QHRRP 3000-145

Waterways, Marsh, Drainage System, and Lakes

 

Review/update responsibility
Communications
Revision
14 Oct 2024
Reference
CCRE Article XI, Section 11.5

See QHRRP 6000-200 for information on Lagoon

Interferes
No person may engage in any activity, which interferes with the Queen’s Harbour drainage system (creeks, ditches, dry retention areas, marsh, lakes, ponds, swales, etc.).

Per QHRRP 5000-227 (Storm Water Retention Lakes) no docks of any type may be placed on the storm water retention lake bordered by Units 25, 26 and 27 nor may any watercraft of any type be used in the storm water retention lake abutting these units. The storm water retention lake is not permitted for recreational use.

Bank erosion control
In order to prevent further erosion of the banks of the Queen’s Harbour drainage system (creeks, ditches, dry retention areas, marsh, lakes, ponds, swales, etc.), the following activities are prohibited…

  • Swimming
  • Fishing
  • Driving vehicles or trailers on the banks

Note:  All owners of lots on Queen’s Harbour drainage systems are required to stabilize their banks and should contact the Property Manager with any questions as to proper erosion management.  See QHRRP 5000-164 (Lagoon Lot Erosion Control).

What’s not allowed
Here is what is not allowed…

  • No watercraft is permitted in any part of this system except for the Lagoon.
  • No persons may swim or fish in any portion of this system.
  • No debris or grass clippings shall be placed in the system.
  • No chemicals or fertilizers are to be released into the system, except by contractors hired by the Association.
  • No water may be removed from the system or Lagoon, except by the Association.
Regulatory requirements / prohibitions
Various government agencies have imposed strict regulations concerning the waters, marshes, drainage system, lakes and Lagoon within and abutting the development.

All property owners are bound by these agreements.  Property owners are responsible for the proper management of storm water systems within their own lot and may be required by the St. Johns River Water Management District (“the district”) to provide storm water swales, or other drainage arrangements.

All property owners should consult with the ARB prior to making any changes to their lot elevation as such changes may degrade the quality of the drainage or Lagoon or violate permits.  Violators will be fined and/or prosecuted to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Violation
Violations may result in a fine being levied against the offending property owner by the Association.