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This is a legally binding document on file with Northumberland County.  It covers declarations, protective covenants and architectural guidelines and may be amended only upon a majority vote of the general membership. It includes Attachments A and B to the MBPOA Covenants. Attachment A specifies controls, restrictions and guidelines for construction on and maintenance of lots in the community. Attachment B is a table of lots by number including acreage of each lot, type of lot and minimum square footage of houses which may be built on.

This document covers the organization and functioning of the Mallard Bay Property Owners' Association, its Board of Directors and committees.  It may be amended by a majority vote of the general membership. 

This document covers day-to-day rules pertaining to Mallard Bay including, but not limited to:  Membership in MBPOA, amenities and common areas, pool, clubhouse, pier and marina, dogs and other pets, motor vehicles and complaint procedures.  The rules may be amended by the MBPOA Board of Directors.  The following wording was approved by the Mallard Bay Board in 2015 to summarize the intent of the MBPOA Rules: 

"The use of Mallard Bay amenities and common areas is strictly limited to MBPOA members, their immediate families, and guests accompanied by or visiting in the home of a member or in possession of a guest pass provided by the member.  

Other persons using Mallard Bay properties will be considered trespassers and face possible prosecution."

If you would like to store a trailer or boat or other vehicle in the RV lot, fill out this form and send it to mallardbayva@gmail.com.

These requirements have been developed to ensure compliance with the Mallard Bay Covenants. They are in addition to, and do not replace, county, state and other government requirements.  Please give a copy of them to your contractor before you sign a contract.  The property owner is responsible for any violations of the covenants or these requirements by the contractor.  The Architectural Review Committee may impose penalties for violations of the covenants. 

This document outlines, step-by-step, the process of gaining Architectural Review Committee approval for a project. 

This document specifies what type of plant life, its condition, and other circumstances under which you may and may not remove from your lot. 

Northumberland County has three sites for disposal of waste and recycling. 

When a contract for the sale of a Mallard Bay property is accepted,  it becomes the seller's  responsibility to provide a Homeowners' Association Packet to the purchaser.  To order a Packet, the seller should mail a $50.00 check (made out to MBPOA) with a written request to MBPOA, PO Box 87, Heathsville, VA  22473.  Allow 14 days for preparation.  If you have any questions, you may contact Jeanne Widenmyer - 804-580-5780 or jbwret@yahoo.com