Baker Creek Estates

Key facts from Baker Creek Estates's documents

Reflects the 2015 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (Article VII, Section 7.1 (non-profit cor)

Legal name

BAKER CREEK ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Governing law

Washington Homeowners Association Act (Chapter 64.38 RCW) (Section 2.15)

Assessments & dues

Set by Annual Budget, equal per lot (Section 10.1.1: 'assessed equally agains)

Special assessments

Permitted for unexpected repairs or deficiencies, subject to budget ratification process (Section 10.1.3)

Collections & liens

Automatic lien for unpaid assessments, priority over later mortgages except for certain six-month portion; foreclosure with 8-month redemption if deficiency waived; statute of limitations 6 years (Sections 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9)

Reserves & fees

Required; portion of annual budget devoted to reserves for inspection, maintenance, repairs, replacement or removal of principal common amenities (Sections 6.4 and 10.2)

Pets

Well-behaved dogs, cats, and other limited species that do not normally leave a lot (Section 9.1.7)

Leasing & rentals

Yes; all leases must be in writing and subject to governing documents (Section 9.1.20)

Parking & vehicles

Large commercial vehicles not allowed except in a lawfully constructed garage (Section 9.1.3(b))

Fences

Subject to Bellingham Municipal Code 20.30.10; no perimeter fence in front yards; fences in side/back yards only, max 6'; no chain link except original (Section 9.1.14)

Architectural approval

Design Review Package must be submitted and approved for all new construction or improvements (Section 4.5.2)

Home business

Permitted if consistent with laws, no excessive customer traffic or bulk shipping, no appearance of business use (Section 9.1.1)

Setbacks / home size

One-story: 1000 sq ft; two-story or split-level: 1300 sq ft (exclusive of porches, patios, garages) (Section 4.3.1)

Use restrictions

Lots used for residential purposes and incidental social, recreational uses (Section 9.1.1)

Voting & meetings

Specified in Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws (Section 7.5: 'Membership and voting righ)

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