November 24, 2023

Pool Regulations

Carter Plantation Pool Area Contract

  1. Pool is for use by Carter Plantation Property Owners Association (CPCA) members in good standing with
    the POA.
  2. Pool gates must be kept shut at all times. Do not prop gates open!
  3. A lifeguard is NOT on duty. All persons shall swim at their own risk. Property owners/residents are solely
    responsible for themselves, their families and their guest(s). The POA assumes no responsibility for any
    accident or injury occurring or sustained in connection with the use of the pool or pool area.
  4. Primary POA members (head of household, spouse or partner) are limited to four guests at a time. A non-
    primary member (child of the primary POA member) 16 years or older, but residing in household, not
    accompanied by a primary POA member is limited to one guest at a time. The POA member must
    accompany all guests during guests’ stay at the pool. Total number of guests per household is not to
    exceed four guests at one time.
  5. Maximum capacity of 120 people in the pool area at any given time.
  6. Children age 15 or under must be accompanied by someone at least 16 years of age or older.
  7. Pool season will open on May 1 st each year and end in the fall after Labor Day, dependent on the weather.
    Closing date will be posted at the appropriate time.
  8. Pool parties are allowed and must be scheduled through the CPCA. A $100 refundable deposit is required
    and will be returned if pool area is left in a clean and orderly manner.
  9. Pool hours are daily from 8 AM until 8 PM. Pool area must be vacated by 8 PM for cleanup and lockdown.
  10. Key Access to Pool Area
  • One key will be supplied per POA account when the following criteria are met:
    • i. Member is in good standing with the POA – not limited to, but including POA dues are not in arrears
    • ii. Signed POA Member Contract for Pool Area
  • Replacement keys will be issued on receipt of $25.
  • POA Members must have their personal key for entry to the pool area.
  • POA Members are prohibited from opening the gate for anyone that desires entrance without a functioning key.
  • Keys are non-transferable. Please contact the POA if you sell your property.
  • POA Members are prohibited from opening the gate for anyone that desires entrance without a functioning key.
  • Keys are non-transferable. Please contact the POA if you sell your property.
  1. The POA shall not be liable for items left unattended in the pool area. Lost and found items will be placed in the lost and found box and discarded each week.
  2. Cooking or open flame are not allowed in the pool area.
  3. Discard all food and trash in the provided trash cans before leaving the pool area.
  4. Pets are not allowed in the pool area or left unattended outside the area.
  5. No glass containers in the pool area.
  6. No chewing gum or shelled nuts (sunflower seeds, pistachios, etc.) are allowed in the pool area. No
    running, spitting, horseplay, obscene language, skateboard or bikes allowed in the pool area.
  7. No smoking in or around any section of the pool area.
  8. Proper swim attire is required. Cutoffs are not allowed. Pre-potty trained children must wear disposable (waterproof-pool use type) swim pants.
  9. The use of the pool is denied to any person having a contagious disease, skin infection, severe sunburn or who may be wearing adhesive plasters or bandages.
  10. Pool floatables must not exceed standard single person devices and shall not interfere with other
    swimmers.
  11. Personal music devices are not to be obtrusive to others.
  12. No furniture allowed in the pool
  13. No individual or group of individuals may prohibit any other user from the legitimate use of the pool. No games or activities are permitted in the pool that would deprive or prevent any part of the pool from being used and enjoyed by all residents and members.
  14. Persons misusing the pool, risking injury to self or others, causing damage to pool, pool furniture,
    equipment, etc. will be asked to leave the pool area by any POA member. Misconduct must be reported to the POA. Proper action will be taken that can include, but is not limited to, the filing of a criminal complaint with the Sheriff’s Department if the activity is illegal (trespassing, underage drinking, vandalism, destruction or damage to property/furniture, etc.)
  15. CPCA and all members are responsible for helping to insure the safety and protection of the community assets and protection of persons using the pool.
  16. Primary POA Members (head of household, spouse and/or partner) must sign the pool rules contract.
  17. Any violation of the pool rules by a property owner or guest may result in pool privileges being revoked.
  18. POA reserves the right to amend these Pool Rules at any given time.

To Report lost keys or any issues with pool maintenance, misuse, or damage of pool, please call:
CPCA or Community Management at 225-751-0161