountains,
lighting, game structures, pole-supported feeders/bird houses, drives, walkways,
landscape structures and statuaries shall be approved by the ARB.
h) All landscape accessory structures such as birdhouses, statues, flagpoles,
lampposts, etc. shall be within the applicable setbacks and shall be approved by
the ARB. Landscape name and number signs shall be prohibited.
i) All playground equipment shall be nature blending in color. All exterior play
equipment, including basketball nets, shall be placed only with approval of the
ARB. Basketball apparatus shall be portable.
j) No exposed clothesline, tool sheds or doghouses shall be permitted.
6. Landscaping Maintenance. No weeds, underbrush or other unsightly vegetation shall
be permitted to grow or remain upon any Lot, and no refuse pile or unsightly objects shall
be allowed to be placed or remain on property. All Lots and all portions of the Property
and any improvements placed thereon shall at all times be maintained in a neat, attractive
and orderly manner, including maintenance of grass, plants, plant beds, trees, turf, proper
irrigation and lake/conservancy/water/marsh maintenance. In order to implement
effective control, the POA has the right to enter upon any Lot to mow, prune, remove,
clear or cut underbrush, weeds or other unsightly growth and trash, which in the opinion
of the ARB detracts from the overall beauty and safety of the Property. All expenses
incurred in such corrective action shall be the responsibility of the respective Owner.
7. Mail Box and House Numbers. House numbers shall be three (3) inches in height and
black in color and shall be part of the approved mailbox assembly, which can be
purchased from a local supplier (Hilton Head Signs). House numbers shall not be painted
on the curb. All occupancies shall display their correct physical address on the building.
8. Existing Home Guidelines. Any exterior modifications or additions including
repainting and roofing to an existing home shall follow the same procedures for new
home construction. At the discretion of the ARB, landscape plans may be required when
applying for modifications and or additions to existing homes. The replacement of or
upgrading of an existing landscape shall require the submittal of the proposed changes to
the ARB for approval.
9. Illegal Dumping. Dumping or burning of debris shall be prohibited within Crosswinds.
10. Signs. No signs other than the approved homeowner, contractor and architect signs shall
be placed on a property during construction. No commercial signs, including “for rent”
or “for sale” and other similar signs, shall be erected or maintained on property without
written permission of the ARB, or except as may be required by legal proceedings. If
such permission is granted, the ARB reserves the right to restrict size, color and content
of sign.
11. Traffic Laws/Parking.
a) No privately owned undeveloped lots may be used for parking or storage of any
construction related equipment without the written approval from the property
owner. Proof of this approval shall be provided to the ARB prior to
commencement of any construction.
b) Posted speed limits and safe driving practices will be strictly enforced.
c) No parking shall be permitted on the street at any time.
d) 18 wheeler moving trucks are not permitted inside the entrance gates.
12. Construction/Contractor Work.
a) Construction/contractor work, both exterior and interior, shall be limited to the
hours of 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday only. No work shall be
permitted on Saturday, Sunday, New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence
Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following, and Christmas Day.
b) Workers shall not be permitted to use any Crosswinds facilities.
c) Workers shall not be permitted to fish in any lagoon or from any dock.
d) The possession and/or consumption of alcohol or drugs shall be strictly prohibited
on Crosswinds property.
e) Workers shall refrain from using inappropriate language, honking horns and
playing loud music.
f) Workers shall be prohibited from bringing dogs, cats or others pets.
g) Workers shall be prohibited from bringing children to a job site.
h) Workers shall obey all posted speed limits.
i) Workers shall not throw litter from windows of vehicles and shall prevent litter on
job sites.
13. Temporary Structures. No structure of a temporary character shall be placed upon a
Lot at any time except during construction of any main building subject to restrictions
defined in the covenants.
14. Animals. No animals, livestock or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred, kept or
pastured on the property other than household pets kept in any one residence. Excluded
from the definition of household pets are those obnoxious animals such as cows, horses,
snakes, swine, goats and fowl all of which are specifically prohibited. Also specifically
prohibited are all “pit bulldog” breeds, including, but not limited to, Staffordshire bull
Terriers, Bull Terriers, Pit Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers, Rottweiler “Pure” Bred
canines and all varieties of Chow “Pure” Bred canines. Notwithstanding anything
contained herein to the contrary, not more than three (3) household pets may be
maintained on any one Lot without the express written approval of the POA. Each
person who keeps a pet within a dwelling shall clean up after them.
15. Unsightly Conditions. Homeowner shall prevent the development of any unclean,
unsightly or unkempt conditions of buildings or grounds that tend to decrease the beauty
of the neighborhood.
16. Offensive Activity.
a) No noxious or offensive activity shall be carried on upon property, nor shall
anything be done to cause embarrassment, discomfort, annoyance or nuisance to
the neighborhood.
b) The homeowner shall not maintain any plants or devices or thing of any sort
whose normal activities or existence is in any way noxious, dangerous, unsightly,
unpleasant or of a nature as may diminish or destroy the enjoyment of the other
property in the neighborhood.
c) No motorcycles or motorbikes may be maintained on the property unless
otherwise approved by the POA.
d) No boats, boat trailers, camper trailers, recreational vehicles, trucks, or utility
trailers may be maintained on the property without prior written approval of the
ARB unless garaged at all times. The term “truck” refers to those vehicles of
various sizes and designs for transporting goods, moving heavy articles, or
hauling quantities of cargo and which are used in a trade or business in which the
truck is used because of its commercial capabilities and identification of a
commercial enterprise on the exterior of the vehicle.
17. Interval Ownership Timesharing and Devices to Effect Interval Ownership is
Prohibited. No time sharing or other forms of interval ownership shall be permitted.
18. Docks, Landings and Boat-slips. No docks, landing, boat-slips or similar structures
(other than common dock) may be constructed or placed on the Property or any lot or any
marsh or waterway adjacent to any lot except as approved by the ARB.
19. Topography and Vegetation. Topographic and vegetation characteristics of a Lot shall
not be altered by removal, reduction, cutting, excavation, fill or any other means without
the prior written approval of the ARB.
20. Insect, pest and forest fire control. To implement effective insect, pest and forest fire
control, the POA has the right to enter any Lot on which a building or structure has not
been constructed and upon which no landscaping plan has been implemented for the
purpose of mowing, removing, clearing, cutting or pruning underbrush, weeds or other
unsightly growth, removing trash, draining standing water or dispensing pesticides. The
cost of this vegetation, trash and trash shall be paid by the respective owner.
21. Mitigation Wetlands. No filling, grading, mowing or other disturbance of any kind
whatsoever shall be permitted in any area within the property designated as “mitigation
wetlands”.
22. Trash pickup. Curbside trash pickup shall not be allowed. Trash haulers shall be
notified that trash is required to be picked up from the service yard.
23. Swimming pool rules. The swimming pool rules are posted at the pool.
a) There should be no solo swimming.
b) There should be no running, boisterous or rough play.
c) No person under the influence of alcohol or drugs should use the pool.
d) There should be no spitting or blowing nose in pool.
e) Persons with diarrheal illness or nausea should not enter the pool.
f) Persons with skin, eye, ear or respiratory infections should not enter the pool.
g) Persons with open lesions or wounds should not enter the pool.
h) No animals or pets allowed in the pool enclosure.
i) No glass allowed in the pool or on the deck.
j) No children should be in the pool without supervision.
k) You should take a shower before entering the pool.
l) This pool is open daily from 9 a.m. to sunset.
24. Garage Sales. Any garage sale must be approved by the Board of Directors in advance.
The Board will consider requests from any owner in good financial standing with the
Association. Homes will be limited to one sale per year, and must be scheduled only on
Saturday mornings between the hours of 8am and noon.
25. Crosswinds Fining System
In order to help enforce these regulations, the Board of Directors has developed a fining system in
accordance with the Crosswinds Declaration of Covenants as follows. Note that new construction and
remodeling violations follow the fining policies defined in the Crosswinds Architecture Review Board
Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
1. Written demand to cease and desist from an alleged violation shall be served upon the person
responsible for such violation specifying:
a) The alleged violation
b) The action required to abate the violation; and
c) A time period of not less than five (5) days during which the violation may be abated
without further sanction, if such violation is a continuing one; provided, however, that
should said violation not be a continuing one, a statement that any further violation of the
same provisions or rules and regulations of the POA, may result in the imposition of
sanctions after notice and hearing.
2. If the violation continues beyond the period permitted for abatement without penalty, or if the
same violation subsequently occurs within twelve (12) months of such demand, the Board of
Directors of the POA may serve such person with written notice of a hearing to be held by the
Board of Directors in executive session. The notice shall contain:
a) The nature of the alleged violation
b) The time and place of the hearing, which time shall not be less than ten (10) days from
the issuance of the said notice; and
c) An invitation to attend the hearing and produce any statement, evidence and witnesses on
his behalf.
3. The hearing shall be held in executive session of the Board of Directors pursuant to the notice and
shall afford the alleged violator a reasonable opportunity to be heard. Prior to the effectiveness of
any sanction hereunder, proof of notice and the invitation to be heard shall be placed in the
minutes of the meeting. Such proof shall be deemed adequate if a copy of the notice together
with a statement of the date and manner of deliver is entered in the record by the office, director
or other individual who delivered such notice. The notice requirement shall be deemed satisfied
if an alleged violator appears at the meeting. The Board of Directors shall provide a written
statement of the results of the hearing and the sanction imposed, if any. No recording of the
proceedings of the meeting shall be permitted unless otherwise approved by the Board of
Directors.
4. A fine of $25.00 shall be levied after the Board of Directors provides a written statement of the
results of the hearing and the sanction imposed.
5. An additional fine of $50.00 shall be levied after seven days if no correction is made.
6. An additional fine of $100.00 shall be levied after fourteen days if no correction is made.
7. Additional fines of $10.00 per day shall be levied after twenty-one days if no correction is made.
All fines will be placed directly on the owner’s account and will be treated as any other balance due (i.e.
could incur late fees, legal fees or even cause a lien upon the property if unpaid). Fines incurred by the
tenant are the responsibility of the owner and will be billed to the owner’s account.
Our purpose is not to impose a hardship on any owner, but to have a standardized procedure for rules
enforcement. Should an owner have a question or problem with a notification or fine, they should contact
Atlantic States Management, who will bring their appeal to the attention of the Board of Directors.