We’re glad you’ve chosen to live in our wonderful neighborhood. As a resident of the peninsula you are a member of the Long Lake Peninsula Association.
Please read and become familiar with the rules that govern our association. Below are specific items that might be helpful to know and follow to enjoy your home on the Peninsula. Our association has written bylaws which are available from the association secretary or download here (bylaws).
If you have questions, you’re encouraged to seek out a board member to answer them for you. Also, consider joining one of the committees and becoming active in the association.
Assessments and dues
- Dues are $190 per year. ($50 for vacant lots.)
- 50% of all dues go to the maintenance of our private roads.
- Visit the Peninsula Governance page for complete details.
Construction and land use
- You must get a permit, not only from the township, but first from the LLPA building and site committee to erect any building, accessory building, or to make any major structural changes. Download guidelines here, (Building Guidelines)
- If your construction damages common property (e.g. road damage due to gas line installation, etc.) you are responsible for having it repaired by licensed professionals.
- To preserve our natural setting, at least 50% of the total land area of each lot shall be maintained undeveloped after provision has been made for house, garage, driveway, septic tank and field.
- Tree cutting in a strip paralleling the shoreline extending 35 feet inland from the ordinary high-water mark is limited. (Please see By-laws Art. XIII, Sec. 3, O for more specifics.)
Roads and parking
- Keep safe. Always walk facing traffic. This gives you the best chance to see cars approaching you and drivers can be sure you see them. Please teach your children to walk on the correct side, also.
- When cycling, stay on the right, with the traffic.
- The speed limit on the roads is 20 miles per hour on most roads. (15 mph in “The Narrows.”) Please observe and inform your guests.
- If you transport children to and from the school bus stop at the peninsula entrance, please park only on Old Long Lake Road for your child’s safety and that of other cars coming and going.
- There is no parking on any of the roads.
- There are only (4) parking spots for vehicles and/or trailers of any kind at the boat landing and beach. (That means 2 cars each with trailers makes 4 spots full) If these are full, please do not park on the roads near the launch. You will have to return your car to your own home.
Park, Beach and Boat Ramp and Other
- The boat ramp and beach area are available to members of the Corporation who are in good standing, their immediate families, and household guests. You can gain access to Long Lake from the boat launch with your copy of the key for the lock. You can get a key from Jim Hornyak 947-9306 jhornyak@chartermi.net (board member).
- Please respect the posted hours at the beach, and take all items that you can with (including your trash).
- Please do not loan your boat launch keys to friends.
- We follow the county leash laws. Please walk your dog on lead and do not allow your animals to roam.
- The pavilion at the Park may be used for your gatherings but should be reserved with Jim Hornyak 947-9306 jhornyak@chartermi.net (board member) to guarantee your spot. There is no charge for peninsula residents. You are responsible for cleaning the area after use, and removing all garbage. You will be charged if clean-up is required.
- Each June we have a discussion meeting at the Park, and each August we have our annual meeting. You will be notified of dates through our newsletter and an announcement on the board at the entrance. Plan on joining us!
- If you wish to have your name added to the entry sign, contactJim Hornyak 947-9306 jhornyak@chartermi.net (board member). Your request should be made in writing so we have the correct spelling of your last name and initials. Names are added as space is available on the sign. There is a $25 charge.