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AFTER RECORDING MAIL TO
Marsha Martin
9720 NE 120th Place, Suite 100
Kirkland, WA 98034
DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND RESERVATIONS
FOR
CEDARCROFT, A SUBDIVISION
Grantor/Declarant: Toll WA LP
Grantee: Cedarcroft, a subdivision; Cedarcroft Homeowners Association
Abbr. Legal Description: Plat of Cedarcroft Vol. __ of Plats at Pages _____ through _____; King
County recording number ___________________________
[Full Legal Description on Exhibit A]
Tax Account Nos: 2323059044; 2323059167; 2323059099
Docs Modified: N/A
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DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND RESERVATIONS
FOR CEDARCROFT, A SUBDIVISION
Toll WA LP, a Washington limited partnership, hereinafter referred to as “Declarant”,
makes this Declaration as of the day of , 2017.
SUBMISSION OF THE PROPERTY TO THIS DECLARATION
A. Declarant is the owner of the real property and improvements located within the
City of Renton, County of King, State of Washington, commonly known as “Cedarcroft” more
particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein.
B. An owners’ association for Cedarcroft will provide for the maintenance,
preservation and architectural control of the Lots and the Tracts (as defined herein) within the
Property as more fully described herein.
C. The Declarant hereby submits the Property described in Exhibit A to this
Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Reservations (“Declaration” or “CC&Rs”).
These CC&Rs are intended to create a comprehensive system of development, architectural
controls, administration and maintenance for the Property to enhance the value and
attractiveness of the Property, and to protect and benefit the interests of the Owners of the
Property. This Declaration shall run with the land and bind Declarant, its successors and assigns,
all subsequent owners of the Property or any part thereof as provided herein, together with their
grantees, successors, heirs, executors, administrators, devisees and assigns. Any conveyance,
transfer, sale, assignment, lease or sublease of any real property interest in any portion of the
Property subject to this Declaration, shall and hereby is deemed to incorporate by reference all
provisions of this Declaration.
Article 1. DEFINITIONS
Section 1.1 Definitions. For the purposes of this Declaration and any amendments
hereto, the following definitions shall apply.
“Architectural Control Committee” or “ACC” shall mean the Board, as defined below or a
committee by that name designated by the Board.
“Articles” shall mean the Articles of Incorporation of the Association.
“Assessments” shall mean all sums chargeable by the Association against a Lot as
provided in this Declaration, including, without limitation: (a) General and Special Assessments
for maintenance, repair or replacement of Common Area, Association Maintained Areas and any
other property of the Association; (b) Specific Assessments against a Lot; (c) fines imposed by the
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Association; (d) interest and late charges on any delinquent account; and (e) costs of collection,
including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by the Association in connection with the collection
of a delinquent Owner’s account.
“Association” and “HOA” shall mean the Cedarcroft Homeowners Association, a
Washington non-profit corporation, as described more fully in Article 3 and its successors and
assigns.
“Association Maintained Area” shall mean those facilities, improvements and portions of
the Property that the Association is obligated to maintain. The Association Maintained Area
includes the property and improvements described in Section 2.4 of this Declaration (including
the Common Area as defined in Section 2.1).
“Board” shall mean and refer to the Board of Directors of the Association, as provided for
in Article 3, and any board, group or entity of the successor or assign to the Association serving in
a comparable capacity to the Board of Directors.
“Bylaws” shall mean the bylaws of the Association as they may from time to time be
amended.
“Class A Members” shall mean all Owners other than the Declarant when the Declarant is
the Class B Member. If the Declarant is no longer the Class B Member, then it shall mean all
Owners, including Declarant.
“Class B Member” shall mean the Declarant.
“Class B Control Period” and “Control Period” shall mean the period of time during which
the Class B Member is entitled to appoint the members of the Board. The Class B Control Period
shall terminate on the first to occur of the following:
(a) when 75% of the total number of Lots on the property described in Exhibit "A",
and Exhibit "B" (if subjected to this Declaration as provided herein) have
certificates of occupancy issued thereon and have been conveyed to Class "A"
Members other than builders;
(b) January 1, 2025; or
(c) when, in its discretion, the Class B Member so determines.
“City” shall mean the City of Renton, in the County of King, State of Washington.
“Common Area” shall mean all real property and improvements thereon from time to
time owned or leased by the Association for the common use and enjoyment of all of the
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Members. The Common Area may (but need not) include common areas, tot lots, recreational
facilities, parks and other open space, lakes, streams, utility facilities, private streets not
dedicated to the City of Renton or the State of Washington, trail systems and fencing on Common
Areas. The Common Area includes the property and improvements described in Section 2.1 of
this Declaration.
“Declarant” shall mean Toll WA LP, a Washington limited partnership. No successor and
assignee of the Declarant shall have any rights or obligations of the Declarant hereunder unless
such rights and obligations are specifically assigned to such party by written instrument
designating the party as Declarant hereunder or which pass by operation of law.
“Declaration” shall mean this Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and
Reservations, as it may be amended from time to time or supplemented in the manner provided
herein.
“Entry Monument” shall mean any entry monument, sign, landscaping, lighting and other
improvements that are installed by the Declarant or Association to mark an entry to the
community.
“Fire Lanes” shall mean any areas within any public right-of-way, easement or on private
property that is for the use, travel and parking of fire trucks and other firefighting or emergency
equipment, whether or not posted as such. Parking is not allowed on Fire Lanes.
“HOA” and “Association” shall mean the Cedarcroft Homeowners Association, a
Washington non-profit corporation, as described more fully in Article 3 and its successors and
assigns.
“Home” shall mean a physical structure located on a Lot that is designed and intended for
use and occupancy as a dwelling.
“Landscape Easement” shall mean that 3.5 foot easement over Lots 1-8 as depicted on
the Plat benefitting the HOA. The HOA is responsible for maintenance of landscaping within the
Easement.
“Lot” shall mean and refer to any of the 27 Lots shown on the Plat. Ownership of a Lot
shall include ownership of the Home and other improvements now or hereafter constructed on
the Lot.
“Member(s)” shall mean the Class A Members and the Class B Member.
“Mortgage” shall mean a recorded mortgage or deed of trust that creates a lien against a
Lot and shall also mean a real estate contract for the sale of a Lot.
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“Mortgagee” shall mean the beneficial owner or the designee of the beneficial owner, of
an encumbrance on a Lot or Tract created by a Mortgage and shall also mean the vendor, or the
designee of vendor, of a real estate contract for the sale of a Lot or Tract. For the purpose of
determining the percentage of first Mortgagees approving a proposed decision or course of
action, a Mortgagee shall be deemed a separate Mortgagee for each Lot and/or Tract on which it
holds a Mortgage which constitutes a first lien on said Lot and/or Tract. When exercising any
voting rights of a Mortgagee hereunder, the Mortgagee shall have the same voting rights as the
owner of the Lot subject to such Mortgage.
“Notice and Opportunity to be Heard” shall mean the procedure wherein the Board shall
give written notice of the proposed action to all Owners, tenants or occupants of Homes whose
interest would be significantly affected by the proposed action. The notice shall include a general
statement of the proposed action and the date, time and place of the hearing, which shall be not
less than five days from the date notice is delivered by the Board. At the hearing, the affected
person shall have the right, personally or by a representative, to give testimony orally, in writing
or both (as specified in the notice), subject to reasonable rules of procedure established by the
Board to assure a prompt and orderly resolution of the issues. Such evidence shall be considered
in making the decision but shall not bind the Board. The affected person shall be notified of the
decision in the same manner in which notice of the meeting was given.
“Owner” shall mean the owner of record, whether one or more persons or entities, of any
Lot which is part of the Property and, except as may be otherwise expressly provided herein, shall,
in the case of a Lot which has been sold pursuant to a real estate contract, include any person of
record holding a vendee’s interest under such real estate contract, to the exclusion of the vendor
thereunder. Owner does not mean any party holding an interest merely as security for the
performance of an obligation.
“Person” shall include natural persons, partnerships, corporations, associations and
personal representatives.
“Plat” shall mean the plat for Cedarcroft which depicts the layout of the Lots and Tracts
on the Property. The Plat for the Property was recorded at Volume of Plats, at
pages through under Recorder’s File No.
records of King County, Washington.
“Private Storm Drainage Easement” shall mean those drainage easements located on
certain Lots, as set out on the Plat, that benefit other Lots, as set out in the Plat.
“Property” shall mean the real property described on Exhibit A attached hereto.
“Public Stormwater Facilities” shall mean the stormwater pond and other stormwater
facilities located within Tracts B and C which facilities are owned and maintained by the City of
Renton.
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“Public Trail Easement” shall mean that public trail easement located in Tract C of the plat
which is maintained by the City of Renton.
“Public Utility Easement” shall mean those easements within the Property created on the
Plat for utility installation and maintenance, including but not limited to power,
telecommunications, cable television, water, sanitary sewer, natural gas, storm drainage and
accessory equipment, together with the right to enter upon the Lots and Tracts for said purposes.
“Street Trees” shall mean the street trees located within the public right-of-way and on
Lots 17-20 adjacent to the public alley. The Street Trees within the right-of-way are owned and
maintained by the City of Renton. The Street Trees located on Lots are maintained by the
Association.
“Street Lighting” shall mean the lighting for streets within the Property.
“Structure” shall mean any thing or object the placement of which upon any Lot may
affect its appearance, including, without limitation, any building, garage, porch, shed, greenhouse,
patio, deck, swimming pool, play structure, curbing, paving, tree house, fence, wall, rockery,
hedge, sign, statue, antenna, dish or other receiving device, or the like, and any excavation, fill,
ditch, dam, or other thing or device that affects or alters the natural flow of surface waters or any
natural or artificial stream or drainage channel upon or across any Lot or Tract.
“Tract” shall mean and refer to Tracts B and C as shown on the Plat and any
improvements thereon. Tracts B and C are owned by the Association. Tract A as shown on the
Plat was conveyed to the owner of the adjacent parcel upon recording of the Plat and is not part
of the Association.
“Yard Landscaping” shall mean landscaping installed by Declarant or installed by Owner
on a Lot, including trees, grass, shrubs and other plantings, and but does not include the Street
Trees located on Lots.
Article 2. COMMON AREA/ASSOCIATION MAINTENANCE/ EASEMENTS
Section 2.1 Description of Common Area. The Common Area as shown on the Plat is
comprised of the following:
Tract B – Storm Drainage Tract (Subject to Public Storm Drainage Easement)
Tract C – Tree Protection and Retention Tract (subject to Public Trail Easement and Public
Storm Drainage Easement)
Tract A was conveyed to the owner of Parcel 2323059156 upon recording of the Plat and is not
part of the Association.
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Section 2.2 Dedication of Common Area. The Declarant, by recording the Plat,
dedicated and conveyed the Common Area (without warranty) to the Association. In the event
that the Association is ever dissolved, then each Lot in the Plat shall include an equal and
undivided interest in Tracts B and C previously owned by the Association and have the attendant
obligation to maintain Tracts B and C, with the exception of the Public Stormwater Facilities which
are owned and maintained by the City of Renton.
Section 2.3 Use of Common Area. Each Owner shall have the right to use the Common
Area in common with all other Owners, subject to the terms and conditions of this Declaration, the
Plat, including easement rights of Owners, the Bylaws, any rules and regulations adopted by the
Association, and the following:
2.3.1 The Association may regulate, restrict or bar use of portions of
the Common Area where ordinary use could be dangerous, unreasonably increase Association
costs, be detrimental to the environment, be inconsistent with development conditions,
government regulations or easement rights affecting the Property, or be inconsistent with its
designation as open space or a sensitive area tract on the Plat.
2.3.2 The Association shall have the right to dedicate or transfer all or
any portion of the Common Area, including easements thereon, to any public agency, authority,
or utility for such purposes and subject to such conditions as may be agreed to by the Members.
Except as dedicated or transferred herein, no dedication or transfer shall be effective unless two-
thirds of each class of Members vote or consent in writing to such dedication or transfer. The
instrument dedicating or transferring all or any portion of the Common Area shall be duly
executed by the president and secretary or other officer of the Association who shall certify that
the requisite vote or consent has been obtained.
Section 2.4 Association Maintained Area. The Association Maintained Area is
comprised of the following areas, facilities and improvements:
The Common Area, including any irrigation system serving any portion of the
Common Area, but excluding the public drainage facilities in Tracts B and C, and the
chain link fence in Tract B.
The Entry Monument(s) and other Association Signage and associated landscaping.
The Association Maintained Area also includes any other areas, facilities, improvements or
property acquired by the Association or for which the Association has, or assumes, responsibility
pursuant to the Declaration or any covenants, contracts or agreements.
Section 2.5 Association Maintenance Responsibilities. The Association shall have full
responsibility for the maintenance, repair, replacement and improvement of the Association
Maintained Area and any private utility facilities therein. All such areas and facilities shall be
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reasonably maintained for their intended use, subject to applicable governmental restrictions. The
costs of maintaining the Association Maintained Area shall be assessed to Lots as set forth in
Sections 7.4, 7.7 and Exhibit C.
Section 2.6 Delegation of Use. Any Owner may delegate, in accordance with such
rules and regulations as the Association shall promulgate, his or her right of use and enjoyment of
the Common Area to family members, guests and tenants of such Owner. Each Owner shall be
responsible for informing such Owner’s family members, guests, tenants and service personnel of
the contents of this Declaration as well as any rules and regulations that may be adopted by the
Association as they may relate to the use and enjoyment of the Common Area. Each Owner shall
be personally liable for any damage to any Common Area or any other area maintained by the
Association or to any other property of the Association, whether real or personal, caused by the
Owner or the Owner’s family member, guest, tenant, agent, workman, contractor or other licensee
or invitee. The Association may have a lien upon the Owner’s Lot for the amount of such damages
as determined by the Board after Notice and Opportunity to be Heard.
Section 2.7 Public Utility Easements. The Plat creates various easements within the
Property for public utility installation and maintenance, including but not limited to, power,
telecommunications, cable television, water, sanitary sewer, natural gas, storm drainage, and
accessory equipment, together with the right to enter upon the Property at all times for said
purposes (“Public Utility Easement”). Within these Public Utility Easements, no structure, planting,
or other material shall be placed or permitted to remain that may damage or interfere with the
installation, maintenance and use of utilities. Each Owner must continuously maintain any such
easement area located within their Lot. All Public Utility facilities within such Public Utility
Easements are maintained by the benefitted public authority or utility company. Tracts B and C
are subject to a Public Utility Easement to the City of Renton for storm drainage. The Association
and any successor owners may not do any of the following within the Public Utility Easement for
storm drainage granted to the City: (a) Erect or maintain buildings, structures, obstructions or
place fill (including but not limited to fences, decks, patios, outbuildings, retaining walls and
overhangs); (b) Plant trees, shrubs or vegetation having deep root patterns which may cause
damage to or interfere with the drainage facilities to be placed within the easement; (c) Develop,
landscape, or beautify the easement area in any way which would unreasonably increase the costs
to the City of Renton for restoring the easement area and any private improvements therein;
(d) Dig, tunnel or perform other forms of construction activities on the property which would
disturb the compaction or unearth drainage facilities on the right-of-way, or endanger the lateral
support facilities; (e) Blast within fifteen (15) feet of the right-of-way; and (f) Erect fences in such
a way as to prevent access by the City of Renton’s to Public Drainage facilities. Any fence
construction must provide for an opening (gated, removable sections, barriers, etc.) of at least ten
(10) feet in width; and (g) Perform any grading or construction activity unless approved by the City
of Renton or its successor agency regardless of permit requirements.
Section 2.8 Private Storm Drainage Easements. The Plat creates a private storm
drainage easement over various Lots that benefit other Lots. The maintenance of the shared
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facilities within those private storm drainage easements shall be the responsibility of the Lots
benefiting from the storm drainage facilities therein on an equal basis. The maintenance of any
portion of the drainage facilities used by only one Lot shall be the sole responsibility of the Owner
of that Lot. See Easement Provisions 3-10 on Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein.
Section 2.9 Signage Easement. Declarant hereby creates, for the benefit of the
Association, a perpetual easement on, under, over and across the exterior ten feet parallel with
and abutting all public rights of way and all private streets, alleys and drives in which to install and
maintain street signs, directional signs, no parking signs, other types of signs, address columns and
entry monuments.
Section 2.10 Association Functions Easement. There is hereby reserved to Declarant
and the Association or their duly authorized agents and representatives such easements as are
necessary to perform the duties and obligations of the Association as are set forth in the
Declaration, or in the Bylaws, and rules and regulations adopted by the Association.
Section 2.11 Easement for Entry by Security Patrol. If the Board contracts for security
patrol service, said service, and its employees, shall in have the right to enter onto any of the Lots,
and the Common Area in order to carry out their duties under such security patrol agreement;
provided, however, that, said patrol service can enter a Lot only if it is either (i) doing so with
reasonable cause of imminent danger; or (ii) acting with the consent of the Owner or tenant of
such Lot.
Section 2.12 Easement for Development Activity. Declarant and its employees, agents,
and designees shall have a right of access and use and an easement over and upon all of the
Common Area for the purpose of making, constructing and installing improvements to the
Common Area.
Article 3. HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Section 3.1 Establishment. An association called the Cedarcroft Homeowners
Association (the “Association”) shall serve as a homeowners association for all Homes in the
community.
Section 3.2 Form of Association. The Association is a nonprofit corporation formed
and operated under the laws of the State of Washington.
Section 3.3 Articles and Bylaws. Declarant has or will adopt Articles of Incorporation
for the Association and has or will propose the adoption of initial Bylaws to supplement this
Declaration and to provide for the administration of the Association and the Property and for
other purposes not inconsistent with this Declaration. In the event of any conflict between this
Declaration and the Articles of Incorporation, the provisions of this Declaration shall prevail. The
Bylaws provide for the administration of the Association and the Property, and are intended to
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further the intent of this Declaration. In the event of any conflict between this Declaration and any
Bylaws, the provisions of this Declaration shall prevail.
Section 3.4 Board of Directors. The Association shall be managed by a Board of
Directors. The Directors shall be elected or appointed as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation
and Bylaws of the Association. A majority of the Directors elected by the Class A Members must be
members of the Association. The Directors appointed by the Class B Member need not be
members of the Association.
Section 3.5 Membership and Voting Rights. The Association shall have two classes of
voting membership:
3.5.1 Each Owner, except the Declarant when the Declarant is the
Class B Member, will be Class A Members. Each Class A Member will be entitled to one vote for
each Lot owned, whether improved or not. When more than one Person holds an interest in any
Lot, all such Persons shall be members. The vote for each such Lot shall be exercised as the joint
owners may decide among themselves, but in no event shall more than one vote be cast with
respect to any one Lot.
3.5.2 The Declarant will initially be the Class B member. The Class B
Member will be entitled to three votes for each Lot it owns. The Class B class of membership
shall cease upon the occurrence of the earlier of the following events: (i) upon termination of the
Class B Control Period; or (ii) when the Declarant determines, in a recorded instrument. At that
time, the Class B Membership will convert to Class A membership for each Lot still owned by
Declarant.
Section 3.6 Transfer of Membership. The membership in the Association of each
Owner (including Declarant) shall be appurtenant to the Lot giving rise to such membership, and
shall not be transferred in any way except upon the transfer of title to the Lot and then only to the
transferee of title to the Lot. Any attempt to make a prohibited transfer shall be void. Any transfer
of title to a Lot shall operate automatically to transfer the membership in the Association to the
new Owner.
Section 3.7 Books and Records. The Board shall cause to be kept complete, detailed,
and accurate books and records of the receipts and expenditures of the Association, in a form that
complies with generally accepted accounting principles.
Section 3.8 Inspection of Association Documents, Books and Records. The Association
shall make available to Owners, Mortgagees, prospective purchasers and their prospective
mortgagees, and the agents or attorneys of any of them, current copies of this Declaration, the
Articles, the Bylaws, and other rules, books, records, and financial statements of the Association,
and the most recent annual audited financial statement, if one is prepared. “Available” shall mean
available for inspection upon request, during normal business hours or under other reasonable
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circumstances. The Association may require the requesting party to pay a reasonable charge to
pay the cost of making the copies.
Section 3.9 Financial Statements. At least annually, the Association shall prepare, or
cause to be prepared at the expense of the Association, a financial statement of the Association.
Section 3.10 Audit of Financial Statements. If the annual Assessments are fifty thousand
dollars ($50,000) or more, the financial statements shall be audited at least annually by an
independent certified public accountant unless the audit is waived by sixty-seven percent (67%) of
the votes cast by the Members, in person or by proxy, at a meeting of the Association at which a
quorum, as defined by the Bylaws of the Association, is present. For each year the Members
desire to waive the audit, the Members must vote to waive the audit in accordance with this
section. In addition, the Board or a majority of the Owners may at any time require an audit
prepared by an independent certified public accountant which shall be paid for by the Association.
Article 4. MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION
Section 4.1 Administration of the Property. The administration of the Property shall
be in accordance with the provisions of this Declaration and the Bylaws of the Association which
are made a part hereof. Administrative power and authority shall be vested in the Board.
Section 4.2 Authority and Duties of the Board. On behalf of and acting for the
Association, the Board, for the benefit of the Property and the Members, shall have all powers and
authority permitted to the Board under this Declaration including, but not limited to, the following:
4.2.1 Levy, collect, and enforce the collection of Assessments, as more
particularly set forth in Article 7 hereof, to defray expenses attributable to carrying out the duties
and functions of the Association hereunder.
4.2.2 Require any officer or employee of the Association handling or
responsible for Association funds to furnish adequate fidelity insurance, the premiums for which
shall be paid by the Association.
4.2.3 Enter into agreements with one or more qualified persons to
provide for the maintenance and repair of the Common Area and the Association Maintained
Areas, the collection of Assessments, the sending of all required notices to Owners, the operation
of Association meetings and other regular activities of the Association.
4.2.4 Contract and pay for any materials, supplies, labor or services
which the Board should determine are necessary or proper for carrying out its powers and duties
under this Declaration, including legal, accounting, management, security patrol or other services;
however, if any materials, supplies, labor or services are provided for particular Lots or their
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Owners, the cost thereof shall be specially charged to the Owners of such Lots. The Board may
pay the Declarant a reasonable fee for any services it performs on behalf of the Association.
4.2.5 Pay for water and power for irrigation of the Common Area and
Association Maintained Areas.
4.2.6 All checks, drafts, or orders for the payment of money, notes, or
other evidences of indebtedness in the name of the Association shall be signed by such officer or
officers, agent or agents of the Association and in such manner as determined by the Board.
Section 4.3 Tree Trimming, Maintenance and Removal. The Board may require, at the
Owner’s expense, the trimming or, if deemed necessary by the Board, removal of any tree, hedge
or shrub on the Owner’s Lot that is not a Street Tree if it determines (i) is interfering with the view
or access to sunlight of any Common Area, (ii) is interfering with pedestrian travel on sidewalks or
walking paths in the community, or (iii) is interfering with safe automobile travel in the community,
provided that no tree may be removed unless any necessary permits are obtained from the City of
Renton. Street Trees within the public right-of-way may be removed or replaced only by the City
of Renton unless otherwise expressly permitted by the City in writing. Street Trees located on Lots
that are not within a public landscaping easement may be removed only if expressly permitted by
the City in writing. If an Owner wishes to remove any tree that is part of the Yard Landscaping
(which does not include Street Trees) that is six inches or greater in diameter at breast height, the
Board must approve the removal of the trees. The Board may require the report of an arborist
attesting that a tree is unhealthy or that it presents a hazard to person or property. All requests
must be submitted for approval to the Board in duplicate at least 30 days prior to the proposed
removal date. In the event the Board fails to approve or disapprove such removal within 30 days
after the request has been submitted to it, the Board approval will be deemed to have given. In
the event of an emergency, notice should be given to the Board as soon as practicable and the
Board shall provide a prompt response. The Board may delegate some of these obligations to the
ACC (as defined in Article 5), provided that the Board shall make the final decision to allow the
removal of any Tree. Street Trees in the right of way or in a public landscaping easement shall be
maintained by the City of Renton. Street Trees located on Lots that are not in a public landscaping
easement shall be maintained by the Association. No Street Tree or tree that is part of the Yard
Landscaping may be removed without complying with City of Renton tree removal permit
requirements and any replacement obligations.
Section 4.4 Adoption of Rules and Regulations. When and to the extent it deems
advisable, the Board may adopt reasonable rules and regulations governing the maintenance and
use of the Common Area, the Association Maintained Area, and the Property and other matters of
mutual concern to the Members, which rules and regulations are not inconsistent with this
Declaration and the Bylaws and which treat all Members fairly and in a non-discriminatory manner.
Section 4.5 Additional Powers of the Association. In addition to the duties and powers
of the Association, as specified herein and elsewhere in this Declaration, but subject to the
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provisions of this Declaration, the Association, acting through its Board, shall have the power to do
all other things which may be deemed reasonably necessary to carry out its duties and the purpose
of this Declaration.
Article 5. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
Section 5.1 Construction and Exterior Alterations or Repairs.
5.1.1 Any Structures to be constructed, erected, placed or altered
within the Property and any changes to the exterior appearance of any such Structure, must be
reviewed and approved by the Board, acting as an Architectural Control Committee (“ACC”), or an
ACC appointed by the Board pursuant to Section 5.1.2. Any enclosure or cover used in connection
with such a Structure or equipment or otherwise, whether temporary, collapsible or seasonal,
shall be treated as a permanent Structure for purposes of these covenants, and shall be subject to
all the conditions, restrictions, and requirements as set forth herein for all Structures.
Nevertheless, Owners are not required to obtain Board or ACC approval for alterations solely to
the interior of any Home or for flower boxes or planters, ordinary landscaping, seasonal plantings
or adornments, and normal maintenance (unless re-roofing or re-siding with different materials
or otherwise altering the materials, colors or design of the exterior of the original Home or any
ACC approved changes). Until the expiration of the Class B Control Period, Declarant shall act as
the ACC. Complete plans and specifications of all proposed Structures or exterior alterations and
repairs, together with detailed plans showing the proposed location of the same on the particular
building site and other data requested by the ACC must be submitted before construction,
alteration or repair is begun. Construction, alteration or repair shall not be started until written
approval thereof is given by the ACC.
5.1.2 The Board may appoint an ACC to review plans and specifications
as required by this Article 5. The ACC may include Board members and/or Owners. It shall be
composed of three or more representatives. All plans and specifications submitted for approval
by the ACC must be submitted in duplicate at least 30 days prior to the proposed construction or
exterior alteration or repair starting date. In the event the ACC fails to approve or disapprove
such design and location within 30 days after said plans and specifications have been submitted
to it, approval will be deemed to have been given, subject to the provisions of Subsection 5.1.3
and 5.1.8.
5.1.3 The maximum height of any building shall be established as part
of plan approval by the ACC and shall be given in writing together with the approval. If the ACC
has failed to disapprove such design and location within the 30 day limit, and such design and
location is thereby deemed approved, the maximum height of any building shall be no greater
than is allowed under applicable zoning, land use and building codes.
5.1.4 The ACC may require that all plans or specifications for alterations
of a Home or other significant Structure be prepared by an architect or a competent designer
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approved by the ACC. One complete set of the plans and specifications shall in each case be
delivered to and permanently left with the ACC.
5.1.5 The submittal will be reviewed as to the quality of workmanship
and materials planned and for conformity and harmony of the exterior design with proposed or
existing Structures on the Lot, with respect to topography, finish grade elevation, building setback
restrictions, compliance with the Plat, and any duly adopted architectural guidelines. The effect
or impairment that such Structure or alteration will have on the view or outlook of surrounding
Lots may also be considered as well as any and all other factors which, in the ACC’s opinion, shall
affect the desirability or suitability of such proposed Structure, improvement, or exterior
alteration or repair. The ACC shall have the right to refuse to approve any design, plan or color
for such improvement, construction, exterior alteration or repair which is not suitable or
desirable, in its opinion, and such refusal may be based entirely on aesthetic or other factors.
5.1.6 Neither Declarant (including any successor in interest to
Declarant’s status as Declarant) nor any activities of Declarant shall be subject to the restrictions
of this Article 5 as to any property owned by Declarant.
5.1.7 By majority vote, the Board may adopt or amend architectural
guidelines consistent with this Declaration for making its determinations hereunder. The Board
may delegate such task to the ACC.
5.1.8 Every Owner must obtain necessary permits from the City of
Renton and any other permitting agency before performing structural work on their Home,
including a building permit, if required.
5.1.9 No Structure shall be erected, altered, placed or permitted to
remain on any Lot or Tract unless the Structure complies with the Plat, this Declaration and with
applicable building codes and other applicable requirements. The Owner may be required to
furnish the ACC with evidence that all necessary permits have been obtained from the City for any
work for which approval is required under this Section prior to commencement of the work or at
any time thereafter.
Section 5.2 Declarant Facilities. Notwithstanding any provision in this Declaration to
the contrary, Declarant and its agents, employees and contractors shall be permitted to maintain,
during the period of sale of Lots, Tracts, and Homes, upon such portion of the Property (other than
those sold by Declarant) as Declarant may choose, such facilities as in the sole opinion of the
Declarant may be reasonably required, convenient or incidental to the construction, sale or rental
of Lots, Tracts, and Homes, including but not limited to a business office, storage area, signs,
banners, model units, sales office, construction office and parking areas for all prospective tenants
or purchasers of Declarant.
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Article 6. MAINTENANCE OBLIGATIONS OF OWNERS/ USE RESTRICTIONS/ EASEMENTS
Section 6.1 Home and Yard Maintenance. Except for such maintenance and repairs
which are to be performed by the Association pursuant to the provisions of this Declaration, the
Owner of each Lot, at said Owner’s cost and expense, shall promptly and continuously maintain,
repair, replace and restore the Owner’s Lot and all Structures and other improvements and the
Yard Landscaping within the Owner’s Lot in a good, clean, attractive, safe and sanitary condition
and in full compliance with all applicable laws, the provisions of this Declaration, and any rules and
regulations of the Association. If any such Owner fails to maintain, repair, replace or restore the
Owner’s Home, Structures, and other exterior improvements and Yard Landscaping located within
the Lot, the Association may, after Notice and Opportunity to be Heard, at the Owner’s cost and
expense, maintain, repair, replace or restore such items or areas and the Owner shall pay or
reimburse the Association on demand for all such costs and expenses. Each Owner is responsible
for irrigation for the Yard Landscaping. All trees, hedges, shrubs, and flowers shall be kept in an
attractive, neat, trimmed and pruned condition.
Section 6.2 Restrictions on Storage; Use of Garage. No Owner may store or allow any
occupant or tenant to store any trailers, boats, motor homes, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, or
trucks over two tons (except those used by Declarant in connection with the development of the
Property or construction of Lots, Tracts or Homes) or any disabled or inoperable motor vehicle on
the Property unless any such vehicle is completely enclosed and hidden from view within a garage
or within such other enclosure as may be approved in advance by the ACC. Garages must be used
for the primary purpose of parking vehicles. Owners may not use garages for storage or other
purposes in a way that interferes with the daily use of the garage for parking vehicles provided that
this restriction shall not apply for the first 90 days after a new Owner moves into a Home. Motor
homes, trailers, campers, boats and other recreational vehicles may not be kept in driveways or
parking spaces except on a temporary basis for loading or unloading, subject to such rules and
regulations concerning parking as may be adopted by the Board. No in-operative vehicle of any
type may remain in any driveway or public road for more than 72 hours. Violations of this Section
shall subject such vehicles to impound, at the expense and risk of the owner thereof. The
Association may adopt rules and regulations to implement these restrictions and provide guidance
to Owners.
Section 6.3 Roads, Sidewalks and Fire Lanes. The public roads, alleys and sidewalks
located in Cedarcroft may be used only for normal access, ingress and egress, and no obstructions
shall be placed thereon. There shall be no parking in the public alley and any other area which is
designated as “No Parking”. The purpose of these restrictions is to provide adequate road width
for the access of fire and other emergency vehicles (a “Fire Lane”). The obstruction of a Fire Lane
by a parked vehicle or any other object is prohibited, shall constitute a traffic hazard as defined in
state law and an immediate hazard to life and property. Parking is also not allowed on the
sidewalks or planter strips.
Section 6.4 Residential Use and Home Occupations.
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6.4.1 Residential Uses. Any and all Structures may be used only for (i)
residential purposes, including sleeping, eating, food preparation for on-site consumption by
occupants and guests, entertaining by occupants or personal guests, and similar activities
commonly conducted within a residential dwelling (without regard to whether the Owner or
occupant uses the Home as a primary or secondary personal residence, on an ownership, rental,
lease or invitee basis) or such other reasonable ancillary purposes commonly associated with
residential dwellings and otherwise in compliance with this Declaration and all applicable laws for
residential dwellings; or (ii) use as a home office or (iii) use for a home business that does not
create safety, traffic or parking problems, obtrusive noise, or otherwise violate this Declaration;
(iv) the common social, recreational or other reasonable uses of the Community; (v) purposes of
operating the Association and managing the Property, or (vi) the business of the Declarant in
developing and selling Lots, Tracts and Homes.
Section 6.5 No Nuisances. No noxious or offensive conditions shall be permitted upon
any Lot or improvement thereon, nor shall anything be done thereon which is or may become an
annoyance or nuisance to other occupants on the Property.
Section 6.6 Restriction on Further Subdivision. No Lot, or any portion of a Lot, shall be
divided and sold or resold, or ownership changed or transferred whereby the ownership of any
portion of the Property shall be less than the area required for the use district in which the
Property is located; provided, the foregoing shall not prohibit deeds of correction, deeds to resolve
boundary disputes and similar corrective instruments.
Section 6.7 Garbage and Trash Removal. No Lot, Common Area or other portion of
the Property may be used as a dumping ground for rubbish, trash, garbage, litter, junk and other
debris. All garbage, trash and yard waste must be placed in appropriate sanitary containers for
regular disposal or recycling. Each Owner shall be responsible for the prompt and regular disposal
of all of garbage, trash, junk and yard waste. Containers for garbage, trash and yard waste may be
placed in public view only on the designated collection day.
Section 6.8 Animal Restrictions. With the exception of domesticated dogs, cats and
other usual household pets (hereinafter referred to as “pets”), no insects, reptiles, poultry or
animals of any kind shall be raised, bred or kept in or on any Home, Lot or on any Common Area.
The Board may adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the keeping of pets. All pets when
outside a Home shall be kept on an adequate leash or otherwise prevented from leaving the Lot by
a person capable of controlling the pet at all times, or by fencing or a suitable invisible electronic
confinement system not dangerous to humans. Owners shall not allow pet waste to be left on any
Lot or on any portion of the Property. Owners shall be responsible for assuring that their dogs do
not bark continuously. Any Owner whose pet violates these provisions or who causes any
unreasonable noise or damage to persons or property shall be liable to all such harmed Owners
and their families, guests, and invitees. The Board may, after Notice and Opportunity to be Heard,
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require the removal of any pet which the Board finds is disturbing other Owners unreasonably, and
may exercise this authority for specific pets even though other pets are permitted to remain.
Section 6.9 Signs. No signs shall be displayed to public view on any Lot except (i) one
professionally created sign of not more than one square foot displaying the property address
and/or resident’s name; (ii) one sign of not more than five square feet advertising the Home for
sale or rent by anyone other than the Declarant or other home builder; (iii) signs of any size or
similar display used by Declarant or other home builders to advertise Lots, Tracts, or Homes for
sale so long as they own a Lot within Cedarcroft; (iv) political yard signs displayed prior to any
primary or general election which must be removed within ten (10) days after such election, or (v)
any permanent entry monument signs, and fire lane, road and directional signs for Cedarcroft. The
Association may adopt reasonable rules and regulations concerning the placement and manner of
display of political yard signs.
6.9.1 The Declarant may, in its sole discretion, construct signage at the
entrance to the Plat which identifies it and includes a notation indicating that it was developed
“by Toll Brothers” (or some similar reference to Declarant or any entity affiliated with Declarant),
including the use of any particular logos and/or trademarks utilized by Declarant, and convey such
signage to the Association along with a non-exclusive license to use the logos and/or trademarks
depicted on the signage (but only for purposes of maintaining such logos/trademarks in the
manner depicted on the signage at the time of conveyance and for no other purpose), such
license being revocable by Declarant at any time. If the license is revoked, all references to Toll
Brothers shall be removed from the signage at the request of Declarant.
Section 6.10 Renting and Leasing.
6.10.1 Short term rentals, including vacation rentals, are prohibited. No
Board approval is required for Owners who lease or rent their entire Home for a term of 30 days
or more. Other rentals (except those made by lenders in possession following a default in a first
Mortgage, a foreclosure proceeding, or any deed of trust sale or other arrangement in lieu of a
foreclosure) require Board approval unless the Board adopts a different rental policy or rule for
rentals of less than all of a Home or for a period shorter than 30 days. All leasing and rental
agreements shall be in writing and be subject to this Declaration, the Articles and Bylaws, with a
default of the tenant in complying with this Declaration, the Articles or Bylaws constituting a
default under such lease or rental agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing.
6.10.2 If a Home is rented by its Owner, the Board may collect, and the
tenant or lessee shall pay over to the Board, so much of the rent for such Home as is required to
pay any amounts due the Association hereunder, plus interest and costs, if such amounts are in
default over 30 days. The renter or lessee shall not have the right to contest payment over to the
Board, and such payment will discharge the lessee’s or renter’s duty of payment to the Owner for
rent to the extent such rent is paid to the Association, but will not discharge the liability of the
Owner (and the Lot under this Declaration for assessments and charges) or operate as an
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approval of the lease. The Board shall not exercise this power where a receiver has been
appointed with respect to the Lot or its Owner, or in derogation of any rights which a Mortgagee
of such Lot may have with respect to such rents. Other than as stated in this Section, there are no
restrictions on the right of Owners to lease or otherwise rent their Home.
Section 6.11 Temporary Residence. No mobile home or modular home shall be
permitted on any Lot or Tract. No trailer, outbuilding, tent, shack, garage, shed or temporary
building of any kind shall be used as a residence either temporarily or permanently, except for
trailers used by Declarant, builders, or contractors during the construction period.
Section 6.12 Satellite Dishes and Antennae. In order to minimize the visibility of
satellite dishes and antennae from other Homes and from the public streets, the Board may
regulate the location, size and color of, and may require screening of, any antenna, satellite dish or
similar equipment to the maximum extent allowed under federal law. The Board may delegate
this task to the ACC.
Section 6.13 Governmental Requirements. All Structures and other improvements
must comply with applicable requirements of the Plat and with all applicable statutes, ordinances,
regulations and government requirements including, without limitation, zoning building and
environmental regulations applicable to the Property. In the event of any conflict between any
provision of such governmental regulations and restrictions of this Declaration, the more
restrictive provisions shall apply.
Section 6.14 Use and Disposal of Hazardous Substances. All Owners shall comply with
all state, federal and local laws and regulations governing or in any way relating to the handling,
storage, use, dumping, discharge or disposal of any hazardous substance or material. No Owner
may dispose of or discharge any hazardous substance or materials on any Lot, Common Area,
public street or other portion of the Property.
Section 6.15 Completion of Projects. Any Structures or improvements, including any
repairs or replacement thereof, constructed on any Lot shall be completed as to external
appearance, including finish painting, within six months from the commencement of construction
except for reasons beyond the control of the Owner, in which case a longer period may be
permitted by the Board or ACC. This period may be extended by the ACC due to inclement
weather. This Section 6.15 does not apply to Declarant or Declarant’s activities.
Section 6.16 Mailboxes. Each of the mailboxes and mailbox structures shall be placed
in locations approved by the United States Postal Service. Owners may not damage or otherwise
interfere with a mailbox structure.
Section 6.17 Outdoor Fires. Outdoor barbecues may be used on Lots when permitted
by law. Reasonable and adequate precautions against fires must be taken. Excessive smoke or
soot accumulation from fires shall not be allowed. No other outdoor fires shall be permitted on
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the Property, except for fires by Declarant or contractors for burning construction wastes where all
necessary government permits have been obtained.
Section 6.18 Screened Service Areas. Unsightly items must be hidden from view within
a Home or garage or within a fenced or screened area where they will not be seen from any Home
or road. Unsightly items shall include, but shall not be limited to, garbage and trash, clothes lines,
bicycles, recreational gear, outdoor maintenance equipment, firewood and ladders. The design
and materials used for any fenced or screened area shall be consistent with the general
appearance of the Home and must receive prior approval from the Board or ACC.
Section 6.19 Damage and Repair of Property. Upon any Substantial Damage (as defined
below) to any Home, the Owner shall promptly restore and Repair (as defined below) the Home to
substantially the same size and design as the original Home. The prior written consent or vote of
the Board is required to rebuild in accordance with a plan that is different from the original plan or
as modified by alterations approved by the Board. As used in this Section, Substantial Damage
shall mean that in the judgment of a majority of the Board the estimated damage for the Home
exceeds ten percent of the full, fair market value of the Home before the damage occurred, as
determined by the then current assessment for the purpose of real estate taxation. For all
restoration and repair less than Substantial Damage, the Owner must follow the procedures
outlined in Article 5.
Section 6.20 Driveway Maintenance Easements. Certain Lots may have driveways that
abut or are close to the boundary line of the adjacent Lot. Declarant hereby creates an easement
in favor of each Lot that has any portion of a driveway within three feet of the boundary line of an
adjacent Lot over the adjacent Lot. The easement shall be for the purpose of maintenance, repair
or replacement of the driveway on the benefited Lot and shall exist over and across that portion of
the adjacent Lot that is reasonably necessary for such maintenance, repair or replacement. The
benefited Owner must repair any damage to the adjoining Lot and must restore the adjoining Lot
to a condition similar to that immediately before use of the adjoining Lot.
Section 6.21 Private Fence Easement. Declarant has or may construct certain
rockeries, walls and fences between Homes on adjoining Lots. The intention of the Declarant is
that each fence, wall and rockery when constructed, shall be wholly on one Lot or another and not
on the property line between adjoining Lots. Due to obstructions or topography, however,
Declarant may not have placed each fence, wall or rockery wholly within a Lot or immediately
adjacent to the property line. Therefore, Declarant reserves an easement, one foot wide on each
side of each Lot boundary, for itself and for the Association and each subsequent Lot Owner for the
placement of fences, walls and rockeries that have been installed by the Declarant for as long as
the wall or fence exists. Each Owner of such a fence shall have the right to maintain, repair and
replace any portion of an encroaching fence, wall or rockery and shall have reasonable access over
the other Lot for such purposes. Except as set forth above, the Owner of a Lot upon which
Declarant or Owner has installed a fence, wall or rockery shall be responsible for its maintenance
and if placed on a common boundary line between Lots, the Owners of Lots on each side of a
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fence, wall or rockery shall be jointly responsible to maintain them in good condition to the
standard required by Section 6.1 of this Declaration. Those Owners shall jointly make decisions
concerning any modification, alteration, repair, replacement or removal of the fence, wall or
rockery subject to Board or ACC approval. Each Owner may, however, paint or stain its side of any
fence located on a common boundary without the consent of the other Owner. Neither the
location of any fence, wall or rockery installed by Declarant within the easement area described
herein, nor the conduct of an Owner in maintaining the land between a fence, wall or rockery on
an adjoining Lot or on the common property line shall be construed as modifying the common
property line between the two Lots as set out on the Plat. In the event an Owner installs a fence,
rockery or wall wholly on Owners Lot after obtaining necessary Board or ACC and other approvals,
that Owner shall be responsible for maintaining, repairing and replacing all portions thereof and
shall have reasonable access over the adjoining Lot for such purposes.
Section 6.22 Limitation on Grading. The grading of any Lot is not to be changed by a
Lot Owner in in any manner that will cause an adverse effect on adjacent Lots. Any earth
disturbance, including but not limited to the moving, depositing, stockpiling or storing of soil, rock
or earth materials, made by any Lot Owner must be minimal and shall no event cause an adverse
effect on the adjacent lots, roads, stormwater conveyances, or erosion control measures.
Article 7. ASSESSMENTS
Section 7.1 Creation of the Lien and Personal Obligation of Assessments. Each Owner
of a Lot by acceptance of a deed therefore, whether or not it shall be so expressed in such deed, is
deemed to covenant and agree to pay to the Association any Assessment duly levied by the
Association as provided in this Declaration. Such Assessments, together with interest, costs, late
charges and reasonable attorneys’ fees, shall also be a charge on the land and shall be a continuing
lien upon the Lot against which each such assessment is made. Each such assessment, together
with interest, costs, late charges and reasonable attorneys’ fees, shall also be the personal
obligation of the person who was the Owner of such Lot at the time when the assessment fell due.
The personal obligation for delinquent Assessments shall not pass to his successor title unless the
lien for such delinquent Assessments had been properly recorded prior to title transfer or unless
expressly assumed by that party.
Section 7.2 Liability for Assessments. Any Assessments which may be levied from time
to time pursuant to the authority of the Board shall be established in accordance with this Article
7, except for Assessments levied against an Owner for the purpose of paying or reimbursing the
Association for costs incurred or to be incurred in connection with bringing an Owner’s property
into compliance with the provisions of this Declaration. The obligation to pay Assessments shall
commence as to each Lot after the Board first determines a budget and levies Assessments, and
after the Lot is first conveyed to an Owner other than Declarant. The first annual general
assessment levied on each Lot shall be adjusted according to the number of months remaining in
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the fiscal year at the time assessments commence. No Owner may exempt himself or herself from
liability for his Assessments by abandoning the Owner’s Lot. When ownership of a Lot changes,
Assessments payable in installments which have been established for the current fiscal year shall
be prorated between the Buyer and Seller based on a 365 day year.
Section 7.3 Association Budget. The initial Board shall prepare, or cause the
preparation of, and adopt a budget for the Association. After termination of the Class B Control
Period, the Board shall adopt a budget annually, in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. The budget shall set forth sums required by the Association, as estimated by the Board,
to meet its annual costs and expenses, including any contribution to reserves. Within thirty (30)
days after adoption by the Board of any proposed budget of the Association, the Board shall set a
date for a meeting of the Members to consider ratification of the budget not less than fourteen
(14) nor more than sixty (60) days after delivering a notice of the meeting and a summary of the
budget to the members of the Association. Unless a majority of members of the Association who
are present at the meeting reject the budget, the budget is ratified, whether or not a quorum is
present. In the event the proposed budget is rejected or the required notice is not given, the
periodic budget last ratified by the members shall be continued until such time as the members
ratify a subsequent budget proposed by the Board.
Section 7.4 Levy of General Assessment. In order to meet the costs and expenses
projected in its operating budget, other than the costs set forth in Sections 7.7 and 7.8, the Board
may determine and levy a General Assessment equally against every Lot that is subject to
assessment hereunder. In determining the General Assessment rate per Lot, the Board may
consider any assessment income expected to be generated from any additional Lots reasonably
anticipated to become subject to assessment during the fiscal year.
Section 7.5 Amount of General Assessment. The Board shall make reasonable efforts
to determine the amount of the General Assessment payable by each Owner for an Assessment
period at least 30 days in advance of beginning of such period. Notice of the General Assessment
shall thereupon be sent to each Owner subject to Assessment; provided, however, that failure to
notify an Owner of the amount of an Assessment shall not render such Assessment void or invalid.
Any failure by the Board, before the expiration of any Assessment period, to fix the amount of the
General Assessment hereunder for the next period, shall not be deemed a waiver or modification
in any respect of the provisions of this Article or a release of any Owner from the obligation to pay
the general assessment, or any installment thereof, for that or any subsequent assessment period.
Section 7.6 Assessment Period. The General Assessment fixed for the preceding
period shall continue until a new assessment is fixed. Upon any revision by the Board of the
operating budget during the Assessment period for which each budget was prepared, the Board
shall, if necessary, revise the General Assessment levied against the Owners and give notice of the
same in the same manner as the initial levy of a general assessment for the assessment period.
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Section 7.7 Special Assessments. In addition to the General Assessments authorized
by this Article, the Association may levy Special Assessments at any time against all Lot Owners,
applicable to that year only, for the purpose of covering unbudgeted expenses or expenses in
excess of those budgeted; provided, however, that any such Assessment must have the prior
favorable vote of a majority of each class of Members. The amount of each Owner’s special
assessment for any year shall be calculated like the General Assessment, except that the total
Special Assessment shall be substituted for the operating budget amount and shall be payable in
one or more installments, as determined by the Board.
Section 7.8 Specific Assessments. In addition, the Association may levy Specific
Assessments against a particular Lot as follows: (i) the costs of the Association for the
maintenance, repair or reconstruction of any portion of the Association Maintained Area that is
allocated to fewer than all the Lots as set forth in Exhibit C, and (ii) the costs incurred by the
Association to bring the Owner’s Lot into compliance with this Declaration or the other governing
documents. Special assessments may be levied either before or after the work is done, in the
discretion of the Board.
Section 7.9 Manner and Time of Payment. Assessments shall be payable in such
reasonable manner as the Board shall designate. Any Assessment or installment thereof which
remains unpaid for at least 15 days after the due date to thereof shall bear interest at the rate of
12% per annum, and the Board may also assess a late charge in an amount not exceeding 25% of
any unpaid assessment which has been delinquent for more than 15 days
Section 7.10 Declarant’s Option to Fund Budget Deficits. Until Assessments have
commenced on all Lots under this Declaration, the Declarant may satisfy its obligation for
Assessments, if any, on Lots that it owns either by paying such Assessments in the same manner as
any other Owner, or by paying the difference between the amount of Assessments levied on all
other Lots subject to assessment and the amount of actual expenditures by the Association during
the fiscal year.
Section 7.11 Suspension of Voting Rights. The Association shall have the right to
suspend the voting rights by any Owner for any period during which any Assessment against such
Owner’s Lot remains unpaid, and for a period not to exceed 60 days for any, and for each separate,
infraction of the Association’s published rules and regulations.
Section 7.12 Accounts. Any Assessments collected by the Association shall be
deposited in one or more federally insured institutional depository accounts established by the
Board. The Board shall have exclusive control of such accounts and shall maintain accurate records
thereof. No withdrawal shall be made from said accounts except to pay for charges and expenses
authorized by this Declaration.
Section 7.13 Lien. In the event any Assessment or installment thereof remains
delinquent for more than 30 days, the Board may, upon 15 days’ prior written notice to the Owner
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of such Lot of the existence of the default, accelerate and demand immediate payment of the
entire Assessment. The amount of any Assessment assessed or charged to any Lot plus interest,
costs, late charges and reasonable attorneys’ fees, shall be a lien thereon. A notice of Assessment
may be recorded in the office where real estate conveyances are recorded for the county in which
this property is located. Such notice of Assessment may be filed at any time at least 15 days
following delivery of the notice of default referred to above in this Section. The lien for payment of
such Assessment and charges shall have priority over all other liens and encumbrances, recorded
or unrecorded, limited as provided in Section 9.1. Suit to recover a money judgment for unpaid
Assessments or charges shall be maintainable without foreclosure or waiver of the lien securing
the same. Said liens may be foreclosed as a mortgage.
Section 7.14 Waiver of Homestead. Each Owner is hereby notified, pursuant to RCW
6.13.080, that non-payment of the Association’s Assessments may result in foreclosure and the
benefit of the homestead exemption otherwise provided by RCW chapter 6.13 does not apply to
liens created pursuant to this Article.
Section 7.15 Records and Financial Statements. The Board shall prepare or cause to be
prepared for any fiscal year in which the Association levies or collects any Assessments, a balance
sheet and an operating (income/expense) statement for the Association which shall include a
schedule of delinquent Assessments identified by the number of the Lot and the name of the
Owner; provided, however, such documents need not be prepared by a certified public accountant
unless requested by the Board or a majority of the Owners. The Board shall cause detailed and
accurate records of the receipts and expenditures of the Association to be kept specifying and
itemizing the maintenance, operating, and any other expense incurred. Such records, copies of
this Declaration, the Articles and the Bylaws, and any resolutions authorizing expenditures of
Association funds shall be available for examination by any Owner at convenient weekday hours.
Section 7.16 Certificate of Assessment. A certificate executed and acknowledged by the
treasurer or the president of the Board (or an authorized agent thereof, if neither the president
nor treasurer is available) stating the indebtedness for Assessment and charges or lack thereof
secured by the Assessments upon any Lot shall be conclusive upon the Association as to the
amount of such indebtedness on the date of the certificate, in favor of all persons who rely
thereon in good faith. Such a certificate shall be furnished to any Owner or any Mortgagee of a Lot
within a reasonable time after request, in recordable form, at a reasonable fee. Unless otherwise
prohibited by law, any Mortgagee holding a lien on a Lot may pay any unpaid Assessments or
charges with respect to such Lot, and, upon such payment, shall have a lien thereon for the
amounts paid of the same priority as its lien.
Section 7.17 Foreclosure of Assessment Lien; Attorneys Fees and Costs. The Board (or
authorized agent), on behalf the Association, may initiate an action to foreclose the lien of, or
collect any Assessment. In any action to foreclosure the lien of, or otherwise collect delinquent
Assessments or charges, any judgment rendered in favor of the Association shall include a
reasonable sum for attorneys’ fees and all costs and expenses reasonably incurred in preparation
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for or in the prosecution of said action, in addition to all costs permitted by law. Said liens may be
foreclosed as a mortgage.
Section 7.18 Curing of Default. The Board shall prepare and record a satisfaction and
release of the lien for which a notice of Assessment has been filed and recorded in accordance
with this Article upon timely payment or other satisfaction of all delinquent Assessments set forth
in the notice and all other Assessments which have become due and payable following the date of
such recordation with respect to the Lot to which such notice of Assessment was recorded,
together with all costs, late charges and interest which have accrued thereon. A fee of one
hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) or such other amount as may from time to time be set by the Board
covering the cost of preparation and recordation shall be paid to the Association prior to such
action. The satisfaction and release of the lien created by the notice of Assessment shall be
executed by the president or treasurer of the Association or by any authorized representative of
the Board. For the purpose of this paragraph, the term “costs” shall include costs and expenses
actually incurred or expended by the Association in connection with the cost of preparation and
recordation of the notice of Assessment and any efforts to collect the delinquent Assessments,
including a reasonable sum for attorneys’ fees and costs.
Section 7.19 Delinquent Assessment Deposit; Working Capital.
7.19.1 For good cause, an Owner may be required by the Board, from
time to time, to make and maintain a deposit equivalent to up to three months’ estimated
monthly Assessments, which may be collected as are other Assessments and charges. Such
deposit shall be held in a separate fund, be credited to the Lot owned by such Owner, and be for
the purpose of establishing a reserve for delinquent Assessments.
7.19.2 Resort may be had thereto at any time when such Owner is ten
days or more delinquent in paying his or her monthly or other assessments and charges. Said
deposits shall not be considered as advance payments of regular Assessments. In the event the
Board should draw upon said deposit as a result of an Owner’s delinquency in payment of any
Assessments, the Owner shall continue to be responsible for the immediate and full payment of
said delinquent Assessment (and all penalties and costs thereon) and thus the full restoration of
said deposit, and the Board shall continue to have all of the rights and remedies for enforcing
such Assessment payment and deposit restoration as provided by this Declaration and by law.
7.19.3 Upon the sale of a Lot, the seller/Owner thereof shall not be
entitled to a refund from the Association of any deposit or reserve account made or maintained
with respect to such Lot pursuant to this or any other section of this Declaration; rather, any such
deposit or reserve account shall continue to be held by the Association for the credit of such Lot,
and the seller/Owner shall be responsible for obtaining from the purchaser appropriate
compensation therefore.
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7.19.4 The first purchaser of each Lot shall pay to the Association, in
addition to other amounts due, $300.00 as an initial contribution to the Association’s working
capital. Such payment is not a prepayment of Assessments by the first purchaser. Such working
capital contributions shall not be used to defray Declarant’s expenses in completing the
construction or development of the Property, to pay Declarant’s contributions to Association
reserves or to make up any deficits in the budget of the Association.
Article 8. COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
Section 8.1 Enforcement.
8.1.1 Each Member, Board member and the Association shall comply
strictly with the provisions of this Declaration and with the Bylaws and administrative rules and
regulations adopted by the Association (as the same may be lawfully amended from time to time).
Failure to comply shall result in a claim for damages or injunctive relief, or both, by the Board
(acting through its officers on behalf of the Association and the Owners) or by the aggrieved
Owner on his own, against the party (including an Owner or the Association) failing to comply. In
addition, the City shall have the right to enforce the provisions of the Plat, and related provisions
of this Declaration, relating to the maintenance obligations of the Association as a third-party
beneficiary, as provided in Section 14.6.
8.1.2 In any action or arbitration to enforce the provisions of Section
8.1 or any other provision of this Declaration, the Articles or the Bylaws, the prevailing party in
such action or arbitration shall be entitled to an award for reasonable attorneys’ fees and all costs
and expenses reasonably incurred in preparation for prosecution of said action or arbitration, in
addition to all costs permitted by law.
Section 8.2 No Waiver of Strict Performance. The failure of the Board or Declarant, as
applicable, in any one or more instances to insist upon or enforce the strict performance of any of
the terms, covenants, conditions or restrictions of this Declaration, or of any Bylaws or
administrative rules or regulations, shall not be construed as a waiver or a relinquishment for the
future of such term, covenant, condition or restriction, but such term, covenant, condition or
restriction shall remain in full force and effect. No waiver by the Board of any provision hereof shall
be deemed to have been made unless expressed in writing and signed by the Board.
Section 8.3 Remedies Cumulative. The remedies provided herein are cumulative, and
the Board may pursue them concurrently, as well as any other remedies which may be available
under law, although not expressed herein.
Article 9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Section 9.1 No Personal Liability. So long as a Board member, Association committee
member, Association officer, or authorized agent(s) has acted in good faith, without willful or
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intentional misconduct, upon the basis of such information as may be possessed by such person,
no person shall be personally liable to any Member, or other party including the Association, for
any damage, loss or prejudice suffered or claimed on account of any act, omission, error,
negligence (except gross negligence), any discretionary decision or failure to make a discretionary
decision, by such person in such person’s official capacity; provided, however, that this Section
shall not apply where the consequences of such act, omission, error or negligence are covered by
insurance or bond obtained by the Board pursuant to Article 4 or Article 13 hereof.
Section 9.2 Indemnification. Each Board member or Association committee member,
or Association Officer, and their respective heirs and successors, shall be indemnified by the
Association against all expenses and liabilities, including attorneys’ fees, reasonably incurred by or
imposed in connection with any proceeding to which he or she may be party, or in which he or she
may become involved, by reason of being or having held such position at the time such expenses
or liabilities are incurred, except in such cases wherein such person is adjudged guilty of intentional
misconduct, or gross negligence or a knowing violation of law in the performance of his or her
duties, and except in such cases where such person has participated in a transaction from which
said person will personally receive a benefit in money, property, or services to which said person is
not legally entitled; provided, however, that in the event of a settlement, indemnification shall
apply only when the Board approves such settlement and reimbursement as being in the best
interests of the Association. Nothing contained in this Section 9.2 shall, however, be deemed to
obligate the Association to indemnify any Member who is or has been a Board member or officer
of the Association with respect to any duties or obligations assumed or liabilities incurred by him
or her under and by virtue of the Declaration as a Member or Owner.
Article 10. MORTGAGEE PROTECTION
Section 10.1 Priority of Mortgages. A Mortgagee, or other purchaser of a Lot, who
obtains ownership of a Lot as a result of foreclosure or deed in lieu thereof will not be liable for
any assessments accruing before such ownership but shall be liable for any assessment accruing
after such ownership. Such unpaid share of common expenses or assessments shall be deemed to
be common expenses collectible from all of the Owners including such Owner, his successor and
assigns. For the purpose of this Article, the terms “Mortgage” and “Mortgagee” shall not mean a
real estate contract (or the vendor there under), or a mortgage or deed of trust (or mortgagee or
beneficiary there under) securing a deferred purchase price balance owed with respect to a sale by
an individual Owner other than Declarant.
Section 10.2 Effect of Declaration Amendments. No amendment of this Declaration
shall be effective to modify, change or limit or alter the rights expressly conferred upon
Mortgagees in this instrument with respect to any unsatisfied Mortgage duly recorded unless the
holder of the Mortgage has consented in writing to the amendment in writing. Any provision of
this Article conferring rights upon Mortgagees which is inconsistent with any other provision of this
Declaration shall control over such other inconsistent provisions.
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Section 10.3 Rights of Lien Holders. A breach of any of the provisions, conditions,
restrictions, covenants, easements or reservations herein contained shall not affect or impair the
lien or charge of any bona fide mortgage made in good faith for value on any Lot; provided,
however, that any subsequent Owner of the Lot shall be bound by these provisions whether such
owner’s title was acquired by foreclosure or trustee’s sale or otherwise.
Section 10.4 Copies of Notices. If the first mortgagee of any Lot has so requested of the
Association in writing, the Association shall give written notice to such first mortgagee that an
Owner/mortgagor has for more than 60 days failed to meet any obligation under this Declaration.
Any first mortgagee shall, upon written request, also be entitled to receive written notice of all
meetings of the Association and be permitted to designate a representative to attend such
meetings.
Section 10.5 Furnishing of Documents. The Association shall make available to
prospective purchasers, mortgagees, insurers, and guarantors, at their request, current copies of
the Declaration, Bylaws, and other rules governing the Property, and the most recent balance
sheet and income/expense statement for the Association, if any has been prepared.
Article 11. ABANDONMENT OF SUBDIVISION STATUS
Section 11.1 Duration of Covenants. The covenants contained herein shall run with and
bind the land and be perpetual, unless modified by an instrument executed in accordance with
Article 12.
Section 11.2 Abandonment at Subdivision Status. The Association shall not, without the
prior written approval of the governmental entity having jurisdiction over the Property and
without prior written approval of 100% of all first Mortgagees and Owners (other than the
sponsor, developer or builder) of record, seek by act or omission to abandon or terminate the
subdivision status of the Property as approved by the governmental entity having appropriate
jurisdiction over the Property.
Article 12. AMENDMENT OF DECLARATION OR PLAT
Section 12.1 Declaration Amendment. Amendments to this Declaration shall be made
by an instrument in writing entitled “Amendment to Declaration” which sets forth the entire
amendment. Until the termination of the Class B Control Period, this Declaration may be amended
by an instrument executed by Declarant and approved solely by the Class B Member. Thereafter,
except as set forth in Section 12.3 of this Declaration, amendments must be approved by Owners,
including Declarant, having over 67% of the votes in the Association, provided, however, that until
the termination of the Class B Membership and the expiration of the Declarant’s annexation right
set forth in Article 14, no such amendment shall be valid without the approval of the Class B
Member and the holder of the annexation right. The members’ approval may be obtained by a
special vote of the members at a meeting of the Association, or the written consent of the
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requisite percentage of members. The amendment shall be executed by the president and
secretary or other officer of the Association who shall certify that the requisite vote or consent has
been obtained. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, the prior written approval of 51% of all first
Mortgagees who have requested notification from the Association of amendments shall be
required for any material amendment to the provisions of the Declaration or the Bylaws regarding
any of the following: voting rights; assessments, assessment liens, and subordination of such liens;
reserves for maintenance, repair, and replacement of Common Area or Association Maintained
Areas, insurance or fidelity insurance; responsibility for maintenance and repair; leasing of Lots
other than set forth herein; imposition of any restrictions on the right of an Owner to sell or
transfer his Lot; a decision by the Association to establish self-management when professional
management has been required previously by the Mortgagees; or any provisions which are for the
express benefit of Mortgagees or eligible insurers or guarantors of first Mortgages. It is specifically
covenanted and understood that any amendment to this Declaration properly adopted will be
completely effective to amend any or all of the covenants, conditions and restrictions contained
herein which may be affected and any or all clauses of this Declaration unless otherwise specifically
provided in the section being amended or the amendment itself. In addition, the written approval
of the City shall be required for any amendment to the provisions of this Declaration relating to the
maintenance obligations of the Association set forth in the Plat, as provided in Section 14.6.
Section 12.2 Plat. Subject to other applicable provisions of the Declaration, the Plat
may be amended by revised versions or revised portions thereof. Until the termination of the
Class B Control Period the Plat may be amended by an instrument approved and executed by the
Class B Member, provided that if such amendment directly affects a Lot owned by someone other
than Declarant the approval of the Owner of such directly affected Lot shall also be required.
Except as set forth in Section 12.3 of this Declaration, after termination of the Class B Control
Period, amendments must be approved by Owners, including Declarant, having over 67% of the
votes in the Association, provided that the Owners of all Lots directly impacted by the proposed
revision must approve the proposed amendment. Copies of any proposed amendment to the Plat
shall be made available for the examination of every Owner. Such an amendment to the Plat shall
be effective, once properly adopted, upon having received any governmental approval required by
law and recordation in the appropriate city or county offices in conjunction with the Declaration
amendment.
Section 12.3 Amendments By Declarant. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained herein, the Declarant reserves the sole right to amend or correct this Declaration, the
Articles, the Bylaws and the Plat until Declarant no longer owns any Lot in the Property or the
expiration of the Declarant’s annexation right set forth in Article 14, whichever is later, without the
consent of any Owners, Mortgagees or other persons claiming an interest in the Property or the
Association if such amendment is needed to (i) bring the document into compliance with any rule,
regulation or requirement of the Federal Housing Administration, the Federal National Mortgage
Association, The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation or local or state governments; (ii) make
corrective changes; (iii) reflect the actual location, dimensions or characteristics of the constructed
improvements; (iv) reflect the proper location of boundary lines of Lots, Tracts or Common Area;
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(v) establish, vacate or relocate any easements; or (vi) change the person who is to receive service
of process for the Declarant.
Section 12.4 Effect of Recording a Supplemental Declaration. An Amended or
Supplemental Declaration shall be effective upon recording unless otherwise specified in such
Amended or Supplemental Declaration.
Article 13. INSURANCE
Section 13.1 Association Insurance. The Board shall cause the Association to purchase
and maintain at all times as a common expense a policy or policies necessary to provide
comprehensive liability insurance; fidelity insurance; worker’s compensation insurance to the
extent required by applicable laws; insurance against loss of personal property of the Association
by fire, theft or other causes with such deductible provisions as the Board deems advisable; and
such other insurance as the Board deems advisable. The Board may also, in its sole discretion,
cause the Association to purchase and maintain insurance, if available, for the protection of the
Association’s directors, officers and representatives from personal liability in the management of
the Association’s affairs. The Board shall review at least annually the adequacy of the Association’s
insurance coverage. All insurance shall be obtained from insurance carriers that are generally
acceptable for similar projects and licensed to do business in the state of Washington. All such
insurance policies and fidelity bonds shall provide that coverage may not be cancelled or
substantially modified (including cancellation for nonpayment of premium) without at least 30
days’ prior written notice to any and all insureds named therein, including Owners, holders of
mortgages, and designated servicers of mortgagees.
13.1.1 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, for so long
as the Declarant controls the Board, the Declarant reserves the right to include the insurance
obligations of the Association within a master insurance program controlled by the Declarant and
upon doing so, the insurance obligations provided for under this Declaration shall be deemed
satisfied.
Section 13.2 Owners’ Insurance.
13.2.1 All Lot Owners shall obtain and maintain property insurance,
liability insurance, and such other insurance as is required herein and as the Board deems
advisable. All insurance shall be obtained from insurance carriers that are generally acceptable
for similar residential properties and authorized to do business in the state of Washington. All
such insurance policies shall provide that coverage may not be cancelled or substantially modified
(including cancellation for nonpayment of premium) without at least 30 days’ prior written notice
to the Association. All Lot Owners shall provide the Association with proof of insurance upon the
request of the Association.
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13.2.2 The property insurance maintained by each Owner shall, at the
minimum, provide all risk or special cause of loss coverage in an amount equal to the full
replacement cost of each Home and all fixtures and improvements located thereon, with such
reasonable deductibles and exclusions from coverage as the Board may from time to time
approve or by rule or regulation establish.
13.2.3 The liability insurance coverage maintained by each Owner shall
cover liability of the insureds for property damage and bodily injury and death of persons arising
out of the operation, maintenance, and use of the Lot and such other risks as are customarily
covered for similar residential properties with a limit of liability of at least $300,000.
13.2.4 Any portion of the Home for which insurance is required under
this Article which is damaged or destroyed shall be repaired or replaced promptly by the Owner
pursuant to Section 6.23 unless the subdivision is terminated or repair or replacement would be
illegal under any state or local health or safety statute or ordinance.
Article 14. MISCELLANEOUS
Section 14.1 Notices.
14.1.1 Any written notice or other documents as required by this
Declaration may be delivered personally or by certified mail. If by mail, such notice, unless
expressly provided for herein to the contrary with regard to the type of notice being given, shall
be deemed to have been delivered and received 48 hours after a copy thereof has been deposited
in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
15.1.1.1 If to a Member, other than Declarant: to the
mailing address of such Member maintained by the Association, pursuant to the Bylaws.
15.1.1.2 If to Declarant, whether in its capacity as a
Member, or in any other capacity, the following address (unless Declarant shall have advised the
Board in writing of some other address):
Toll WA LP
9720 NE 120th Place, Suite 100
Kirkland, Washington 98034
15.1.1.3 Prior to the organization of the Association,
notices to the Association shall be addressed as set forth above. Thereafter, notices to the
Association shall be addressed to the official mailing address furnished by written notice from the
Association. In addition, from and after the organizational meeting, notice of the address of the
Association shall be given by the Board to each Owner, within a reasonable time after the Board
has received actual notice of such Owner’s purchase of a Lot.
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Section 14.2 Conveyance: Notice Required. The rights of an Owner to sell, transfer or
otherwise convey his or her Lot shall not be subject to any right of approval, disapproval, first
refusal, or similar restriction by the Association or the Board, or anyone acting on their behalf. If a
Lot is being sold, the Board shall have the right to notify the purchaser, the title insurance
company, and the closing agent of the amount of unpaid assessments and charges outstanding
against the Lot, whether or not such information is requested.
Section 14.3 Successors and Assigns. This Declaration shall be binding upon and shall
inure to the benefit of the heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of Declarant, and
the heirs, personal representatives, grantees, lessees, sub lessees and assignees of the Member.
Section 14.4 Joint and Several Liability. In the case of joint ownership of a Lot, the
liability of each of the Owners thereof in connection with the liabilities and obligations of Owners,
set forth in or imposed by this Declaration, shall be joint and several.
Section 14.5 Mortgagee’s Acceptance.
14.5.1 This Declaration shall not initially be binding upon any Mortgagee
of record at the time of recording of said Declaration but rather shall be subject and subordinate
to said Mortgagee’s Mortgage.
14.5.2 Declarant shall not convey title to any Lot until the Mortgagee of
the Lot shall have made appropriate arrangements for partial release of the Lot from the lien of
the Mortgage. The first such partial release by said Mortgagee shall constitute its acceptance of
the provisions of this Declaration as to all of the Lots that remain subject to its Mortgage;
provided, that, except as to Lots so released, said Mortgage shall remain in full force and effect as
to the entire property.
Section 14.6 City Rights. The maintenance obligations of the Association, as provided in
the Declaration or on the Plat, may not be amended or terminated without the prior written
approval of the City. The City shall be deemed to be a third-party beneficiary of this Declaration,
with the full right to enforce all provisions relating to the maintenance obligations of the
Association set forth in the Plat.
Section 14.7 Severability. The provisions hereof shall be deemed independent and
severable, and the invalidity or partial invalidity or unenforceability of any one provision or portion
thereof shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof.
Section 14.8 Construction. The provisions of this Declaration shall be liberally
construed to effectuate its purpose of creating a uniform plan for the operation and maintenance
of the Property.
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Section 14.9 Captions. Captions given to the various articles and sections herein are for
convenience only and are not intended to modify or affect the meaning of any of the substantive
provisions hereof.
Section 14.10 Effective Date. The Declaration shall take effect upon recording.
SIGNATURE ON FOLLOWING PAGE
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Declarant has executed this Declaration on the day and year first
herein above written.
DECLARANT: Dated this of , 2017
Toll WA LP, a Washington limited partnership
By: Toll WA GP Corp, a Washington corporation
Its: General Partner
By: Kelley Moldstad
Its: Division President
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
) ss.
COUNTY OF KING )
I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Kelley Moldstad is the person who
appeared before me, and said person acknowledged that said person signed this instrument, on
oath stated that said person was authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it as
the Division President of Toll WA GP Corp, a Washington corporation, general partner of Toll WA
LP, a Washington limited partnership, to be the free and voluntary act of such entity for the uses
and purposes mentioned in the instrument.
Dated this ____ day of _____________, 2017.
(Signature of Notary)
(Legibly Print or Stamp Name of Notary)
Notary public in and for the state of Washington,
residing at
My appointment expires
DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND RESERVATIONS (CEDARCROFT) EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY
The Plat of Cedarcroft as recorded in Volume ____ of Plats, Pages ______ through _____ under
Recording No. records of King County, Washington,
situate in the City of Renton, Washington.
DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND RESERVATIONS (CEDARCROFT) EXHIBIT B
EXHIBIT B
PLAT NOTES AND EASEMENTS
The following Notes and Easements are taken from the face of the Plat.
PRIVATE DRAINAGE EASEMENT NOTES
THE OWNER(S) OF PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN THIS PLAT ENCUMBERED WITH DRAINAGE
EASEMENTS SHOWN AS "PRIVATE" HEREBY GRANT AND CONVEY TO THE CITY OF RENTON, A
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, THE RIGHT BUT NOT THE OBLIGATION TO CONVEY OR STORE STORM
AND SURFACE WATER PER THE ENGINEERING PLANS APPROVED FOR THE PLAT BY THE CITY OF
RENTON, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF REASONABLE ACCESS (INGRESS AND EGRESS) TO ENTER
SAID DRAINAGE EASEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBSERVING THAT THE OWNER(S) ARE
PROPERLY OPERATING AND MAINTAINING THE DRAINAGE FACILITIES CONTAINED THEREIN. THE
OWNER(S) OF SAID PRIVATE PROPERTY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OPERATING, MAINTAINING, AND
REPAIRING THE DRAINAGE FACILITIES CONTAINED WITHIN SAID DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND ARE
HEREBY REQUIRED TO OBTAIN ANY REQUIRED PERMITS FROM THE CITY OF RENTON OR ITS
SUCCESSOR AGENCY, PRIOR TO FILLING, PIPING, CUTTING OR REMOVING VEGETATION (EXCEPT
FOR ROUTINE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SUCH AS LAWN MOWING) IN OPEN VEGETATED
DRAINAGE FACILITIES (SUCH AS SWALES, CHANNELS, DITCHES, PONDS, ETC.) OR PERFORMING
ANY ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE DRAINAGE FACILITIES CONTAINED WITHIN SAID
DRAINAGE EASEMENT. THIS COVENANT SHALL RUN WITH THE LAND AND IS BINDING UPON THE
OWNER(S) OF SAID PRIVATE PROPERTY, THEIR HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.
THE CITY OF RENTON SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO ENTER THE PRIVATE DRAINAGE EASEMENTS
SHOWN HEREON TO REPAIR ANY DEFICIENCIES OF THE DRAINAGE FACILITY IN THE EVENT THE
OWNER(S) IS/ARE NEGLIGENT IN THE MAINTENANCE OF THE DRAINAGE FACILITIES. THESE
REPAIRS SHALL BE AT THE OWNER(S) COST.
PLAT NOTES
1. TRACT A, AN ACCESS TRACT, IS HEREBY GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO THE OWNERS OF
PARCEL NUMBER 232305-9156, SAID PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS:
THE EAST 70 FEET OF THE WEST 100 FEET OF THE NORTH 140 FEET, LYING SOUTH OF
SOUTHEAST 144TH STREET OF THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER
OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST, W.M., IN
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID SECTION, WHERE IT IS
INTERSECTED BY A LINE 560 FEET WEST OF, MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES THERETO, AND
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PARALLEL WITH THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST
QUARTER OF SAID SECTION;
THENCE ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID SECTION, NORTH 87°51'56” WEST
269.95 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE AT
RIGHT ANGLES THERETO, SOUTH 2°08'04” WEST 109.17 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE
ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT OF RADIUS OF 300 FEET, 116.57 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY;
THENCE ALONG SAID TANGENT LINE, SOUTH 24°23'50” WEST 91.66 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE;
THENCE ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT OF RADIUS OF 300 FEET, A DISTANCE OF 171.59 FEET TO A
POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE ALONG SAID TANGENT LINE, SOUTH 8°22'30” EAST 193.86 FEET TO
A POINT ON THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF
THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION FROM WHICH POINT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
THEREOF BEARS SOUTH 87°23'07” EAST A DISTANCE OF 878.20 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87°23'07”
WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE, 435.56 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID
NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION;
THENCE ALONG THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE THEREOF NORTH 1°44'37” EAST 663.02 FEET TO THE
NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE SOUTH 87°51'56” EAST 479.12 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT
OF BEGINNING.
(BEING KNOWN AS THE EAST 70 FEET OF THE WEST 100 FEET OF THE NORTH 140 FEET OF
TRACT 4 OF EKSTROMS FIVE ACRE TRACTS, ACCORDING TO THE UNRECORDED PLAT THEREOF.)
2. TRACT B IS A STORM DRAINAGE TRACT, UPON THE RECORDING OF THIS PLAT, TRACT B IS
HEREBY GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO THE CEDARCROFT HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION (HOA).
AN EASEMENT IS HEREBY GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF RENTON OVER, UNDER, AND
ACROSS TRACT B FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONVEYING, STORING, MANAGING AND FACILITATING
STORM AND SURFACE WATER PER THE ENGINEERING PLANS ON FILE WITH THE CITY OF RENTON.
THE CITY OF RENTON HAS THE RIGHT TO ENTER SAID STORM WATER EASEMENT FOR THE
PURPOSE OF INSPECTING, OPERATING, MAINTAINING, IMPROVING, AND REPAIRING ITS
DRAINAGE FACILITIES CONTAINED THEREIN. ONLY THE CHAIN LINK FENCE, FLOW CONTROL,
WATER QUALITY TREATMENT AND CONVEYANCE FACILITIES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR
ACCEPTANCE AND MAINTENANCE BY THE CITY. MAINTENANCE OF ALL OTHER IMPROVEMENTS
AND LANDSCAPING ON SAID TRACT B SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE HOA. (SEE
EASEMENT PROVISION 14).
3. TRACT C, A TREE RETENTION TRACT, IS HEREBY GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO THE
CEDARCROFT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION UPON THE RECORDING OF THIS PLAT. THE
CEDARCROFT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SAID
TRACT EXCEPT FOR THE DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN WHICH ARE OWNED BY THE CITY OF
RENTON. THE DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN SAID TRACT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
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CITY OF RENTON. A PUBLIC DRAINAGE EASEMENT DEPICTED ON SHEET 6 IS HEREBY GRANTED
AND CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF RENTON FOR ACCESS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DRAINAGE
FACILITIES WITHIN SAID TRACT (SEE EASEMENT PROVISION 15). THE TREES WITHIN THE TRACT
ARE TO BE LEFT UNDISTURBED AND MAY NOT BE CUT, PRUNED, COVERED BY FILL, REMOVED OR
DAMAGED WITHOUT APPROVAL IN WRITING FORM THE CITY OF RENTON COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OR ITS SUCCESSOR AGENCY.
4. ALL STREET TREES WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY SHALL BE MAINTAINED BY THE CITY OF
RENTON. STREET TREES LOCATED WITHIN LOT BOUNDARIES SHALL BE MAINTAINED BY THE
CEDARCROFT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION.
5. THERE SHALL BE NO DIRECT VEHICULAR ACCESS TO SE 144TH STREET OR 160TH AVENUE
SE FROM THE ABUTTING LOTS.
6. ALL BUILDING DOWNSPOUTS, FOOTING DRAINS, AND DRAINS FROM ALL IMPERVIOUS
SURFACES SUCH AS PATIOS AND DRIVEWAYS SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE PERMANENT STORM
DRAIN OUTLET AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS (R-3900) ON FILE
WITH THE CITY OF RENTON. THIS PLAN SHALL BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION
OF ANY BUILDING PERMIT. ALL CONNECTIONS OF THE DRAINS MUST BE CONSTRUCTED AND
APPROVED PRIOR TO THE FINAL BUILDING INSPECTION APPROVAL. FOR THOSE LOTS THAT ARE
DESIGNATED FOR INDIVIDUAL LOT INFILTRATION SYSTEMS, THE SYSTEMS SHALL BE
CONSTRUCTED AT THE TIME OF THE BUILDING PERMIT AND SHALL COMPLY WITH THE PLANS ON
FILE.
7. IN THE EVENT THAT THE HOA IS DISSOLVED OR OTHERWISE FAILS TO MEET ITS PROPERTY
TAX OBLIGATIONS, AS EVIDENCED BY NON-PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES FOR A PERIOD OF
TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS, THEN EACH LOT IN THIS PLAT SHALL ASSUME AND HAVE AN EQUAL
AND UNDIVIDED OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN TRACTS B AND C, PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY THE HOA
AND HAVE THE ATTENDANT FINANCIAL AND MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES.
EASEMENT PROVISIONS
THE EASEMENTS DEPICTED ON THE SHEET 6 EASEMENT DETAIL OF THIS FINAL PLAT ARE FOR THE
LIMITED PURPOSES SET OUT BELOW.
1. AN EASEMENT IS HEREBY RESERVED FOR AND GRANTED TO THE CITY OF RENTON, PUGET
SOUND ENERGY COMPANY, CENTURY LINK, COMCAST, KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT NO. 90,
AND THEIR RESPECTIVE SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, OVER, UNDER, ACROSS AND UPON THE
EXTERIOR 10 FEET OF ALL LOTS AND TRACTS, PARALLEL WITH AND ADJOINING THE EXISTING OR
PROPOSED PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AS SHOWN HEREON IN WHICH TO LAY, INSTALL, CONSTRUCT,
RENEW, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS WITH NECESSARY
DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND RESERVATIONS (CEDARCROFT) EXHIBIT B
FACILITIES, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF SERVING THIS
SUBDIVISION AND OTHER PROPERTY WITH UTILITY SERVICES AND SIDEWALKS, TOGETHER WITH
THE RIGHT TO ENTER UPON THE LOTS AND TRACTS AT ALL TIMES FOR THE PURPOSE HEREIN
STATED. NO LINES OR WIRES FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRIC CURRENT, OR FOR
TELEPHONE USE, CABLE TELEVISION, FIRE OR LOCAL POLICE SIGNAL OR FOR OTHER PURPOSES,
SHALL BE PLACED OR BE PERMITTED TO BE PLACED UPON ANY LOT UNLESS THE SAME SHALL BE
UNDERGROUND OR IN CONDUIT ATTACHED TO A BUILDING.
2. A PUBLIC STORM DRAINAGE EASEMENT OVER THE ENTIRETY OF TRACT B IS HEREBY
GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF RENTON FOR LOCATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A
STORMWATER BIOSWALE AND INFILTRATION/DETENTION POND, AND ASSOCIATED PUBLIC
STORM DRAINAGE FACILITIES LOCATED WITHIN SAID TRACT, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO
INGRESS AND EGRESS FOR PURPOSES OF MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF SAID
STORMWATER BIOSWALE AND INFILTRATION/DETENTION POND, AND ASSOCIATED STORM
DRAINAGE FACILITIES.
3. A 12 FOOT PRIVATE DRAINAGE EASEMENT SHOWN ON LOT 1 IS HEREBY GRANTED AND
CONVEYED TO THE OWNER OF LOT 2. THE OWNERS OF LOTS 1 AND 2 ARE HEREBY RESPONSIBLE
FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THEIR RESPECTIVE DRAINAGE FACILITIES AND SHALL SHARE EQUALLY
IN THE MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRIVATE DRAINAGE FACILITIES USED IN
COMMON WITHIN SAID EASEMENT.
4. A 12 FOOT PRIVATE DRAINAGE EASEMENT SHOWN ON LOT 4 IS HEREBY GRANTED AND
CONVEYED TO THE OWNER OF LOT 3. THE OWNERS OF LOTS 3 AND 4 ARE HEREBY RESPONSIBLE
FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THEIR RESPECTIVE DRAINAGE FACILITIES AND SHALL SHARE EQUALLY
IN THE MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRIVATE DRAINAGE FACILITIES USED IN
COMMON WITHIN SAID EASEMENT.
5. A 12 FOOT PRIVATE DRAINAGE EASEMENT SHOWN ON LOTS 7 AND 6 IS HEREBY GRANTED
AND CONVEYED TO THE OWNERS OF LOTS 5 AND 6. THE OWNERS OF LOTS 5 THROUGH 7 ARE
HEREBY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THEIR RESPECTIVE DRAINAGE FACILITIES AND
SHALL SHARE EQUALLY IN THE MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRIVATE DRAINAGE
FACILITIES USED IN COMMON WITHIN SAID EASEMENT.
6. A 12 FOOT PRIVATE DRAINAGE EASEMENT SHOWN ON LOTS 9 AND 10 IS HEREBY
GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO THE OWNERS OF LOTS 10 AND 11. THE OWNERS OF LOTS 9
THROUGH 11 ARE HEREBY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THEIR RESPECTIVE
DRAINAGE FACILITIES AND SHALL SHARE EQUALLY IN THE MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES OF
THE PRIVATE DRAINAGE FACILITIES USED IN COMMON WITHIN SAID EASEMENT.
DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND RESERVATIONS (CEDARCROFT) EXHIBIT B
7. A 12 FOOT PRIVATE DRAINAGE EASEMENT SHOWN ON LOTS 13 THROUGH 15 IS HEREBY
GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO THE OWNERS OF LOTS 14 THROUGH 16. THE OWNERS OF LOTS 13
THROUGH 16 ARE HEREBY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THEIR RESPECTIVE
DRAINAGE FACILITIES AND SHALL SHARE EQUALLY IN THE MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES OF
THE PRIVATE DRAINAGE FACILITIES USED IN COMMON WITHIN SAID EASEMENT.
8. A 12 FOOT PRIVATE DRAINAGE EASEMENT SHOWN ON LOTS 18 AND 19 IS HEREBY
GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO THE OWNERS OF LOTS 17, 18 AND 20. THE OWNERS OF LOTS 17
THROUGH 20 ARE HEREBY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THEIR RESPECTIVE
DRAINAGE FACILITIES AND SHALL SHARE EQUALLY IN THE MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES OF
THE PRIVATE DRAINAGE FACILITIES USED IN COMMON WITHIN SAID EASEMENT.
9. A 12 FOOT PRIVATE DRAINAGE EASEMENT SHOWN ON LOT 21 IS HEREBY GRANTED AND
CONVEYED TO THE OWNER OF LOT 22. THE OWNERS OF LOTS 21 AND 22 ARE HEREBY
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THEIR RESPECTIVE DRAINAGE FACILITIES AND SHALL
SHARE EQUALLY IN THE MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRIVATE DRAINAGE FACILITIES
USED IN COMMON WITHIN SAID EASEMENT.
10. A 12 FOOT PRIVATE DRAINAGE EASEMENT SHOWN ON LOT 24 IS HEREBY GRANTED AND
CONVEYED TO THE OWNER OF LOT 23. THE OWNERS OF LOTS 23 AND 24 ARE HEREBY
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THEIR RESPECTIVE DRAINAGE FACILITIES AND SHALL
SHARE EQUALLY IN THE MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRIVATE DRAINAGE FACILITIES
USED IN COMMON WITHIN SAID EASEMENT.
11. A 15 FOOT PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT IS HEREBY RESERVED FOR AND GRANTED
TO THE CITY OF RENTON, OVER, UNDER, ACROSS AND UPON THAT PORTION OF LOTS 9, 10, 27,
AND TRACT B, FOR SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES. THE CITY OF RENTON SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES WITHIN SAID EASEMENT.
12. A 15 FOOT PUBLIC WATER EASEMENT IS HEREBY RESERVED FOR AND GRANTED TO KING
COUNTY WATER DISTRICT NO. 90, OVER, UNDER, ACROSS AND UPON THAT PORTION OF LOTS 7
AND 8, FOR WATER FACILITIES. WATER DISTRICT NO. 90 SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
MAINTENANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES WITHIN SAID EASEMENT.
13. A PUBLIC WATER EASEMENT IS HEREBY RESERVED FOR AND GRANTED TO KING COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT NO. 90, OVER, UNDER, ACROSS AND UPON THOSE PORTIONS OF LOTS 1
THROUGH 27 AND TRACT B, FOR WATER METERS AS DEPICTED ON SHEET 6. WATER DISTRICT NO.
90 SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES WITHIN SAID
EASEMENT.
DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND RESERVATIONS (CEDARCROFT) EXHIBIT B
14. A PUBLIC EASEMENT IS HEREBY RESERVED FOR AND GRANTED TO THE CITY OF RENTON
AND THEIR RESPECTIVE SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, OVER, UNDER, ACROSS AND UPON ALL OF
TRACT B FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, RECONSTRUCTING, OPERATING AND
MAINTAINING A PUBLIC STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO INGRESS
AND EGRESS FOR SUCH PURPOSES.
15. A PUBLIC EASEMENT IS HEREBY RESERVED FOR AND GRANTED TO THE CITY OF RENTON
AND THEIR RESPECTIVE SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, OVER, UNDER, ACROSS AND UPON ALL OF
TRACT C FOR THE PURPOSE MAINTAINING A 5 FOOT PUBLIC TRAIL, AND AN EASEMENT IS HEREBY
GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF RENTON FOR CONSTRUCTING, RECONSTRUCTING,
OPERATING AND MAINTAINING A PUBLIC STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM AS DEPICTED ON SHEET 6,
TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO INGRESS AND EGRESS FOR SUCH PURPOSES.
16. A PUBLIC EASEMENT IS HEREBY RESERVED FOR AND GRANTED TO THE CITY OF RENTON
AND THEIR RESPECTIVE SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, OVER, UNDER, ACROSS AND UPON THE AS
CONSTRUCTED 5 FOOT PUBLIC TRAIL ON TRACT C, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO INGRESS AND
EGRESS FOR SUCH PURPOSES.
17. A 3.50 FOOT LANDSCAPE EASEMENT OVER LOTS 1 THROUGH 8 AS SHOWN ON SHEETS 6
IS HEREBY RESERVED FOR AND GRANTED TO THE CEDARCROFT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION.
THE CEDARCROFT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE
OF SAID LANDSCAPING WITHIN SAID EASEMENT.
18. A 5 FOOT PRIVATE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT SHOWN ON LOTS 5 THROUGH 7 IS
HEREBY GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO THE OWNERS OF LOTS 6 THROUGH 8. THE OWNERS OF
LOTS 5 THROUGH 8 ARE HEREBY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THEIR RESPECTIVE
SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES AND SHALL SHARE EQUALLY IN THE MAINTENANCE
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRIVATE SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES USED IN COMMON WITHIN SAID
EASEMENT.
19. A 5 FOOT PRIVATE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT SHOWN ON LOTS 25 THROUGH 26 IS
HEREBY GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO THE OWNERS OF LOTS 26 AND 27. THE OWNERS OF LOTS
25 THROUGH 27 ARE HEREBY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THEIR RESPECTIVE
SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES AND SHALL SHARE EQUALLY IN THE MAINTENANCE
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRIVATE SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES USED IN COMMON WITHIN SAID
EASEMENT.
20. A 5 FOOT PRIVATE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT SHOWN ON LOTS 10 THROUGH 12 IS
HEREBY GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO THE OWNERS OF LOTS 9 THROUGH 11. THE OWNERS OF
LOTS 9 THROUGH 12 ARE HEREBY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THEIR RESPECTIVE
DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND RESERVATIONS (CEDARCROFT) EXHIBIT B
SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES AND SHALL SHARE EQUALLY IN THE MAINTENANCE
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRIVATE SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES USED IN COMMON WITHIN SAID
EASEMENT.
21. AN EASEMENT FOR AN ENTRY MONUMENT IS HEREBY GRANTED AND CONVEYED OVER
LOT 17 AS DEPICTED ON SHEET 6 TO THE CEDARCROFT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION. THE
CEDARCROFT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF
THE FACILITIES WITHIN SAID EASMENT.
STORM DRAINAGE NOTES
ALL DRAINAGE EASEMENTS WITHIN THIS PLAT, NOT SHOWN AS "PRIVATE", ARE HEREBY
GRANTED AND CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF RENTON, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF
WASHINGTON, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONVEYING, STORING, MANAGING AND FACILITATING
STORM AND SURFACE WATER PER THE ENGINEERING PLANS APPROVED FOR THIS PLAT BY THE
CITY OF RENTON, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF REASONABLE ACCESS (INGRESS AND EGRESS),
TO ENTER SAID DRAINAGE EASEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSPECTING, OPERATING,
MAINTAINING, REPAIRING AND IMPROVING THE DRAINAGE FACILITIES CONTAINED THEREIN.
NOTE THAT EXCEPT FOR THE FACILITIES WHICH HAVE BEEN FORMALLY ACCEPTED FOR
MAINTENANCE BY THE CITY OF RENTON, MAINTENANCE OF DRAINAGE FACILITIES ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPERTY OWNER.
THE OWNER(S) OF SAID PRIVATE PROPERTY ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN ANY REQUIRED PERMITS
FROM THE CITY OF RENTON OR ITS SUCCESSOR AGENCY, PRIOR TO ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CLEARING
AND GRADING, FILLING, PIPING, CUTTING OR REMOVING VEGETATION (EXCEPT FOR ROUTINE
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SUCH AS LAWN MOWING) IN OPEN VEGETATED DRAINAGE FACILITIES
(SUCH AS SWALES, CHANNELS, DITCHES, PONDS, ETC.) OR PERFORMING ANY ALTERATIONS OR
MODIFICATIONS TO THE DRAINAGE FACILITIES CONTAINED WITHIN SAID DRAINAGE EASEMENT.
THIS EASEMENT IS INTENDED TO FACILITATE REASONABLE ACCESS TO THE DRAINAGE FACILITIES.
THIS EASEMENT AND COVENANT SHALL RUN WITH THE LAND AND IS BINDING UPON THE
OWNER(S) OF SAID PRIVATE PROPERTY, THEIR HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND RESERVATIONS (CEDARCROFT) EXHIBIT C
EXHIBIT C
OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
This table identifies the various portions of the Property and provides a general summary of who owns
those portions or has an easement interest, who is responsible to maintain them, and who pays the
maintenance costs. See Exhibit B for additional information.
Tract or Easement
Owner or Easement
Beneficiary
Maintained By Paid By/Assessed To
Individual Lots Individual Owners Individual Owners Individual Owners
Tract B – Storm Drainage HOA, subject to Public
Storm Drainage
Easement
HOA maintains Tract,
including landscaping;
City maintains public
storm drainage
facilities and chain link
fence in the Tract
HOA/Assessed to All
Owners
City pays for storm
facilities and chain link
fence maintenance
Tract C – Tree Protection and
Retention
HOA, subject to a
Public Trail Easement
and Public Storm
Drainage Easement
HOA maintains Tract,
including landscaping,
trail & split rail fence;
City maintains storm
drainage facilities
within Public Storm
Drainage Easement
HOA/Assessed to All
Owners
City pays for maintenance
of storm drainage facilities
within Public Storm
Drainage Easement
Public Storm Drainage Facilities
in Tracts B & C
City of Renton City of Renton City of Renton
Entry Monument & Associated
Landscaping located in an
Easement on Lot 17
Owner owns Lot; HOA
owns the monument &
associated landscaping
Owner maintains Lot
except HOA maintains
Monument &
associated landscaping
Owner pays for Lot
maintenance;
HOA pays to maintain
Monument & landscaping
& Assesses to All Owners
Landscape Easement on Lots 1-
8 (See Easement Provision 17
on Exhibit B)
Owner owns Lot.
Easement benefits the
HOA
Owner maintains Lot
except for landscaping
in Easement which is
maintained by HOA
HOA/Assessed to All
Owners
Private Storm Drainage
Easement over various Lots
Easements Benefit
Various Lots
See Easement
Provisions 3-10 on
Exhibit B
Owners of Benefitted
Lots
Benefitted Lot Owners pay
for portion of facilities
used only by that Lot &
share equally in costs for
portion of facilities used
in common
Public Facilities in Easements
on Lots & Tracts
Utility Owner Utility Owner Utility Owner
Private Sanitary Sewer
Facilities in Easements on Lots
Easements Benefit
Various Lots
See Easement
Provisions 18-20 on
Exhibit B
Owners of Benefitted
Lots
Benefitted Lot Owners pay
for portion of facilities
used only by that Lot &
share equally in
maintenance costs for
portion of facilities used
in common.
DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND RESERVATIONS (CEDARCROFT) EXHIBIT C
Tract or Easement
Owner or Easement
Beneficiary
Maintained By Paid By/Assessed To
Street Trees located in the
public right-of-way
City of Renton City of Renton City of Renton
Street Trees and landscaping
on Lots located in the
Landscaping Easement granted
to the HOA
Lot Owner HOA HOA/Assessed to All
Owners
Sidewalks City of Renton Owner of adjacent
Lot/Tract
Owner of adjacent Lot
Street Lighting City of Renton City of Renton City of Renton