Definitions

The following words and terms, when used within these Rules and Regulations, shall have the following meaning:

Abandoned means any vehicle that is left unattended, on Association property, roadway, or common area, for more than forty-eight hours.

Abusive Conduct is defined as, but not limited to, abusive language, insults, threats, unwanted advances (physical or otherwise), or assault or battery.

All-terrain vehicle" or "ATV means a motor vehicle measuring fifty inches or less in width, designed to travel on three or more wheels and designed primarily for off-road recreational use, to include farm tractors or equipment, construction equipment, forestry vehicles, or lawn and grounds maintenance vehicles.

Association means the Fripp Island Property Owners Association.

Automobile means a motorized gas or electric vehicle that must be registered by the department of motor vehicles, insured, and can be driven on all public and private roads.

Commercial Vehicle means all motor vehicles and equipment are engaged in commercial activity.

Community Path means the paved paths throughout the community used for the enjoyment of all property owners, residents, occupants, visitors, guests, and tenants. Community paths are regularly used by walkers, joggers, bicyclists, and maintenance equipment. 

Delinquent Acts means those acts which violate the laws of the United States, or the statutes of the state or the rules and regulations of the Fripp Island Property Owner's Association.

Minor means any person under the age of eighteen (18) years residing with a parent as defined herein.

Electric-assist bicycles and "bicycles with helper motors" means low-speed electrically assisted bicycles with two or three wheels, each having fully operable pedals and an electric motor of no more than 750 watts, or one horsepower, and a top motor-powered speed of less than twenty miles an hour when operated by a rider weighing one hundred seventy pounds on a paved level surface, that meet the requirements of the Federal Consumer Product Code provided in 16 C.F.R., Part 1512, and that operate in a manner such that the electric motor disengages or ceases to function when their brakes are applied or the rider stops pedaling.

Extended Parking means any vehicle or golf cart parked on FIPOA common areas longer than 10 hours.

FIPOA Member means any individual listed as the legal property owner of record.

Firearm is defined as a barreled weapon of any description from which any shot, bullet or other missile can be discharged. It includes any prohibited weapon whether a lethal weapon or not.

Golf Cart is a four-wheeled motor vehicle that is propelled by battery power or a gas engine that does not travel in speed excess of 25 mph.

Habitual means three or more times in 12 consecutive months.

Inoperable Vehicle means any vehicle that cannot be moved by its own power.

Leased means a type of auto or golf cart financing that allows you to “rent” a car or a golf cart from a dealership for a certain length of time.  

Parent means mother, father, legal guardian, and any other person having the care or custody of a Minor or any person acting in the parent's stead who has custody or control of the child.

Pedestrian means any person afoot and shall include, without limitation, persons standing walking, jogging, running or otherwise on foot.

Political means anything relating to the government or the public affairs of a country, state, county, or municipality.

Recreational Vehicle means any vehicle designed to be used as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use that either has its own motor power or is mounted on or towed by another vehicle. Recreational vehicles include camping trailers, fifth-wheel trailers, travel trailers, lightweight trailers, Class A motor homes, Class B motor homes, and Class C motor homes. Recreational vehicles also shall include boats, boat trailers, jet skis, and all-terrain vehicles.

Resident means any individual with lawful authority to reside within a dwelling on Fripp Island.

Security Officer means a person who provides security services by performing any security function as defined in Title 40, Chapter 18 of South Carolina law. In Section 40-18-110, authority and arrest powers of a licensed armed security officer, who is hired or employed to provide security services on specific property is granted the authority and arrest power given to sheriff’s deputies.

Service Animal a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person's disability.

Vicious Dogs means any dog evidencing an abnormal inclination to attack persons or animals without provocation.