West Sylvan Estates Owners Association

Key facts from West Sylvan Estates Owners Association's documents

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

Community type

Class II planned community (Recitals, [[PAGE 8]])

Legal name

West Sylvan Estates Owners Association

Units / lots

6 (Lots 1-6) with potential for annexation (Recitals, [[PAGE 8]] and Article 2, [[PA)

Developer / declarant

Sylvan West Estates, LLC (First line, [[PAGE 1]] and Article 1.8, )

Governing law

Oregon Planned Community Act (ORS 94.550 to 94.783) (NOW THEREFORE paragraph, [[PAGE 8]])

Assessments & dues

Not fixed; determined annually by Board budget. Initial assessment determined by Declarant. (Article 10.3, 10.4, [[PAGE 17-18]])

Special assessments

Board may levy by majority vote to correct deficit, collect amounts from Owner for breach, make repairs. For capital improvements, needs 80% vote of all lot owners. (Article 10.5, [[PAGE 18-19]])

Collections & liens

Association has lien for delinquent assessments; lien superior except property taxes and first mortgage recorded before lien notice. Lien may be foreclosed under Planned Community Act. (Article 10.7.2, [[PAGE 20]])

Reserves & fees

Reserve Account required for major maintenance, repairs, replacement. Exempt from reserve studies. Board must inventory items annually and calculate assessment based on remaining life and replacement cost (1-30 years). (Article 10.6, [[PAGE 19]])

Pets

Yes, household domestic pets (dogs, cats) not kept for commercial purposes, reasonably controlled. Also birds, fish, small reptiles, small animals in cages/tanks inside Home. No livestock or poultry. (Article 4.9, [[PAGE 12]])

Leasing & rentals

Yes, with conditions. (Article 4.8, [[PAGE 11]])

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited on Common Area or streets. On Lot allowed only for 7 days maximum. Association may remove after 5 days notice and charge Owner. (Article 4.12, [[PAGE 12-13]])

Architectural approval

Yes, for any improvement, construction, alteration on a Lot. Plans must be approved in writing by ARC. (Article 6.1, [[PAGE 16]])

Home business

Prohibited without Board consent. Limited personal business/professional activities allowed if only normal residential activities observable outside. (Article 4.1, [[PAGE 10]])

Signs & flags

One 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' sign per lot, max 24in x 36in. Political signs allowed, must be removed within 3 days after election. Real estate signs removed within 3 days after sale closing. (Article 4.13, [[PAGE 13]])

Setbacks / home size

Minimum 2,400 sq ft for one-story Home; 2,700 sq ft for two-story Home (exclusive of unfinished basements, attics, patios, decks, porches, balconies, garages). (Article 4.2.2, [[PAGE 10]])

Maintenance

Owner responsible for maintenance of Lot and improvements. Association responsible for Common Area (Tract B) and Commonly Maintained Property (entrance monumentation) (Article 4.7, [[PAGE 11]] and Article 5.2)

Use restrictions

Lots shall only be used for residential purposes. No trade, craft, business, profession, commercial activity without Board consent. Exceptions for limited personal business, Declarant sales, construction. (Article 4.1, [[PAGE 10]])

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (owners other than Declarant) = 1 vote per lot; Class B (Declarant) = 3 votes per lot. Class B terminates after 20 years from recording or when Declarant elects in writing, whichever earlier. (Article 7.3, [[PAGE 19]])

Amendments

Declaration may be amended as provided in Article 11.6 (specifics not fully visible). Declarant may unilaterally amend certain provisions (Section 11.8). Article 2 (annexation) cannot be amended without Declarant consent while Declarant own (Articles 2.5, 11.6, 11.8, [[PAGE 5, 22]])

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