Salemtowne Civic Association

Key facts from Salemtowne Civic Association's documents

Reflects the 2004 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (planned community). The Bylaws define "Condominium" separately as property under ORS 100, and the Declaration is filed under ORS 94.580 (planned communities). Salemtowne is a planned community, not a condominium. (Bylaws Article I Sections 6 and 7; Decla)

Governing law

Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) Chapter 94 (planned communities), Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, Section 100.304 (PREAMBLE (Bylaws Article I Section 17? A)

Age restriction

Yes, 100% of units occupied by at least one person 55+. No one under 18 may reside. Guests under 18 limited to 45 days in any 12 months. (Declaration Article I Sections 1, 2, 4)

Assessments & dues

The Board adopts budgets and collects assessments for common expenses. Special assessments may also be levied. Details in Bylaws. (Bylaws Article II Section 1 (b))

Special assessments

Allowed. Terms and provisions are in the Bylaws. (Declaration Article VI Section 1 (last s)

Collections & liens

The Association may place liens and foreclose. Collection procedures are set forth in Bylaws. (Declaration Article VI Section 1 (last s)

Reserves & fees

Permitted (Bylaws Article II Section 1 (n)). (Bylaws Article II Section 1 (n): "Impose)

Maintenance

Association responsible for Common Property maintenance. Owners responsible for their lots. Specifics not detailed. (Bylaws Article I Section 5 (Common Prope)

Use restrictions

Salemtowne is a residential community for older persons. No non-residential uses mentioned except by implication. (PREAMBLE)

Voting & meetings

One vote per lot or unit. Joint owners may cast a single vote. Executors/administrators/trustees may vote. If co-owners disagree, the vote is disregarded. No cumulative voting. (Declaration Article II Section 1; Bylaws)

Amendments

Amendments to Declaration require at least 75% of total votes of owners. Amendment may not increase number of lots, change boundaries, or change uses without unanimous consent of affected owners. Amendments proposed by majority of Board or (Declaration Article IV Section 1)

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