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City Clerk Division KING1COUNTYiiWp5
1055 South Grady Way, Suite 728
Renton, WA 98057
Title: Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for
Whitman Court
Grantor: Lozier at Whitman Court, LLC, a Washington limited liability
company
Grantee: Whitman Court Community Organization
Legal Description: Lots 1 through 40, Whitman Court, recorded under AFN
°7.C���P 0 �4-b 1 0(�l� ?,2Z .
Tax Parcel ID#'s: 518210-0020-03, 518210-0021-02, and 518210-0022-01
Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Whitman Court
WHEREAS, LOZIER AT WHITMAN COURT, LLC (herein referred to as Declarant), is the
owner of certain real property in King County, Washington, included in the property platted as
Lots 1 through 40, Whitman Court recorded under Recording Number
�(,(o0y-01(�t:U� �j22 ; Records of King County,
Washington, and desires to establish a plan of private subdivision for all such properties within
the plat of Whitman Court;
Except as specificallv noted within such Articles: Articles B. C, D, E, F and H shall not
apply to Lot 40.
In order to provide for land use restrictions as a part of such plans for the aforementioned
properties, Declarant does hereby declare and establish the following restrictions, covenants and
easements appurtenant:
ARTICLE A
Definitions
Section_1. Definitions. As used herein, whether capitalized or not:
1. The words "Community Organization" and "Organization" shall refer to the Whitman
Court Community Organization, a Washington nonprofit corporation, formed for the purpose of
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ownership of certain real property common areas and enforcing these covenants and providing
other things that may benefit its members.
2. The word "Committee" is defined as the Architectural Control Committee as provided
in Article C.
3. The words "Common Maintenance Areas" shall mean and refer to all real property in
the Plat that is owned by the Organization, or that is designated by Declarant for future ownership
by the Organization on a final plat or other recorded document, including certain open space
areas and improvements thereon, as well as any areas or facilities that the Organization is
charged with maintaining or monitoring. Areas that the Organization is charged with maintaining
may include areas on individual lots as defined in Article D, Section 2 and Article E, Section 1(b)
hereof. Common Maintenance Areas include:
(a) Landscaped areas in the public right of way located south of Vashon Court NE
and any associated irrigation systems.
(b) Landscaped areas, hardscapes and walkways on Tracts A, C, E, F, G, H, I, J, K,
L and M which are owned and maintained by the Organization and any
associated irrigation systems.
(c) Landscaped areas on individually owned lots (as described in Article D, Section 2
and Article E, Section 1(b)) and any associated irrigation systems excludinq the
rear yards of Lots 11 through 20 and Lots 33 through 39.
(d) Any retaining walls located in Tracts owned by the Organization.
(e) Any fencing installed by the Declarant as a plat amenity.
(f) Any fencing, landscaping and irrigation installed by the Declarant along the
boundary of the wetland and wetland buffer designated as Tract A.
(g) The permanent critical area signage placed on the fencing of Tract A.
(h) Any entry monumetation in Tract G.
(i) Sidewalks, curbs, private alleys (Tracts B and D) and private roads and drainage
facilities within the private alleys and private roads.
Q) Storm Drainage facilities in Tract M. Please refer to Article I, Sections 3 and 4
for City of Renton provisions.
(k) Illumination facilities within the Plat.
(I) Mailbox structures.
(m) Private roads under joint maintenance agreements with adjoining property
owners under recording number 20120530001620.
(n) Private roads and storm drainage facilities, Tract A landscaping and trail
improvements, Tract E and Tract H trail improvements, and Tract M storm
drainage facilities and trail improvements under a Post-Development Cost
Sharing Agreement with an adjoining property owner under auditor's recording
number 20160201000521.
4. The word "DeclaranY' shall mean and refer to Lozier at Whitman Court, LLC.
"DeclaranY' shall also mean any assignee, provided said assignee is a also a successor in titfe to
all of the unimproved lots or undeveloped portions of the plat of Whitman Court; and, provided
further a certificate, signed by Declarant, has been recorded in the County in which the plat of
Whitman Court is located, stating that said assignee assumes the rights and duties of Declarant.
5. The words "Development Period" shall mean that period of time beginning on the date
this Declaration is recorded in the records of King County and ending on the earliest to occur of(i)
90 days after 100% of the lots subject to this declaration have had single family attached
residences (excluding Lot 40) constructed thereon by either the Declarant or Participating Builder
and have been sold as residences; (ii) December 31, 2025; or (iii) the date upon which a
Supplementary Declaration is recorded by Declarant terminating the Development Period.
6. The words "Director" or Directors" shall mean and refer to the Initial Directors and the
Directors as defined in the Articles of Incorporation of the Organization.
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7. The words "Governing Documents" shall mean and refer to this Declaration, any
Supplementary Declarations subsequently filed, the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws of
the Organization.
8. The word "LoY'shall refer to a lot as shown on any Plat as defined hereby but shall not
include a parcel designated a "TracY' or"Parcel" on a Plat.
9. The word "Owner" shall mean and refer to the record owner, whether one or more
persons, of the fee simple title to a Lot, excluding, however, any person holding such interest
merely as security for the payment or satisfaction of an obligation. The Declarant and any
Participating Builder(s)are Owners under this definition.
10. The words "Participating Builder" shall mean a builder who has purchased an
unimproved Lot or Lots in the Plat of Whitman Court for the purposes of building residences on
such Lot or Lots and offering such residence(s)for sale.
11. The word "Plat" shall refer to The Plat of Whitman Court recorded under Recording
Number �l�pU`��( (�C�O �ZZ ; Records of King
County, Washington.
12. The words "Protected Areas" shall refer to any Native Growth Protection Areas
("NGPAs"), Native Vegetation Protection Easements ("NVPEs"), any other areas recorded on the
plat as environmentally protected areas, wetlands, streams, and open spaces.
13. The words "Subdivision" and "Whitman Court DevelopmenY' shall refer to the real
property included within the Plat.
ARTICLE B
Building and Land Use Restrictions
Section 1. Improvements. No dwelling, residence, outbuilding, fence, landscaping, wall,
building, pool, sport court or other structure or other improvement shall be erected, altered,
placed or maintained on any Lot unless it shall comply with the following:
(a) Prior to placing any such structure or making such improvement on the Lot, the plans
and specifications for the structure or improvement and a request for approval shall be submitted
to and approved by the Committee as provided in Article C. When constructed or placed on the
Lot, the structure or improvement shall substantially conform to the plans and specifications
approved by the Committee.
(b) Prior to making any change or alteration to the external appearance of any existing
improvements on a Lot, plans and specifications for the alteration and change shall be submitted
to and approved by the Committee as provided in Article C. The improvements and any
alteration shall substantially conform to the plans and specifications as approved by the
Committee.
(c) Once started, the work of constructing, altering, repairing, or reconstructing any
structure or improvement on a Lot shall be diligently prosecuted until completion thereof and in
any event the exterior of the structure shall be completed and finished within six (6) months after
the work first commences unless the work relates to the initial home construction.
(d) All buildings and improvements on a Lot shall be of permanent construction, and no
temporary structure, trailer, mobile home, tent, garage, outbuilding or other similar device shall be
placed on any Lot, except with the permission of the Committee. This provision shall not apply to
the Declarant during the Development Period.
(e) Lots shall be used solely for residential purposes and related facilities normally
incidental to a residential community except as allowed by Section 5 below. No building shall be
erected, altered, placed or permitted to remain on any Lot except for one (1) single family
attached dwelling and permitted accessory building.
(f) Accessory buildings which are appurtenant to the use of an existing permanent
residential building shall be submitted to and approved by the Committee as provided in Article C.
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(g) All structures and improvements shall comply with the provisions of applicable
building and zoning codes, as amended from time to time, relating to site improvements, setback
requirements, drainage easements and other easements or buffers; provided that nothing herein
shall require removal, because of change in the Codes, of a building or portion thereof which was
originally placed in conformity with such Codes.
(h) No fence or wall shall be permitted on a Lot except that nothing shall prevent the
erection of (i) a retaining wall necessary for the retention of soil and part of an approved
construction plan, but such walls shall only be as tall as necessary to retain soils, (ii) fences
installed by the Declarant, and (iii) rear yard fences on lots 11 through 20 and 33 through 39 if
such fences have been approved by the Committee as to appearance prior to installation. At no
time shall any fence, wall, hedge, or mass planting functioning as a hedge, where permitted,
extend higher than six (6) feet above the ground without the approval of the Committee. Fences
shall be strictly in compliance with design guidelines established by the Committee, which
standards may provide for limited acceptable styles, materials, and/or specifications. All fences
shall be of approved designs and color as established by the Committee.
(i) No lines or wires for the transmission of electric current or of television, radio or
telephone signals shall be constructed, placed or permitted to be placed outside of the buildings
of a Lot, unless the lines and wires shall be underground or in conduit attached to a building.
(j) No exterior aerials, antennas, microwave receivers or satellite dishes for television or
other purposes shall be permitted on any lot except for satellite dishes up to 24" in diameter that
may be installed on the sides or the rear of the home. Installation of such satellite dishes shall be
subject to the approval of the Committee. When mounted on the side of the home, they should
be placed on the rear third of the house as close to the roof overhang as possible. Rear mounted
satellite dishes should be mounted near the corner of the home as close to the roof overhang as
possible. No satellite dishes may be mounted on the front of the home. If reception requires a
mounting location other than those specified above, a site review by the Committee is required
prior to approval. Solar panels shall be allowed as provided for in state law; the Committee may
regulate location and require screening to the extent allowed under state law.
(k) Seasonal decorative lights are allowed on the homes and landscaping improvements
from October 15th through January 10th only unless otherwise approved in writing by the
Committee.
Section 2. Animals. No animals, livestock or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred, or
kept on any Lot except that usual household pets such as dogs, cats and small birds may be
kept, provided that they are not kept, bred or maintained for commercial purposes, and that they
do not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of any part of the Subdivision. No
domestic pet may be kept if it is a source of annoyance or a nuisance. The Committee shall have
the authority to determine whether a particular pet is a nuisance or a source of annoyance, and
such determination shall be final and conclusive. Dogs shall not be allowed to run at large.
Leashed animals are permitted within the right-of-way. Pets shall be confined within the property
or attended at all times.
Section 3. Siqns• No sign of any kind shall be displayed to the public view on any Lot
except (1) entry signs identifying the neighborhood, (2) one sign of not more than five (5) square
feet advertising the property for sale or rent, (3) political signs consistent with state law and City
or County ordinance, and (4) signs used by the Declarant or Participating Builder of a residence
on the Lot to advertise the property and identify the Declarant or Participating Builder during the
construction and sales period of the residence. Participating Builder and Declarant signs may
include project marketing signs, directional signs and model home signs. During the
Development Period, Declarant shall review and approve all Participating Builder signs prior to
posting. Political signs may not be displayed more than sixty (60) days before an election and
must be removed within seven (7) days following the election date. Political signs may not be
placed on Tracts or Right of Way owned or maintained by the Community Organization. This
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Section shall not be applicable to the flag of the United States of America where such display is
consistent with state and federal laws.
Section 4. Nuisances. No lot shall be used or maintained as a dumping ground for
rubbish; and trash, garbage, or other waste shall not be kept except for in sanitary containers or
composting areas. Equipment for the storage or disposal of such material shall be kept in a clean
and sanitary condition and out of sight. All animal waste must be removed from lots, Tracts and
rights of way by the animal's owners or the Lot owner. All animal pens and enclosures shall be
kept clean and odor free at all times. Nothing shall be done on a lot which may become a
nuisance to the neighborhood.
Section 5. Businesses. No trade, craft, business, profession, manufacturing, commercial
enterprise or commercial activity of any kind which shall interfere with the quiet and peaceful use
and enjoyment of any part of the Subdivision shall be conducted or carried on upon any Lot or
within any building located within the Subdivision. The evidence of said interference shall be
either visible from the street or adjacent Lots, shall increase the noise level in the surrounding
area, or shall increase traffic or decrease available parking to other than usual residential
volumes. This Section shall not operate to limit operation of an adult family home if permitted
under state law and City or County ordinance; however, improvements constructed for such
operation may be reviewed by the Committee and must comply with this Declaration. All
permitted businesses must comply with any applicable City or County ordinances.
Section 6. Storaqe and Parkinq. No goods, materials, supplies or equipment, and no
boats, trucks, motorcycles, busses, motor homes, campers, trailers, or vehicles of any
description, shall be kept, stored, dismantled, or repaired in the street, driveway, or within view
from the street in the Subdivision. There shall be no parking of passenger vehicles on the
driveways and garage aprons per City of Renton requirements. Garage parking spaces shall
mean the number of parking spaces within a garage attached to a residence. All passenger
vehicles, which are defined as passenger automobiles, non-commercial vans and trucks,
motorcycles, and similar type vehicle, used regularly and primarily as transportation for the
occupants of the Lot, shall be parked within a garage parking space. During the Development
Period, the Declarant and any Participating Builder may store equipment and building materials
and maintain temporary trash storage sites within the Subdivision. Designated guest parking is
for guests only.
Section 7. Firearms and Related Activity. No firearms, whether for hunting or target
practice, shall be discharged in the Subdivision.
Section 8. View Protection. No trees or shrubs on a Lot, except trees identified for
protection on the recorded final Plat, shall be allowed to grow to a size that noticeably and
unreasonably interferes with a view of significance from another residence. Trees identified for
protection on the recorded final Plat shall not be trimmed or removed except in accordance with
the permitting requirements of the local jurisdiction. The Committee shall be the sole judge in
deciding whether the view is of significance and whether there has been unreasonable
interference with the view. Should the Committee determine that there is an unreasonable
interference, it shall notify the Member of such tree or shrub in writing, specifying the nature of the
interference, what should be done to eliminate the interference, and the time in which such action
should be taken.
Section 9. Exterior Colors. Any changes to the exterior color of any improvement
located on a Lot must be approved by the Committee prior to the commencement of the painting
or construction of the improvement.
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Section 10. Gardens, Plav Equipment, Sport Courts, Pools and Spas. Any vegetable
garden, hammock, statuary, play equipment, sports equipment, sport courts, pool or spa which
has received the approval of the Committee and is to be erected on any Lot may only be located
between the rear residence line and the rear Lot line or the rear yard side of a fence, if a fence
has been constructed. No permanent and/or portable basketball standards or other play
equipment may be situated in any private or public right-of-way. No basketball backboard may be
attached to the residence. Portable basketball standards need not be submitted for approval but
must be properly stored on the rear side of the residence or in the garage and may not be stored
in the front or sides of the residence or anywhere which allows the standard to be visible from the
street. Any violation of these restrictions may result in the removal of such device. The
Committee may require visual screening of play equipment, sports equipment, sport courts, pool
and spas. Considerations for approval shall include, but not be limited to, the visual and audio
intrusion such facility and associated activities would have on surrounding residences.
Section 11. Construction and Sale Period. For the duration of the Development Period
nothing in this Section B shall be construed to prevent the Declarant or any Participating Builder
from the normal and reasonable conduct of their operations in constructing and selling the homes
to be built. Nor shall this Section 11 be construed to give the Declarant or Participating Builder the
right to conduct their operations in a manner that is unreasonably intrusive in the context of the
intentions set forth in these covenants. In the event of disagreement, the Architectural Control
Committee shall make the final determination.
ARTICLE C
Architectural Control
Section 1. Architectural Control Committee. The Architectural Control Committee (the
"Committee") shall be appointed and organized in the manner described in the Organization's
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. The address of the Committee shall be the registered office
of the Community Organization.
Section 2. Submission of Plans. Prior to construction of a residence or any modification
or addition to an existing structure, all plans and specifications or information required to be
submitted to the Committee for approvals shall be submitted together with an Architectural
Committee Application Form in person or by mail to the address of the Committee. The
submission shall include scale drawings referencing the information described in the submission.
Submittals must be in writing, shall contain a written request for approval and the name and
address of the person submitting the same and the Lot involved, and shall set forth the following
with respect to a proposed structure: The location of the structure or improvement upon the Lot,
the elevation of the structure with reference to the existing and finished lot grade, the general
design, the interior layout, the exterior finish materials and color including roof materials, the
landscape plan, and such other information as may be required to determine whether such
structure conforms with these restrictions. The Committee shall issue a written receipt
documenting submission of said plans and specifications. The Committee may require applicants
to notify adjacent property owners of their request for approval.
Section 3. Standards. The Committee shall have the authority to determine and
establish standards involving aesthetic considerations of harmony of construction and color which
it determines to be in the best interest of providing for attractive development of the Subdivision,
which authority shall include but not be limited to determining the height, configuration, design
and appearance of the dwelling and fences, walls, outbuildings, pools, and other structures and
improvements appurtenant to the use of the dwelling. Such determinations may be amended and
shall be binding on all persons.
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Section 4. Approval or Disapproval. Within 30 days after the receipt of plans and
specifications or information with a request for approval submitted under this Article, the
Committee shall by majority vote approve or disapprove the request based upon standards
adopted pursuant to this Article. The Committee may disapprove any request which in its opinion
does not conform to the Protective Covenants or the standards adopted pursuant to this Article.
Approval or disapproval of a request shall be made upon one of the copies thereof and returned
to the address shown on the request. In all circumstances, each Owner is responsible to ensure
that all plans and specifications are nevertheless in compliance with all the restrictions contained
in these Protective Covenants. If the plans and specifications submitted are incomplete and the
Committee requests additional information in order to approve or disapprove said request, the
thirty (30) day period shall be counted from the date of complete information being delivered to
the Committee. If the Committee fails to approve, disapprove or request additional information
regarding submitted plans and specifications within 30 days after the plans and specifications
have been submitted, the Owner may submit the application directly to the Organization's Board
of Directors for review and approval or disapproval.
Section 5. Advisors. The Committee may appoint advisors or advisory committees from
time to time to advise on matters pertaining to the Subdivision.
Section 6. Variations. The Committee shall have the authority to approve, in writing only,
plans and speci�cations which do not conform to these restrictions in order to overcome practical
difficulties or prevent hardships in the application of these restrictions; provided that such
variations so approved (a) must be specifically described or depicted in writing, (b) shall not be
materially injurious to the improvements of other Lots, and (c) shall not constitute a waiver of the
restrictions herein contained but shall be in furtherance of the purposes and intent of these
restrictions.
Section 7. Responsibilities. Owners shall be responsible for informing contractors,
agents and others working on the Lot of the standards and conditions of all approvals issued by
the Committee and shall be responsible for correcting any and all violations of those standards
and conditions. No member of the Committee or person acting for it shall be responsible for any
defect in any plan or specification submitted or approved, or for any defect in any work done
according to such plans and specifications.
Section 8. Release. Plans and specifications are not reviewed by the Committee for
engineering, structural design or quality of materials, and by approving such plans and
specifications neither the Committee, the members thereof, nor the Organization assumes liability
or responsibility therefor, nor for any defect in any structure constructed from such plans and
specifications. Neither Declarant, the Organization, the Committee, the Board, nor the Officers,
Directors, members, employees, and agents of any of them shall be liable in damages to anyone
submitting plans and specifications to any of them for approval, or to any owner of property
affected by these restrictions by reason of mistake in judgment, negligence, or nonfeasance
arising out of or in connection with the approval or disapproval or failure to approve or disapprove
any such plans or specifications. Every person who submits plans or specifications and every
Owner agrees that such person or Owner will not bring any action or suit against Declarant, the
Organization, the Committee, the Board, or the Officers, Directors, members, employees, and
agents of any of them to recover any damages and hereby releases, remises, quitclaims, and
covenants not to sue for all claims, demands, and causes of action arising out of or in connection
with any negligence, or nonfeasance and hereby expressly waives the provisions of any law
which provides that a general release does not extend the claims, demands, and causes of action
not known at the time the release is given.
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Section 9. Indemnification. To the fullest extent allowed by applicable Washington law,
the Organization shall indemnify and hold the Committee members harmless against any and all
expenses including without +imitation, attorneys' fees, imposed upon or reasonably incurred by
any Committee member in connection with any action, suit, or other proceeding (including
settlement of any suit or proceeding)to which such Committee member may be a party by reason
of being or having been a Committee member. The Committee members shall not be liable for
any mistake of judgment, negligent or otherwise, except for their own willful misfeasance, willful
malfeasance, willful misconduct or bad faith. The Committee members shall have no personal
liability with respect to any contract or other commitment made by them, in good faith, on behalf
of the Committee, and the owners shall indemnify and forever hold each such Committee
member free and harmless against any and all liability to others on account of any such contract
or commitment. Any right to indemnification p�ovided for herein shall not be exclusive of any
other rights to which any Committee member may be entitled.
Section 10. Application of Architectural Controls. For the duration of the Development
Period nothing in this Section C shall be construed to prevent the Declarant or any Participating
Builder from the normal and reasonable conduct of their operations in constructing and selling the
homes to be built. The Declarant and Participating Builders agree to the Architectural Standards
established by the Architectural Control Committee as set forth in Section 3 of this Article C. As
pertains to any disagreement regarding the interpretation of the Architectural Standards, the
Architectural Control Committee shall make the final determination.
ARTICLE D
Landscaping, Fence and Home Maintenance
Section 1. Initial Landscapinq. Prior to occupancy of any residential building on a Lot,
the front and rear yards of the Lot shall be landscaped; provided that if weather conditions or
ground conditions due to weather are such that it is not reasonable to landscape the Lot within
the time provided, the time for completion of the landscaping shall be extended for a period of
thirty (30) days after weather conditions and ground conditions due to weather are reasonable for
landscaping. Any dispute over the time when weather or ground conditions due to weather are
reasonable for landscaping may be determined by the Committee which determination shall be
binding upon all interested parties.
Section 2. Landscape and Fence Maintenance. Front yard areas shall be maintained by
the Community Organization as described under Article E, Section 1(b) below. (Landscaped
maintenance on Lots and the Public Right of Way extends to the back of the curb.) For areas not
maintained by the Community Organization under Article E, Section 1(b), the owners of each Lot
shall maintain the landscaping on the Lot in a neat, healthy and presentable condition at all times
and shall not permit the Lot to become overgrown or allow weeds and other noxious plants to
proliferate on the Lot. A program of regular scheduled maintenance of these areas which
includes watering, fertilizing, cutting and trimming of lawns and plantings, removing dead plants,
trees and bushes is considered the responsibility of the homeowner. In accordance with Article
E, Section 2, the Community Organization shall be responsible for maintaining, repairing and
replacing fencing installed by the Declarant as a plat amenity along the property lines of Tracts.
This shall include the staining of the fencing on the exterior side of the fence and the replacement
of broken fence boards. Other than the aforementioned fences, the owners of each Lot shall
maintain any fence located on its Lot by keeping it in good repair. This includes staining any
exterior fencing which faces the right of way or is visible from the right of way and replacing
damaged fence boards. After giving reasonable notice, as defined by the Board of Directors, to
the owner of the Lot, the Community Organization has the authority to remedy, at the Lot owner's
expense, any violations of this Section 2. The Community Organization reserves the right to
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enter adjoining tracts that abut lots in order to perform maintenance deemed necessary for public
health and safety.
Section 3. Home Maintenance.
(a) All Lots and homes, including any associated improvements, shall be maintained in
a clean and attractive manner consistent with the overall appearance and quality of the
community. All homes and other improvements shall be painted and otherwise maintained in
the same colors and with the same exterior finishes as the original construction unless
otherwise approved in writing by the Architectural Control Committee. The obligations
established by this Section shall include an obligation to keep all exterior areas of Lots clear
of debris, stored items and unsightly accumulations of materials of any kind which detract from
the general appearance of the community. The Architectural Control Committee shall be
responsible for determining whether any individual Lot or home is being maintained in
compliance with the standards in this Section.
(b) All of the homes on the Lots share certain physical improvements with an adjoining
home, including but not limited to shared roofs, exterior walls and other features. The following
rules regarding maintenance and repair shall apply to such homes.
(1) Each Lot Owner shall be solely responsible for maintenance and repair of
all building components which are not shared with the adjoining lot. This
shall include minor repairs to roof or siding that can be accomplished without
involving the other party.
(2) Both Lot Owners shall be jointly responsible for maintenance and repair
of all shared building components, provided:
(i) If maintenance or repair is required as the result of the negligence
or intentional misconduct of an Owner, their guests, invitees or other
agents, that Owner shall be responsible for all associated costs of
maintenance and repair.
(ii) If one Owner believes that maintenance and repair, other than
minor touchup painting and the like, is required or prudent, that
Owner shall contact the adjoining Owner and seek that Owner's
mutual consent to the proposed work.
(c) The Organization may adopt Rules and Regulations regarding repainting
schedules for routine maintenance and all other aspects of the repair and maintenance of
all homes in the community, including components which are the responsibility of individual
Owners.
ARTICLE E
Easements and Open Space
Section 1. Easements.
(a) Construction, Utility and Drainaqe Easements. Easements, ten (10) feet in width, for
the construction, repair, replacement, reconstruction, and maintenance of utilities and drainage
facilities for the benefit of the Organization are hereby created and established over, across, and
under the portion of each Lot abutting a street, excluding any portion within a building
envelope. Easements for the construction, repair, reconstruction and maintenance of drainage
facilities are hereby created and established over, across, and under a five (5) foot wide strip
along each side of interior lot lines (where applicable) and over the rear ten (10) feet of each lot,
excluding any portion within a building envelope. In the event lot lines are adjusted after the
recording of the plat, the easements shall move with the adjusted lot lines. No structure (other
than rockeries, retaining walls, decks, patios and walkways installed with original home
construction and fencing approved by the Committee), planting or other material which may
damage or interfere with the installation and maintenance of utilities or facilities, or which may
change the direction of flow of drainage channels in the easements, or which may obstruct or
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retard the flow of water through the drainage channels in the easements, shall be placed or
permitted to remain within any of these easements. The portion of these easements on each Lot
shall be maintained by the owner of the Lot, except for those improvements within the easements
the maintenance for which a public authority, utility company, or the Community Organization is
responsible.
(b) Landscape Easement. Landscape easements have been created to provide access
for areas of landscape maintenance that are provided for by the Community Organization. The
areas included in the scope of maintenance vary by plan and building design as well as location
in the community. A landscape maintenance easement exists over the following areas:
Lots 1 through 4 - Rear yard easement from the front face of the house to the property
line abutting the street; side yard easement on the side face of the house (end units)to
the property line; limited landscaping areas between the driveway aprons at the front
(garage). Active landscape maintenance to occur at the front, side yard and rear
easement areas.
Lots 5 through 10 - Front yard easement from the front face of the house to the property
line abutting the common greens or street; side yard easement on the side face of the
house (end units)to the property line; limited landscaping areas between the driveway
aprons at the rear(garage). Active landscape maintenance to occur at the front, side
yard and rear easement areas.
Lots 11 through 20 and Lots 33 through 39- Front yard easement from the front face of
the house to the street or sidewalk; side yard easement on the side face of the house
(end units)to the property line; rear yard easement from the rear face of the house to the
property line. Active landscape maintenance to occur in the front and side yard
easement areas. Seasonal landscape maintenance to occur in the rear yard easement
areas. In the event a rear yard fence is approved and installed, a three (3)foot access
gate shall be provided on both side fence runs abutting the rear property line. Enclosed
rear yards will be maintained by the Homeowner and not by the Community Organization.
Lots 21 through 32 - Front yard easement from the front face of the house to the property
line abutting the common greens (this includes the area within any enclosed entry
landscaped or fenced alcoves); side yard easement on the side face of the house (end
units)to the property line; limited landscaping areas between the driveway aprons at the
rear(garage). Active landscape maintenance to occur at the front, side yard and rear
easement areas.
The purpose of this landscape easement is to allow for the Community Organization to maintain
the landscaping within these areas. Maintenance shall include but is not limited to irrigation,
fertilization, weeding, pruning, mowing, edging, and general upkeep in accordance with sound
gardening principles. Lot owners may not remove any existing landscape planting in these areas.
Lot owners may, with the Committee approval, add additional plantings in these areas.
Section 2. Maintenance of Facilities and/or Common Maintenance Areas. The
Community Organization shall be responsible for maintaining, repairing and replacing the
Common Maintenance Areas as defined in Article A, Section 1, item 3. hereof.
Section 3. Access Easements. The Organization and its agents shall have an easement
for access to each Lot and to the exterior of any building located thereon during reasonable hours
as may be necessary for the purposes stated below. Owners hereby grant to the Organization,
the Board, and the Declarant, and their individual agents, an express access easement for
purposes of going upon the Lots of Owners for the following purposes:
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(a) The maintenance, repair, replacements, or improvement of any Common
Maintenance Area accessible from that Lot;
(b) Emergency repairs necessary to prevent damage to the Common Maintenance
Areas or to another Lot or the improvements thereon;
(c) Cleaning, maintenance, repair, or restoration work which the Owner is required to
do but has failed or refused to do; and
(d) The removal of vehicles, goods, equipment, devices or other objects which are
parked or stored in violation of the terms of this Declaration.
Except in an emergency where advanced notice is not possible, these easements shall be
exercised only after reasonable notice to the Lot Owner.
Section 4. Riqht of Entrv. The Community Organization reserves the right to enter upon
each Lot for the purposes of inspection and the performance of maintenance of the facilities listed
in this Article E.
Section 5. Protected Areas. The Organization, Owners, and their guests, agents,
contractors, and employees are strictly prohibited from using any Protected Area in the Plat in a
manner contrary to the local jurisdiction's rules and regulations, including dumping, erecting
structures, constructing landscape features, cutting or removing vegetation, using pesticides,
and/or planting any vegetation without authorization. Owners shall not fence off or otherwise
exercise any dominion or control over any Protected Area.
Section 6. Damaqe Caused bv Owner. This Section shall apply to Lots 1 through 40. In
the event that the Organization determines that the need for maintenance, repair, or replacement
of any improvements within any tract or Common Maintenance Area that is the responsibility of
the Organization hereunder is caused through the willful or negligent act of an Owner, or the
family, guests, lessees, or invitees of any Owner, the Organization may perform such
maintenance, repair or replacement at such Owner's sole cost and expense, and all costs thereof
shall be added to and become a part of the assessment to which such Owner is subject and shall
become a lien against the Lot of such Owner. In the event the Organization determines that
perimeter fencing abutting any Lot has not be adequately maintained, the Organization may
perform such maintenance, repair or replacement at such Owner's sole cost and expense, and all
costs thereof shall be added to and become a part of the assessment to which such Owner is
subject and shall become a lien against the Lot of such Owner pursuant to the process set forth in
Article F. Declarant may, without obligation, replant any damaged or removed landscape
plantings from any Protected Area or Lot, repair any damage or destruction thereto, or remove
any encroachment from any Protected Area. For a period of five (5) years, or as determined by
the local jurisdiction, following the end of the Development Period, the Organization and any
Owner shall be responsible to the Declarant for any damage or destruction to, or encroachment
into any Protected Area, caused in whole or in part by any Owner or the Organization or guests,
agents, contractors, or employees of either. The Organization and/or Owner shall promptly pay
Declarant the costs to fully remedy any such damage or destruction.
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ARTICLE F
Membership/Liens/Assessments
Section 1. Communitv Orqanization Membership. There shall be one membership in the
Community Organization for each Lot in the Subdivision subject hereto. The fee title owner of a
Lot shall hold a membership in the Community Organization. Such membership shall be
appurtenant to and not severable from such fee ownership interest and shall transfer with the
transfer of the fee title interest without further action on the part of the Community Organization or
its several members. Membership shall stand in the name or names of the persons or parties
who have such interests from time to time as they may appear in the public record.
Section 2. Lien. In order to provide for the proper operation of the Community
Organization, for the maintenance and improvement of any property which the Community
Organization is obligated to maintain and for the administrative costs of the Community
Organization, each grantee of a Lot, their heirs, successors and assigns shall and do, by the act
of accepting a deed of a Lot, agree that they and each of them shall hold the membership in the
Community Organization appurtenant to the Lot and shall pay to the Community Organization the
assessments, dues and charges levied according to the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of
the Community Organization against that membership.
No Owner may waive or otherwise avoid liability for assessments, dues and charges by
non-use of the Common Maintenance Areas or Protected Areas or abandonment of the Lot.
Any assessment, dues or charge, or installment thereof delinquent for a period of more
than ten (10) days shall incur a late charge in an amount as the Board may from time to time
determine.
In the event that any such dues or charges remain unpaid to the Community Organization
for a period of 60 days after the due date, then the Community Organization may place a written
notice of public record in King County, Washington, that the Community Organization claims a
lien against the Lot to which the membership is appurtenant for the amount of delinquent
assessments, dues and charges together with any late charges, interest at the rate of twelve
percent per annum from the date due until paid, and attorneys' fees, as herein provided. From
and after recording such notice, the Lot to which the membership is appurtenant shall be subject
to a lien to the Community Organization as security for all unpaid dues and charges accrued until
the lien arising because of the notice is released by the Community Organization.
Any dues and charges hereunder, together with any interest, costs and reasonable
attorney's fees, shall also be a personal obligation of the person who was the Owner of the Lot at
the time the dues and charges were due.
The lien herein granted to the Community Organization shall be subordinate to the lien of
any bona fide mortgage or deed of trust given for value recorded prior to the recording of the
notice of claim of lien.
A release of a lien shall only release the lien arising because of the notice but not rights
under this Article to file a subsequent notice of claim of lien for subsequent delinquencies after a
notice is released.
Such lien may be foreclosed in the manner of a mortgage of real property and in such
foreclosure action, the Community Organization shall recover a reasonable sum as attorneys'
fees therein and the reasonable and necessary costs of searching and abstracting the public
record. The Organization shall have power of sale for any lien.
Notwithstanding any provisions hereof appearing to the contrary, the sale or transfer of
title to a Lot pursuant to a mortgage foreclosure or any proceeding in lieu thereof, shall extinguish
the lien created hereby for any unpaid dues and charges which became due prior to such sale or
transfer, except to the extent of personal obligation upon the Owner; provided that no sale or
transfer shall relieve such Lot from a lien for dues and charges thereafter becoming due and
provided further that"mortgage" as used in this sentence means only a mortgage, deed of trust or
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other security given for a debt which is guaranteed by the Veterans Administration or FHA as
agencies of the United States government and debt which has been sold to FNMA (Fannie Mae)
or FMAC (Freddie Mac).
Section 3. Special Assessments for Improvements. In addition to the annual
assessments set forth in the Articles and Bylaws, and the dues and charges provided for herein,
the Community Organization may levy, in any assessment year, a common assessment,
applicable to that year only, for the purpose of defraying, in whole or in part, the cost of any
maintenance, construction, reconstruction, repair or replacement of any improvement or capital
improvement upon the Common Maintenance Areas and/or Protected Areas. Within thirty (30)
days after adoption by the Board of Directors of the special assessments for capital
improvements, the Board shall set a meeting of the members to consider ratification of the special
assessment in the same formal process as the ratification of the annual budget, as set forth in the
Bylaws.
Section 4. Uniform Rate of Assessment. Both annual and special assessments must be
fixed as a uniform rate for all Lots and must be collected on an annual basis.
Section 5. Start-Up Fee. Upon the sale of each Lot by the Declarant, the purchaser shall
pay a one-time start up fee of Two Hundred and Fifty and no/100 ($250.00) Dollars per Lot.
Such start-up fee shall be paid on or before the date of recordation of the deed from Declarant to
the purchaser. Declarant shall be entitled to collect this one-time start-up fee at the closing of the
Lot sale and submit said fee to the Community Organization. This one-time start-up fee shall be
used to defray organizational and operational costs for the Community Organization. The
Declarant may waive the start-up fee in sale of Lots to Participating Builders. In such event, the
one-time start up fee shall be paid on or before the date of recordation of the deed from
Participating Builder to the purchaser.
Section 6. Enforcement of Assessments. The Board may take such action as is
necessary, including the institution of legal proceedings, to enforce the provisions of this Article.
In the event the Board begins an action to enforce any such rights, the prevailing party shall be
entitled to its attorney's fees, costs and expenses incurred in the course of such enforcement
action as provided herein.
Section 7. Lot 40 — Assessments. This Section shall apply to Lot 40 only and
relates to the obligations under the agreements referenced in Article A Section 1. 3. (n).
Any assessment or charge, or installment thereof delinquent for a period of more than
thirty (30) days shall incur a late charge in an amount as the Board may from time to time
determine. In the event that any such assessment or charges remain unpaid to the
Community Organization for a period of 60 days after the due date, then the Community
Organization may place a written notice of public record in King County, Washington, that
the Community Organization claims a lien against Lot 40 for the amount of delinquent
assessments and charges together with any late charges, interest at the rate of twelve
percent per annum from the date due until paid, and attorneys' fees, as herein provided.
From and after recording such notice, the Lot 40 shall be subject to a lien to the
Community Organization as security for all unpaid assessments and charges accrued until
the lien arising because of the notice is released by the Community Organization. The lien
herein granted to the Community Organi2ation shall be subordinate to the lien of any bona
fide mortgage or deed of trust given for value recorded prior to the recording of the notice
of claim of lien. A release of a lien shall only release the lien arising because of the notice
but not rights under this Article to file a subsequent notice of claim of lien for subsequent
delinquencies after a notice is released. Such lien may be foreclosed in the manner of a
mortgage of real property and in such foreclosure action, the Community Organization
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shall recover a reasonable sum as attorneys' fees therein and the reasonable and
necessary costs of searching and abstracting the public record. The Organization shall
have power of sale for any lien.
ARTICLE G
General Provisions
Section 1. Effect. The covenants, restrictions, easements, rights, liens, and
encumbrances herein provided for shall be covenants running with the land and shall be binding
upon the Subdivision and any and all parts thereof, the parties in interest thereto and their heirs,
assigns, personal representatives and successors in interest. Accepting an interest in and to any
Lot or portion of the Subdivision, whether or not it shall be so expressed in any deed or other
instrument, shall constitute an agreement by any person, firm or corporation accepting such
interest, that they and each of them shall be bound by and subject to the provisions of this
Declaration, the governing documents, and all rules and regulations applicable to the Lots duly
promulgated pursuant to action by the Organization or its Board or Committee.
Section 2. Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Declaration shall be
interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid, but if the application of any provision of
this Declaration to any person or to any property shall be prohibited or held invalid, such
prohibition or invalidity shall not affect any other provision or the application of any provision
which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and, to this end, the
provisions of this Declaration are declared to be severable. No waiver of the breach of any
provision hereof shall constitute a waiver of a subsequent breach of any provision hereof or
constitute a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same provision or of any other provision. No
right of action shall accrue for or on account of the failure of any person to exercise any right
hereunder nor for imposing any provision, condition, restriction or covenant which may be
unenforceable.
Section 3. Enforcement. The parties in interest in and to any part of the Plat and the
Community Organization, for the benefit of the Owners of the Plat, and each of them shall have
the right and authority to enforce the provisions hereof, including all covenants and restrictions,
and in addition to any other remedy for damages or otherwise, shall have the right to injunctive
relief. Failure by the Board or Organization or any Owner to enforce any provision of this
Declaration or the governing documents shall in no event be deemed a waiver of the right to do
so in the future.
Section 4. Fines. In the event a Lot Owner violates any of the covenants, conditions,
and/or restriction set forth in this Declaration, the Organization has the right to assess fines for
said violations. The Board of Directors shall adopt rules and regulations which shall set forth the
fines for violations of any of the covenants, conditions, and/or restrictions set forth in this
document.
Section 5. Duration. This Declaration shall run with and bind the Plat, and shall inure to
the benefit of and shall be enforceable by the Organization or any Owner, their respective legal
representatives, heirs, successors, and assigns, perpetually to the extent provided by law;
provided, however, so long as and to the extent that Washington law limits the period during
which covenants restricting land to certain uses may run, any provisions of this Declaration
affected thereby shall run with and bind the land so long as permitted by such law, after which
time, any such provision shall be (a) automatically extended (to the extent allowed by appticable
law) for successive periods of ten (10) years, unless a written instrument reflecting disapproval
signed by the then Owners of at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the Lots within the Plat and
the Declarant (during the Development Period) has been recorded within the year immediately
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preceding the beginning of a ten (10) year renewal period agreeing to change such provisions, in
whole or in part, or to terminate the same, in which case this Declaration shall be modified or
terminated to the extent specified therein; or (b) extended as otherwise provided by law. Every
purchaser or grantee of any interest (including, without limitation, a security interest) in any real
property subject to this Declaration, by acceptance of a deed or other conveyance therefore,
thereby agrees that such provisions of this Declaration may be extended and renewed as
provided in this Section.
Section 6. Perpetuities. If any of the covenants, conditions, restrictions, or other
provisions of this Declaration shall be unlawful, void, or voidable for violation of the rule against
perpetuities, then such provisions shall continue only until twenty-one (21) years after the death
of the last survivor of the now-living descendants of the individuals signing this Declaration.
Section 7. Insurance. The Organization may purchase as a Common Maintenance
Areas expense and shall have authority to and may obtain insurance for the Common
Maintenance Areas against loss or damage by fire or other hazards in an amount sufficient to
cover the full replacement value in the event of damage or destruction. It may also obtain a
public liability policy covering the Common Maintenance Areas. The liability coverage shall be in
amount to be determined by the Board. The Board may also obtain insurance to cover the Board,
the Organization, its agents and employees from any action brought against them arising out of
actions taken in furtherance of the Organization's duties under this Declaration.
Following the Development Period, all such insurance coverage shall be written in the
name of the Organization as trustee for each of the Members. The Organization shall review the
adequacy of the Organization's insurance coverage at least annually. All policies shall include a
standard mortgagee's clause and shall provide that they may not be cancelled or substantially
modified without at least a ten (10) day prior written notice to any and all insured named therein,
including Owners and institutional first mortgages that have requested notice.
Section 8. Dispute Resolution. In the event there is any dispute related to any provision
of this Declaration, including future amendments, the parties may agree to resolve the dispute by
binding arbitration using the American Arbitration Association (AAA) Commercial Arbitration
Rules with Expedited Procedures, or similar rules if agreed upon by the parties, in effect at the
time of the dispute. The arbitration shall be administered by an arbitrator located in King County
upon which the parties shall agree within 30 days of the arbitration filing. No arbitration or judicial
proceeding shall be commenced or prosecuted by the Organization unless approved by at least
seventy-five percent (75%) of the Members. This Section shall not apply, however, to (i) actions
brought by the Organization to enforce the provisions of this Declaration (including, without
limitation, the foreclosure of liens), (ii)the imposition and collection of assessments as provided in
Article F hereof, (iii) proceedings involving challenges to ad valorem taxation, or (iv)
counterclaims in proceedings instituted against it. This Section shall not be amended unless
such amendment is made by the Declarant pursuant to Article H, Section 2, hereof, or is
approved by the percentage votes, and pursuant to the same procedures, necessary to institute
proceedings as provided above. In addition, any claims against Declarant require (a) a 75% vote
of inembers and (b) written notice to Declarant with a 60 day response time before filing. This
Section shall not apply to defense of the Organization in any matter.
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Section 9. Covenants Runninp with the Land. The covenants, conditions, restrictions,
liens, easements, enjoyment rights, and other provisions contained herein are intended to and
shall run with the land and shall be binding upon all persons purchasing, leasing, subleasing or
otherwise occupying any portion of the Plat, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors,
grantees, and assigns. All instruments granting or conveying any interest in any Lot and all
leases or subleases shall refer to this Declaration and shall recite that it is subject to the terms
hereof as if fully set forth therein. However, all terms and provisions of this Declaration are
binding upon all successors in interest despite an absence of reference thereto in the instrument
of conveyance, lease, or sublease. The terms of all governing documents are subjoined herein
and run with the land to the greatest extent allowed under the law.
Section 10. Attornevs Fees. In the event of a suit or action to enforce any provision of
this Declaration or to collect any money due hereunder or to foreclose a lien, the unsuccessful
party in such suit or action shall pay to the prevailing party all costs and expenses, including title
reports, and all attorneys fees that the prevailing party has incurred in connection with the suit or
action, in such amounts as the court may deem to be reasonable therein, and also including all
costs, expenses, and attorneys fees incurred in connection with any appeal from the decision of a
trial court or any appellate court.
Section 11. Orqanization Riqhts. The Organization may exercise any right or privilege
given to it expressly by state law, this Declaration, the governing documents, any use restriction
or rule or regulation, and every other right or privilege reasonably to be implied from the existence
of any law, right or privilege given to it therein or reasonably necessary to effectuate any such
law, right or privilege.
Section 12. Indemnification. To the full extent permitted by law each Officer and Director
of this Organization shall be indemnified by the Organization from and on account of any liability
for acts or omissions occurring during the course of business or activities undertaken on behalf of
the Organization, including but not limited to any action, suit, or other proceeding (including
settlement of any suit or proceeding, if approved by its then Board) to which such Officer or
Director may be a party by reason of being or having been an Officer or Director. This
indemnification shall include indemnification against all costs and expenses, including attorneys'
fees, litigation costs, civil penalties, fines and other charges incurred incident thereto. This
indemnification shall not extend to any individual or joint willful misfeasance, willful malfeasance,
willful misconduct, or bad faith on the part of any Officer or Director, nor shall this indemnification
extend to any action by or on behalf of the Organization against a Director in which action the
Director has been adjudged guilty of any breach of duty toward the Organization. In addition, no
Officer or Director shall be personally liable to the Organization or any of its members for
monetary damages for any mistake of judgment, negligent conduct or other conduct as an Officer
or Director; provided that this provision shall not eliminate or limit the liability of an Officer or
Director for acts or omissions that involve willful misfeasance, willful malfeasance, willful
misconduct, or bad faith by the Officer or Director or for any transaction from which the Officer or
Director will personally receive a benefit in money, property, or services to which the Officer or
Director is not legally entitled. To the extent that it is necessary for the Officers or Directors to
implement this indemnification, at the request of an Officer or Director, the Officers or Directors
shall take such action as is appropriate and allowable to implement this indemnification. The
Organization may, at the discretion of the Board of the Organization, maintain adequate general
liability and Officers' and Directors' liability insurance to fund this obligation, if such coverage is
reasonably available.
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ARTICLE H
Amendment
Section 1. Amendment of Use Restrictions. Articles B, C, and D of this instrument which
relate to use of the Lots in the Subdivision may be amended and changed by the written consent
of the owners of the fee title of not less than 60% of all Lots in all of the Subdivisions which have
been made subject to the provisions of this Declaration. For the purpose of amendment, consent
to an amendment by a fee owner shall be binding upon the owner and of any successors to the
fee title for a period of six months after it is given for the purpose of calculating the percentage
required for adoption of the consent. Consents required under this Section shall be delivered to
the Community Organization which shall tabulate them. Its determination of the sufficiency of the
consent shall be conclusive, and an amendment to Articles B, C and D shall be effective when a
written Notice of Amendment signed and acknowledged by the President and Secretary of the
Community Organization is recorded in King County, Washington, stating that the requisite
consent has been obtained and setting forth the amendment in its entirety.
Section 2. Amendment bv Declarant. This Declaration may be amended unilaterally at
any time and from time to time by Declarant during the Development Period (i) if such
amendment is necessary to bring any provision hereof into compliance with any applicable
governmental statute, rule, or regulation or judicial determination which shall be in conflict
therewith; (ii) if such amendment is necessary to enable any title insurance company to issue title
insurance coverage with respect to the Lots subject to this Declaration; (iii) if such amendment is
required by an institutional or governmental lender or purchaser of mortgage loans, including, for
example, the Federal National Mortgage Association or Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation, to enable such lender or purchaser to make or purchase Mortgage loans on the Lots
subject to this Declaration; or (iv) if such amendment is necessary to enable any governmental
agency or private insurance company to insure or guarantee Mortgage loans on the Lots subject
to this Declaration; provided, however, any such amendment shall not adversely affect the title to
any owner's Lot unless any such Lot owner shall consent thereto in writing. Further, so long as
Declarant owns any property for development and/or sale in the Community, Declarant may
unilaterally amend this Declaration for any other purpose; provided, however, any such
amendment shall not materially adversely affect the substantive rights of any Lot owners
hereunder, nor shall it adversely affect title to any Lot without the consent of the affected Lot
owner.
Section 3. Declarant Consent. During the Development Period, all amendments shall
require the consent of the Declarant.
ARTICLE I
City of Renton Required Provisions
Section 1. Covenants Generallv. As a condition of final planned urban development approval,
these covenants have been executed that run with the land, and with all subdivided portions
thereof, stating that such property is part of an approved planned urban development, and
including the file number thereof and a description of the uses, densities and phases of the
approved planned urban development. These covenants shall also be recorded for each property
created through any subsequent subdivisions. The Whitman Court Development is part of an
approved planned urban development, approved by the City of Renton under LUA14-000295 for
40 zero lot line townhomes (of which only 39 were developed) in ten separate buildings resulting
in a density of 11.4 du/acre and a commercial building lot (Lot 40). Residential and commercial
structures constructed on the lots shall meet the standards created within the approval of the
planned urban development unless otherwise approved by the City. The modifications to RMC
standards approved for the PUD are listed on the attached Table A.
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Section 2. Specifications of Variations. All final planned urban developments shall
include specifications that are recorded with the planned urban developmenUplat indicating which
lots or structures vary from which specific zoning requirement. Covenants shall indicate that such
lots or structures shall meet the standard created with the approval of the planned urban
development or the current zone in effect at the time of subsequent land use, building or
construction permits. See Table A for variations.
Section 3. Drainaqe lanquaqe in accordance with RMC 4-6-030, Surface Water
Standards reqardinq the creation of drainaqe tracts or easements. Drainage facilities that collect
public runoff for new residential subdivisions shall place stormwater flow control and water quality
treatment ponds, vaults and other similar drainage facilities, along with the required perimeter
landscaping, in a stormwater tract (Tract M) that is granted and conveyed with all ownership and
maintenance obligations to the subdivision's lot owners, their assigns, heirs, and successors. The
Community Organization shall be responsible for said maintenance obligations. An easement
under and upon said tract shall be dedicated to the City for the purpose of operating, maintaining,
improving, and repairing the drainage facilities contained in the stormwater tract. Maintenance of
all improvements and landscaping in said stormwater tract shall be the responsibility of the
Community Organization.
Section 4. Tract M. Ownership, maintenance, and repair for the commonly owned
drainage tract (Tract M), landscaping, and facilities (excluding maintenance of the drainage
facilities) shall be the responsibility of the Community Organization. No modification of Tract M or
landscaping within Tract M shall be allowed without the City's prior written approval. These
covenants shall be irrevocable and binding on all the property owners, including their assigns,
heirs, and successors.
Section 5. Drainaqe Covenants and Easements. Upon the recording of this Plat, Tract M
was granted and conveyed to Community Organization. An easement was hereby granted and
conveyed to the City of Renton over, under and across Tract M for the purpose of conveying,
storing, managing and faci►itating storm and surface water per the engineering plans on file with
the City of Renton.
(a) The City of Renton has the right to enter said stormwater easement for the purpose of
inspecting, operating, maintaining, improving, and repairing the drainage facilities
contained therein.
(b) Maintenance of all improvements on said Tract M shall be the responsibility of the
Community Organization. In the event that the Community Organization is dissolved or
otherwise fails to meet its property tax obligations, as evidenced by non-payment of
property taxes for a period of eighteen (18) months, then each Lot in this Plat shall
assume and have an equal and undivided ownership interest in Tract M previously
owned by the Community Organization and have the attendant financial and
maintenance responsibilities.
(c) No modification of Tract M or landscaping within the tract shall be allowed without the
City's prior written approval.
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Section 6: Parkinq Restriction. No parking shall be allowed across the pedestrian
pathways throughout the development.
EXECUTED this�� day of �� • , 2016.
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF KING
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on oath stated that he was authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the
Manager of LOZIER AT WHITMAN COURT, LLC to be the free and voluntary act of such party
for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument.
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Modifications from RMC approved for
WHITMAN COURT PUD
RMC Code Citation Required Standard Approved Modification �
RMC 4-2-080 Conditions Residential uses are only permitted within a Permit standalone
Associated with Zoning structure containing commercial uses on the residential with units
Use Tables ground floor. Commercial space must be reserved located on the ground
on the ground floor at a minimum of thirty feet in floor
depth along any street frontage. Residential uses
shall not be located on the ground floor, except for
a residential entry feature linking the residential
portion of the development to the street.
RMC 4-2-120A The minimum lots size for lots created after Permit lot sizes ranging
Development Standards November 10, 2004 is 5,000 square feet. from 814 to 1,497
for Commercial Zoning square feet in size.
Designations- Lot Size
RMC 4-2-120A The maximum lot coverage for buildings is 65%of Lot coverage on
Development Standards total lot area or 75% if parking is provided within residential lots would
for Commercial Zoning the building or within an on-site parking garage. range from 32%a to 71%;
Designations- Lot however,the applicant
Coverage. would like flexibility
should the lot lines be
revised in the future.
RMC 4-2-120A Setback requirements in the CA zone are as Proposed Lot 41 (now
Development Standards follows: 10 feet minimum for the front yard but Lot 40) has a front yard
for Commercial Zoning may be reduced to zero feet through the Site Plan setback of 28.5 feet.
Designations-Setbacks Review process provided blank walls are not Proposed Lot 34 has 10-
located within the reduced setback; a 15-foot foot side yard setback
RMC 4-4-090D Refuse The project is approved
and Recyclables The refuse and recyclables deposit area and for individual curb-side
collection points for multi-family residences shall pickup for residential
be apportioned, located and designed as follows: a units.
total minimum area of eighty square feet shall be
provided for refuse and recyclables deposit areas.
RMC 4-4-060F Street Various per PUD Criteria standards for streets. Various:The project is
Standards approved for various
private street standards.
RMC 4-3-100 Urban Various: See Design District'D'Standards Various: The project is
Design Standards approved in
conformance with
Design District'D'
Standards.
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RMC 4-4-070F.4 A fifteen-foot wide partially sight-obscuring The eastern portion of
Landscaping Standards landscaped visual barrier, or 10-foot wide fully the southern property
sight-obscuring landscaped visual barrier is line will have a 5-foot
required along the common property line. visual barrier between
the project units and the
RMC 4-4-080F Parking, Bank uses are limited to a maximum number of The proposal exceeds
Loading and Driveway parking stalls based on a ratio of 5 parking stalls the maximum parking
Regulations per 1,000 square feet of net floor area. Residential stall allowance (13 stalls)
uses are limited to a maximum number of parking by 3 stalls for the
stalls based on a ratio of 1.75 parking stalls per commercial site and
residential unit. Additionally, 5 stacking spaces per residential parking stall
drive-thru window are required unless otherwise allowance (70) by 16
determined by the Planning Director. parking stalls.The
project provides staking
space sufficient for 3
cars in each lane.
RMC 4-9-150E.2 Private Each residential unit in a PUD shall have useable The plat provides a
Open Space private open space for the exclusive use of the minimum of 75 square
occupants of that unit.The private open space feet of private open
shall be at least 15' in every dimension. space for each lot with
no less than 7.5 feet in
any dimension. Decks
and porches are not
included in the overall
calculation of the private
open space minimum.
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