• What is required before building a cabin or house?

Obtain a construction packet from the ECC. The ECC must approve the plans, color, and the location for the cabin,
and the county permits must be filled with the ECC before construction can begin.

• Can I drill a well on my lot?

Yes the state of Missouri will grant a drilling permit for a “in house use only well” on any lot in Forbes Park.

• Are permits needed for a driveway?

Permits are not needed, however the driveway must be shown on your construction plan and approved by the ECC.
The ECC needs to do a walk through (with the owner) to approve the location and any trees that need to be cut before a driveway can be started.

• Do I need a permit to cut trees?

The short answer is yes, you need a permit to cut any live tree four (4) inches in diameter or larger measured at the 4 ft level.

• Can we drive on Common areas?

The FORBES LAKE OF THE OZARKS PARK covenants forbid the operation of motorized vehicles on Common areas.
Occasionally, certain maintenance activities require the use of work vehicles, for example snow fence construction, fence repair, and road maintenance.

We try to minimize these activities.

• Can I collect firewood from the Common areas?

Dead trees may be cut and collected by residents. 

• Can we hike or picnic on Common areas?

Yes, but we do expect people to minimize their impact on the land by staying on trails where they exist, and not leaving trash behind.

When walking on Common areas, use the “meadow walk” method, meaning to meander abreast of one another and not in a line,
thus minimizing long term damage to vegetation.  The RV park has a nice walking trail along the creek.

• Are our lakes maintained or can they be, for fish habitat, etc.?

Our lakes are maintained and are stocked on a regular basis. Each lake has a boat ramp and row boats are available for use.
Boats are, however, restricted to sail, oar, or electric motor. Fueled motors are prohibited at all times.
If you do fish and are lucky, please fill out the Fishing Report form that can be found at all the lakes.
This report provides invaluable information for maintaining the fish stock.

• What is the term for a board member?

Each board member is elected for a single three year term. A board member may not run for consecutive terms.
The Forbes By-Laws contains information regarding Board Election procedure.

• Are there any fish in the lakes, ponds, or streams in Forbes Park?

The Park has a Lakes &Wildlife Committee that takes great pride in the quality of fishing in the four interior lakes.
The lakes are stocked on a regular basis. Several lakes have Minnow spawning houses installed.

• Is hunting allowed in the Park?

Hunting is not allowed in the Park.

• I am planning to build.  What do I need to do about roads?

Notify the ECC when you apply for your construction permit.  This will allow time to evaluate your road and what repairs or improvements might be necessary to
allow the movement of large trucks and equipment.

Please do not allow contractors to bring in heavy trucks and supplies over muddy roads.  Wait until the roads are dry.  Deep ruts are expensive to repair. 
During winter months, bring in heavy trucks only on frozen or dry roads.

You are responsible for any damage to the roads by your contractors.

• What can I do to help the Park’s roads?

One of the best things we can all do is to slow down on Forbes Park Road, especially on the hills.
Speed is a major contributor to washboard, especially bouncing pickup trucks.
Our association spends a large amount of money cutting washboard due to this abuse.
As mentioned under construction, don’t allow contractors to bring in heavy loads under wet road conditions. 
Be patient with the committee.
They are all volunteers with other things to do, just like you.

• How do I get my road improved?

Forbes Parks roads were established when the Park was laid out.  All roads have a gravel base.
Roads are either white rock or grass. White rock roads are maintained on a regular basis.
Grass roads are regularly mowed.
Once a home is built on a grass road, the road is then covered with white rock.
Road improvement is part of a long-term plan.
Emergency repairs will be addressed on a case by basis.