Rules & Regulations

Listed below are the Lakeside rules and regulations, which apply to all property owners, renters and guests of the Chautauqua community. For more information regarding the Lakeside Rules & Regulations, contact 419.798.4461, ext. 0 or email guestinfo@lakesideohio.com.

Gate Pass Admission

Chautauqua Summer Season

Lakeside provides a quality Chautauqua program from June 23-September 3, 2012. In order to enter the grounds and participate in these many activities, a gate pass must be purchased. By purchasing a gate pass, you are entitled to free participation in a wide range of Chautauqua programs, including religious life lectures, educational seminars, Hoover Auditorium performances and specific recreational activities. To learn more about the value of your gate pass, please read the What Does My Gate Pass Fee Pay For page of our website.

There are several different gate passes to choose from depending on how long you are visiting Lakeside. We offer a daily gate pass, which is valid from the time of purchase until 7 pm the following day; a weekly gate pass, which is for seven days; partial day pass, which is a 3-hour pass (not valid at Hoover Auditorium shows) or a season gate pass. To park your vehicle on the grounds, an auto pass is required. To view all of the gate pass and auto fees, please visit the Admission Fee Schedule page of our website.

A gate pass is required to be shown upon entering and exiting the grounds and Hoover Auditorium. All guests are required to have a gate pass, and keep it with them at all times. If any guest is found in non-compliance with the Rules & Regulations, the Lakeside Association reserves the right to cancel the privilege of being on the grounds to the guest.

Guests may purchase gate passes upon entering the grounds, buy gate passes in advance online (please allow a minimum of two weeks for processing) or order gate passes through the mail with the Gate Pass Order Form. Purchasing a season gate pass in advance grants admission to the Lakeside grounds on Memorial Day Weekend.

Memorial Day Weekend

Lakeside requires a reduced gate pass fee for Memorial Day Weekend (May 25-28, 2012). This gate pass fee underwrites the programming provided during the holiday weekend, including a Summer Opening Ceremony with the Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats, recreational activities, Intergenerational Learning Seminar, Lakeside Volunteer Fair, Lakeside Fund Walk/Run, Sunday worship services, performance by the Beach Party Boys - Tribute to the Beach Boys and much more. To view reduced rate gate fees, please visit the Admission Fee Schedule page of our website.

Tobacco-Free Community

To provide a safe, healthy and aesthetically-pleasing environment for residents, guests and staff, Lakeside is a tobacco-free community. This policy supports Lakeside's long-range Strategic Plan, as well as fulfilling Lakeside's obligation to protect the health of all residents, guests and staff. Smoking is prohibited in all public spaces, including entrances to all Lakeside-owned buildings and surrounding areas.

Quiet Hours

Quiet hours are from 11 pm (11:30 pm on Saturday) until 8 am daily (12 pm on Sunday). No noise or conduct of any kind that would disturb slumber is permitted during this time.

Pets

Lakeside has a "Leash Law" requiring all dogs be under leash or confined to their owner's premises at all times. This is in effect to protect guests and other household pets from physical harm and to prevent damage to private property. When walking your pet, take care to clean up after it. Please use the Mutt Mitt dispensers located at five convenient locations throughout the grounds: Lakefront and Kenton Row (Central Park), the Beebe Memorial, Second Street and Central Park entrance, Perry Park and the vicinity of Maple Avenue and Seventh Street. Only service dogs are permitted in Hotel Lakeside and the Fountain Inn. Most rental units do not allow pets. Please contact your rental agent for specific rental information.

Boats & Trailers

All boats and trailers are prohibited on the Lakeside grounds. There is no available space for boat and trailer storage. However, gate attendants have information regarding the nearest storage facility in Marblehead, which offers daily, weekly or monthly rates for Lakeside guests. Contact Lakeside-Marblehead Storage at 419.798.2444.

Motorized Bikes & Scooters

Motorized bikes and scooters are prohibited on the grounds of Lakeside. Special dispensation may be made for motorized vehicles if they are required due to physical handicap or limitation. Please contact the Lakeside Security Department at 866.952.5374, ext. 275 for dispensation and more information.

Traffic Rules

Street and road signs are posted for the protection of all guests at Lakeside. Lakeside streets are subject to the same traffic rules as motor vehicles in the State of Ohio. Danbury Township Police and the Ottawa County Sheriff's Department enforce the driving laws and street regulations. The speed limit for all of Lakeside is not to exceed 15 mph. Please do not park across driveways or on the double yellow line.

Bicycles

Bicyclists are subject to the same traffic rules as motor vehicles in the State of Ohio and on the streets of Lakeside. Bicycles are to obey the one-way streets and traffic signs as well. Pedestrians always have the right-of-way. Bicycle helmets are strongly encouraged.

Golf Carts

Only golf carts that meet the Lakeside Association golf cart standards shall operate on the streets of Lakeside. All golf carts are required to have a Lakeside Association golf cart registration sticker. In order to obtain a sticker, the cart must meet all the standards and be inspected by security before the pass is issued. Golf cart standards include: active horn, headlights, turn signals, brake lights, tail lights, safety glass, brakes and seat belts. Inspection forms are available at the Association Office, 236 Walnut Avenue, Lakeside, OH 43440. Once the golf cart has passed inspection, a golf cart pass must be purchased.

Swimming

Swimming is confined to and permitted in designated areas around the Lakeside Dock when the lifeguards are on duty. Flotation devices are permitted in restricted areas.

Skateboards, Roller Blades & Scooters

Skateboarding, roller blades, scooters and other similar items are prohibited in the Lakeside Business District (Fourth Street on the South, Central Avenue on the East, Maple Avenue on the West and Lakefront on the North). This also includes the Lakefront Path. These items are also prohibited on all sidewalks, the Hoover Auditorium ramps and steps and in all parks which include the shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, dock and nature/walking trail.

Substance Abuse

Substance abuse is not tolerated on the grounds of Lakeside. Alcohol and/or narcotics are not permitted on any Lakeside Association property. Those found under the influence or in the possession are subject to complete prosecution.

Campfires

Campfires or fires of any kind are prohibited on the grounds of Lakeside.

Medical Assistance

Magruder Hospital, 615 Fulton Street, Port Clinton, OH, is the nearest emergency facility. Lakeside does not have an on-call nurse on staff. However, Magruder Hospital staff is accustomed to serving the needs of summer vacationers in Ottawa County. Follow State Route 163 West to Port Clinton, then turn left onto Fulton Street.

Refuse Collection

Refuse collection is contracted through Allied Waste. Containers must be placed at the roadside or curb by 7:30 am. All containers must have lids. Memorial Day Weekend - October 1, collection is twice a week on Tuesday and Friday. October 1 - Memorial Day Weekend, collection is once a week on Tuesday.

Refuse receptacles and recycling bins are available at the South Maple Street Refuse Site, past the South Gate Entrance. Recycling materials accepted include: steel, bi-metal and aluminum cans; #1 and #1 plastic bottles; clear, green and brown glass containers; and newspaper.

This service is available to property owners and renters.

Recycling Service

Lakeside's curbside recycling program is part of a broader set of "green" initiatives the Lakeside Association is adopting as part of its long-term Strategic Plan. Lakeside has partnered with Allied Waste to provide this service to property owners. The recycling totes are property of Allied Waste, therefore, they will also be responsible for maintaining the unit.

The curbside service will be offered on Friday mornings for five months each year (May - September) and will be complemented with retention of the large recycling container at the rubbish lot in South Lakeside year round.

Rules & Regulations

The recycling service for Lakeside requires the use of a large amount of equipment and trained personnel. The guest and resident's cooperation are needed to make sure we reach a common goal of keeping Lakeside a clean and sanitary community.

Acceptable Recyclables

Newspapers; brown paper bags; corrugated cardboard (remove plastic wrapper and flatten)
Chipboard (i.e. cereal and shoe boxes; remove plastic liners)
Magazines and catalogs; phone books
Printing and writing paper; junk mail (envelope windows and labels, remove other non-paper); other paper (i.e. pamphlets, brochures, file folders, card stock, etc.)
Plastic (PETE) bottles (i.e. narrow neck, soda, water, etc.); no trays or baskets
Plastic (HDPE) bottles (i.e. narrow neck, milk, water, juice, liquid detergents, shampoo, etc.); no hazardous materials including automobile fluids, pesticides, herbicides, pool chemicals, etc. NO OTHER PLASTIC
Aluminum cans; steel/tin cans

Newspapers/Cardboard

Stack newspapers and tie securely with twine or stack inside recycle bin
Large cardboard boxes must be broken down, tied and stacked next to recycle bin

Commingled Materials

Collect aluminum (rinse and crush), steel and bi-metal cans, plastic coded #1 PET and #2 HDPE (rinse, remove lids and crush), newspaper and corrugated cardboard. Place them together (commingled) in the 35-gallon plastic recycle bin. Property owners can also use 18-32 gallon cans, as long as they are marked "recycle."

Excluded Items

Window glass, light bulbs, drinking glasses, mirrors or ceramics
Glass bottles, jars and plastic containers that are contaminated (i.e. motor oil, antifreeze, pesticide and herbicide containers); also #3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 plastics
Plastic bag or film packaging, tubes, pails or buckets, kitchen utensils
Food waste, food service items (i.e. cups, plates, napkins, paper towels, aluminum foil or pie plates)
Tissue paper, gift wrap, packing peanuts
Furniture, draperies, toys, books, tapes and CDs or photographic paper
Clothing, shoes, diapers, blankets, pillows and towels
Auto parts, electronics, tarps, hoses, construction materials (i.e. lumber, drywall, etc.), medical supplies (i.e. syringes, etc.)
Yard trimmings, dirt, etc.

Lakeside Recycling Service Specifics

Recycling Containers: Each Lakeside property owner has received a 35-gallon, lidded container known as a tote. These totes are owned and maintained by Allied Waste. Each property owner is responsible for storing the unit throughout the year.

Days of Recycling: Recycling will be collected on Friday mornings except when a holiday falls on or before the collection day. The service will be available during the months of May, June, July, August and September.

Days of Refuse Collection: Refuse collection in Lakeside is on Tuesday and Friday mornings.

Cost of Recycling Service: The Lakeside Recycling Service will cost $4.50/month during the months of service, and $2/month during non-service months. These additional costs will be added to the monthly bill from Allied Waste and then passed through the trash bill sent to Lakeside property owners by the Lakeside Association.