Our HOA is a non-profit Washington corporation. It is an organization established to maintain the lifestyle of our community. Like other corporations we have a Board of Directors (elected by you) and a set of rules called bylaws.
Changes proposed to the existing CC&R's would require 2/3 of the members (33 families) to agree.
Before you file a complaint, please read the "Process for Handling a CC&R Infraction" document that explains the step-by-step process.
The ACC is the elected and assigned body charged with a duty to maintain the community standards established through the CC&Rs. The covenants have been approved by homeowners and, at closing, are signed by homeowners who, by their signature, agree to abide with the requirements. Therefore, if you are planning any improvement of your property, such as painting and especially adding anything structural, read the CC&Rs first to assure that your improvements meet the CC&R requirements, then complete the request form.
Significant events such as getting in heavy equipment to build something, should run through this process.
While lesser tasks, such as backyard changes (e.g. building a greenhouse) isn't too much a concern.
A good rule of thumb to differentiate is: Would your job be visible from the street?
Katie Spencer
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