Below are excerpts of the CC&Rs and NRGs broken down into two
violation categories: fining violations and non-fining violations.
FINING VIOLATIONS
CC&Rs
ARTICLE
VII.
Driveways:
All driveways and parking bays shall be constructed of concrete
or asphalt paving.
Mailboxes:
The location, color, size, design, lettering and other
particulars of mail or paper delivery boxes shall be subject to the approval
of the Committee.
Fence
Beyond Setbacks:
No solid fence shall be constructed beyond the front building
setback line, or beyond the side building setback lines in connection with
corner Lots. Only ornamental fences shall be allowed in the front yard and
corner lot setback.
Boats & RVs:
All boats, boat trailers, travel trailers, motorized and
non-motorized campers and other such recreational vehicles shall be stored
behind the primary structure or sight screened unless a variance is granted by
the Committee. No car, inoperative for reasons of mechanical failure, shall be
parked outside of a garage and/or stored on any
Lot or in the street
right-of-way for more than 72 hours.
Signs on
Property:
Except for subdivision or neighborhood identification signs at
entrances stating name of subdivision or neighborhood only, no sign of any
kind shall be displayed to the public view on any Lot except one professional
sign of not more than one square foot, one sign of not more than five square
feet advertising the property for sale or rent, or signs used by a builder to
advertise the property during the construction and sales period.
NonWood
Fence:
All Fences shall be constructed of wood or approved substitute
material.
ARTICLE
VIII
1.
Maintenance of Exteriors:
Owner of any
Lot in the Properties shall maintain the
Lot and the
improvements situated thereon in a neat trimmed condition satisfactory to the
Board
ARTICLE IX
Noxious or
Offensive Activity: (See Non-Fining Violations for more definition)
No noxious or offensive activity shall be carried on upon any
Lot , nor shall
anything be done thereon which may become an annoyance or nuisance to the
neighborhood.
Temporary
Structure:
No structure of a temporary character, trailer, basement, tent,
shack, garage, barn or any other out-building shall be used on any Lot at any
time as a residence, either temporarily or permanently.
Breeding of
Animals:
No animals, livestock or poultry of any kind shall be raised,
bred or kept on any Lot except that dogs, cats or other household pets may be
kept on any Lot, provided that they are not kept, bred or maintained for any
commercial purpose.
Dumping
Trash on Property:
No
Lot shall be used or
maintained as a dumping ground for rubbish. Trash, garbage or other waste
shall not be kept except in sanitary containers. All incinerators or other
equipment for the storage or disposal of such material shall be kept in a
clean and sanitary condition.
NRGs
EXAMPLE
GUIDELINES
Exterior
House Colors:
Color changes must be compatible with neighboring homes.
Satellite
Dishes:
Dishes must be 39 inches or less in size. Installation
must comply with building codes, screening, unobtrusive placement, camouflage
or other reasonable measures to ensure safety and minimize the visual effect
as long as it does not impose unreasonable expense or delay or prevent
reception of an acceptable quality signal.
Fences &
Walls:
Must be in harmony with surrounding neighborhood, as to style,
material, size, and color. Only ornamental fences shall be allowed in
the front yard and corner lot setback. Location and height must comply
with
Snohomish
County
Planning and Development rules.
Sheds:
Sheds will be considered based on materials, style, and color,
which must match the house. Location and size must comply with
Snohomish
County
Planning and Development rules.
Decks,
Porches, Patios and Coverings:
Decks must be constructed of weather-resistant wood and
architecturally consistent with similar structures in the surrounding area.
Staining or color painting will be considered. Porches and patios shall
be constructed of materials compatible with the existing structure.
Roofs must be consistent with the roofline, material color, texture, and style
of the existing structure. Homeowners must contact
Snohomish
County
Planning and Development to ensure proper building
codes.
Play
Equipment & Hot tubs:
Will be considered based on location, style, and material.
PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE
Yard
Maintenance:
Yard maintenance includes mowing, edging, weeding and watering
lawn, weeding and mulching around trees and shrubs, and maintaining
landscaping materials like weed fabric and landscape bricks.
Driveway,
Patio, and Walkway Maintenance:
Driveway, patio, and walkway maintenance includes keeping clean
from debris, weeds, and moss growth.
House
Exterior Maintenance:
House exterior maintenance includes keeping roofs, siding, and
gutters clean from debris and moss growth.
Fence Maintenance:
Fence maintenance includes replacing rotted, defective,
loose, and aged posts and boards.
Painted
Surface Maintenance:
Painted surface maintenance includes any surface that has
become water stained, peeled, blistered, faded, blotched, or weathered.
Dumping on
Property:
Homeowners shall not dump or store on any property directly in
view from the street and neighboring properties the following, but not limited
to: garbage, refuse, lawn cuttings, debris, lawn mowers, mechanical
equipment, tools, and toys.
Portable
Basketball Hoops on Property:
Portable basketball hoops are permitted to be used on owners’
driveways. They must not damage surrounding landscape in common areas or
other property. To prevent unsightly conditions the portable basketball
hoops must be stored out of sight when not currently in use. They must
not be used on or block sidewalks or common areas. The county will not
clean or maintain streets if they are blocked. If a homeowner observes a
problem with street blockage please contact Snohomish County Public Works
Department at 425-388-6408.
Planting of
Common Areas:
Homeowners are permitted to plant portions of the common
area abutting the owner’s lot with prior approval from the ACC. Please
be aware that the owner must maintain such plantings. If the owner fails
to do so, the association has the right to maintain such plantings and assess
all costs to the owner.
COMMON AREA
RULES & GUIDELINES
Common Area
Damage:
Results of damage to any common area property due to negligence
of an owner, tenant, their agents or guests shall be repaired by the
association. The cost of such repairs will be assessed to the owner.
Dumping on
Common Area:
Dumping of any garbage or rubbish in any common area will not
be permitted.
Signs on
Common Areas:
Signs are not permitted in common areas. All signs
will be removed and discarded. The posting of solicitations on mailbox
stations is also not allowed.
ACTIVITIES
AND ACTIONS
Pet Damage:
The owner of a pet shall be responsible to pay for any damage
caused by such pet, as well as any costs incurred by the Association as a
result of such pet.
House
Business:
No property may be used as a business, which creates excessive
noise, odors, or levels of traffic.
