Signs, mailboxes, drainage pipes and more

The following appeared in the summer 2022 Ocean Pines Report quarterly newsletter: /documents/20124/0/OP_newsletter_v54no3_web.pdf/0af46b68-97e9-6dcb-59f1-1ead4eb64218

A message from OPA Senior Executive Office Manager Linda Martin:

The Compliance, Permits, and Inspections (CPI) Department and the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) encourage everyone to review the sign regulations as found in Section 600 of the Architectural Review Guidelines (/documents/20124/117959/ARC%20Guidelines%20Final%20Form%203-25-20%20APPROVED%20by%20ARC%20and%20BOD.pdf/b8b67b5e-af72-c26b-3c23-6bcd98391697). Especially since it is now election time, it would be beneficial to review, as you are only allowed one sign per each candidate, and the signs cannot be displayed in the easement area or any common areas in Ocean Pines. As for other signs, construction signs are only allowed to be displayed on a property if the CPI Department has issued a construction permit, open house signs are only allowed with the words “open house” and the directional arrows, and yard sale signs are only allowed to be displayed on Saturday and Sunday during the hours of 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. only. All other signs are unauthorized and are not allowed in Ocean Pines unless approval has been given by the ARC prior to installing the sign.

Mailbox renovations are underway. Ocean Pines is having the mailboxes cleaned to remove the debris and rust from the mailboxes. All mailbox sites have been evaluated and high priority locations have been determined for replacement. Some of the concrete and stone repairs around the mailboxes will be completed in-house, while other locations will be contracted out.

Ocean Pines once again will be contracting with Pelican Underground to install the cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) liners in the drainage pipes. This process involves running a resin lining into a pre-existing pipe that, once the resin cures, will form a tight-fitting, jointless and corrosion-resistant lining to the pipe, which gives the pipe a 100-year life expectancy. With the success of last year’s project, which included lining 12 drainage pipes, Public Works has selected an additional 11 locations for this year’s project.

We would like to thank everyone who has utilized [email protected] for questions, concerns, complaints and general information. Please continue to use the email or if you prefer, you can call 410-641-7717 during business hours (410-641-7747 on nights and weekends). The info@oceanpines team is always ready to assist you!