Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is
a Homeowner's Association?
A: It is a non-profit corporation registered with the State and
managed by a duly elected Board of Directors. Its purpose is
to maintain all common areas and to govern the community in
accordance with the provision of the legal documents: CC&R's,
Bylaws, and Articles of Incorporation. The corporation is
financially supported by all members of the Homeowner's
Association. Membership is both automatic and mandatory.
Q: What
are the CC&Rs?
A: The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) are the
governing legal documents that set up the guidelines for the
operation of the planned community as a non-profit corporation.
The CC&Rs were recorded by the County Recorder's office of the
county in which the property is located and are included in the
title to your property. CC&Rs are a legal document attached to
the title of your home that you agreed to abide by when purchasing
the home. Failure to abide by the CC&Rs may result in a fine
to a homeowner by the Association. (www.weatherbyestates.org/Documents/CCRS.pdf)
Q:
What are the Bylaws?
A: The Bylaws are the guidelines for the operation of the non-profit
corporation. The Bylaws define the duties of the various
offices of the Board of Directors, the terms of the Directors, the
membership's voting rights, required meetings and notices of the
meetings, and the principal office of the Association, as well as
other specific items that are necessary to run the Association as a
business. (www.weatherbyestates.org/Documents/Bylaws.pdf)
Q:
What is the Board of Directors?
A: The Homeowner's Association again is a corporation and therefore
a governing body that is required to oversee its business. The
Board of Directors is elected by the homeowners, or as otherwise
specified in the Bylaws. The limitation and restrictions of
the powers of the Board of Directors is outlined in the Association
governing documents found on the Weatherby Estates HOA website. (www.weatherbyestates.org)
Q:
Are there any other rules?
A: Your HOA has Rules and Regulations as provided for in the CC&Rs
and adopted by the Board of Directors. Rules are established
to provide direction to the homeowners for common courtesies with
regard to parking, vehicles, pets, out buildings, etc. In
addition, the HOA will adopt Architectural Guidelines with
procedures for submitting requests to make exterior changes to your
home. Such changes may include patio covers, decks,
landscaping, exterior color changes or additions. These rules
and guidelines are set up to maintain the aesthetic value and
integrity of the community on behalf of all owners, and hopefully
protect the market value of your investment as well.
Violations of these rules may result in action by the Board of
Directors and a fine. In addition, if you proceed with an
exterior improvement or change, without written approval of the
Board of Directors, or Architectural Committee, as applicable, you
will be required to remove or correct the alteration and/or be fined
for the violation.
Q:
How do I
contact the Board of Directors?
A: The members of the Board are listed on the HOA website at:
www.weatherbyestates.org/board.htm. You can contact the
Board by emailing:
boardmembers@weatherbyestates.org
Q:
How do I
contact the Architectural Committee?
A: The members of the ACC are listed on the HOA website at:
www.weatherbyestates.org/ac.htm. You can contact the ACC
by emailing acc@weatherbyestates.org
Q:
How can I
attend a monthly Board Meeting?
A: Go to
www.weatherbyestates.org/meetings.htm for the date, location,
and time for the next scheduled meeting. Please email
boardmembers@weatherbyestates.org and let them know you are
planning to attend.
Q:
How do I handle dangerous trees that are in common areas or on
County property?
A:
Hazardous Tree Resolution
Q:
Who do I contact about the Pipeline Trail?
A: The City Of Everett Department of Public Works. The Water
Division phone number is 425-257-8800 or email at
everettpw@ci.everett.wa.us