Notice of Amendment to the Palmetto Dunes Resort Regulations

At the Board meeting held Wednesday, January 29, 2025, the Palmetto Dunes Board of Directors approved amendments to the 2018 Amended and Restated Palmetto Dunes Resort Regulations, specifically Section B (Bicycles), and Schedule of Fines 01-01.

The Palmetto Dunes Resort Regulations, Section B, now read as follows:
Section B – Bicycles, Electric-assist bicycles, Unsafe or Reckless Behavior

(1) Bicycles

Bicycle riders must obey all traffic and safety signs. Bicycle riders are not permitted to ride in prohibited areas and must stay on the common pathways or roadways. Where there are no common pathways and bicycle riders must ride on the road, they shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable. Bicycle riding is not permitted on the golf cart paths unless expressly permitted. Bicycle riders may be required to possess a bicycle tag.

(2) Electric-assist bicycles or bicycles with helper motors

(a) Bicycles with electric motors that meet the definition of an “electric-assist bicycle” or a “bicycle with helper motor” set out in S. C. Code Ann. § 56-1-10, (currently meaning 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), are allowed on common pathways and roads, when necessary. Bicycles with electric motors not meeting these requirements are prohibited on common pathways and roads. Electric-assist bicycles or bicycles with helper motors may be used in Palmetto Dunes POA in accordance with Section B (1), above.

(b) Bicycle riders must ensure that the manufacturer or distributor applied a label (or allowable replacement label) that is affixed permanently, in a prominent location, to each electric-assist bicycle, indicating its wattage and maximum electrically assisted speed in accordance with S.C. Code § 56-1-10 is clearly visible while operated within Palmetto Dunes POA.

(3) Other Electric modes of transportation
Other Electric modes of transportation, including but not limited to electric skateboards, scooters, one wheels, hoverboards, Segway’s, or other similar electric powered devices shall not be utilized on ANY common area pathway or roadway within Palmetto Dunes POA.

Any violation of these rules will be strictly enforced, and fines will be assessed in accordance with Schedule 1- PDPOA Schedule of Fines.

(4) Unsafe or Reckless Behavior
Bicycles must be operated safely and in accordance with SC traffic laws when operated within the Palmetto Dunes POA. No person shall operate any bicycle or other permitted electric device on the common area pathways, roads, or other common properties of Palmetto Dunes POA including parking areas or beach access pathways, in a manner that is considered less than safe, jeopardizes the actual or potential safety of themselves, others or private or common property, or is otherwise deemed to be operating in a manner that is considered unsafe or reckless.

The Palmetto Dunes Schedule of Fines, Violation 01-01, now read as follows:
Violation 01-01: Regulation A(1-2), B(1-4) Use of Prohibited Forms of Transportation on Streets, Roads or Pathways (no motorcycles, motorbikes, motorized scooters, low speed vehicles, golf carts, go-carts, mopeds, one wheels, hoverboards, Segway’s, or other similar electric powered devices, or any all-terrain vehicles)

Fine: $100

In accordance with Section 14-8 of the Consolidated Limited Residential Covenants, these amended rules shall become effective 30 days after the date of mailing of this notice.