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Rental News & Updates
December 2021
Announcements From Sea Pines CSA
Sea Pines Ocean Gate Lane Closures Scheduled for Next Week
A Major Roadway and Infrastructure Reconstruction Project is underway along North Sea Pines Drive. Crews will begin working near the Ocean Gate of Sea Pines next week.

Due to limitations on working space and the need to excavate stormwater drainage pipe and install replacement pipe, periodic lane closures at the Ocean Gate (located at Cordillo Parkway and South Forest Beach Drive) will be utilized during the week of December 6, 2021.

Inbound Lane Closure Information

  • The Inbound Lane at the Ocean Gate will be CLOSED to traffic from 7 AM - 5 PM, Monday, December 6th through Wednesday, December 8th, weather permitting.
  • Drivers coming inbound into Sea Pines must use the Greenwood Gate located off of the Sea Pines Circle during the stated timeframe.

Tentative Outbound Lane Closure Information

  • The Outbound Lane closure at the Ocean Gate is tentatively scheduled from 7 AM- 5 PM Thursday, December 9th through Saturday, December 11th, weather permitting.
  • Drivers exiting Sea Pines must use the Greenwood Gate located off of Greenwood Drive.
  • Sea Pines CSA will confirm dates on the outbound lane closures as they are provided by our contractor.

Additional Project Reminders:

  • Traffic control and flaggers will be present during this work, drivers are asked to use caution in the work zone.
  • Leisure trails near the Ocean Gate will be closed in both directions to accommodate this work.
  • Emergency vehicles will have continuous access during these closures.
  • Heavy traffic delays are expected, please plan accordingly.

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Short Term Renters and Their Guest Parking Policy Effective January 1, 2022

At the November Sea Pines CSA Board of Directors meeting the Sea Pines CSA Board of Directors established the below parking guidelines for short term renters and their guests:
 
Beginning January 1, 2022, short term renters and their guests are only permitted to park vehicles in the garage, carport or on the driveway of the rental property. Parking is not permitted on any landscaped surfaces including the front, back or side yards.
 
In the event Sea Pines CSA discovers any vehicles of short term renters or their guest's parking on any landscaped surfaces of any property or parking on a street or roadway overnight in violation of this Policy, Sea Pines CSA will notify the Owner and/or the property management company to correct the parking violation. If the parking violation is not corrected within eight (8) hours of notification, Sea Pines CSA reserves the right to impose monetary fines on the Owner in accordance with the Sea Pines Land Use Rules and Regulations for Residential Property Owners, Long Term and Short Term Tenants.
 
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Important Reminders From Sea Pines CSA
North Sea Pines Drive Phase 2 Major Roadway Reconstruction In Progress
Major stormwater drain pipe excavation and replacements are in progress and will continue into January in the areas along and across the roadway of North Sea Pines Drive.

HEAVY TRAFFIC EXPECTED/ UTILIZE GREENWOOD DRIVE GATE:
  • Heavy traffic delays should be expected on North Sea Pines Drive as crews will utilize single-lane and temporary full lane closures along this roadway to accommodate the work in and along the roadway.
  • Owners, guests, and visitors are asked to plan accordingly and avoid the project area when possible by using the main gate located on Greenwood Drive. Pedestrians and cyclists are asked to seek alternate routes that avoid the project area. Please observe and obey all traffic management personnel, signage, and devices.

ADDITIONAL PROJECT REMINDERS:
  • The leisure trail along North Sea Pines Drive from The Sea Pines Beach Club to Lawton Drive is closed to bike and pedestrian traffic. Please refer to the Leisure Trail detour map here for more information.
  • The Beachwalks located at #39 & #40 are not currently accessible from North Sea Pines Drive due to this project.
Seasonal Reminders
Commercial work will not be allowed on the following Holidays:
  • Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24th
  • Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25th
  • New Year's Day, Saturday, January 1st
Sea Pines CSA Gate Pass Office Seasonal Hours Reminder
The Sea Pines CSA Gate Pass Office, located at 32 Greenwood Drive will be operating at the below seasonal hours:

  • Sunday – Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Friday & Saturday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
 
For questions, please contact the Sea Pines Welcome Center Pass Office at 843.671.7277.
2021 Sea Pines Trolley Holiday Schedule

Red Route:
  • Thursday, December 23 - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Friday, December 31 - 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Blue Route:
  • Friday, December 31 - 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Green Route:
  • Friday, December 31 - 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Trolley Safety Reminders:

  • Request to riders: Please be advised, close contact amongst passengers is expected. Passengers ride at their own risk. If you feel sick, have a fever, cough or other symptoms, please stay home and do not ride the trolley. Wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your face.
  • Personal Protection Equipment is required: All passengers and trolley drivers will be required to wear face coverings when aboard the trolley. Refusal to wear a face covering or acting in an unsafe manner will result in denial of entry or expulsion from this service. 

Click here to view and print the 2021 Trolley Service Information, Schedule and Map.
For questions regarding trolley service, please contact the Trolley Manager by phone at 843.671.7844 or by email at sptrolley@csaseapines.com
Holiday Safety Reminders

  • The use of personal fireworks and paper lanterns in Sea Pines is strictly prohibited and enforced. To report any issues with fireworks within the community, please contact Sea Pines Security by phone at 843.671.7170.
  • Remove the opportunity for theft by securing your vehicles (lock your doors and roll up your windows) and remove personal belongings from plain view when leaving vehicles unattended.
  • Hilton Head Island Beach Regulations may be found here.
Pet Regulation and Leash Law Reminders
  • Dogs must be restrained by a leash or fencing at all times (except when the no leash policy is permitted on the beach) and not allowed to bark for any duration that would disturb others.

  • Pet owners, please be sure to always carry waste bags. Pet waste must be picked up and properly disposed of in trash receptacles. 
 
  • A state-issued ticket can be issued to pet owners who do not have their pet/s properly leashed. For questions regarding regulations for leash laws, please contact Sea Pines Security at 843.671.7170.
Property Appearance & Noise Reminders

  • Mailboxes and mailbox posts shall be properly labeled and maintained in good repair.  To request a new mailbox, post or nameplate for your mailbox, please click here to submit your request online. 

  • Laundry items (e.g., towels, bathing suits, clothing) may not be hung on railings/balconies or any other location where visible from adjoining properties, a golf course, the beach or the street. 

  • Household items (e.g., coolers, bicycles, skateboards), yard maintenance equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, gas cans), and sports equipment (e.g., field sports equipment, basketballs, kayaks, canoes) must be stored out of public view when not actively in use.

  • Trash cans and recycling bins shall be kept in service yards at all times. Curbside trash pickup is not provided in Sea Pines.

  • Bright exterior lighting may not be left on for extended periods, and/or after 10 PM. In no case shall they shine into a neighbor’s residence or property. 

  • For Oceanside properties: take care that lights do NOT shine onto the beach during loggerhead turtle nesting season (May-October) to protect young hatchlings who are drawn to the light. 

  • Please be courteous and mindful of noise levels of people and pets. 

To view the Sea Pines CSA Land Use Rules and Regulations click here.
If you haven't done so already, we are asking all property managers to please make sure to share our Community Reminders Handout with your renters. We ask that you post this document in your rental unit so that renters are aware of our important rules and regulations while they visit Sea Pines.

Click the link below or click here to download a copy.
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