Kiawah Island Digest May 2016 | Page 4

4 May 2016 7 Help Keep Kiawah Special, Follow KICA's Community Standards Story Highlights Spring on Kiawah means warmer weather, blooming flowers and bright Members should share KICA's sunshine. It also means that thousands of Community Standards with guests guests will be visiting our island paradise. Standards include topics such as noise, garbage, pets, bicycle safety, parking and more To provide guests with the best possible vacation experience, while respecting and preserving the living environment for members, the KICA Livability Visit kica.us/rules or contact Department would like to remind you of Livability for more information some of KICA’s community standards. As you have guests visit this season, please share these standards with them, both the summary below, as well as full details and guest video at kica.us/guest. • Be a Courteous Neighbor - Refrain from loud activity/noises, turn off beachfront outdoor lighting at night from May - Oct., turn off outdoor lighting during designated hours. • Garbage Disposal and Collection - Follow listed times and locations for weekly collection. Place cans/bins out only the night before collection, use trash receptacles on trails, boardwalks and the beach. • Pet Protocol - Observe times dogs are permitted on beach, clean up after pets, follow leash regulations, keep dogs from barking excessively. • Bicycle and Skate Safety - Biking is not permitted on roads where leisure trails are provided. Stop at all stop signs, walk bikes when crossing road and boardwalks, no racing or speeding. • Fireworks and Grilling - Fireworks are prohibited on Kiawah. Do not use grills on wooden decks and balconies of condos and villas. • Vehicles and Parking - Obey the posted speed limits, display your vehicle pass at all times; motorcycles, moped, jet skis/ wave runners are not permitted; no parking overnight on any street; no parking on grass, roadsides or yards. • Protect Wildlife and Yourself - Do not approach, feed or taunt wildlife, especially alligators. Do not handle or disturb sea turtle nests. Watch for deer and other wildlife on roads. • Beach Safety - When leaving the beach, remove all beach equipment (i.e. tents, chairs, umbrellas, etc.). Fill in holes dug in sand. Driving and fires are not permitted on beach. • In Case of Emergency - Please remember to always call 911 first. For Kiawah Island Security, call 843-768-5566. For Town Code Enforcement, call 843-768-9166. While vacation guests will have a specific rental agent and will receive information from them, all visitors are subject to KICA rules and standards, which can get lost in the packets of materials vacation guests receive. Help keep Kiawah special by ensuring your guests know and follow these guidelines. Visit kica.us/rules for more information, or contact KICA Livability at livability@ kica.us or 843-768-9194. Keep Kiawah At Your Fingertips The Kiawah Mobile App is the perfect resource for members and their guests. With just the touch of a button, this app can instantly connect you with Kiawah Island. Features include: • Instant Notifications Straight to Your Phone • Guest Information • One-Touch Contact Information • News Updates and Event Info • An Interactive Island Map • Weather Forecasts and Radar • A Live View of Kiawah’s HD Beach Cam • Links to KICA on Social Media • Tide Charts and Info for Kiawah • Sandcastle Community Center and Kiawah Shuttle Service Information The Kiawah Mobile App is free and available for both Apple and Android phones. So, don’t miss out on this great way to connect with Kiawah. Download the app today!