PO Box 291, Lakebay WA 98349
Email: contact@palmerlakebeachclub.com Tele: +1 (253) 884-1414 (Voicemail Only)
Lake treatment Update
Important Update:
On the 10th of April the lake treatment process was started , and lanthanum was applied to the lake.
Lanthanum binds with dissolved phosphorus, and makes it non-consumable to algae, starving the algae. You can learn more about lanthanum at the National Institutes of Health https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28738303/. Lanthanum is a recognized and routinely used treatment to reduce the phosphorus nutrient load in lakes and is not considered harmful to humans or animals.
Please follow the guidance in the notifications and let us know if you have any questions by email – contact@palmerlakebeachclub.com
For more details on our Lake Heath, please check out our Lake Health Page at:
https://palmerlakebeachclub.com/lake-health
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Events Schedule for 2025
OUR NEXT EVENT IS THE INDEPENDENCE DAY PICNIC/BBQ
CHECK OUT OUR EVENTS PAGE FOR OUR EVENT DATES!
https://palmerlakebeachclub.com/events
The Beach now has a Play Sand Area
We now have a designated Play Sand Area
Although Summer time is over now, if we have some nice days, we wanted to let you know that the young children can play at the South Beach Park ( Sunny Side as it is called), where we have put in a Play Sand Area with new sand this year. It is located next to the fenced in play area with the riding toys.
Fishing all year round
STOCKING THE LAKE
Our Annual stocking of the lake with trout is planned for later in April.
Remember, we have a designated dock for fishing and one designated for swimming both at the North Park ( Shady Side), and also at the South Beach area ( Sunny Side).
So enjoy a fun day of fishing!
Board Meeting Schedule Information
Our regular Monthly Board Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of every Month at 7pm at the HOA Office, located at the Sunny Side Beach Park ( South Beach park area). Note: OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 27th.
Residents welcome to attend.
NOTE: We invite Residents to attend the May Meeting as the Board will be discussing a new Official Policy on Chickens on Member's Properties and would like your input. Following is the Policy for discussion:
PALMER LAKE BEACH CLUB
OFFICIAL POLICY
CHICKENS ON MEMBER'S PROPERTIES
The HOA has been asked on several occasions about the rules for keeping chickens on a member's property, and what is allowed/not allowed.
Background:
For reference, the Declaration of Restrictions, Covenants, Conditions and Easements for the Plat of Palmer Lake, 1971-09-09, Article III, Land Use Restrictions, Section 2, states " No animals shall be kept or permitted on the real property except for household pets which shall not unreasonable interfere with the use and enjoyment of any lot. No raising, breeding, training or dealing in animals shall be conducted on or from any lot."
Clearly, the Declaration does not allow chickens, however the Board of Directors is responsible for the enforcement of the Declaration and its enforcement of certain provisions in its reasonable judgement under the broad and general authority that Boards of Directors have under state law. It's important to note however, the Declaration allows a member to enforce the Declaration's rules against another member, including injunctive relief.
Pierce County Code 18A.36.070 has rules regarding small animals such as chickens fur rural areas, and small ( less than 1/2 acre) lot sizes. While Pierce County Code may allow small animals such as chickens in rural residential areas such as Palmer Lake, the HOA is permitted to have more restrictive rules ( but HOA cannot allow something that is illegal under County, State or Federal law).
Official Policy:
In recognition of the background above, and that given the high price of eggs, the dietary benefits of egg consumption, and the desire of some members to be more self-sufficient in their food supply, the Board of Director's hereby enacts the following policy:
1. Members may have up to 5 laying hens on their property. Roosters are not permitted.
2. There must be a chicken "coop" to provide shelter, protection and physical restraint of the chickens. The coop shall not be closer to the property line of another member than 10'. The coop shall be kept clean and shall not have noxious odors or smells detectable by neighbors or passer-bys. No coop may be in the front yard of a home, it must be in the rear, and not visible from the street. Chicken feces and waste cannot be stored on a lot and must be promptly removed. " Free ranging" chickens are not permitted.
3. Chickens shall be healthy , properly fed and cared for, and not used for any sport, entertainment or amusement purposes.
4. Members are not permitted to sell eggs or engage in any business selling chickens.
5. Members who butcher their chickens must do so in a sanitary and non-abusive manner that minimizes the suffering of the animal while maintaining their property in a clean, sanitary condition at all times.
6. All members are entitled to the use and enjoyment of their lot. Members who raise chickens cannot diminish the use and enjoyment of other members in their lots, and the Board of Directors may enforce this policy as well as the restrictions of the Declaration on a case-by-case basis at its discretion to ensure the use and enjoyment of each member for their lot.
7. Members who violate this policy may be fined under the property compliance program.