The Ridge Homeowners Association

Key facts from The Ridge Homeowners Association's documents

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

Community type

HOA (Homeowners Association) (Title: "THE RIDGE HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIO)

Units / lots

24 (Division 1) with potential to add up to 300 additional lots (CC&Rs Article 2, Section 1 and preamble:)

Governing law

Washington State Homeowners’ Association Act (Community Rules, Violations & Fine Polic)

Assessments & dues

Determined by Board of Directors based on Common Expenses (CC&Rs Article 8, Section 2)

Special assessments

Allowed for construction, unexpected repair, etc., applicable to that year only (CC&Rs Article 8, Section 4)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a lien; foreclosure allowed; lien filed when balance reaches $1,000 (CC&Rs Article 9, Section 1 and Community)

Reserves & fees

Required for replacement of common areas (CC&Rs Article 8, Section 2)

Pets

Dogs, cats, other conventional household pets; no livestock or poultry (Community Rules, Pets and CC&Rs Article )

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but minimum lease term 30 days and must lease whole lot (Community Rules, Lease Restrictions)

Parking & vehicles

Must be stored in garage if kept more than 48 hours; visiting motor homes may get prior approval (Community Rules, Recreation Vehicles)

Fences

Max height 6 feet; must be on property line; common fences must match Behr Elephant Skin #5013 flat; repairs within 45 days of notice (Community Rules, Fencing)

Architectural approval

Required for any construction, alteration, addition, painting, fencing, roofing, driveway work, etc. (CC&Rs Article 10, Section 2 and Communit)

Home business

Allowed if no excess traffic, parking, noise; home child/elder care not permitted (Community Rules, Business Use)

Signs & flags

Only one professional real estate sign or election signs starting 6 weeks prior to election, removed day after; any sign requires written approval (Community Rules, Signs and CC&Rs Article)

Setbacks / home size

Not less than 2,000 square feet unless approved by Board (CC&Rs Article 10, Section 2)

Maintenance

Owner (Community Rules, Roofing (owner submits )

Insurance

Association insures common areas against fire/hazards and has comprehensive public liability policy (CC&Rs Article 14, Section 1)

Use restrictions

Business prohibited except home occupations; no child/elder care business (Community Rules, Business Use)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot; suspension if delinquent 30 days prior to any vote (CC&Rs Article 5 and Community Rules, Sus)

Amendments

CC&Rs may be amended per Article 19 (not provided); Community Rules can be amended by Board (last amended Nov 13, 2024) (Community Rules header and CC&Rs Article)

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