General Information

INFORMATION RESOURCES

Important information regarding the RRHOA, on-going projects, finances, etc... can be found by community members at the following locations;

24 HOUR SECURITY

Please call the Martin County Sheriffs Office at 772-220-7000 or 911 for all emergencies and to report any crime or suspicious activity.  The community maintains gated access control 24 hours a day using unarmed guards.  The guard’s main function is to allow only authorized persons access into the community. Guards are not allowed to receive packages for delivery or pick-up.  Guards are not authorized to respond to problems at private homes – that is a Sheriff’s duty. 

All residents should have a River Ridge sticker on the driver’s side of each vehicle’s windshield.  River Ridge Vehicle ID stickers may be obtained by completing the Resident Vehicle Decal Request Form available from the property manager or web site.  Residents trying to enter the community in a vehicle not bearing a sticker will be stopped by the guard and asked for identification to prove residency.  The entrance into the community consists of two lanes.  The right lane is reserved for residents who have an electronic gate opener.  The left lane is for all other traffic and vehicles must stop at the Gatehouse for identification purposes.  Electronic gate openers are available and encouraged for all residents.  These openers may be purchased at for $35. each at the Gatehouse.The guards maintain lists that each resident has submitted to allow authorized visitors into the community.  Please contact the gatehouse approximately 30 minutes prior to the arrival of any guests that are not on the authorized list.  Inform the guard of your name and address and the names of your expected guests.  The gatehouse telephone number is 747-9490. If at any time a community member needs to update their list they should complete a Resident Security Information Form and submit it to the Gatehouse.  Copies of this form are available at the Gatehouse or at www.riverridge.ws.    

The River Ridge web site is an excellent resource for all community members.  All meeting minutes are posted on the web site as are the annual financial documents.  The web site is a permanent electronic archive for these documents.  The site is filled with pictures of the neighborhood, general information, quarterly newsletters, policies, rules, and various forms.  The following can be printed from the site; the New Resident Application Package, the Request for Project Approval Form, Clubhouse Reservation Form, Resident Security Information Form, Mailbox Maintenance Form, River Ridge Lot Map, and Issue Report Form; and the By-laws, Articles of Incorporation, Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, and all policies.  The site can be particularly useful for realtors and potential home buyers.  The site is www.riverridge.ws

ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETINGS

Meetings of the Association Board of Directors are held at 7:00 PM on the third Monday of each month at the clubhouse.  All members and residents are welcome to attend.  The annual meeting is held every March with the election of new board members.  Board members are elected for a two-year term and there are nine Directors on the board.  The two-year terms are staggered so not all Board members are up for election each year.  Minutes to all meetings are posted on the River Ridge web site.  A permanent electronic archive of these documents has been started at the River Ridge web site and hard copies of all community records are maintained in files in the Boardroom at the Clubhouse.

ARCHITECTURAL CHANGES/APPROVAL

The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) must approve all exterior alterations, modifications, additions, and deletions prior to the commencement of work.  This includes, but is not limited to: fences, landscaping, exterior color changes, removal of landscaping, addition of landscaping, pools, spas, porches, screen enclosures, play equipment, satellite dishes, solar panels, hurricane shutters, etc.  The ARC meets on the third Monday of each month at 6:30PM to review all requests.  Requests must be received by noon on the 2^nd Monday to be considered at the next meeting.  Please contact the property manager or visit www.riverridge.ws to obtain the Project Approval Request Form and/or River Ridge Design Manual and for information on how to submit a request.

TRASH COLLECTION

Nichols Sanitation collects trash on Mondays, Wednesdays (landscape only) and Thursdays with recycling pick-up on Thursdays.  Trash is to be placed at the curb no earlier than dusk the day before the trash collection days.  All trash containers are to be removed from the street on the same day as the pick-up takes place.  Recycling bins may be obtained by contacting Nichols Sanitation.  Also, please contact Nichols Sanitation if you are planning to dispose of large household items or have accumulated a large amount of plant trimmings.    Telephone: 772-546-7700 or 800-824-8472

CLUBHOUSE

Any resident over the age of 21 may reserve and use the clubhouse.  The clubhouse has meeting and gathering rooms, a full kitchen, restrooms, and a large screen television available for use by residents and their guests.  If you would like to use the clubhouse, please contact the property manager or visit www.riverridge.ws to obtain the Clubhouse Reservation Form and other details.  A $50 non-refundable use fee and a $200 security deposit are required.  The clubhouse telephone number is 747-0122.

COMMUNITY RESTROOMS

Men and women’s restrooms are located at the exterior of the north side of the clubhouse. The bathrooms are equipped with a combination lock.  The codes are not being publised at this time.

TENNIS COURTS

The tennis courts may be played on until 10:00 p.m. nightly.  The courts are secured with a key lock.  You may obtain a copy of the key from the property manager with a $10.00 deposit.  A key to the tennis courts is also available to be borrowed from the gatehouse.  The tennis courts are equipped with lights that are controlled by 60-minute timers.  Please shut off the lights by turning the timers to 0 when play is complete.  Please limit your playtime to one hour if others are waiting.  To protect the courts from damage, non-tennis activity on the courts is prohibited (e.g., skateboards, roller blades, bicycles).  

COMMUNITY SOCIALS

River Ridge maintains an active social calendar for both children and adults.  Members of the community will be notified of all upcoming events through postings on the bulletin board, newsletter, and fliers.  Any community member interested in organizing an event should contact the Social Committee.

LAKES

The lakes are serviced and maintained by a lake management service provider.  The lakes are for the use and enjoyment of all residents.  Fishing and kayaking are permitted however no powerboats are permitted on the lakes.  Report any lake problems (e.g., algae blooms, malfunctioning fountains) to the property manager.  Lake levels will fluctuate wit h the wet and dry seasons.

PETS

Pets are not allowed to roam freely about the community.  Pets are required to be on a leash when not on the owner’s property.  Owners are required to clean up/pick up all pet droppings – at the time of dropping.  Residents may use the attached Martin County Animal Control Violation Report Form to report various violations.

PARKING & ROAD WAY USE

Parking is restricted to driveways and garages.  Overnight parking is not permitted on road right of ways, swales, or commons areas.   The storage of trucks (inclusive of pick-ups), trailers, boats, RV’s, and commercial vehicles (other than day-time service vehicles) in a driveway, swale, or on community property is not permitted.  In addition use of go-carts, golf carts, ATV’s, motor scooters, and similar recreational vehicles on community owned roads is prohibited.    

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

Association and community notices are placed on the community bulletin board that is located adjacent to the community exit lane.  The community newsletter and announcements of upcoming meetings and social events will be posted on the board.  All residents may use the board as space permits.  Postings must be neat, respectful, and of a nature that relates to the community.

QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT & CABLE TELEVISION

The 2011 quarterly assessment is $850. and is due on the 1^st of January, April, July, and October.  Assessments are paid via mail in coupon or direct deposit.  Coupon books and direct deposit forms are available from the property manager.  The quarterly dues include basic cable.  River Ridge has a group rate that provides substantial savings over the standard fee for an individual cable account.  Our cable provider is Adelphia Cable.  If you wish to have premium channels or cable internet service added you must contact Adelphia directly.  Telephone 561- 627-3600.

The covenants, by-laws, and articles of incorporation do not preclude the use of community members as service providers.  It has been the experience of the Board that the community has received the best project cost estimates, quality of workmanship, and project completion timeliness from community member service providers.  Any community member who is interested in bidding on River Ridge work projects should contact the Property Manager and provide them with your name, the service you provide, and your contact information so you can be contacted for a bid when a project in your field is initiated.  Community members can also find out about upcoming projects as well as the bid process by attending Board meetings and reviewing the River Ridge Procurement and Bid Policy on the website.