Resources

For all things, Michigan City, click here.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is a trusted site for all things weather. Lucky for us, there is a Great Lakes version to get real-time updates on the latest fronts moving along our section of Lake Michigan. NOAA

For the sailors, motor boaters, jet-skiers, and the like, here's a link to a marine-specific report. MARINE

Before you head down to the beach for a swim, check this report for water quality warnings. WATER

An alternative link in case you're planning to swim outside of our Stop 31 Shoreland Hills Beach. SURROUNDING

Please help us maintain the safety of Stop 31 by reminding our boating friends about the INDIANA WATERWAY BOATING LAWS

Lake preservation is more important now than ever. To see progress and keep in the know, click here.

As a local force, we're all trying to preserve the beaches and dunes as quickly and efficiently as possible. Save the Dunes is a great resource for ways to get involved. SAVE THE DUNES

Ordinances of which residents of Shoreland Hills should be aware:  

Driving/Parking Prohibited In Lawn and Greenway Section 94-207

In part, this section states "Parking and driving are prohibited in or over the front, side or rear  yard, other than on an approved driveway".

Trash and Rubbish Containers Section 98-142

All carts must be put out for collection by 7am on day scheduled for collection.

Street pick-up: Carts shall be set out no more than 24 hours prior to collection and shall be removed within 24 hours after collection.

Nuisance Law Sec. 46-31 to 46-64

Noise disturbances are prohibited, and a noise disturbance is defined in part as any sound that disturbs a reasonable person with normal sensitivities. This ordinance goes into detail about noise from electronic devices (including sound systems in automobiles) and allowable noise at the property line.

Dog/cats creating nuisance  Section 14-133

includes the verbiage "barking excessively, depositing excretory matter on private property other than that of owner, (and the) damaging of property are declared to be a nuisance and are prohibited." Penalty: First infraction, a citation. After the first issuance of a citation, any subsequent violation in that calendar year shall result in the animal being impounded at the owner's expense.