Amberwood (OR)

Key facts from Amberwood (OR)'s documents

Reflects the 1993 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Developer / declarant

J A Atwood Corporation

Assessments & dues

No fixed annual assessment; costs for front yard maintenance and common area maintenance are billed by landscaper per work performed. (Paragraph 25)

Collections & liens

Yes, for nonpayment of front yard maintenance (Paragraph 25) and for private roadway assessments (Private Roadway Agreement Paragraphs 12-13). Lien recorded in Washington County, valid for one year; foreclosure under ORS 87.060. (Paragraph 25; Private Roadway Agreement )

Reserves & fees

Interest at 14.5% per month (or portion thereof) on unpaid front yard landscape maintenance bills after due date. (Paragraph 25)

Pets

Yes, cats, dogs, and other generally recognized household pets of reasonable number. (Paragraph 6)

Parking & vehicles

No vehicle or other parking allowed in private roadway (SW Amber Lane). (Private Roadway Agreement Paragraph 8)

Fences

Max height 36 inches in front yard or forward of building setback; max 6 feet elsewhere. Must be board-and-board (good neighbor fence) with #1 grade 1x6 cedar boards. No cyclone fences. Must have advance written approval. (Paragraph 13)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any structure including storage shelters, fences, greenhouses, swimming pools, changes to exterior color scheme or materials. (Paragraph 16, 18)

Solar & roof

No solar panels or similar apparatus placed above the roof line. No solar equipment attached to front side of the house. (Paragraphs 33, 10)

Home business

No trade, craft, business, profession, commercial activity involving customer or client visitations permitted. Exception for homebuilder and Declarant for construction and sales. (Paragraph 4)

Signs & flags

One sign not larger than 6 square feet for sale/rent; political signs allowed; no signs advertising items for sale. (Paragraph 7)

Setbacks / home size

Total floor area of main structure not less than 2,100 SF; ground floor area not less than 1,100 SF. Excludes open porches, decks, bonus rooms, breezeways, storage rooms, garages, other outbuildings. Up to 150 SF of below-grade wine cellar (Paragraph 2)

Use restrictions

No lot shall be used except for residential purposes. (Paragraph 1)

Voting & meetings

One vote per lot regardless of number of owners; tie vote gives Chairperson two votes. (Paragraph 34)

Amendments

Prior to completion of at least four new homes: amendment requires instrument signed by owners of at least eight of the platted lots. After four homes completed: instrument signed by owners of a majority of platted lots. Except Paragraph 33 (Paragraph 35)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.