Riverstone Condominium

Key facts from Riverstone Condominium's documents

Reflects the 2023 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Riverstone Homeowners Association

Developer / declarant

Housing Kitsap (Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority, d/b/a Housing Kitsap) (Grantor line; signature block)

Governing law

Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act, RCW 64.90 (§1.8.1; §1.2)

Assessments & dues

Not set in Declaration; determined annually by budget (§7.1)

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements or extraordinary expenses; Board must obtain affirmative Association vote for expenditures >= $5,000 (§7.5; §4.5.2)

Collections & liens

Association has lien for unpaid assessments; priority over mortgages subject to notice; recording perfects lien; lien survives sale except foreclosure; personal judgment also allowed (§7.7.1, §7.7.3, §7.7.5, §7.7.9)

Reserves & fees

Required; budget must include reserve contribution; reserve study required per RCW 64.90 (§7.1.2, §7.1.3)

Pets

Yes, but only usual household pets; no commercial breeding or equestrian animals (§5.5)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly prohibited; definition of Renting provided; leasing appears permitted subject to restrictions (§1.8.33; §11.2(m))

Fences

Fences allowed only along private yard, maximum height 6 feet above finished grade, must be approved by ARC (§5.7)

Architectural approval

Yes, Architectural Control Committee approval required for all buildings, fences, walls, exterior changes, paint colors, etc. (§6.3.1, §6.3.4)

Home business

Allowed only upon written application to Board, if permitted by zoning and licensed; Board has sole discretion (§5.10)

Setbacks / home size

At least 1,000 square feet of living space (not including garage) (§5.1)

Maintenance

Owner maintains Lot and all structures, including roof, drainage, trees; Association maintains Common Elements and private roadways (§5.3; §4.6)

Use restrictions

All Lots shall be used solely as private single-family residences (§5.10)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot; multiple owners vote by agreement; proxy allowed unless stated otherwise (§3.3.1, §3.3.2)

Amendments

Amendments by Association require 90% of votes for specified matters (assessments, liens, reserves, insurance, etc.); other amendments likely require 75%?; Declarant may amend to correct mistakes with 90% owner vote (§11.2; §3.5.1)

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