CHP HOA Pool Rules And Info!
As always, POOL USE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. By entering the pool area, residents, family members and guests acknowledge that they have read, understand and will abide by these rules, understand the risks associated with utilizing the pool area, and will release the HOA from any and all liability associated with any such risks.
NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY
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POOL (2025)
SEASON
May 10th – September 28th
HOURS
Morning Hours (18 or older only) 5:00am – 8:00am
Daytime Hours 8:00am – 8:30pm
Evening Hours (18 or older only) 8:30am – 11:00pm
MORNING AND EVENING HOURS
Only homeowners, household members, and accompanying guests 18 or older are allowed in the pool area during morning hours (5:00 – 8:00 am) and evening hours (8:30 – 11:00 pm). Household members and accompanying guests 17 or younger shall exit the pool area no later than 8:30 pm, regardless of whether a parent, guardian, or person 18 or older is accompanying the household member or guest. No lifeguards or attendants are on duty. Homeowners, household members, and accompanying guests swim at their own risk. If homeowners, household members, and accompanying guests do not follow the rules and keep the pool area clean and organized, the HOA reserves the right to discontinue morning and evening hours.
DAYTIME HOURS
Homeowners, household members, and accompanying guests in good standing are allowed in the pool area during daytime hours (8:00 am – 8:30 pm). No lifeguards or attendants are on duty. All pool use is at your own risk. If there are any complaints, homeowners will receive a warning. If there are more than one complaint, the household will lose pool privileges. If homeowners, household members, and accompanying guests do not follow the rules and keep the pool area clean and organized, the HOA reserves the right to end the pool season early. Homeowners, household members, and accompanying guests are responsible for their own behavior.
TEMPORARY CLOSURES
No one will be allowed in the pool area if there is thunder or lightning in the area, or the pool has been temporarily closed for safety or other reasons.
GENERAL
Everyone in the pool area is expected to be courteous and polite to everyone else in the pool area.
PROFANITY
Profanity is forbidden in the pool area.
CHILDREN
Household members and accompanying guests 15 or younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or person 18 or older to access the pool area during daytime hours. This person shall supervise the child at all times, and is responsible for the child’s behavior. Additionally, household members and accompanying guests must be 5 or younger to use the baby pool. Homeowners are responsible for the conduct of their household members and guests.
GUESTS
Homeowners and household members 18 or older may have up to 5 guests per household. Household members 16-17 years of age may have 1 guest per household when not accompanied by a parent, guardian, or person 18 or older. Homeowners or household members must accompany guests at all times. Homeowners are responsible for the conduct of their guests.
GATE
Homeowners and household members shall use their HOA fobs to enter and exit the gate. Homeowners and household members shall not give or loan their fobs to non-household members. Also, homeowners and household members shall not use their fobs to open the gate or hold the gate open for non-household members, except accompanying guests, even if the non-household member has a fob. Fobs will not unlock the gate from 11:01 pm – 4:59 am. Anyone failing to exit the pool area by 11:00 pm will be locked in the pool area. If a homeowner does not have a fob, loses a fob, or the fob is not unlocking the gate, contact the HOA management company (803-667-3763).
SWIMWEAR
Small personal flotation devices and toys may be used in the pool area. Large flotation devices are not allowed. Do not jump into, onto, or off of floatation devices and toys.
FLOTATION DEVICES AND TOYS
Small personal flotation devices and toys may be used in the pool area. However, attendants may refuse the use of floatation devices and toys for safety or other reasons. Do not jump into, onto, or off of floatation devices and toys.
FOOD AND DRINKS
Homeowners, household members, and accompanying guests may bring food and drinks, including alcoholic beverages, into the pool area. NO GLASS ITEMS are allowed in the pool area. All food and drink must be at least five feet away from the pool at all times. Homeowners, household members, and accompanying guests shall clean up and dispose of trash and recycling.
MUSIC
Music played in the pool area must be appropriate for a family environment and the volume must be kept at a minimum listening level.
PARTIES
Parties and party decorations are not allowed in the pool area. Renting the clubhouse does not include renting the pool area. Persons attending an event at the clubhouse are not allowed in the pool area unless they are homeowners, household members, or accompanying guests within the guest limit per household.
DIVING, RUNNING, AND ROUGH PLAY
Diving, running and rough play are not allowed in the pool area.
TOBACCO OR SIMILAR PRODUCTS
Tobacco and tobacco substitutes are forbidden in the pool area, including, but not limited to, smoking, vaping, chewing, and dipping. If a homeowner, household member, or accompanying guest exits the pool area to use tobacco or similar products, the homeowner, household member, or accompanying guest shall not leave a household member or accompanying guest 15 or younger unattended in the pool area. Homeowners, household members, and accompanying guests shall dispose of cigarettes and similar products in smoking urns placed in designated smoking areas outside the pool area, and shall not move the urns.
ANIMALS
Animals are forbidden in the pool area. Feeding wildlife is forbidden in or around the pool area.
FURNITURE
Furniture must remain at least 10 feet from the pool’s edge. Furniture must be returned to its original location before exiting the pool area. Umbrellas must be closed before exiting the pool area.
PARKING
Homeowners and household members shall display valid CHP HOA placards on their rear view mirrors while parked in the clubhouse parking lot. Guests are not permitted to park in the clubhouse parking lot. If a vehicle does not display a valid CHP HOA placard, the vehicle will be towed at the owner’s expense. If a vehicle is towed, contact Schroeder’s Towing Company (803-772-7930). Homeowners who do not have placards can contact the HOA management company (803-667-3763). Additionally, golf carts must be parked in parking spaces, not on grass or concrete areas.
VIOLATIONS
Violation of these rules will result in the entire household’s pool privileges being suspended or terminated. Admittance to homeowners, household members, and accompanying guests or remove homeowners, household members, and accompanying guests may be denied because of misbehavior or failure to comply with rules. The HOA will not tolerate rude and disobedient behavior. City of Columbia police officers monitor the pool area at night. The officers have the authority to enforce HOA rules, arrest persons, and run license plate tags on vehicles for towing.
SECURITY CAMERAS
The pool area has 24 hour security cameras. The cameras monitor and record all persons entering, exiting, and using the pool area so violations can occur as a result.
UPDATES
Check www.chestnuthillplantation.org regularly for updates.
CONTACT
Please direct all questions, comments, concerns, or complaints regarding the pool to the HOA management company (803-667-3763) or the HOA Board of Directors at the above website.