Southshore Owners Association

Key facts from Southshore Owners Association's documents

Reflects the 2025 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA with condominium units (Condominium Lots and Condominium Units) (Section 1.05, 1.06, 1.11, 4.01)

Units / lots

Lots 1-7 and 123-132 minimum 2400 sq ft; all lots numbered on plats; Condominium Lots 38-42, 44-48; total number not given (Section 2.01, Section 1.05, Section 1.13)

Governing law

ORS 94 (Oregon Planned Community Act) (Recitals mention ORS 94.590 and ORS 94.6)

Assessments & dues

Not fixed; determined annually by Board through budgets (Maintenance & Operations, Reserve, Capital Improvement) (Sections 5.01, 5.02, 5.05)

Special assessments

Capital Improvement Assessment allowed; any single or related group exceeding $15,000 requires 75% owner vote; cannot be used for operating or reserve needs (Section 5.03)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments/fines become a lien on the lot/unit upon recordation of notice of default; Board may enforce lien within 3 months; lien subordinate to prior recorded mortgage (Section 5.08(a)-(b))

Reserves & fees

Required Reserve Budget for major maintenance/replacement of common assets with expected life 1-30 years; annual inventory of common assets; borrowing from reserve allowed with repayment (Sections 5.01(b), 5.04)

Pets

Yes, dogs, cats or other household domesticated pets allowed, not bred or maintained for commercial purposes (Section 6.01)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, for residential use as primary or secondary residence (Section 2.14)

Parking & vehicles

Cannot be stored or parked in Private Area unless stored in a garage (Section 2.02(f))

Fences

Fences allowed only in Restricted Private Area with ARC approval; max height 4.5 ft above finish grade; materials limited to wood, vinyl, stone; no chain link; animal barrier fencing must be generally invisible (Exhibit A IV.10, VI.4; Section 2.04(a)(2)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any initial construction, major exterior changes, changes in color, topography, etc. (repairs like-for-like excepted) (Section 2.03(a), Section 3.01-3.02)

Home business

Not explicitly prohibited, but all uses must not cause unreasonable disturbance; no commercial vehicle repair or storage (Section 2.02(c), (f))

Setbacks / home size

Restricted Private Area: 15 ft front, 5 ft side (zero side yard allowed on one side per Exhibit B), 15 ft rear; no building closer than lot lines (Sections 1.14, 2.04, 2.04(d))

Insurance

Not detailed; insurance mentioned in Bylaws reference and Section 5.05(b) (cost of insurance in Maintenance Budget) (Section 5.05(b))

Use restrictions

Residential Lots and Condominium Units intended for primary or secondary residence of occupants (owner or renter); no short-term occupancy (Section 2.14)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Residential Lot or Condominium Unit (Section 4.03)

Amendments

By vote or written consent of Owners holding 75% of votes; if conflict with Southshore Planned Development, consent of City of Newport required (Section 6.05)

Amenities

Common Area includes recreational facilities, office, maintenance storage, equipment for ponds and storm drainage, other common benefit facilities (Section 2.05(d))

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