Maller Ridge Homeowners Association

Key facts from Maller Ridge Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2019 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Maller Ridge Homeowners Association

Developer / declarant

Stafford Development Company, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company (Recitals, page 5)

Governing law

Oregon Planned Community Act (ORS 94.550 to 94.783) (Recitals, page 5)

Assessments & dues

Annual assessments established when Board approves budget for fiscal year. Budget prepared by Board, distributed to Members 30-90 days before fiscal year. Assessments allocated equally among all Lots subject to assessment. (Sections 10.4, 10.4.1, 10.4.2)

Special assessments

Allowed: (1) correct deficit by majority Board; (2) special obligations of Owner by majority Board; (3) repairs by majority Board; (4) capital improvements by 80% vote of all Owners. (Sections 10.5.1, 10.5.2, 10.5.3, 10.5.4)

Collections & liens

Association has lien for delinquent assessments, superior except taxes and first mortgage. May foreclose under Planned Community Act; notice of claim of lien must be recorded before suit. (Section 10.7.2)

Reserves & fees

Required. Reserve Account established; reserve study conducted annually. Funds may be borrowed after Turnover Meeting with written payment plan. (Sections 10.6.2, 10.6.2.1, 10.6.2.2)

Pets

Yes, reasonable number of household domestic pets (dogs, cats) not bred for commercial purposes. Also birds, fish, small reptiles, small animals in cages inside home. Livestock: only chickens allowed (max 12, no roosters) in clean enclosure (Section 4.10)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, subject to conditions. (Section 4.9)

Parking & vehicles

Not permitted on Commonly Maintained Property or streets at any time; on a Lot, not more than 7 days. Vehicle in state of disrepair as determined by Board. Association may remove after 5 days notice and charge as assessment. (Section 4.13)

Fences

Fences allowed along side and rear lot lines only. Approved types: 4 ft 8 in field fencing with vineyard posts and galvanized wire; max 6 ft black vinyl chain link; wrought iron or aluminum; or alternative approved by ARC. All fencing requi (Sections 4.2.6, 4.17)

Architectural approval

ARC shall render decision within 15 working days after receipt of all materials; may request extensions up to 30 days; if no decision, application deemed approved. Consent expires after 3 months unless construction commenced or extension gr (Sections 6.5, 6.9)

Home business

Allowed if conforms to Washington County zoning code for home-based business. Goods, equipment, vehicles, materials must be screened or kept in approved enclosed garage or outbuilding. (Section 4.1)

Signs & flags

One "For Sale" or "For Rent" sign permitted, max 24"x36". Political signs allowed, must be removed within 3 days after election. Real estate signs removed within 3 days after closing. (Section 4.15)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum 2,400 sq ft; maximum 8,500 sq ft (exclusive of unfinished basements, attics, patios, decks, porches, balconies, garages). (Section 4.2.1)

Maintenance

Owner maintains Lot and all improvements thereon. Association maintains Commonly Maintained Property. Association may enter Lot to perform maintenance if Owner fails after notice and hearing; costs chargeable as assessment. (Sections 4.8, 5.2, 4.24)

Use restrictions

Lots shall only be used in a manner conforming to residentially zoned property in Washington County. (Section 4.1)

Voting & meetings

Class A: Owners other than Declarant, 1 vote per Lot. Class B: Declarant, 3 votes per Lot. Class B ceases upon earlier of 20 years after recording or Declarant's written election. Thereafter, each Owner 1 vote per Lot. (Article 7.3.1, 7.3.2)

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