We have tried to establish quick answers to our most frequently asked questions.  If you are unable to find the answer you are looking for, please contact us.

There’s a Curb Stop valve connecting my house to the Association’s Central Water System, can I turn it off/on as needed?

To ensure the integrity and functioning of the Central Water System Home Owners may not turn the Association owned Curb Stops on/off.   Only the Association’s certified Water System Operator; Karl Krull is authorized to turn Curb Stops on/off. At present there is no cost for this service; contact Karl at 989-550-4940. Click here for more information on the Water System.

I turn off the water to my house every Winter; should I have my own shut-off valve independent of the Association Curb Stop?

Yes, it is highly recommended that you install and use your own self draining shut-off valve (beyond the Curb Stop; i.e. closer to your house); as the Association Curb Stops are not designed for long term shut-offs. Click here for more information on the Water System.

What is this potential for Cross Connection Contamination I’ve heard discussed?

Should the Central Water System lose pressure (due to pump failure or loss of electrical power) potentially contaminated water stored in garden hoses, underground sprinklers, hot tubs, etc. could back flow into the System making the Water unsafe to drink (necessitating Boil Alerts until the System is checked and any bacteria eliminated). To reduce the likelihood of this happening the MDEQ (Department of Environmental Quality) the State Agency that regulates our Water System has mandated a survey of every home connected to identify and correct any/all potential sources of contamination; primarily from houses not equipped with anti-siphoning external faucets (which can be corrected with low cost vacuum breakers available at Hardware Stores).

Can private structures be erected on "park lands" within the association?

Association Parklands; as noted in the By-laws (Article II General Rules), Deed Restrictions and reinforced by the Boyle vs. Huron Dunes Association decision and reinforced by the Boyle vs. Huron Association Huron County Circuit Court Decision and the Michigan Court of Appeals in its July 11, 2014 order:

...{the Association} does not have authority to grant permission to allow subdivision lot owners to erect private structures upon the private park lands of the Association unless it is for educational, recreational, or community service activities for the use and enjoyment of all subdivision lot owners.

Can I groom the Association Beach (aka Park Land)?

Yes, at your cost. You are required to follow all MDEQ regulations and are liable if found in violation. No sand can be pushed into the shore waterline.

Are there Easements to the Association Beach Park Lands?

Yes, there are three (3) easements to the Association Beach Parklands, which are clearly marked on the map/plat found elsewhere on this website.

Can an Association member rent his/her property ?

General Rules; Article II, D of our By-laws states: '...an owner shall be permitted to rent his/her house or lot with permission of the Board.’

Anyone renting their home is required to provide the Board with the following information:

A.  The dates your Property will be rented and the name and contact information of the renters
B.  Your Phone Number (if issues arise the Board will contact you first)

Contact: buildingcommittee@hurondunesassociation.com

Is there additional information that property owners should be aware of?

Know your Property Lines.  Association Members may not cut down/remove any
bushes/trees/foliage from either any Association Parkland Property or Association Road Right of Way without prior written approval from the Association Board.

When is the Association Annual Meeting?

The annual meetings are always held the Sunday during the Memorial Day Weekend. Prior to the meeting the Association’s Secretary-Treasurer will mail the meeting’s Agenda to each Member.

What is the payable date on our Annual Dues ?

Annual dues statements are mailed out each year, along with the Agenda for the Association Annual Meeting, by early May each year.  Payments are expected to be received no later than July 15th (roughly 60 days). Payments not received by July 15th are assessed a $20.00 per month, late fee.

What types of improvements/renovations/additions require approval by the Building Committee?

A description of the Building Committee can be found elsewhere in this website. If questions remain after reading this description, please contact the Chair of the Building Committee. 

Here is the Building Request Form required for submission and review approval.

Is there an Noise Ordinance in the Association?

There is no Huron Dunes Association “Anti-Noise and Public Nuisance Ordinance” as may be found in most municipalities and homeowner associations. Most evenings the Association is quiet by 11 p.m. The Board believes that members have no express desire to cause or create any unreasonable or unnecessarily loud noise or to disturb their neighbors at any time.

Due to our Association having many vacation homes these situations may occur from time to time, the Board encourages prior communication between neighbors regarding any activity which may create undue noise or disturbances that may emanate from a residence.

If your neighbor is not communicating with you, and if you have approached the neighbor with your concern to no avail, you have the right to call 911.

What is the policy on dogs in the Association?

Dogs must be under the control of their owners at all times. That means your dog can run freely if contained on your own property. Anywhere else in the association they must be on a leash.

Furthermore, with all the bare feet on the beach and around the association, you must pick up after your dog.

Is there Trash Pickup in the Association?

Trash is picked up weekly each Monday. Homes to the West of the Main Entrance, trash can be left by the Association Roadside. For homes west of the Main Entrance must leave their trash by the side of M-25.

Are the Association Roads plowed in the Winter?

Yes, both Bay Drive and Sand Hill Drive are plowed.

I’d like to help with the upkeep of the Association’s Park Lands and Entrances; who should I contact to volunteer for those and other Projects as they arise?

Volunteers are always welcomed, please contact any of the Board Members  and we can let you know what the upcoming Projects are. For Board contact information - Click Here.