High Woodlands Homeowners’ Association

Key facts from High Woodlands Homeowners’ Association's documents

Reflects the 1966 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) – nonprofit corporation (General Information: 'The High Woodlands)

Legal name

High Woodlands Homeowners’ Association

Units / lots

Not explicitly stated; at least 13 exempt lots (1,3,5,9,12,13,14,16,19,22,23,24,38) plus many others developed (General Information: 'except Lots 1, 3, )

Governing law

Nonprofit Corporation Law of the State of Washington (Articles of Incorporation Article III(e))

Assessments & dues

Current (as of 1986 Welcome) $350 per lot; originally $60; later noted as $117 per lot in 1986 footnote (Welcome page 2: 'THERE IS AN ANNUAL ASSE)

Special assessments

For capital improvements (construction, reconstruction, repair, replacement) with 2/3 vote of each class; meeting with 30-60 day notice (Bylaws XII Sec 5; Declaration Art VI Sec)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a continuing lien on the lot; Association may foreclose and recover interest, costs, and reasonable attorney's fees (Bylaws XII Sec 1 and Sec 9; Declaration )

Pets

Yes – dogs, cats, or other household pets may be kept in compliance with laws; not for commercial purposes (Declaration Art X (Livestock and Poultry)

Leasing & rentals

Renting part of house is prohibited; however, owner may delegate use to tenants who reside on the property, and tenant names must be provided to secretary in writing (Welcome page 2: 'HOMEOWNERS MAY NOT TAKE)

Architectural approval

Yes – architectural control committee approval required for any exterior change (plans, specifications, location, quality, design, finish, grade elevations, fences, hedges, walls) (Declaration Art X (Architectural Control)

Home business

Prohibited; 'may not conduct a business on their property' (Welcome page 2: 'NEITHER CAN THEY CONDUC)

Signs & flags

One professional sign (not more than 1 sq ft), one real estate sign (not more than 5 sq ft), builder signs during construction and sales period (Declaration Art X (Signs): 'one professi)

Setbacks / home size

Front: 20 ft; side street: 20 ft; interior side: 5 ft; rear: 25 ft; eaves, steps, open porches not considered part of building for setback purposes. (Declaration Art X (Building Location))

Use restrictions

Yes – single-family residences only, except designated park/common area (Declaration Art X (Land Use and Building)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (each lot one vote); Class B (Declarant – 3 votes per lot until December 31, 1968 or when Class A votes equal Class B votes) (Articles of Incorporation Article V; Byl)

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