{"id":721,"date":"2012-02-07T17:33:25","date_gmt":"2012-02-07T22:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/?page_id=721"},"modified":"2026-01-01T21:35:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T02:35:17","slug":"new-to-the-shores","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/new-to-the-shores\/","title":{"rendered":"New to the Shores?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you recently purchased property or are interested buying property in Roaming Shores? Then you&#8217;ve come to the right place. Property in Roaming Shores is within the RomeRock Association (RRA). The RomeRock Association is a Homeowners\/Property Owners Association. When you purchase property in the Association (with or without a house) you automatically become a member of the RRA. Upon payment of all fees and the filing of required membership documents, you are then able to enjoy all RRA facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the office at (440) 563-3170.<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Additional contact information can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please contact us with your mailing address following your closing so we may mail you a New Member packet. We are not always informed of your correct mailing address at closing. Also, not all Members become full-time Roaming Shores residents.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/faqs\/\">FAQs Page<\/a>, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading title\">Covenants &amp; Restrictions &#8211; Bylaws &#8211; Rules &amp; Regulations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Association Bylaws and the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions explain the organization, process and procedures of your RomeRock Association. The Association Rules and Regulations explain your privileges and help offer protection to all members. You\u2019ll find information about your Membership, Guests, Pool Rules, Pets, Roads, Watercraft and a whole lot more <a href=\"http:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/association-information\/rra-forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">on the RRA Forms Page<\/a>. Please make yourself familiar with these documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading title\">Difference between RRA &amp; RSV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Roaming Shores is governed by two bodies, the RomeRock Association (RRA) and the Village of Roaming Shores (RSV). It is important to note the difference between the two entity&#8217;s functions within the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The RomeRock Association<\/strong> is led by an elected seven-member <a href=\"http:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/association-information\/directors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Board of Directors<\/a> and handle: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/association-information\/rate-sheet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dues and Assessments<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/association-information\/boating-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boat Decals<\/a>, Membership Cards, Recreation: Pools, Parks, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/association-information\/clubhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clubhouse<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/association-information\/culverts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Culvert Installation\/Maintenance<\/a>, Road \/ Sign Maintenance (on Association-owned roadways), Lake Boat Patrol, Weed Harvester, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Club Activities<\/a>.<br>Phone: (440) 563-3170<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Village of Roaming Shores<\/strong> is led by an elected six-member <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshoresoh.gov\/mayor-council\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Council and a Mayor<\/a> who handle: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshoresoh.gov\/police-department\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Police Department<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshoresoh.gov\/zoning-department\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Building\/Zoning, Inspections\/Permits\/Violations<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshoresoh.gov\/lake-roaming-rock-dam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dam and Spillways<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshoresoh.gov\/zoning-department\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contractor\/Solicitation Permits<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshoresoh.gov\/compost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Compost Site<\/a>, Fire Hydrants, Garbage Collection Issues, Road Ban, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshoresoh.gov\/utility-department\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sewer\/Water Problems or Billing Utilities<\/a>.<br>Phone: (440) 563-3132<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading title\">Dues &amp; Assessments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RRA Dues and Assessment are mailed out each year around the beginning of the new year. Members then have until May 1st to pay their D&amp;A in full in order to continue using RRA Facilities. Your Dues &amp; Assessments help pay to maintain the facilities, roads, lake, and so much more. For details regarding D&amp;A rates, please see the current <a href=\"http:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/association-information\/rate-sheet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rate Sheet<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading title\">New Member Fee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"title\">All new members are assessed an one-time only new member impact fee of $1,500.00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading title\">Membership Cards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Membership cards are access passes that are issued yearly to Active Members (property owners) that allow you to be able to use the facilities of the RRA. In addition to Active Members, you may request cards for your immediate family and permanent guests to use the facilities without the Active Member present. Other guests may accompany the card holder to the facilities. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rules-and-Regulations-10-26-24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guest Policy in the Rules and Regulations<\/a> for more info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The RomeRock Association implemented a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/membership-cards\/\">digital membership card<\/a> system in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engage\/Member Portal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The RRA utilizes Enumerate Engage for its Membership Portal (separate from your membership card portal). The Engage Membership Portal is used for RRA Dues and Assessment payments (not utility bills), members-only documents and communications, the Member Directory, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/engage\/\">Learn more and get registered<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading title\">Culverts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Only the RomeRock Association is authorized to approve installation of culverts for driveways and\/or roadsides on Association-owned roads. You must complete an application with the Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RRA driveways are required to have at least 30 feet of culvert pipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"text\">Applications are available at the RRA Office (1875 US Highway 6, Rome, OH 44085)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/association-information\/culverts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here for more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading title\">Consolidation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you own more than one lot that are contiguous to one another, you may consolidate them. There is a limit of four for off-lake lots and three for on-lake lots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin the process, you must first fill out a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-content\/uploads\/Consolidation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Request for Consolidation<\/a> form. Please return this form along with a copy of the new recorded deed which includes the paragraph reflecting the consolidation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading title\">Boating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have questions about registering your boat for use on Lake Roaming Rock? See the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/association-information\/boating-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boating Information Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading title\">Newspaper &amp; Newsletter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several sources available to members in order to receive the latest news and upcoming events. Gazette Newspapers publishes <em>The Shores News<\/em>, a monthly newspaper that is mailed once a month to approved member&#8217;s homes. <em>The Shores News<\/em> provides members with in-depth news happening in the Shores and the surrounding community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, members who have email addresses are encouraged to sign up for <a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/dFSHzf\">E-Mail Blasts<\/a>. With E-Mail Blasts, members receive at least one email per week detailing upcoming events for the week in addition to timely blasts sent out in the event of meeting changes, alerts, and emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The RRA Website is also kept up-to-date with current news and upcoming events. You can also follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RRARoamingShores\/\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you recently purchased property or are interested buying property in Roaming Shores? Then you&#8217;ve come to the right place. Property in Roaming Shores is within the RomeRock Association (RRA). The RomeRock Association is a Homeowners\/Property Owners Association. When you purchase property in the Association (with or without a house) you automatically become a member &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/new-to-the-shores\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;New to the Shores?&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_mc_calendar":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-721","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/721","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=721"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/721\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45798,"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/721\/revisions\/45798"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.roamingshores.org\/RRA1\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=721"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}