Covington Place (WA)

Key facts from Covington Place (WA)'s documents

Community type

Homeowners Association (Article 4, Section 4.1)

Developer / declarant

Capstone Homes, Inc. (Page 1, Grantor; Page 6, preamble)

Governing law

Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act (implied) (Article 4, Section 4.1 - Washington nonp)

Assessments & dues

Until January 1 of year after first lot conveyance: maximum $10 per month per lot (for 66 units). Thereafter: maximum annual assessment may increase by up to 15% per year without vote. (Section 7.3, Page 22)

Collections & liens

Association has power to create a lien against each lot for unpaid assessments, interest, costs, attorney fees; lien is in nature of a mortgage; association may foreclose as on a mortgage. (Section 7.10, Page 23-24)

Reserves & fees

Association shall establish and maintain a reserve fund for replacement of entry strips, entry signs, etc. Fund may be deposited in insured accounts or invested in US obligations. Proportional interest of Owner appurtenant to lot. (Section 7.12, Page 24-25)

Pets

Household pets allowed, but cannot exceed three (except unweaned puppies/kittens). Livestock, poultry not allowed. Must be licensed, kept at least 50 feet from abutted structures. Board may require removal of disturbing pet. (Section 3.6.6, Page 13)

Parking & vehicles

No recreational vehicle shall be parked or remain on any lot unless stored in garage, side yard, or rear yard area (if fenced on three sides and out of public view). No such vehicles parked overnight on streets. (Commercial vehicles? Not ex (Section 3.6.4, Page 13)

Fences

No fence constructed without prior written Board approval. All fences must be built in a workmanlike manner of suitable materials and design; not detract from adjacent properties. No fence higher than three feet in areas (likely front yard (Section 3.6.13, Page 14-15)

Architectural approval

Architectural Control Board approval required for any construction, alteration, or improvement; plans must be submitted and approved in writing. (Section 3.2, Page 11-12)

Solar & roof

Solar panels on any structure are prohibited. (Section 3.7, Page 16)

Home business

Limited child day care (no more than 6 children) permitted; business activities such as home bookkeeping, data processing are not considered offensive and are permitted. No noxious or offensive trade, craft, profession, commercial, or manuf (Section 3.6.11, Page 14)

Signs & flags

No sign of any kind except political signs (displayed 30 days prior to election) or 'For Sale' signs not exceeding 3 sq ft, subject to Board rules. Any display must be tasteful and acceptable to Board. (Section 3.6.5, Page 13)

Setbacks / home size

Setbacks per Kitsap County requirements; eaves, steps, open porches not considered part of structure. All structures must comply with applicable governmental setback laws. Also building setbacks from drainage easement edge: 10 feet. (Section 3.6.12, Page 14; Section 3.6.15,)

Maintenance

Association responsible for common area improvements (street lights, tot lot, landscape improvements); each owner pays pro rata share. Owner responsible for interior and exterior of dwelling and lot maintenance. (Section 2.4, Page 8; Section 3.6.2, Page)

Use restrictions

Dwellings restricted to single family residences only; no use other than single family residential on a non-transient, rental, or lease basis; except Declarant may use as sales offices and models. (Section 3.6.1, Page 12)

Voting & meetings

One vote per lot; if owned by husband and wife, only one present may vote; no fractional votes; if joint owners disagree, lose vote on that issue (Section 4.5, Page 18)

Amendments

Amendments may be proposed by Board or by Owners of 20% or more of Lots. Notice of meeting must include text. Unanimous consent required for changes to voting power, assessment per lot, Section 3.6, or Article 14. All other amendments appro (Article 14, Pages 28-29)

Amenities

Common area improvements include storage facilities, landscaping improvements, Tot Lot (Tract C). Association maintains street lighting facilities. (Section 2.1, Page 8; Section 2.4, Page 8)

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