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TKPOA January 2026 Calendar + Beyond 4 Winter: The Perfect Time for Laser Skin Rejuvenation 6 Pavilion Beach Rules
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Board Actions Summary
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2026 ACC Metting Schedule
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Update to the Long-Term Lagoon Management Plan 13 Assessment Collections Update 14 TKPOA Owner, Renter, and Hosted Rental Program Policy 16 President's Message
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2026 Fee Schedule
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TKPOA Rental Permit Program 22 2025 Harvesting Wrap-up
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Tahoe Keys Amenity Access Cards Policy 26 TKPOA/TOC Office Hours Announcement
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PUBLISHING DISCLOSURE NOTICE The Keys Breeze is the official monthly publication of the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA), which is located at 356 Ala Wai Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Each membership parcel receives one subscription to Keys Breeze mailed to a domestic address. Cost to produce and distribute this publication is offset by advertising revenues and budgeted funds. The inclusion of advertising in this publication does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association or its Board of Directors of the projects, services or views contained therein.
The Keys Breeze Magazine IS THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE TAHOE KEYS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
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2026-2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Peter Grant, VICE PRESIDENT
Dave Peterson, PRESIDENT
General Manager, ext. 224
Bryan Welsh, TREASURER
Heather Blumenthal
Sabine Litten, SECRETARY
Linda Callahan
Jesse Schue, DIRECTOR
Operations Manager, Ext. 228 Architectural Control Dept. Manager, Ext. 239
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TKPOA JANUARY 2026 CALENDAR
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Finance Committee Meeting ACC Meeting Rules and Enforcement Committee Board of Directors Executive Session Board of Directors Regular Meeting
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Note: All meetings will be held at the TKPOA Pavilion, 356 Ala Wai Blvd, South Lake Tahoe unless otherwise noted. Member meeting attendance is also available via online Zoom conference call. Links and call in information for meetings are posted on the TKPOA website ahead of each meeting. Please contact the TKPOA Front Desk at (530) 542-6444 for details on member attendance via Zoom.
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N O TI CE OF C H ANG E IN ASSO CIATIO N RU LES
TEXT OF ADOPTED CHANGES (Deletions are shown in strikethrough type and additions in boldface underlined type)
At the December 17th, 2025 Board meeting, the TKPOA Board of Directors adopted the following changes to the Association Operating Rules.
PURPOSE OF CHANGE To establish clear and enforceable regulations for the recreational use and enjoyment of the TKPOA Pavilion Beach Amenity by members, their family members, guests, and tenants.
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ASSO C I AT I ON GE NE R A L R UL E S S E CT ION 40 0 : PAV I L I O N B E AC H R U L E S ALL PATRONS ARE REQUIRED TO ABIDE BY THE TKPOA AMENITY ACCESS PASS POLICY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: •
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Entry into the beach facilities requires a valid amenity access pass. Cardholders may bring up to three (3) guests and must remain with their guests while utilizing Association amenities. Children 5 and under do not require guest passes and do not count towards the three (3) person guest per card limit. If the amenity access pass does not release the entry gate, cardholder must visit the TKPOA Pavilion Office to correct the card prior to entry into facility. If the photograph on the amenity access pass does not match the person utilizing the card, entry into facility will not be permitted. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an amenity access passholder.
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No lifeguard on duty. Adult supervision for children under 16 is required. Music must be kept at a reasonable volume to maintain an enjoyable and peaceful environment. Amplified or excessively loud music that is considered a nuisance is not permitted. Children under 6 must be under supervision of an adult while swimming. No charcoal or open flame BBQs or grills. BBQs and grills with enclosed flames are permitted, electric or propane only. Use of BBQs or grills is prohibited on state mandated red flag days. No drunk or disorderly behavior. Any individual suspected of being under the influence will be immediately asked to leave the facility. Bottles, glass, and other hazardous objects are prohibited. Motorized water toys such as jet skis, sea doos, and boats including sailboats, may not Keys Breeze
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be beached and must be anchored or buoyed 20 feet from the shore, outside of the marked swimming zone. Only pets on leash and under control by owner are allowed. Owner accepts responsibility and liability for their pets at all times. Pet waste must be cleaned up and disposed of immediately. Leave no trace. Dispose of all trash in provided bins or take with you for proper disposal. Be mindful. Smoking/vaping permitted away from other beach patrons so as to not cause a nuisance. Please utilize the disposal cartridge located next to the garbage bins. No running, climbing, or jumping off of the pier. Fishing from the beach area or pier is prohibited. Bicycles, roller skates, in-line skates, skateboards, scooters, etc. are not allowed on the pier at any time. Climbing over the gates, fences, walls to the beach area is prohibited and considered trespassing. Restrooms available at the Outdoor Pool Facility during seasonal hours. Beach access beyond the pavilion is permitted up to the high-water mark. Beyond the highwater mark is private property, please be mindful and don’t trespass onto neighboring properties.
All patrons, guests, and staff members are required to abide by all posted rules and safety regulations at the Beach Facility. Violation of any of these rules may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to suspension of amenity access privileges and/or a fine. Violations are submitted to the Board of Directors for review.
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BOARD ACTIONS SUMMARY By Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager
DECEMBER 17TH – BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Approved the resolution to Record Lien for Account #058201, 1386-02, and 1400-01. Approved Texas Lot plan revision to be completed by Verdantas for a cost of $7,240 to be funded from Common Reserves. Approved Texas Lot history report to be completed by Simon Environmental Planning for a cost of $1,225 to be funded from Common Reserves. Approved the purchase of an ADA chair for the Indoor Pool from Tahoe Pool Service for $10,833 and installation for $8,295 for a total cost of $19,128 to be funded from Common Reserves. Approved the cost for the East Channel Bulkhead permit fee from the State Water Resources Control Board for $563 to be funded from Common Reserves. Approved Diamond Roofing for repair of Cove 3A broken mansard roof tiles for a cost of $2,415 to be funded from Cove 3A Reserves. Approved Haen Constructors to repair a Cove 3A clogged manhole and lateral clogs for a cost of $1,035 to be funded from Cove 3A Reserves. Approved the Cove 3A Annual State Water Resources Control Board Bulkhead permit fee of $3,540 to be funded from Cove 3A Reserves. Approved Haen Constructors to repair a Cove 3B clogged manhole and lateral clogs for a cost of $1,035 to be funded from Cove 3B Reserves. Approved Haen Constructors to repair a Cove 3C clogged manhole and lateral clogs for a cost of $1,035 to be funded from Cove 3C Reserves. Approved the Cove 3C State Water Resources Control Board Bulkhead permit fee of $563 to be funded from Cove 3C Reserves. Approved Truckee Overhead Door to repair a Cove 5 garage door for a cost of $235 to be funded from Cove 5 Reserves. Approved Reno Taho Geo Associates for completion of Islanders 2 sewar and water utility replacement plan for a
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cost of $9,026 to be funded from Islanders 2 Reserves. Approved unexpected invoices from Lumos, Spatial Inform., Simon Environmental Planning, and Reno Tahoe Geo Associations for the Islanders 2 utility project in the amount of $11,395 to be funded from Islanders 2 Reserves. Approved Haen Constructors for repair of Tahoe Marina Shores (TMS) water lateral line leak for a cost of $1,982 to be funded from TMS Reserves. Approved Mariners Express to complete water quality harvester repairs for a cost of $37,206 plus a 20% contingency for a total cost of $44,647 to be funded from Water Quality Reserves. Approved reclassifying reserve income tax expenses to Reserves as follows - ISLANDERS 1 RESERVE- Total $2,945.09, ISLANDERS 2 RESERVE- Total $2,353.03, ISLANDERS 3 RESERVE- Total $3,014.24, LIGHTHOUSE SHORES RESERVETotal $541.94, TMS RESERVE- Total $24,152.49, PINESTONE 3 RESERVE- Total $413.99, PINESTONE 1E & 2E RESERVE- Total $663.15, PINESTONE 1W & 2W RESERVE- Total $204.97, WATER DELIVERY SYSTEMS RESERVE- Total $8,401.95, WATER QUALITY RESERVE- Total $5,368.58, CHANNELS & LAGOONS RESERVE- Total $8,699.63, COVE 1 RESERVE- Total $799.57, COVE 2 RESERVE- Total $381.03, COVE 2A RESERVETotal $1,209.85, COVE 3A RESERVE- Total $11,279.40, COVE 3B RESERVE- Total $2,301.76, COVE 3C RESERVE- Total $10,221.11, COVE 4 RESERVE- Total $1,353.14, COVE 5 RESERVE- Total $6,201.94, and COMMON (ADM/FACILITIES) RESERVE- Total $17,889.17. Authorized Gilbert CPA to audit the Association’s 2025 financial statements and to file the Association’s 2025 tax returns at an estimated cost of $24,750 contingent on TKPOA Finance’s review and approval of the engagement letter and scope of work. Approved the revised loan commitment letter from Valley National Bank. Adopted proposed rule changes for the Amenity Access Policy, except for proposed changes to item 5. Adopted proposed rule changes to the Owner, Renter, and Hosted Rental Program Policy. Adopted the proposed revised 202 Fee Schedule. Adopted the proposed Operating Rules Article 2, Section 400 Pavilion Beach Rules Adopted proposed changes to the Policy for Association Land Purchases, Transfers, and Sales. Approved proposed changes to the Member Event Reservation Policy with language added by legal counsel. Approved Reno Tahoe Geo Associates (RTGA) to provide project management services for the Cove 3A Bulkhead Project for a cost of $53,500 plus a 20% contingency for a total cost of $64,200 to be funded from Cove 3A Reserves.
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2026 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE
-Meeting Schedule -
ACC Meetings are held on Tuesdays January 13
February 10
March 10
April 7
May 5,19
June 2, 16, 30
July 14, 28
August 11, 25
September 8, 22
October 6
November 3
December 1
All meetings are held at the Pavilion and begin at 9:00 am unless otherwise posted. ACC application submittals are due by Wednesday prior to the meeting date. For more information, please contact Linda Callahan, ACD Manager, at (530) 542-6444, ext. 239, or lcallahan@tahoekeyspoa.org. Keys Breeze
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Connecting Tahoe Keys Members to Socials, Activities, & Each Other!
Issue #11 f Jan/Feb 2026
100 Events Strong — Because of You
Stay Informed
When Keys Life first began, the vision was simple: create easy, welcoming opportunities for neighbors to connect. Now, as we approach 100 socials, activities, and events, our gratitude runs deep. This milestone belongs to all of you. To everyone who opened their homes, stepped up as small-group leaders, helped with setup and/or cleanup, shared photos, or simply showed up and participated — thank you! Your enthusiasm and generosity are what turned simple ideas into real friendships.
Small group emails. Complete the Questionnaire To be Added to Small Interest Groups.
We’re also truly grateful for the TKPOA board and staff. Their support and behind-the-scenes help make it possible for these gatherings to run smoothly. What started as a few gatherings has grown into something meaningful: neighbors meeting neighbors, new faces becoming familiar ones, and a stronger sense of community throughout Tahoe Keys. With full hearts and sincere appreciation, here’s to the next 100 — together. Our 2024-5 Calendars included: Blind Wine Tasting Book Clubs Cookie Exchanges E Biking Game Nights Halloween Costume Party Hikes Ice Cream Socials Knit & Crochet Labor Day Weekend Meet & Greets Memorial Weekend Mountain Biking Painting Social Photo Contests Pickleball Social Potluck Dinners Rainbow Trail Adventures Season End Potlucks Snow Stompers Summer Potluck Walk & Talks Wine Tastings
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Keys Life Communications
Our weekly newsletters are emailed by the TKPOA staff on Friday afternoons. To be added to this list, please contact Heather Blumenthal at Heather.Blumenthal@fsresidential.com.
Community Connections
If you would like to become a Keys Life VIP vendor, please email KeysLife@myyahoo.com to share your collaboration ideas & ways we can work together to create lasting value in our neighborhood.
Help Shape the 2026 Keys Experience We’re excited to bring back our most popular 2025 socials, activities, and events in 2026; plus Water Aerobics as a brand-new addition. But the truth is, we can only make this happen with the help from neighbors like you. These gatherings exist because community members step forward to lead, host, or lend a hand. If you’ve ever thought about starting a small group or helping bring a new activity to life, we would love to support you. Email KeysLife@myyahoo.com and let’s build an amazing year together. Keys Breeze
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Nextdoor.com Calendar & Flyers
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UPDATE TO THE LONG-TERM LAGOON MANAGEMENT PLAN
criteria, resulting in the 75% reduction of Aquatic Invasive Plant (AIP) threshold criteria adopted by TRPA. A high-level overview of the draft IMP was shared at the Waterways Committee Meeting in December, and the recording is available on the TKPOA website.
Early in 2025, the Waterways team provided a timeline outlining the pathway forward for the year. At that time, the plan included small group workshops and a public science symposium where the Control Methods Test (CMT) results would be discussed in detail. The anticipated outcome of this would be development of the long-term plan along with a permit application to be submitted in the beginning of 2026. In late summer and early fall, there was a shift in thinking among our regulatory and funding partners (TRPA, The League to Save Lake Tahoe, and the Lahontan Water Board). It was decided that smallgroup workshops and a science symposium were not the right paths forward. Instead, following a more standard practice, it was decided that TKPOA should develop and submit an application for what it deems to be the best science-supported long-term plan. This approach will allow the environmental review to begin in a more timely manner. Overall, this seems like a positive step forward for TKPOA, as it keeps the decisions about what goes into the permit application fully in the Association’s control and prevents claims of any “pre-decisional” actions by the agencies prior to the start of the environmental review process. Lead scientist Dr. Lars Anderson has been at the forefront guiding the scientific direction and developing the strategy for the Integrated Management Program (IMP), which is the basis for the permit application. This IMP includes adaptive management practices, a priority on non-chemical methods, and the use of best available technology to comply with the Basin Plan Exemption (BPE)
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The timeline going forward remains the same: a permit application will be submitted in 2026 to begin the Environmental Impact Report and Statement (EIR/EIS) process, with implementation of the five-year permit targeted for 2028. In the meantime, the Waterways Team will continue to implement all non-chemical methods available including Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting (DASH), UV Light, and Bottom Barriers, to the extent feasible, with the focus of fragment containment within the Keys Lagoons. Additionally, a parallel effort specific to the water quality – The Water Quality Improvements Project (WQIP) – will continue working on solutions for circulation, nutrients, and algae. Currently, Existing Conditions reports are being finalized that summarize all the information we know about the Keys Lagoons. This is an important step in educating stakeholders and correcting misinformation, with the goal of bringing agency partners, stakeholders and the public to the same baseline of knowledge so discussions about projects moving forward can be as productive as possible. Funding for all these efforts will come entirely from the previously approved special assessment. No new assessments or additional homeowner funding will be required. TRPA and The League will also continue to contribute financial support and participate as key partners. Waterways staff will continue to provide updates as we move through the process on these larger topics. The Waterways website – keysweedsmanagement. org – will have the most up-to-date information, along with the history, current strategies, and all published reports to help keep our homeowners and public informed of the process.
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ASSESSMENT COLLECTIONS UPDATE Hello Tahoe Keys Residents! This is a friendly reminder that the first quarter assessment was charged on January 1st, 2026! Please be sure to check your account statement and disclosure documents for the 2026 Budget and Quarterly Assessment amount. The 2026 Annual Disclosure has been mailed to all members and is posted on the TKPOA website. The information needed to set up assessment payments can be found below and is listed on your quarterly statement.
PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE: 1. ClickPay – FirstService Residential’s online payment service provider. You can access ClickPay by visiting https://login.clickpay.com/firstservice. Please note that ClickPay charges a service fee depending on form of payment. 2. Bill Pay – Your bank’s bill pay service. If using this service, please enter the following: name, address, and include your 8-digit Account Number on your bank’s website when using its bill pay service: Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association c/o FirstService Residential PO Box 30354, Tampa, FL 33630 Please note that your account number with FirstService is different from your previous TKPOA account number. Your FirstService account number is the same as the Customer ID number listed on your quarterly statements. 3. Paper Check – Mail a Check to the address above. Include your FirstService remit slip from your monthly statement and your 8-digit FirstService/TKPOA account number. Keys Breeze
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The Association does not accept assessment payments at the on-site Pavilion office. Payments that are dropped off at the Pavilion office will be mailed to the lockbox address, PO Box 30354 for processing. Members are encouraged to mail their payments directly or utilize the online payment option to avoid late fees and interest charges. E-STATEMENTS By default, the assessment statements will be sent as a hard copy; if you would like to sign up to receive your future assessment statements electronically, please navigate to: https://estatements.welcomelink.com/ fscalifornia to sign up. ASSESSMENT PAYMENT FAQS Q: How are assessment charges applied to my account? A: Regular quarterly assessments are due based on the following schedule each year: • First Quarter due January 1st, considered delinquent if received after January 30th. • Second Quarter due April 1st, considered delinquent if received after April 30th. • Third Quarter due July 1st, considered delinquent if received after July 30th. • Fourth Quarter due October 1st, considered delinquent if received after October 30th. Assessment charges, for regular or special assessments, are not applied to owner accounts until the respective due dates. Using the regular quarterly assessment as an example, the first quarter assessment will not be charged to an owner’s account until the January 1st due date.
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Q: When do late fees and interest charges apply? A: Late fees and interest charges for delinquent payments are charged 30 days after the assessment due date. Reference the regular quarterly assessment schedule.
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Q: What happens if I pay my assessments early? A: Early payment of assessments is not required, however, for those owners who choose to pay their assessments prior to the due date, a credit will temporarily show on your account until the assessment due date.
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of the quarterly assessment specific to the Townhome Cove Subdivision. Quarterly Assessment – this is the Common Operating and Reserve portion of the total Common quarterly assessment. Water Quality Assessment - this is the Water Quality Operating and Reserve portion of the total Common quarterly assessment. Water Company Assessment – this is the Water Company Operating and Reserve portion of the total Common quarterly assessment. Channels and Lagoons – this is the Reserve portion of the total Common assessment for the Channels and Lagoons account. These are funds that go towards dredging and bulkhead projects for the East and West Channels.
Note: To ensure your payment is applied correctly to Q: Who do I contact for questions on my account? A: For account questions, members should contact the your account, include your Tahoe Keys account number 24/7 Customer Care Center at (800) 428-5588. On-site in the check memo section for check and online bill-pay payments submitted. Please check that you are using your staff is also available at info@tahoekeyspoa.org or (530) new FirstService account number. 542-6444. Q: There are multiple charges on my account. What are they all for? A: Reference the Statement Outline below: • Townhome Assessment – for townhome owners only, this is the Operating and Reserve portion Keys Breeze
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N O TI CE OF C H ANG E IN ASSO CIATIO N RU LES
TEXT OF ADOPTED CHANGES (Deletions are shown in strikethrough type and additions in boldface underlined type)
At the December 17th, 2025 Board meeting, the TKPOA Board of Directors adopted the following proposed changes to the Association Operating Rules.
PURPOSE OF CHANGE To enact a new TKPOA Vacation Rental (VHR) and Hosted Rental Permit program for property owners who obtain a City of South Lake Tahoe VHR or Hosted Rental Permit; to clarify rules for rental properties to prevent nuisances and to protect the quiet enjoyment of the Tahoe Keys for all members, their family members, guests, and renters.
TKPOA OWNER, RENTER, AND HOSTED RENTAL PROGRAM POLICY PR E VI OUSL Y T HE OWNE R , R E NTER, AND SHA R E D HOME R E NT A L P OLICY
Whereas, the Tahoe Keys is a private family-oriented, residential community that is located in a scenic and quiet environment. The close proximity of the residences in the Tahoe Keys increases the likelihood that disruptive behavior will impact other residents; and a number of properties within the Tahoe Keys are offered as short term vacation rentals through Vacation Rental Agencies, Vacation Rentals by Owner, and/or by other methods; and in compliance with the City of South Lake Tahoe’s ordinance regulating Vacation Home Rentals (VHRs), the TKPOA has adopted the following Owner and Renter Program Policy: 1. All owners with a Vacation Rental (VHR) or Hosted Keys Breeze
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Rental permit from the City of South Lake Tahoe (CSLT) must register with the TKPOA administrative office and secure an annual “TKPOA Rental Permit” for their property to operate a short-term vacation or hosted rental within the Tahoe Keys. a. Properties operating as a short-term vacation or hosted rental without the proper permits are subject to potential member discipline, fines, legal action, and referral to City law enforcement. Permits are not transferable. b. Properties operating as a long-term rental with lease terms 30+ days, are not required to obtain a TKPOA Rental
Permit. 6. Trash Disposal: c. Loss or expiration of CSLT rental permit will a. Townhouse dumpsters are for the exclusive use result in loss of TKPOA Rental Permit and of the townhouse owners and their authorized amenity access for short-term or hosted rental renters. Only household trash can be placed in guests. the Townhouse dumpsters; no large items or d. Short-term and hosted rental guests may obtain construction debris may be disposed of in these amenity access passes per the TKPOA Amenity dumpsters. Access Pass Policy. b. Owners of single-family homes are reminded that e. All single-family properties operating as a curbside trash is on Fridays. Trash containers may short-term or hosted rental must install a not be placed at the curb until 6:00am Friday bear box for trash pickup. Exceptions may be morning. Owners will be financially responsible for provided on a case-by-case basis for properties any trash left out early that has to be cleaned up that show proof of a cleaning service contract by Association Staff at the current rate of $100.00. that includes trash disposal. Owners may also be subject to additional fines for 2. Association owners and renters in Tahoe Keys violation of trash pick-up rules. must comply with all CSLT ordinances, including c. Rental and cleaning agencies hired by homeowners its Vacation Rental and Hosted Rental ordinances. of a single-family home may not utilize the 3. All owners, renters, and vacation renters must townhouse dumpsters. Owners may be subject comply with the TKPOA governing documents to member discipline and fines for improper or including provisions which prohibit "nuisance" prohibited use of Townhome dumpsters. behavior and set forth rules concerning vehicles, 7. Townhome Parking boats, trailers, parking and use of docks and a. To minimize the impact of short-term rentals on lagoons. Townhome parking lots, Townhomes operating 4. Each vacation and hosted rental shall have and as a vacation rental are limited to one (1) display its CSLT and TKPOA rental permits in parking spot per rental unit. Townhome parking a front window of their property that is easily lots with two (2) numbered, assigned spots may viewed from the street or Townhome parking lot. utilize both of their numbered spots. 5. Rental Permit Applications and Renewal B. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to: Application Forms will include, but are not a. Excessive, disruptive or objectionable noise, at any limited to the following information: time of day. a. Owner names and mailing addresses b. Use of pools, spas, and hot tubs with the use of b. Property manager 24/7 contact information for jets, blowers, and other mechanical elements that reporting violations. Any change to property produce noise are prohibited between the quiet manager and/or contact number will be hours of 10:00pm and 8:00am. submitted to TKPOA Enforcement within 48 c. Speeding in excess of 5 miles per hour (mph) or hours. causing a wake which could cause damage to c. CSLT permit number and expiration date. adjacent properties while in a TKPOA lagoon or d. If application or rental application is being filed waterway. by the property owner’s agent or authorized d. Loud music from a watercraft while in the TKPOA representative, it shall include a declaration lagoon or waterway. that the application is being submitted with the e. Indecent exposure. consent of the property owner. f. Trespassing e. Applications and rental applications will be g. Drunk or disorderly conduct. accompanied by an annual, non-refundable, h. Destruction of private property. permit fee. TKPOA’s Annual Rental Permit Fee i. Harassment of residents or TKPOA staff or other is determined as part of the Annual Budget conduct that is an unreasonable annoyance to the Process and approved by the Board of Directors neighborhood. on the Association’s Annual Fee and Fine j. Allowing dogs to be "off leash" and failure to pick Schedule. up and properly dispose of pet waste. f. TKPOA Rental Permits must be renewed on an annual basis. Keys Breeze
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By Dave Peterson A white Christmas is a few days away, so it is time for my 2025 year-end wrap-up article. We covered a lot of ground this year, so I will stick to the high points:
whether we can modify well #3 to pump from different layers to eliminate uranium treatment. And if not, we need a permanent structure to house the uranium treatment facility; the plastic tarp enclosure was only temporary.
We will be hiring a consultant in 2026 to perform a Drinking Water. At the end of last drinking water rate study. We haven’t had a professional year, I concluded my service on the STPUD board, which prepare a rate study in some time, and it is needed. removed any semblance of a conflict of interest for me. We not only serve our 1528 members; we serve the So early this year I joined the committee that had been commercial businesses at Venice and Keys Blvd, Tahoe investigating consolidation of our water company into Keys Marina, and the Federal Government facilities STPUD, and we forced that process to a head. STPUD’s at Pope Beach. So we need to make sure we are proposed consolidation plan would have cost more than apportioning our costs fairly. On that note, State law double what it would cost to bring our own system up to requires water meters to be installed, and water charges snuff ourselves. So, we ended negotiations and moved to be based on meter readings, by 2032. Our commercial forward quickly with our own plan. The first major and institutional customers have been metered for some element of the plan is construction of a new well #4 and time. But we will need to raise money and install meters upsizing key backbone pipelines. Our members voted to for our members’ properties between now and 2032, and approve a loan, and we have begun work. Engineering and modify the rate study again. permitting is underway, and construction will occur next summer. It is a lot, I know, but we have been operating with insufficient supply capacity since the 2020 uranium crisis, These facilities will greatly improve our supply reliability, and we have been waiting for the STPUD consolidation which was severely hamstrung by uranium in 2020. But study to run its course before doing the work ourselves. until we build a new ground-level storage tank with a In 2025 we answered the STPUD (stupid?) question and booster pump station at either our Texas Ave. site or a got underway. new site near the marina, we will still be deficient in fire flow capacity. Design for that project will begin in 2027, Waterways. We finished the CMT, so now we are once our Phase 1 improvements have been completed. writing up our proposed integrated Management Plan We will likely need another member vote to fund the tank (IMP), vetting the proposal with various agencies and project. stakeholders, and working to line up TRPA participation and funding in the environmental process. The Completion of well #4 will also be the trigger to move environmental process requires a scoping phase, forward with plans to reduce the size of the pump and in which individuals and organizations can propose motor at well #2 to be more efficient, and to investigate alternate approaches, which will be investigated in the Keys Breeze
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environmental document. So our proposed IMP will only be an alternative until completion of the process. I’d like to say that we have more control over things, but we don’t. This is Lake Tahoe, and doing anything in the water is difficult. And our weeds problem is a double black diamond!
Bulkheads. Bulkheads are one of our costliest asset replacement items. They were all built in the 1960s and 70s, which makes them over 50 years old, and their useful lives expired all at the same time. Some bulkheads have been replaced over the years, like Islanders II and III, Cove 2, and Kristine Lebo’s waterways department not those bordering the two entrance channels. But only shepherded the IMP process forward, they all the others need attention. In 2024 we replaced handled our continual environmental permitting the Cove 3C bulkhead, and will soon commence compliance activities, and completed a huge work on Cove 3A. Islanders I was completed in harvesting year. They removed 1,200 Tons of 2025. That leaves Coves 3B, 4, 5, and the section weeds in 2025, which was a 40% increase over behind the indoor pool, and design is underway 2024! We now haul the weeds to South Tahoe for those projects. Special assessments will be Refuse for drying and disposal, since we no longer needed, because sufficient reserves were not own a weeds drying location. They also installed accumulated over the years. A big factor causing a fragment screen on the east side of the Lake deficient reserves has been inflation, which for Tallac 15th Street undercrossing and a new biin-water work in Tahoe, especially work involving directional weir at the west end of Lake Tallac, bulk steel, has far exceeded the Consumer Price where Tallac exchanges water with Pope Marsh. Index, which is used as a generic inflation gage The intent of those facilities is to reduce fragment in HOA reserve studies prepared by outside flow to Pope Marsh. consultants. We are now giving reserve study cost estimates more scrutiny, and that is why we Indoor Pool. El Dorado County Public Health are reporting to you the poor state of our various required us to rehabilitate the pool plaster reserve funds, and increasing your dues year after and deck, and in the process of doing that, year. We are playing catch up. we discovered that the underground drainage system was shot. And that required a City We also received an engineering report on the building permit that became a tail-chaser. The condition of the St. Moritz and Bavarian Isle rehabilitation project turned into a big project, bulkheads, which are owned by those individual and the pool was closed for most of the year as a homeowners. The report said that the remaining result. That sucks, I know. Your board members useful life was essentially zero. A committee of and their families use the indoor pool as much as homeowners was formed to explore alternatives, anyone, and we missed it this year! Fortunately, and a report is expected in March 2026. Then we were able to re-open it in time for the homeowners can decide what to do individually Christmas holidays. or in groups. Keys Breeze
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Exterior Remodels. In 2025 we remodeled the (since 2020), but this year we finally turned the corner. exteriors of Tahoe Marina Shores (TMS) and Islanders I At the urging (strong urging) of our hard-working Finance (I think Islanders III was finished last year, but it is still Committee chaired by Ken Silveira, we hired a very brand new). Also notably, many of our single-family qualified and hard-working Chad Knowlton as controller. homeowners have been improving their exteriors. Not We are not only caught up with our financial reporting; only are all these improvements pleasing to the eye, they we have gained full control and are able to evaluate boost property values, fire resilience, energy efficiency, alternatives and scenarios and make proactive decisions. and water resistance. There are only a handful of coves The members of our Finance Committee can focus more with the old fire-prone wood shake siding left, and over on policy issues and less on day-to-day accounting. the next few years we will see those re-done too. Hallelujah! “Elevated Structures”. The tragic failure of the high-rise condominium building in Miami spurred a nationwide Project execution has also improved greatly since I started review of all “elevated structures”. For us, a new state with the board. John Cefalu and his facilities department law required an engineering analysis of all elevated inherited a very lengthy project list, and they have been balconies, decks, and stairways under the HOA’s purview. successfully completing projects and reducing the list We did that, and as a result, many had to be replaced at a breakneck speed. On larger projects, the board has immediately, with the remainder spaced out on a timeline decided to engage outside project management by an over the next few years. This work was unexpected and engineering firm or other professional as “surge capacity” required special assessments, and very few people have to augment our small facilities operation. been happy about it. On the bright side, you get new engineered elevated structures. On the dark side, it was The Townhome Oversight Committee (TOC), led another special assessment, on top of the other past and by Sabine Litton, has done a great job of planning, imminent special assessments, and the financial impact is communicating, and working with the facilities cumulative. The board gets that, so we are only sticking department to get projects done. The business of the you with those things that are mandatory from a health Coves is a huge part of the HOA’s work, and having the and safety or legal standpoint. Other elective projects are TOC working the issues is a big relief for the board. This your call. year the TOC, along with TKPOA staff and the Finance Committee, worked with our brokers to secure a 19% Rules. The rules committee chaired by Bonnie Halloran reduction in insurance costs for the coming year. At a updated several rules in 2025. Key among them was a time when people are being dropped by their insurers, new amenity access card policy. We re-issued cards and we are continuing to make Firewise investments in our modified the rules a bit, and as a result, we reduced our community in an ongoing effort to maintain coverages, overcrowding problem at many of our facilities. Over the and over the past two years, we’ve actually received some years, non-Keys people obtained cards, and they would good news with reductions to our rates. Great job! bring their friends, and prop open gates for even more friends. We cut that way back! I would like to close this out with some expressions of thanks. Thank you to my fellow board members for your The other major rules change was adoption of rules for dedication, time, and wisdom. We are blessed with a VHRs. We had rules and permitting requirements in prior great board! Thank you to our committees for all the years, but did a reboot with the demise of Measure T. See time, expertise, and hard work. We are lucky to have article elsewhere in this Keys Breeze summarizing the new members with subject matter expertise and business VHR rules. sense that are willing to give their time and risk blood pressure episodes for our community. Thank you to Keys Life. We started up a new Keys Life Committee our General Manager Hallie Kirkingburg, our managers, under Kristine Kudey that has many active volunteers and and our staff for all the work you do. I look around the participants, and I hope that you all will find something organization and I do not see weak links. Everybody fun and join in. Kristine reports that they held over 90 working for us cares about our mission, our members, and events in 2025! People are meeting each other, and Tahoe Keys as a whole. making new friends. This is one of the good things in life! May we all have a wonderful holiday, and a wonderful TKPOA Operations. We have struggled with financial 2026! management the entire time I have been on the board Keys Breeze
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Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association 2026 FEE SCHEDULE
Notice of Change in Association Rules TEXT OF ADOPTED CHANGES (Deletions are shown in strikethrough type and additions in boldface underlined type) At the December 17th, 2025 Board meeting, the TKPOA Board of Directors adopted the following changes to the Association Operating Rules for the 2026 Fee Schedule. Purpose of Change: To add fees associated with a new TKPOA Vacation Home Rental (VHR) and Hosted Rental Permit Program for property owners who obtain a City of South Lake Tahoe VHR or Hosted Rental Permit; to increase event rental fees to cover facility costs; and to increase the trash pick up fee to cover staff costs. #
Fee Schedule Item
2025
P1
Member Amenity Access Card
$-
P2
Amenity Access Card Replacement
$5.00
P3
Long Term Renter Amenity Access Card (Per Calendar Year)
$50.00
P4
Short Term Renter Amenity Access Card - 1 Week
$50.00
P5
Homeowner Guest Cards 7-Days (Fee Per Card) First 10 Guest Cards No Charge
$20.00
P6
Townhome Boat Stickers (Rental Guests)
$50.00
P7
Townhome Parking Pass Replacement
$20.00
P8
Vacation and Hosted Rental Permit - 2026 Annual - Occupancy of 4 or less
$300.00
P9
Vacation and Hosted Rental Permit - 2026 Annual - Occupancy of 5-8
$400.00
P10
Vacation and Hosted Rental Permit - 2026 Annual - Occupancy of 9-12
$500.00
P11
Vacation and Hosted Rental Permit - 2026 Annual - Occupancy of 13 or more
$700.00
P12
Facility Use Fee - Outdoor Pool & Beach, Pavilion Beach or Indoor Pool [Four Hours]
$350.00
P13
Facility Use Deposit
$500.00
P14
Facility Use Fee - Additional Hours
$75.00
P15
Facility Use Fee - Wedding Ceremony [Four Hours]
$2,000.00
P16
Facility Use Fee - Wedding Ceremony - Additional Hours
$300.00
P17
Pool Attendant Staffing - Hourly Fee [Required for all Pool Events]
$50.00
P18
TKPOA - Water Company - Connection Fee (1 Inch)
$10,000.00
P19
TKPOA - Water Company - Meter Charge
$388.00
P20
TKPOA - Water Company - Administration Fee
$150.00
P21
TKPOA - Water Company - Fire Capacity Charge
$48.00
P22
TKPOA - Water Company - After Hours and Weekend Charge Per Hour (Two Hour Minimum)
$150.00
P23
TKPOA - Collections Fee
$150.00
P24
Spill Response - Boom Bags [Per Bag 40 Feet] [OPA CLAIM]
$130.00
P25
Spill Response - Absorbent Mat Pads [Per Bag 100] [OPA CLAIM]
$71.00
P26
Spill Response - TKPOA Containment Supervision [4 Hour Minimum Per Hour Charge] [OPA CLAIM]
$22.00
P27
Spill Response - TKPOA Containment Staff [Per Hour Charge]
$30.00
P28
Spill Response - Boom Bags [Per Bag 40 Feet]
$150.00
P29
Spill Response - Absorbent Mat Pads [Per Bag 100]
$90.00
P30
Spill Response - TKPOA Containment Supervision [4 Hour Minimum Per Hour Charge]
$40.00
P31
TKPOA Debris Clean Up - Hourly Rate [1 Hour Minimum]
$50.00
P32
TKPOA Garbage Staff Clean Up Fee
$150.00
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TKPOA Rental Permit Program By: Heather Blumenthal, Operations Manager
At the December 17th, 2025, Board of Directors meeting, the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association Board adopted a revised Owner, Renter, and Hosted Renter Policy, full text of this newly adopted policy can be found on page 16. The TKPOA Owner, Renter, and Hosted Renter Policy is an updated version of the Association’s short term rental permit policy that was in place prior to the passage of Measure T which prohibited short term rentals outside of the City’s tourist core. The Rules and Enforcement Committee held a Town Hall Forum on November 12th, 2025, on the proposed TKPOA’s Owner, Renter, and Hosted Renter Policy and the policy language was sent out for membership review three times prior to the Board’s December adoption.
Summary of the TKPOA’s Owner, Renter, and Hosted Renter Policy:
• Beginning in 2026, all properties operating as a short term and/or hosted rental are required to obtain the required CSLT and TKPOA permits. • TKPOA’s permit fees are based on occupancy as assigned by the City (see table below). • Short-term and hosted rental guests may obtain amenity access passes at the TKPOA Pavilion Office Front Desk » $50 per 7-day pass; allows the cardholder plus 3 guests to enter the amenity facilities » Proof of rental must be provided that shows the property address, dates of rental, and tenant name(s) (copy of lease or phone confirmation). » Passes will only be provided to tenants listed on the lease or rental confirmation. » Tenants for properties that do not have a valid City or TKPOA rental permit will not be permitted to purchase amenity access passes • All single-family properties operating as a short term Keys Breeze
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or hosted rental must install a bear box for trash pick-up. • TKPOA permit must be displayed in front window of property where it is easily viewed from the street or Townhome parking lot. • To minimize the impact of short-term rentals on Townhome parking lots, Townhomes operating as a vacation rental are limited to one (1) parking spot per rental unit. Townhome parking lots with two (2) numbered, assigned spots may utilize both of their numbered spots.
Occupancy
TKPOA Permit Fee
4 or less
$300.00
5-8
$400.00
9-12
$500.00
13 or more
$700.00
To install a bear box, TKPOA owners can submit an Architectural Control Application From 15 to Community Design and Review Manager Linda Callahan. Bear boxes must be pre-approved prior to installation and must adhere to the following: • May not be positioned in the side or rear setback areas. • May not be placed closer than 10 feet from the front street curb or further than 1 foot from the edge of the driveway – 10-foot measurement is from curb to pedestal. • Boxes may be green, brown, grey, or black in color. • May be placed where they can be screened from view from the street and neighboring properties. • Installations accommodating more than 2 standard garbage cans will not be allowed. • Contact South Tahoe Refuse at (530) 541-5105 for list of approved bear box vendors and to set up bear box service. Please contact Linda Callahan, linda.callahan@ fsresidential.com or (530) 542-6444 ext. 239 with any questions.
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How to obtain a TKPOA Rental Permit 1.
Complete and submit the TKPOA Rental Permit Application with a copy of the property’s current City permit and proof of bear box installation to heather.blumenthal@fsresidential.com by February 17th, 2026. The application must be signed by the property owner of record. • The TKPOA Rental Permit Application can be found on the tkpoa.com website under Documents>>TKPOA Rental Program or requested from the Association Pavilion Office. • A copy of the permit application will also be mailed to owners with a current City permit. • The form may be completed and signed electronically. 2. The 2026 TKPOA Permit Fee will be billed on the April 1st, 2026, second quarter assessment billing statement. 3. Permits will be processed and mailed out as applications and payments are received. Owners or their property manager may pick up the permit at the Association Pavilion Office on request. Permits must be displayed at the property by no later than June 1st, 2026. For questions on the Association’s Rental Permit Program, please contact Operations Manager Heather Blumenthal at heather.blumenthal@fsresidential.com, or (530) 542-6444 ext. 228.
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Leave No Impact
We hope all owners enjoy the beautiful Tahoe Keys and South Lake Tahoe communities and respectfully ask all rental owners and their guests to adhere to the City’s Leave No Impact program to mitigate impacts to our non-vacationing residents. Please be respectful of your neighbors and residents by Leaving No Impact from your rental activities. VHRs are enforced by the City of South Lake Tahoe (CSLT) Police Department – Community Services Division. CSLT enforcement is available 24/7. To report a disturbance, please call (530) 5426100 at the time of the disturbance and an Officer will be dispatched. Complaints may also be submitted online at: https://secure.coplogic. com/dors/en/filing/submitreport?dynparam= 1758141477766#additionalInfoAnchor1 To report unpermitted rentals, please email the City Community Services Officer (CSO) at cso@cityofslt.us. Additional information can be found on the City website, at https://www.cityofslt.gov/2510/Vacation-HomeRentals including the Issued Permit Map for Vacation Home Rentals. TKPOA’s Code Enforcement Department cooperates with City Code Enforcement and is available to assist in mitigating noise and other disturbances. To contact TKPOA Code Enforcement please call (530) 545-0847. JANUARY 2026
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2025 HARVESTING WRAP-UP The TKPOA Harvesting Operations concluded their season in early November. The 2025 season marked a record-breaking accomplishment in the total volume of aquatic weeds removed from our waterways. The crew successfully removed approximately 1,200 tons, exceeding last year’s total by 40%. Skimmer vessels accounted for roughly 200 tons alone. This is a significant achievement for our crew, as these totals represent the highest volumes ever recorded by TKPOA. August remained our highest producing month, with more than 300 tons removed. Improvements were made to the fleet this year, including better tuned outboard motors and a redesigned paddlewheel hub to increase axial strength and reduce stresses caused by the forces from the wheels. Additionally, two yellow Weedoo boats were repaired and tested after being out of service for multiple years. These two boats should be helpful in getting into tight spaces the harvester cannot fit. We are excited to see how these boats will enhance the overall program next year. The patrol boat, that was stationed at the West Channel, was successful in keeping weed fragments from leaving the lagoons and reminding boaters to utilize the Boat Back-Up Station before exiting the Keys. The Bubble Curtain maintained constant operation all year long. By prioritizing containment of fragments within the lagoons with these methods, we have maintained good standing of our partnerships with both the League and TRPA. Keys Breeze
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At the 15th St. Lagoon, two containment screens were installed to prevent fragments from entering or exiting the system. This is another accomplishment in the containment program that will help in the efforts to keep Pope Marsh clear of invasive species. With the lagoon now isolated, TRPA plans to fund the diver DASH and Bottom Barrier work within that area nest year to begin eliminating that infestation.
BOTTOM BARRIER PROGRAM
In 2025, we reintroduced the TKPOA Bottom Barrier Program which encouraged homeowners to install bottom barriers around their dock space. To help make it as simple as possible, Waterways staff connected homeowners to contracted divers from Lake Defense Force. These divers worked directly with each homeowner to determine the optimal size and placement based on individual property needs. Participation in this voluntary program was successful in controlling areas in and around docks that our harvesters were unable to reach. A collective area of more than 14,000 square feet was installed around docks in the lagoons. After a debrief in early December with Ghislain “G” from Lake Defense Force on how the first season went, it was clear they had some operational issues with management turnover and a lack of understanding with what capacity they could handle.
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To increase participation and provide better customer service, Lake Defense Force has created an online portal to manage the program. Their pricing information is now clearly outlined and they have eliminated their installation fee. Homeowners can use the website to ask questions or request service. The reservation window to participate in the 2026 Bottom Barrier program, using divers from Lake Defense Force, will run from now until around March or April, as time is needed to construct the barriers for installation in May. Please keep an eye out for upcoming e-blasts and future editions of Keys Breeze, where we will provide exact dates for the reservation window. Please scan the QR code to access Lake Defense Force’s online portal.
Thank you again to all the homeowners who did their part by utilizing the Boat Back-Up Station, removing weeds from their dock space with our pile pick-up program, installing bottom barriers, keeping grass and leaves from being blown into the lagoons, not sweeping goose droppings into the water, using nonphosphorus fertilizers, and removing pine needles from the gutters. Each of these actions, though they may seem small, collectively makes a significant difference in the health of our waterways. Building on the success of 2025 and looking ahead to 2026, the harvesting crew will continue to refine procedures and make improvements to be even more effective and efficient, as we strive to provide the homeowners with the highest levels of service possible throughout their boating season. For more details about the harvesting program and information on all other projects within the Waterways Department please, visit the website keysweedsmanagement.org Keys Breeze
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N O TI CE OF C H ANG E IN ASSO CIATIO N RU LES
TEXT OF ADOPTED CHANGES (Deletions are shown in strikethrough type and additions in boldface underlined type)
At the December 17th, 2025 Board meeting, the TKPOA Board of Directors adopted the following changes to the Association Operating Rules.
PURPOSE OF CHANGE To add an amenity access pass option for short term renters for those property owners who obtain a City of South Lake Tahoe and TKPOA Vacation Rental Permit.
TAHOE KEYS AMENITY ACCESS CARDS POLICY 1. Proof of Member Status – Members are defined as either 1. those individuals listed on the recorded deed, 2. as the trustee/ co-trustee for a Trust listed on the recorded grant deed, or 3. as the corporation listed on the recorded grant deed, of a property located within the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association. Those individuals who have assigned power of attorney to act on behalf of a deeded homeowner will also be considered members. 2. Corporate, Partnership Ownerships – Member ID cards will only be issued to up to four (4) of the officers of the corporation (President/ CEO, Vice President, Treasurer/ CFO, or Secretary). Officers of a corporation must be filed with the Secretary of State corporation filing each year and a copy provided to the Pavilion Office Front Desk in order to obtain amenity access cards.
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3. Types of Amenity Access Cards – please scroll down for exact definition and requirements: a. Member Tahoe Keys Amenity Access Card – with photograph – valid for term of property ownership. b. Family Member Tahoe Keys Amenity Access Card – for property owner family members – with photograph – valid one year; automatically renewed if card assignment is not updated. c. Long term Renter Tahoe Keys Amenity Access Card – for rental tenants leasing a property for 30+ days - purchase and photograph required – valid for the term of rental agreement up to one year. d. Short-term Renter Tahoe Keys Amenity Access Card – for rental tenants leasing a property for less than 30 days – purchase and photograph required – valid for up to 1 week. e. Employee Tahoe Keys Amenity Access Card – photograph required – valid for term of on-site employment at the Tahoe Keys. f. Guest Card: Tahoe Keys Amenity Access Card – purchase and photograph required – valid for a length of stay, up to 7 days. 4. Amenity Access Cards Definitions and Requirements a. Member ID Cards – Only Members as defined under item 1 and their spouses/domestic partners (subject to card limits under item 5), may obtain a Tahoe Keys amenity access card for access to all Tahoe Keys amenities, lighthouse shores, and free boat launch access at the Tahoe Keys Marina. Members must have a current valid Tahoe Keys amenity access card with a photograph in their possession when using any of the Association’s facilities. This includes swimming pools, spas, tennis courts, pickleball courts, parks, playground, beaches, volleyball court, pope marsh gate, and lighthouse shores pedestrian gate. Card carries guest privileges as defined under item 6. b. Family Member Cards – Family members sixteen (16) years and older may be assigned amenity access cards on the members’ account (subject to card limits under item 5). Family members are defined as parents, siblings, spouses, children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Family member amenity access cards are for entry into Tahoe Keys amenities only and do not allow for boat launch access at the Tahoe Keys Marina or access into lighthouse shores. Family members must have a current, valid Tahoe Keys amenity access card with a photograph in their possession Keys Breeze
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when using any of the Association’s facilities. This includes swimming pools, spas, tennis courts, pickleball courts, parks, playground, beaches, volleyball court, and pope marsh gate. Family cards may be assigned and renewed annually. Card carries guest privileges as defined under item 6. c. Long-term Renter Cards – Long-term Renters are defined as individuals who rent a property within the Tahoe Keys for a period of 30 or more days and are listed as the responsible parties on the rental lease/reservation. The property owner, or property manager on behalf of the property owner, must register their rental tenants and complete the rental registration form and rental guest checklist. Renter amenity access cards may be picked up from the Pavilion Office during normal business hours. Must present a valid state issued Driver’s License or Identification Card. Amenity access cards require a photograph and cost $50.00 for term of rental up to one year. Card carries guest privileges as defined in item 6. Renters must have a current, valid Tahoe Keys amenity access card with a photograph in their possession when using any of the Association facilities. This includes swimming pools, spas, tennis courts, pickleball courts, parks, playgrounds, beaches, and volleyball court. Renters do not have boat launching or lighthouse shores access. i. Renter cards apply towards the 5-amenity card limit per property as defined in item 5. Owners and/or property managers should assign 1 or more of the property cards to their tenants using the rental registration form, prior to the renter’s stay. d. Vacation Renter Cards – Short-term or Vacation Home Renters (VHR) are defined as individuals who rent a property within the Tahoe Keys for a period less than 30 days and are listed as the responsible parties on the rental lease/ reservation. VHR guests must visit the Pavilion Office during normal business hours to obtain their amenity access passes. Must present a copy of their lease agreement/reservation and a valid state issued Driver’s License or Identification Card. Children 5 (five) and under do not require an amenity access pass. Vacation Renters must have a current, valid Tahoe Keys amenity access card with a photograph in their possession when using any of the Association facilities. This includes swimming pools, spas, tennis courts, pickleball courts, parks, playgrounds, beaches, and volleyball court.
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Vacation Renters do not have boat launching no additional cards may be assigned). or lighthouse shores access. Card carries guest 6. Guest Privileges – Up to three (3) guests per Member, privileges as defined under item 6. Family Member, Long-term Renter, Vacation e. Employee Access Cards – Employees working Renter, Employee, or Guest Amenity Access Card can on-site for the Tahoe Keys Property Owner access the association facilities when accompanied by Association’s management company may obtain the ID cardholder. The cardholder must remain with a Tahoe Keys amenity access pass to all Tahoe their guests while utilizing Association amenities. Keys amenities. Employees must have a current Children five (5) and younger do not require guest valid Tahoe Keys amenity access card with a passes and do not count towards the three (3) guest photograph in their possession when using any of per card maximum. the Association’s facilities. This includes swimming 7. Marina Boat Launch Access – Free boat launching pools, spas, tennis courts, pickleball courts, parks, privileges at the Tahoe Keys Marina (TKM) are provided playground, beaches, volleyball court, pope marsh to TKPOA Members only, per the 1991 Stipulated gate. Card carries guest privileges as defined under Judgement between the TKPOA, TKM, and Tahoe Keys item 6 and is valid for term of employment. Beach and Harbor Association (TKB&HA). f. Guest Card – If members wish to have people 8. Lighthouse Shores Pedestrian Access Gate – Access friends or family visiting staying at their property to Association properties known as “Lot C” and “Lot enjoy the amenities without a card carrier present, A” is provided via the Pedestrian Access gate located an application may be filled out to request a to the left of the Lighthouse Shores vehicle access temporary guest card. Guest cards are valid gate. Access is restricted to Members only. Guests in during the time of visit only and expire thereafter. the immediate presence of their sponsoring member Photograph is required and the card will show the will be permitted access. Other access stipulations per guest’s name and TKPOA Property address. Card Superior Court Case SV-92-0066 include no bicycles carries guest privileges as defined under item 6. or dogs and restricts access to the hours of 7:00AM9:00PM, except during the summer when the hours The first 10 guest cards are free and are $20 are extended to 10:00PM. per card thereafter. Up to 20 guest cards may 9. Delinquent Accounts – Cards will not be issued to be issued per property each calendar year and any members, residents, or tenants for properties are valid for a length of stay up to 7 days. Guest that are delinquent in their assessments and have had passes may be picked up from the Pavilion Office their member access rights suspended by the Board during normal business hours. For the purposes of of Directors. Any issued Cards of delinquent accounts this policy, renters are not considered guests and will be immediately de-activated until their respective must obtain the renter amenity access card. account is returned to current status. Guests must have a current valid Tahoe Keys 10. Card Replacement – The fee for replacing lost, amenity access card with their photograph and stolen, or damaged Cards will be twenty dollars name in their possession when using any of the ($20.00). TKPOA will take current digital photographs Association’s facilities. This includes swimming with the issuance of ID Cards. pools, spas, tennis courts, pickleball courts, parks, 11. Property of TKPOA – Amenity Access cards remain playground, beaches, volleyball court, pope marsh the property of the TKPOA and may be confiscated for gate. violation of the Association Rules. 5. Amenity Access Card Limit Per Property – A 12. All previously issued Tahoe Keys Property Owners maximum of four (4) five (5) Amenity Access Cards Association Amenity Access Passes, including but not per property can be printed and issued on a member’s limited to Member ID Cards, Long Term Rental Cards, account at one time notwithstanding those properties and Short-Term Access Passes, will be permanently with more than 4 individuals listed on the grant deed. deleted periodically as deemed necessary. a. Properties with more than 4 individuals as the Members listed as the deeded property owner in owner of record (members as defined under item the Association’s management Connect portal will 1) may obtain member access cards for all listed automatically receive new Member Amenity Access owners of record; no additional cards may be Cards. allocated (for example, 6 owners listed on the grant deed will receive 6-member access cards, but Keys Breeze
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TOWNHOME CORNER
TKPOA/TOC OFFICE HOURS ANNOUNCEMENT Dear Townhome residents, My husband’s father always said, “The biggest room we all have is the room for improvement.” From the start, the Townhome Oversight Committee has aimed to improve communication between staff and homeowners. Our TOC Open Sessions were designed for that, but they often ran long, and many of you felt it took too long to get to your cove’s updates and to share your comments and concerns. To fix that, TOC members and Facilities have teamed up to introduce a new, more direct channel: Office Hours. Beginning January 2026, TKPOA staff will offer dedicated office hours. These sessions give residents the chance to meet with the Facilities Director and a TOC Committee member to discuss cove-related needs, concerns, or project updates — without waiting through a full meeting. If you have an item that needs attention now, please use the link below to schedule time with the Facilities Director: https://outlook.office365.com/book/ TKPOAFacilitiesBooking@fsresidential. onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true We hope this change makes it easier to ask questions and voice concerns — timelier than a once‑a‑month session and without waiting “in line” at the monthly meeting. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season, Your TOC
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TOWNHOME CORNER THE "KEYS" TO FINDING WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ON THE WEBSITE Need to find your cove’s specific information? A lot of information concerning townhome cove owners has been posted on the website. Here are the steps to access this information: • • • • • •
Go to www.tkpoa.com Sign in (on the right side) Click on the tab “Docs” Select “Documents” Select “Townhome Oversight Committee” from the menu In this folder are the following (select and then look for your Cove’s folder): » Cove Financial Reports » Cove Newsletters » Cove Town Hall Presentations » Meeting Agendas » Property Insurance » Townhall Surveys » Prior Cove Advisor Meeting Documents
Need to submit a Workorder or TOC Agenda Request? Click on header "Townhomes”. • Select “Work Order” to submit a work order, snow removal or call request. • Select “Agenda request” to submit an item for the next TOC meeting. Need the zoom link for an upcoming meeting? Click on the header "News" Select "Events.” Scroll down to see the calendar, search for the date, and click on the event to find the zoom link.
WANT TO PAY DUES ONLINE?
Looking for a proposed rule or policy change? Click on the header “Docs” Select “Documents” Select “Rules & Procedures” Select “Rule Change Notifications”
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Click on header “Pay Dues”. A new window will open on the FSR Click Pay website. You will need to sign in with your Click Pay user ID and password to proceed.
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