Embedded Files
Celebrate our Centennial 1925-2025 Save the Dates
I'm a realtor or new to the lake. Does all property, my property, or the property I'm interested in purchasing have water access or access to the Frank Williams/LLCA Boat Landing?
The boat ramp owned by the LLCA is a benefit that comes with owning property around the lake based on two clear conditions. They are "either/or" conditions: either 1) the individual property shares a boundary/property line with the lake itself or 2) the deed of the property in question contains "lake use" language cited below.
The presence of a lot or a lot number on the 1925 plat map doesn't convey water access rights for properties that are not waterfront; it is the individual specific deed with the language below that conveys those rights and conditions. The 1925 plat map serves as a historical guide of the lots that were part of the original development but it is the deed that conveys the water access rights for non-waterfront lots. Also note, the original development didn't have the LLCA Boat landing and the landing has it's own deed restriction stating this deed "lake use" wording must exist for property owner access rights for non-waterfront lots.
The LLCA, its officers, or members encourage you to seek legal counsel, deed and title search as well as the advice of an informed realtor as the LLCA officers cannot inform legally on individual property or be held accountable. It is the buyer's responsibility to complete all due diligence and to understand the access or non-access rights of their lot in question prior to purchase as well as to understand that parking is not permitted at the landing. Further note this explanation does not replace or serve as legal counsel from the LLCA.
For those deeded or waterfront owners needing access or a gate fob, the LLCA oversees and manages access privileges through a fob system with yearly renewal. More information is in other Q&A below and in the forms and renewal section of the website.
Lake Lanier Access Deed Wording.pdfHello, I live in the Tryon area. Can non-lake residents use the lake?
Lake Lanier is a private lake. Therefore, lake access if for deeded Lake Lanier property owners only. There is no public landing or access for swimming, boating ,or watersports.
I am a realtor and I have a prospective property owner asking about Lake Lanier. What limitations are established concerning the type of watercraft, including horsepower and types of motors allowed? I've heard there is a public landing?
The regulations at Lake Lanier are unique since the lake bed is owned by the Town of Tryon and they have not specified boat size or horsepower limits. The only specific regulation states that no Houseboats are allowed. The Association has weight limits at its privately owned landing and provides access by fob lease with approved application to waterfront or deeded property owners at the private landing to help with safety on the lake. Specific Town regulations: www.https://tryon-nc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/lake-lanier-regulations-and-restrictions.pdf.
Watercraft typical of June 24, 2010 and prior years are reviewed for application with a dry weight limit less than 5,000 lbs. per deed and bylaw restrictions. Historically, watercraft have been ski boats such as Chris Craft, Correct Craft, Master Craft, fishing boats, and Pontoon Boats in the 16-19 foot range which create minimal wake. In the last couple of years, this has changed some with a few larger boats and wake boats that are creating damage to shores and boathouses. Presently, the Town hasn't stepped in to regulate watercraft size or horsepower but the Association has begun to enforce weight limits through their bylaws and their landing use. It is important that all property owners be mindful of shoreline and property damage that can occur due to oversized boats. Boaters are responsible for their wake and damage they may cause. Please inform your buyers that it is important to note the lake is small and in a few places quite narrow; therefore, sizing a boat accordingly may decrease potential hazards.
Therefore, the Association works to educate regarding best practices so that we can maintain a beautiful private lake with safety in mind for property owners with deeded rights to enjoy. Please note there is only one landing which is owned by the LLCA and isn't public. Property owners with deeded lake rights can use the landing, are encouraged to join the LLCA, and we control access through a key fob gate access system at the landing to ensure better security.
What are the rules for placing buoys or mooring boats in front of my boathouse or dock?
The Town of Tryon's Ordinance regulating the use of Lake Lanier states in Section 7 (C) "No boats, floats, or platforms shall be permanently moored, anchored, or attached to the lake bed more than 25 feet from shore. Exception: the existing platform covering the concrete structure in the entrance to first basin from second basin."
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse