North Shore Ridge

Key facts from North Shore Ridge's documents

Reflects the 2006 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

North Shore Ridge

Units / lots

6 maximum (4 existing + 2 future) (Article I, Definition 8; Article II)

Developer / declarant

Perry R. Zender and Karen M. Zender (Lot 4 Owners/Developer), Marc and Cathy Fairbanks (Lot 1), Bruce and Kathy Wilson (Lot 3), Robert and Cynthia Oltarzewski (Lot 2) (Preamble)

Governing law

Washington state (Location: Whatcom County, WA)

Assessments & dues

Not fixed; set by Board as Common Expenses (Article X)

Collections & liens

Yes; assessments create a continuing lien, enforceable by foreclosure like a mortgage, with power of sale (Article X, paragraphs 2 and 4)

Reserves & fees

Common Expenses include any reasonable reserve as determined by Board; reserve also allowed for Water Fees (Article I, Definition 5; Article I, Defi)

Pets

Limited; reasonable number of small house pets only, must be kept inside except on leash (Article XI(c))

Parking & vehicles

Maximum 2 vehicles parked outside covered garage per Lot; RV allowed if stored inconspicuously or in enclosed shelter (Article XI(e) and (f))

Fences

Fences prohibited; living fences (vegetation <6 ft) allowed with Board approval (Article XI(b))

Architectural approval

Variances to specifications require unanimous Board approval; fences require Board approval; no general ARC mentioned (Article XI(a) and (b))

Home business

Prohibited if it generates significant traffic or is detrimental to peace and quiet (Article XI(h))

Signs & flags

Only standard 'For Sale' sign allowed without Board approval (Article XI(h))

Setbacks / home size

Specific minimum setbacks per Lot listed in Article XI(n) (Article XI(n))

Insurance

Association must obtain fire/hazard insurance on Common Areas full replacement and liability $200k/$500k (Article XVI(a))

Use restrictions

Yes, Lots used only for residential and related purposes as set forth in the Declaration (Article XIII)

Voting & meetings

Annual meeting: 100% of Owners; Special meeting: 75% of Owners (Article VII, Section C)

Amendments

Initially requires 100% Lot Owner approval; after Future Lots with residences, requires 75% approval (Article XX(f))

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