CLEARWOOD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC. 21603 N CLEAR LAKE BLVD SE YELM, WA 98597 (360) 894-2941

CLEARWOOD COMMUNITY

ASSOCIATION INC.

21603 N CLEAR LAKE BLVD SE

YELM, WA 98597

(360) 894-2941

Rules

and

Regulations

(RED BOOK)

The Rules and Regulations were Last Rewritten and

Approved by Membership January 7, 2007.

The Rules and Regulations were Last Updated with Member

Approved Resolutions August 15, 2015 and Reviewed by

Membership in October, 2015.

The Rules and Regulations were Last Updated with Member

Approved Resolutions August 15, 2015 and Approved by the

Clearwood Board of Directors November 7, 2015.

Date Last Printed: January 24, 2016

RED BOOK

RULES & REGULATIONS

CLEARWOOD COMMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

RESOLUTION NO. 91-05-20:

A RESOLUTION presenting codified Rules and Regulations governing the

use of Clearwood and its facilities by property owners and their guests.

WHEREAS, according to the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws and

Amended Protective Covenants of the Clearwood Community Association,

Inc., the Board of Directors has the authority to develop operational policies

and procedures, and,

WHEREAS, there is a need to establish orderly and reasonable procedures

for governing activities and for maintaining the integrity of Clearwood while

restricting individual freedom as little as possible,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that, the Board of Directors adopt the

Book of Rules and Regulations governing the use of Clearwood (hereinafter

known as the RED BOOK).

Adopted 18

day of May, 1991

CLEARWOOD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

Darlene Johnson, President

Attest: Everett (Bob) Cox, Secretary

RED BOOK INTRODUCTION

This Red Book contains the Rules and Regulations governing the use of

Clearwood and its facilities by property owners and their guests. These

Rules and Regulations were duly considered and officially adopted by the

Board of Directors of the Clearwood Community Association on May 18,

1991.

These Rules and Regulations were adopted with the following intents:

1. To establish orderly and reasonable procedures for the governing

activities and

2. To maintain the integrity of Clearwood while restricting individual

freedom as little as possible.

It is also intended that these regulations will be followed by members and

their guests in a spirit of cooperation and that common sense will prevail in

those instances where the interpretation of a rule or regulation does not

sufficiently apply to a particular situation. In the final analysis, the

application of common sense and courtesy, together with respect for one's

neighbor and property, are the primary requisites to insure that Clearwood

will be a truly enjoyable place to live and visit.

Other pertinent documents include the Declaration of Amended Articles

of Incorporation and Protective Covenants Applicable to Clearwood

Community Association, Inc. (Blue Book), and the Clearwood

Community Association Bylaws (Yellow Book). In the event of conflict

between the Articles of Incorporation, Covenants, Bylaws and the Rules

and Regulations as stated in this Red Book, the actual Articles of

Incorporation, Covenants, and Bylaws shall take precedent and prevail.

Copies of all books are available at the CCA office.

The Rules and Regulations in this Red Book must be reviewed by

members every four (4)

years and shall be immediately updated upon the

effective date of new amendments approved by the membership.

The Covenants & Restrictions run with the land. When there is a change of

ownership, the new owner(s) is deemed to have accepted such Covenants

& Restrictions and is bound by them to the same extent as the original

owner.

 

 
Table of Contents 
A.  MEMBERSHIP .............................................................................................. 6 

  GENERAL .................................................................................................... 6 
 TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP ......................................................................... 6 
 VOTING ....................................................................................................... 6 
B.  CCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS & COMMITTEES W ................................... 6 
 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ................................................................................. 6 
 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE ........................................................ 6 
 VIOLATION COMMITTEE ................................................................................ 7 
 FINANCE COMMITTEE ................................................................................... 7 
 OTHER COMMITTEES .................................................................................... 7 
C.  ENTRY PROCEDURES AND GUEST REGULATIONS .............................. 7 
 GENERAL REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO MEMBERS AND GUESTS AND RENTE 7 
 ENTRY GATES ............................................................................................. 7 
 ENTRY KEY CARDS ...................................................................................... 7 
 GUESTS, DELIVERY AND SERVICE PERSONNEL .............................................. 8 
 CONTRACTORS AND REAL ESTATE AGENTS .................................................. 8 
 RENTING OR LENDING OF RESIDENTIAL/RECREATIONAL LOTS ........................ 8 
 SOLICITORS ................................................................................................. 9 
D.  CAMPING AND PICNICKING ....................................................................... 9 
 GENERAL .................................................................................................... 9 
 GROUP USE OF PICNIC FACILITIES ................................................................ 9 
 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT ................................................. 10 
a.  Permanent Residency ....................................................................... 10 
b.  Summer Residency ........................................................................... 10 
c.  Storage .............................................................................................. 10 
E.  ASSESSMENTS .......................................................................................... 11 
 BASIC ASSESSMENTS & WATER SERVICE RATES......................................... 11 
 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ............................................................................. 11 
 FINES ........................................................................................................ 12 
 WATER SERVICE CUTOFF ........................................................................... 12 
 IMPACT FEES ............................................................................................. 12 
 STEP RATES FOR WATER USAGE ............................................................... 12 
F.  SECURITY AND SAFETY ........................................................................... 13 
 STATEMENT OF POLICY .............................................................................. 13 

 

 
 CLEARWOOD PATROL ................................................................................ 15 
 AMBULANCE AND RESCUE, FIRE DEPARTMENT AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ...... 15 
G.  MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS .......................................................... 16 
 FIRES, FIRE PITS AND PUTTING OUT FIRES ................................................. 16 
 ANIMAL CONTROL ...................................................................................... 17 
 SIGNS ....................................................................................................... 18 
 REFUSE COLLECTION/DISPOSITION ............................................................. 18 
 WATER WELLS .......................................................................................... 19 
 FIRE ARMS & DANGEROUS DEVICES ........................................................... 19 
 NOISE ....................................................................................................... 19 
 FIREWORKS ............................................................................................... 21 
 SKATEBOARD SAFETY ISSUES .................................................................... 21 
ALCOHOL USE ............................................................................................ 21 
EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITY ............................................................................... 22 
VANDALISM, FINES AND REWARD PROCESS ................................................ 22 
H.  BUILDING AND LANDSCAPE RESTRICTIONS ....................................... 22 
 GENERAL REGULATIONS ............................................................................ 22 
 THURSTON COUNTY BUILDING REQUIREMENTS ........................................... 22 
 CLEARWOOD BUILDING REGULATIONS ........................................................ 22 
 FENCES ..................................................................................................... 23 
 TREE, BRUSH REMOVAL & GENERAL CLEARING .......................................... 24 
 INSTALLATION OF DRIVEWAYS & WALKWAYS ............................................... 25 

  DISTRIBUTION OF CERTIFICATES OF WATER AVAILABILITY (COWAS) ........... 25 

  DEFINING TEMPORARY STRUCTURES .......................................................... 25 

  DEFINING RETAINING WALLS ...................................................................... 26 
 PLUMBED ACCESSORY UTILITY STRUCTURE ................................................ 26 
I. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE REGULATIONS ............................................. 27 
J.  VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS ................................................. 27 
 GENERAL REGULATIONS ............................................................................ 27 
 OPERATOR'S PERMITS ............................................................................... 27 
 ROADS ...................................................................................................... 28 
 PARKING ................................................................................................... 28 
 SPEED LIMIT .............................................................................................. 28 
 SPEED ENFORCEMENT ............................................................................... 28 
 PASSING A MOVING VEHICLE ...................................................................... 28 
 PASSING LOADING/DISCHARGING SCHOOL BUS........................................... 28 
 IMPEDIMENTS TO TRAFFIC AND SAFETY ....................................................... 29 

 
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K. TRAIL REGULATIONS ................................................................................ 29 
L.  SWIMMING BEACH & POOL REGULATIONS .......................................... 29 
1.  BEACH AREAS ........................................................................................... 29 
2.  SWIMMING POOL ........................................................................................ 29 
M.  BOAT REGULATIONS ............................................................................... 29 
1.  BOAT POLICY ............................................................................................. 29 
2.  IMPOUNDED BOATS .................................................................................... 30 
3.  IDENTIFICATION .......................................................................................... 30 
4.  SPEED LIMIT .............................................................................................. 30 
5.  MONTHLY RENTAL CHARGE ........................................................................ 30 
N.  FISHING REGULATIONS ........................................................................... 30 
O.  TENNIS COURT REGULATIONS .............................................................. 30 
P.  MEETINGS .................................................................................................. 30 
Q.  ENFORCEMENT OF RULES 
& 
REGULATIONS
 ............................................ 31 
R.  SERVICES, WHERE TO GET THEM ......................................................... 32 
S.  DISCLOSURE OF ASSOCIATION AND MEMBER INFORMATION ......... 32 
SCHEDULE OF FINES: EXHIBIT NO.1 ........................................................... 35 
 
 

A. MEMBERSHIP

General - Any owner of property within Clearwood, is a member of the

CCA. Memberships may not be withdrawn from the CCA while the

owner still holds land in Clearwood. Members of CCA, families, friends

and guests, have the indefeasible right to the nonexclusive use and

enjoyment of all facilities with

Clearwood

Use of facilities within

Clearwood is a privilege which may

suspended by the Board of Directors or its representative, for

delinquency in payment of assessments or failure to comply with the

Art

icles of Incorporation, the Protective Covenants, the Bylaws of the

Association or the reasonable Rules and Regulations established by the

Board of Directors.

2. Transfer of Membership - Membership transfers automatically upon

conveyance of land. The right to exercise the privileges of membership,

such as voting, right to notice from the CCA and use of common

facilities takes place when satisfactory evidence is presented to CCA

office showing a transfer of the land to which membership is

appurtenant.

3. Voting - Members of the CCA in good standing shall have one vote for

each lot owned in Clearwood in conducting the business of the

corporation. Shared ownership will have one vote for each lot. Members

will not be allowed to vote until proper transfer of ownership has

occurred.

B. CCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS & COMMITTEES

The CCA is managed and operated on a non-profit basis with the

voluntary participation of its members. The Board of Directors, along

with various standing and recognized committees, are the active

participants.

Board of Directors

- Seven members elected by the Membership.

Three Year Terms. Two or three elected or re-elected each year. No

more than two members on the Board can be affiliated with the ACC

Committee. A new member affiliated with the ACC would have to resign.

Function: To manage and control the affairs of the CCA defined in detail

in the Bylaws of CCA, Articles of Incorporation, the Protective

Covenants and Rules and Regulations.

2. Architectural Control Committee - At least three members appointed

by the Board of Directors. Term is indefinite. Members may be replaced

at the discretion of the Board or upon request of the member.

Function: To provide control of the general appearance and

environment of Clearwood by approving all building plans, site plans,

landscape plans, color schemes, tree removal and/or other plans

pertinent to the land and buildings in Clearwood.

3. Violation Committee - Three members or more appointed by the

Board of Directors. Term is indefinite. Members may be replaced at the

discretion of the Board or upon request of the member.

New members that are added to the Violation Committee cannot be

affiliated with the Patrol Committee. If they are, they have to resign or

take a leave of absence before joining.

Function: To provide continuity in the processing and enforcing of the

Protective Covenants, Bylaws, Policies and Rules and Regulations.

4. Finance Committee - Three (3) to ten (l0) members appointed by the

Board of Directors. Term is indefinite. Members may be replaced at the

discretion of the Board or upon request of the member.

Function: To provide advice and recommendations in the financial

affairs of the CCA, including budgetary and investment decisions.

5. Other Committees - From time to time may be appointed by the Board,

as required, for specific functions.

C. ENTRY PROCEDURES AND GUEST REGULATIONS

1. General Regulations Pertaining to Members and Guests and

Renters - Members of CCA are responsible to adhere to the Rules and

Regulations set forth in this book and are responsible for the action of

their guests and renters. Members of CCA are responsible to assure

that renters adhere to the Rules and Regulations set forth in this book.

They are responsible for the action of renters and guests and liable for

any fines levied in the event these regulations are violated. Care should

be taken that renters and guests comply with these regulations, the

Protective Covenants, Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. Ignorance

of the rules is not a valid excuse.

2. Entry Gates – The two main entry gates, located on Clear Lake

Boulevard North (Division IV) and Blue Hills Drive (Division IX), should

be used for all normal entry and exit from Clearwood. The service gate,

located on Clear Lake Boulevard (Division V), may be used in the event

of malfunction of the main gates or to allow access by service and

contractor vehicles that exceed the weight limit (5 tons gross) on Clear

Lake Boulevard North. No tailgating under any circumstances.

3. Entry Key Cards - Access through the main gates is controlled by entry

key cards issued to members in good standing. The CCA has the right

to withhold the current gate card to any Lot Owner, purchaser or

occupant until assessments have been paid. Each lot owner is allowed

to purchase a maximum of eight (8) cards. Any number in excess of

that limit must be approved by the Board of Directors of the CCA.

Entry through the service gate is controlled by keyed padlock. Key/Lock

arrangements for this gate are available at the Clearwood office on a

temporary basis.

4. Guests, Delivery and Service Personnel - Members of CCA are

responsible for the arrangements for allowing entrance of guests,

delivery or service personnel into Clearwood by meeting them at the

gate or by providing a gate card for their use.

On both days of the Annual Community Garage Sale event, the front

and back gates will be open for six (6) hours, to allow the general public

to participate. By voting for this amendment the Association (the

Members) agree to indemnify the Board of Directors against any liability

to the Association, resulting from this action.

5. Contractors and Real Estate Agents - Members of CCA are

responsible for the arrangements for allowing entrance of contractors or

Real Estate Agents into Clearwood by meeting them at the gate or by

providing a gate card for their use.

6. Renting or Lending of Residential/Recreational Lots - Members of

CCA, who are renting, leasing or lending, or otherwise allowing

continual access to their property with Clearwood on a long term basis,

are required to notify the CCA in writing within three (3) days of the

beginning of such use, providing names, address and phone numbers of

same. Failure to comply in a timely fashion will result in a fine of $100

per incident which doubles each month until the issue is resolved.

Members who rent their property pay a 100 per year fee to cover added costs

of dealing with renters and keeping them advised of community activities.

Members are advised to employ full credit reports, which include

criminal background checks as requirements before occupancy, and to

voluntarily supply copies to CCA. Court record searches can be made

on the web or through independent businesses probably for less than

$50. There have been instances in recent years wherein availability of

this information would have saved both members and the CCA

significant costs and liability risks.

Members are advised to obtain garbage service in their name when

their dwelling is rented. Otherwise if renters do not have regular

garbage service upon assuming occupancy of the dwelling the owner

member is subject to a fine of $50 per month of non-service.

Members are responsible for all acts of vandalism of their renters and

their renter's children, relatives or guests. The Board of Directors will

assess costs and fines, in cases where these acts can be proven, either

through criminal actions taken by local authorities or by actions as

provided for in the Rules and Regulations (Red Book) of CCA.

Members are responsible for the upkeep of the exterior of their

dwellings and their lot and adherence to Rules & Regulations. The

Board of Directors will assess costs and fines against the owner-

members in cases of failure to abide by these rules.

7. Solicitors - No soliciting shall be permitted within Clearwood. The

preceding sentence shall be interpreted and applied as follows:

To prohibit all commercial soliciting

(by members or non-members)

seeking to promote sale of commercial products or services.

To prohibit soliciting by non-members

within Clearwood for

donations or sales of items on behalf of any non-profit charitable,

religious, community welfare or similar organizations.

To not prohibit

soliciting of donations or the sale of items by members

on behalf of non-profit charitable, religious, or limited to Heart Fund,

Cancer Fund and recognized fund raising activities by groups such as

Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Lions, Kiwanis, or the local volunteer fire

department.

D. CAMPING AND PICNICKING

1. General - All camping must be on individual lots. Camping on

community property is prohibited.

Clearwood picnic and beach facilities are closed to use from 10:00 p.m.

until 5:00 a.m. Exceptions to this rule will be:

a. Opening night of fishing season,

b. Community Functions, such as, but not necessarily limited to, July

4th and Labor Day Midnight Dances, and

c. Community restrooms, and access thereto, except for normal

seasonal closure of selected restrooms.

2. Group use of Picnic Facilities - Picnic facilities are for the use and

enjoyment of all members. Care should be taken not to occupy entire

picnic or common areas with large parties. Members are expected, in

respect for the rights of all other members, to restrict the number of their

guests to a number which can be handled on their lot.

Large, formally organized functions, such as company, club or church

picnics, are discouraged.

If the number of guests exceeds twenty-five (25) people, members must

inform the CCA office of their intent to use the picnic, playground,

beaches or other common areas for group activities.

Any large group gathering resulting in an overcrowding of facilities,

makes an impact on other members; the policy of first-come, first-

served shall apply; the others must relocate to another facility. A fine or

special assessment may be levied on the member or members to cover

the costs of any cleanup or added expense.

3. Recreational Vehicles and Equipment

Permanent Residency

- The use of RVs, travel trailers, campers,

tents, motor homes and RV equipment is prohibited as permanent

residences, however, they are permitted on individual lots during a

one (1) year time limit while a permanent residence is under

construction, after which they must be removed. That all recreational

equipment stored on private lots, such boats on trailers, be considered

Recreational Vehicle (RV) subject to the rules of this section.

b. Summer Residency - The use of RVs, travel trailers, campers, tents

and other equipment may reside on individual lots from one weekend

before the opening of fishing season through October 31st,

constituting the summer season:

The Membership, at the August 1994 Annual Meeting, determined

that the designation "fishing season" is vague, although the Board

and the Membership have been interpreting it to mean "lowland

lakes fishing season." However, the State of Washington, has

already declared several lowland lakes open for fishing year round.

The purpose of this covenant is to prohibit year round use of RVs,

travel trailers, campers, tents and motor homes as permanent

residences, therefore the interpretation of "fishing season" is as

follows:

" .... The use of RVs, travel trailers, campers, tents and motor

homes is prohibited as permanent residences; however, they

may reside on Residential/Recreational lots from one weekend

before the opening of lowland lakes fishing season through

October 31; except that, in the absence of a lowland lakes fishing

season for Clear Lake, the "Clearwood Fishing Season" will be

deemed to open on April 1st of each year ... "

They are considered occupied during that period of time even if there

is only occasional use. All RVs, travel trailers, campers, tents and

other equipment shall be removed from the individual lots by

November 1st, or the member is subject to fine.

c. Storage - RVs, trailers, campers and RV equipment may be stored

on individual lots of permanent residences in Clearwood, when

screened from the road and approved by the ACC.

1. Screening shall be defined to mean that the view from fronting

road (address) of any RVs stored at residences shall be broken

up by the utilization of the suggested materials or plantings set

forth below.

2. Screening shall be approved by the ACC and an agreement

permit issued.

3. Screening shall consist of one or more of the following:

(a) Low, dense trees.

(b) Fast-growing, dense shrubbery.

(d) Natural-appearing fencing in accordance with policy regarding

fences.

(e) Natural-appearing latticework and/or vines.

(f)

Such other screening as shall be approved from time to time

by the ACC and/or the Board of Directors of CCA.

 The Board of Directors defines “such other screening” to

include, at this time, that the minimal RV/Trailer/Camping

screening shall consist of storage at the side of the

dwelling with no protrusion beyond the front of the building

4. Permits shall be issued on a case-by-case basis and shall be

conditional to the owner maintaining screening in a manner

consistent with the permit.

5. Permits shall expire with the sale or disposal of the real property.

E. ASSESSMENTS

1. Basic Assessments & Water Service Rates – Basic Assessments

and Water Service Rates are levied for the continued management and

maintenance of the CCA. They are due 30 days after billing and interest

will be charged on past due accounts, until paid. Payment of Basic

Assessments and Water Service Rates are the sole responsibility of the

CCA member and are collectible by court action. The CCA shall have

the right to withhold the current gate card and water service to any lot

owner, purchaser or occupant until assessments have been paid.

2. Special Assessments - Special Assessments are generally one time

assessments which may be levied for a specific purpose and duration,

by the vote of the membership at an annual meeting or special meeting

called for that purpose. Unless otherwise specifically stated at the time

of acceptance, collection shall be as specified for Assessments and

Water Service Rates in paragraph E.l above.

3. Fines - Fines levied for a violation of Protective Covenants, Bylaws,

Policies and/or Rules and Regulations, will become a personal

obligation of the lot owner and will include interest (as applicable) if not

paid within thirty (30) days.

4. Water Service Cutoff - The Board of Directors of CCA has the option

to disconnect water service of members who are delinquent in their

assessments. (See paragraph 1 for refinement of disconnect policy

approved August 2000.)

The responsibility for the maintenance and protection of the water

system extends from the initial water source through each meter to the

connection for each member's water supply.

Individual members may only connect their water supply to the 'lot side'

of the meter box, and that any tampering with the meter or any part of

the community system will subject the member to a fine of $500 for

each reported (and verified) incident.

5. Impact Fees - Effective August 16, 2003 impact fees are established to

help defray the cost of additional fire protection, and maintenance,

replacement and upgrading of the roads and amenities because of the

impact of accelerated development.

a. The amount of the construction impact fee for a house and septic

system is a set fee voted by the membership. Of this total 69% shall be

assigned to roads, 27% is to fire protection (installation of hydrants) and

4% shall be assigned to parks and playgrounds. These funds, and the

interest on them, shall be expended within six years of collection, and

only for the purposes to which assigned, along with general reserve

funds maintained in the CCA 5 year plan and Long Range plan.

b. The amount of the construction impact fee for installation of a septic

system only is a set fee voted by the membership (10% of full fee),

allocated proportionately among the three usage areas.

c. The amount of the construction fee for a dwelling on a lot on which a

currently approved septic system for a new home already exists is a

set fee (90% of full fee), allocated proportionately among the three

usage areas.

Step Rates for Water Usage

–

Effective with billing for mid year 2014

usage.

The community must establish a firm basis to encourage conservation

starting with the implementation of "steps" in usage rates:

TIER

FROM

PER # CUBIC

FEET (CF)

PROPOSED

COST

0-2500 CF

100

$2.30

2501-3500 CF

100

$3.45

3501 and up

100

$4.55

Calculated quarterly, but billed semi-annually.

F. SECURITY AND SAFETY

1. Statement of Policy - The purpose for which the CCA is formed is to

acquire, construct, improve, maintain and operate community

recreational and common facilities, and areas of every description in or

for the common use of the members of Clearwood. The Covenants are

intended to preserve and enhance the values and amenities of the

Community.

The portion of the directive "for the common use of the members of

Clearwood' is interpreted to mean that the facilities and services

provided in Clearwood are reserved to Clearwood members, guests

and invitees.

Further, this language may be interpreted to mean that "preserve"

implies "To reserve something for certain persons, to guard, to keep

safe from destruction. " and that "enhance" denotes "To make greater

in value, desirability or attractiveness."

In accordance with this interpretation of the Covenants, the members of

the CCA and the Board of Directors hereby establish a Security Policy

to be in force within Clearwood, with the express purpose of:

a. Guarding the entry gates,

b. Patrolling the community and

c. Monitoring the common facilities in an effort to preserve and

enhance the amenities.

The various security measures provided by the CCA may include, but

are not limited to the following:

a. Guarding the Entry Gates - Provide guards at gates as deemed

necessary.

b. Patrolling the Community - Facilitate patrol service within

Clearwood relative to:

Thurston County Sheriff Office

1. Monitor radio calls

2. Notify of unlawful activity

3. Assist in emergencies or as needed

Thurston County Fire Department

1. Monitor radio calls

2. Notify of uncontrolled fire or bum bans

3. Assist in emergencies or as needed

Clearwood Community Association

1. Monitor common areas

2. Notify CCA of damage/vandalism

3. Assist in reporting violations of CCA Rules & Regulations

Clearwood Community Members/Guests

1. Monitor CB radio for emergencies

2. Notify members in emergencies

3. Assist by:

(a) Patrolling around Clearwood

(b) Helping find people, belongings, pets

c. Monitoring the Common Facilities -

1. Monitor entry to Swim Pool as deemed necessary.

2. Restrict entry to authorized persons to maintain pool limits or as

deemed necessary.

3. Monitor use of parks and recreational areas as needed.

These security measures are not intended to be used for protection of

personal property or for checking cabins, RV's or property for damage.

Security measures shall be provided as identified and stated in this

policy, with funding support representing no more than 5% of the annual

maintenance/operations budget.

In the event the cost of providing said security measures increases

significantly and the approved funding support is no longer adequate,

funding options shall be brought to the membership for review and

adoption.

In accordance with the governing declarations of CCA, the powers of

the CCA are vested in a Board of Directors. The Board is given the

authority to form special committees reflected by the needs of the CCA.

The Board hereby authorizes the appointment of a committee to assist

in overseeing the security measures of the CCA, which committee shall

take an active role in the stated functions as well as an advisory role in

the funding decisions.

Any unlawful or criminal conduct shall be reported to Thurston County

authorities.

Any action by a member or non-member that is deemed to be in

violation of the Protective Covenants, Bylaws or Rules and Regulations

shall be reported to the CCA office or the Board of Directors.

The Clearwood Community Association, Inc. shall completely release,

indemnify, defend, and hold the Board of Directors and it's officers,

Board appointed agents and employees harmless from every right,

claim, demand, action, cause of action, and damage of any kind

whatsoever, known or unknown, existing or arising in the future, in

connection with, arising out of, resulting from, incident to, on account

of, or in any way arising out of performance in representing the

CCA, including but not limited to attorney's fees and costs. The

provisions of this paragraph shall also apply to such claims arising

from injury to or death sustained by any person in any way

connected with performance in representing the CCA.

The above paragraph is subject to the following direct quote from

RCW-22-A08.025:

"2) A corporation shall have power to indemnify any person made a

party to any proceeding by reason of the fact that he is or was a

director against judgments, penalties, fines, settlements and

reasonable expenses actually incurred by him in connection with

such proceeding, if:

a) he conducted himself in good faith, and:

(1) In the case of conduct in his own official capacity with the

corporation he reasonably believed his conduct to be in the

corporation's best interest, or

(2) In all other cases, he reasonably believed his conduct to be at

least not opposed to the corporation's best interests, and

b) In the case of any criminal proceeding he had no reasonable

cause to believe his conduct was unlawful."

2. Clearwood Patrol - The Clearwood Patrol is a group of volunteer

property owners who have been approved by the Thurston County

Sheriff to act as the “eyes and ears of the County Sheriff” within

Clearwood. The Patrol makes rounds of the roads within Clearwood

when volunteers are available.

3. Ambulance and Rescue, Fire Department and Law Enforcement - A

Medic Unit is stationed at the Bald Hills Fire District #17 (BHFD), and all

these services can be reached by calling 911.

G. MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS

1. Fires, Fire Pits and Putting Out Fires

The CCA has long held that, because of the community's heavy

forest and brush cover and close proximity of homes thereto, its

regulations could be stricter than outside agencies (but not less strict

than outside agencies).

The CCA follows the Washington Department of Ecology guidelines in

regards to the burning of household trash, which produces a black, foul

smelling smoke that irritates the eyes, nose and throat, and they also

release toxic substances from plastics, inks, foils and other packaging

materials into the air.

Fire Danger levels are established by the Board of Directors through

consultation with DNR or BHFD # 17, if possible, and with input from

Clearwood members and management.

Signs are posted at both entrance gates by a delegated volunteer or

employee indicating the current day's level of fire danger.

All fires require a fire department permit, which can be obtained at the

Clearwood office.

The following regulations will be adhered to within Clearwood:

a. A person must be in attendance and a charged water hose must be

present at the fire site whenever a fire is burning (day or night, any

season, wet or dry). Only one fire is permitted at any one time on any

lot. THIS IS THE FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE.

b. When the fire danger arrow is in the "LOW" area of the signs, a fire

of brush and forest refuse clearing up to 4' x 4' x 3' high shall be

permitted in an area clear of debris and roots and 25' from the

nearest structure.

A fire of brush and forest refuse larger than the preceding is not

permitted. Failure to abide by this rule may result in a fine up to

$5,000 per incident, depending upon the season and the size of the

fire's "footprint." The cost of suppression may be added to the fine

amount.

c. When the fire danger arrow is in the "MEDIUM" area of the signs all

burning will be restricted to a fire of brush and refuse no larger than

3' x 3' x 3' high.

d. When the fire danger is "HIGH" either small fires only will be

permitted in properly constructed fire pits (designs are available at

the office) or a TOTAL BURNING BAN will be established.

e. Members are individually held responsible by state authorities for

any fire that causes damage to private or public property. A "Report

of Violation" should be filed at the CCA office by the member

notifying the authorities of the violation. The CCA may also issue a

citation and fine as defined in Schedule of fines, Exhibit No. 1

Animal Control

- Clearwood has been designated as an animal control

zone by Thurston County. Keeping of animals within Clearwood must

conform to their regulations. The Thurston County Animal Control

Ordinance, Chapter 9.10 referring to Animal Control, and Section 9.10.710

referring to the Clearwood Control Zone will be followed within Clearwood.

Members also have the right to file a "Report of Violation" with the CCA

on forms available in the CCA office.

Animals should be confined to the member's individual lot on a leash or

penned, and not allowed to run. Confined animals must not be allowed

to create a nuisance or disturb neighboring members.

When animals are on community property, they must be kept on a leash

and members are responsible to clean up after them. Animals are not

allowed on the beaches and adjacent lakes when swimmers are

present, or on grass areas when sun bathers are present.

No Thurston County licensed kennels are allowed within Clearwood

Community.

Stray animals may be picked up and held for Thurston County Animal

Control.

A Report of Violation signed by one or more witnesses to the dog's

loose and/or destructive behavior, who can identify the owner and/or

residence of the dog, will be used as follows:

The Violation Committee will review each Report of Violation for

appropriateness and, if deemed appropriate, will:

(1st

Incident)

write to the owner/member requesting that they

keep their animal under control as per Rules & Regulations

and Amended Protective Covenants; that, failing to do so can

result in a fine of $25 per incident, doubling each month until

the issue is resolved.

(2nd and further Incidents) instruct the office to register the

appropriate fine against the member's account and copy to the

member.

In the event that the Violation Committee feels that the Report of

Violation is not appropriate, the member involved will be notified with

reasons for not pursuing it further.

In case a dog belonging to a renter is the subject of a violation report,

the Committee will attempt to contact the renter ... but, in any case, all

fines will be levied against the property account of the owner/member.

A Report of Violation, signed by one witness to the dog's behavior, who

cannot identify the owner and/or residence of the animal, will be held

until a subsequent report pinpoints the residence of the animal.

Neighbors must be asked to help with this identification. No one must

feed stray or unidentified animals

3. Signs - No signs of any kind shall be displayed in Clearwood, with the

exception of the following:

a. One sign for each residential/recreational lot of not more than two

(2) square feet, identifying the occupants thereof. Occupants in the

context of signs is defined as and limited to the member(s) name,

address and/or division and lot.

b. One sign of not more than five (5) square feet, advertising a

residential/recreational lot for sale or rent.

c. Signs in common areas designated for community use provided by

the CCA.

4. Refuse Collection/Disposition - No trash, garbage, ashes, refuse,

ruins or other remains of any kind (including disabled vehicles) shall be

thrown, dumped, placed, disposed of, or permitted to remain on land in

Clearwood, vacant or otherwise.

All trash, garbage, ashes and other refuse shall be kept

containers

which shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be

kept hidden from street view.

Dumpsters are not allowed in Clearwood without prior CCA approval.

You must obtain a permit from the ACC. You can receive a permit from

the Clearwood office.

The person or persons in control or possession of any

residential/recreational lot shall, irrespective of fault, be responsible for

the prompt removal therefrom of all trash, garbage, refuse, ruins and

vehicles unable to run on their own power and other remains.

No vehicle shall be abandoned or dismantled and no major vehicle work

shall be performed on any part of the residential/recreational lot.

No vehicle in an extreme state of disrepair shall ever be parked or

permitted to remain on any Residential/Recreational lot or common

area for more than 48 hours.

Permanent residents and renters of each lot must obtain garbage pickup

on the designated day by the refuse company servicing Clearwood.

Debris and discarded material which will not fit into the individual's

garbage can (such as household items, appliances, construction

materials or excessive brush) must be disposed of outside of Clearwood.

The dumpsters in the common areas are for the convenience of

campers, picnickers and the maintenance crew (in order to keep the

restroom, beaches and cabanas clean).

5. Water Wells - No individual water well shall be permitted in Clearwood.

Fire Arms & Dangerous Devices

- A Thurston County Ordinance (a copy

of which is on file in the office), designates Clearwood as a fire control area

where firearms are prohibited. Use and discharging of fire arms, and

dangerous devices such as b-b guns, pellet guns, paint ball guns, rocks,

anything with a metal pointed tip, to include arrows, knives that could be

used to harm any living thing are prohibited within Clearwood

Noise

- Excessive noise from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. is strictly

prohibited by Thurston County Ordinance which governs noise control

within Clearwood (a copy of which is on file in the CCA office).

It is the policy of CCA to minimize the exposure of citizens to the

physiological and psychological dangers of excessive noise and to

protect and preserve the health, safety and welfare of the general public.

It is the intent of the board of directors to control the level of noise in a

manner which promotes the use, value and enjoyment of property; sleep

and repose; and the quality of the environment. CCA recognizes the

preferred position of the guarantees of freedom of speech in our society.

If those guarantees are to be truly effective, it is necessary that each

citizen tolerate unwelcome speech and ideas. Without that, the

guarantees of free speech cannot serve their critical role of fostering the

exchange of ideas. CCA also recognizes the vital role of the right to

privacy, the right to be let alone, in an increasingly clamorous world.

Nowhere is that more insistent than in the sanctuary of the home.

Sound is a principal medium of communication. By its nature, however,

it is a potentially intrusive medium to those who do not wish to hear the

specific noise or medium. The purpose of this policy is to protect to the

greatest extent possible both the right to free speech and the right to

privacy within the home. Its purpose is to guarantee ample channels of

communication for all ideas, whether welcome or unwelcome by

recipients, yet also secure the home as a refuge from noise which

unreasonably disturbs the peace and repose of its inhabitants.

Conditional

The Thurston County Sheriff, Clearwood Patrol and Clearwood Board of

Directors are apprised of numerous citizen complaints regarding noise,

especially in summer months, such as the playing of amplified music,

the reproduction of amplified speech, the running of motorcycles, and

the incessant barking of dogs, all at such volume and duration as to

unreasonably disturb and interfere with the peace, comfort and repose

of others. Such noises constitute a public disturbance. These noise

occurrences adversely affect the public health and welfare, the value of

property and the quality of the environment.

Exemptions

The following sounds are exempt for the provisions of this policy:

1. Sounds created by fire and security alarms.

2. Sounds created by emergency equipment and emergency work

necessary in the interests of law enforcement or of the health, safety

or welfare of the community, including Community-Sponsored

events.

3. Sounds created by construction and maintenance equipment when

operated between the hours of 7 A.M. and 8 P.M.

4. Sounds created by generators during power outages.

Policy

It is a violation of policy for any person to willfully cause, or any person

in possession of property willfully to allow or originate from their

property, or community property, any sound which:

 Is unreasonably loud and plainly audible within any dwelling unit

which is not the source of the sound and which is located within

Clearwood.

 Is of such loudness, frequency or duration as to unreasonably

disturb the peace, comfort and repose of owners or possessors of

such dwelling units, and which emanates from any devise

designated for sound reproduction such as, but not limited to radios,

televisions, musical instruments, phonographs and loudspeakers.

 Unreasonably disturbs a person's peace, comfort or repose.

Definitions

1. Unreasonably loud: Noise that is substantially incompatible with the

time and location where created to the extent that it creates an actual

or imminent interference with peace or good order.

2. Disturbing: Noise that is perceived by a person or ordinary

sensibilities as interrupting the normal peace and calm of the area.

In determining whether a noise is unreasonably loud and disturbing, the

following factors incident to such noise are to be considered:

1. Time of day

2. Proximity to residential structures

3. Whether the noise is recurrent, intermittent, or constant

4. The volume and intensity

5. Whether the noise has been enhanced in volume or range by any

type of electronic or mechanical means

6. The character and zoning (if applicable) of the area

7. Whether the noise is related to the normal operation of a business or

other labor activity

8. Whether the noise is subject to being controlled without

unreasonable effort or expense to the creator thereof.

Enforcement

In determining what constitutes noise that is unreasonably loud and

disturbing and when a violation has taken place, the following steps are

to be taken:

1. Violations of the policy must be witnessed by a minimum of two

members in good standing, not living within the same dwelling unit.

Witnesses will then write a violation and submit it to the Clearwood

office. Violations must be signed and must include the date and time

of the incident.

2. The person(s) creating the disturbance will be given a written

warning for the first occurrence.

3. Two or more occurrences originating from the same property within a

rolling three-month period will result in a violation and fine. Each

occurrence after the first one may be subject to a fine.

4. Persons receiving a violation have the right to appeal their fine in

accordance with the Red Book.

5. Should any section or provision of this ordinance be declared invalid,

such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of

this ordinance.

Penalty For Violation

Any person who violates this policy shall be subject to a $50.00 fine. It

is the responsibility of the property owner to control the behavior of their

guests. Fines will be levied against the property owner and it will be the

responsibility of the property owner to settle the matter with their guests.

8. Fireworks - Fireworks are totally banned within Clearwood.

9. Skateboard Safety Issues - Skateboards may not be ridden through,

over, under or around the security gates and adjacent areas of the front

and back gates of Clearwood. Skateboard ramps are not allowed on the

roads of Clearwood. Penalty for disregarding this safety issue is $25 per

reported incident, chargeable to the member responsible for the actions

of the skate boarder.

10.Alcohol use - Consumption of alcoholic beverages at Community

sponsored events will not be permitted.

Announcements to this effect will be made in the Newsletter prior to

each event.

Appropriate signs to this effect will be posted at all events.

11.

Equestrian Activity

– Equestrian activity is prohibited within Clearwood,

such as, but not necessarily limited to, riding or leading horses, or other

large animals on our private roads and trails and/or allowing same to be

housed or placed on private lots or community property.

12.Vandalism, Fines and Reward Process – anyone found guilty of

vandalism to Community Property is required to pay a $1,000.00 fee,

per incident, to the Clearwood Community Association, to reward the

person(s) reporting the vandalism, and able to identify the person(s)

involved in said vandalism. In addition a fine will be levied equal to

100% of the cost of repairing the damage, plus fine equal to 10% of

said cost, or $100, whichever is greater.

The reward fee will be paid to the reporter of the violation ONLY when

the fee has been collected.

H. BUILDING AND LANDSCAPE RESTRICTIONS

1. General Regulations - The Architectural Control Committee (ACC)

must be contacted before owners do any kind of work on their lot(s).

This committee must approve all construction, clearing or tree/brush

removal prior to starting such work.

A permit shall be obtained from the ACC and shall be posted until work

is completed. This permit will be authorized for a limited time period.

Metal Sheds and Metal Clad Sheds will not be permitted in Clearwood.

Metal Sheds and Metal Clad Sheds presently existing in Clearwood

shall be permitted to remain provided they comply with all other

covenants, operating policies and directives.

Member modifications and structures on Community Property shall be

removed and the site restored to its original condition at the expense of the

member(s) who installed the modification or structure. All undocumented

Clearwood permissions and authorizations for such modification and

structure are null and void. All such structures or modifications or their

removal must be approved in writing by the Board of Directors.

2. Thurston County Building Requirements - All Thurston County

Building Requirements must be adhered to when building within

Clearwood.

3. Clearwood Building Regulations - The ACC will require the following

in order to review an application for approval:

a. Provide stakes, clearly marking the property corners and string the

lot.

b. Provide a site plan, along with the application, showing proposed

placement of buildings, driveways, septic tank, and greenbelt

landscaping.

c. Provide stakes clearly marking the building dimensions on the site.

d. Provide adequate drawings of buildings for review by the ACC,

showing the foundation, dimensions, exterior elevations, fireplaces,

stairs, overhangs and exterior materials, including roofing.

e. Provide information regarding proposed paint colors being used for

exterior walls and trim, and include a color chip and roofing selection.

f. Provide an "as-built" site plan for the CCA files upon completion of

the project, showing the actual placement of building, septic system,

electrical and water service.

Culverts

are to be installed prior to lot development, also the driveway

stipulated on the submitted plot plan is then to be the primary ingress

and egress on and off the lot. For those contractors not in compliance,

a letter will be sent, which would read, "a Stop Work order on your

project along with fines will be issued if a viable driveway culvert is not

installed within ten days of receiving this letter."

h. Stop Work Order - Any member who has started a project with or

without an ACC permit, and a Stop Work order is posted, a $500 fine

will be placed on their account for continuing to work on their project

or for the removal of the Stop Work order sign.

Sani-cans

on member lots, have to be 10 feet from the water meter box.

The ACC shall take into account those items listed in Paragraphs 1

through 7 of Article X of the Protective Covenants when reviewing

applications.

The exterior of the dwelling being constructed must be in a finished

status within one (l) year from the start of construction.

The one year construction period (which time includes the winter

removal season) during which a member may dwell in an RV on their lot

does not start until all County and Clearwood Permits have been

accepted by the ACC and the committee agrees that construction has

begun.

Fences

- In accordance with the Protective Covenants, no fence, hedge

or boundary wall shall have a height greater than six feet above finished

grade. Height of fence to be measured from finished grade on the lot that

the fence is built on, regardless of the grade of adjacent lot(s). It shall not

be closer to the front property line than the twenty (20) foot minimum

building set back. No chain-link fences shall be permitted on private lots.

Fences must have approval

of the ACC, and require a permit.

Finished side out or alternate. All wood building material shall be of

cedar or fir. All nails and required hardware items shall be galvanized.

Paints, stains or oils shall be acceptable if approved by the ACC.

b. Six (6) foot fences maximum height from grade are allowed in rear

and side yards only, and shall not be closer to the front property line

than the front corner of the house. Corner lots shall have a minimum

ten (l0) foot side setback. Materials may be wood, cedar or fir, close

or open board, wire mesh wrapped in wood frame (no chicken wire),

clear acrylic in wood frame.

Posts for six (6) foot fence may protrude 2-1/2" above the fence

boards with a 1-1/2" cap on the post. Material: cedar, treated wood,

vinyl, no steel.

c. Decorative gate arbors will be allowed connected to the fence at

gates four (4) feet in width or less and have a maximum height of

seven (7) feet.

d. Three (3) foot fences maximum from grade are allowed from the

front corner of the house forward and may be solid or open board

type. Material: cedar.

Picket fences may be a maximum of 42 inches high from grade.

Posts for three (3) foot fences may protrude 2 1/2" above the fence

boards with a 1-1/2" cap or post. Material: cedar or treated wood.

e. Decorative fences shall be permitted on private lots but shall not

exceed a height of three (3) feet. They may be approved for use

along the front of the lot, but must have ACC approval. Acceptable

styles of decorative fences include:

"ABE LINCOLN" split rail fence. It shall be constructed of peeled,

split cedar rails, weathered, of uniform size and length, no longer

than ten (10) feet and laid horizontal to the grade without posts. It

shall be built entirely on private lot.

LOW SINGLE RAIL fence. It shall be constructed of peeled cedar

or fir posts with average diameter of 6 - 7 inches and may have

split cedar rails not more than two (2) layers high.

f. All fences, hedges or boundary wall must be kept in good repair.

Failure to do so may result in a special assessment being levied

and/or a directive by the ACC to dismantle said fence, hedge or

boundary wall.

5. Tree, Brush Removal & General Clearing -

Individual Lots

- Tree and brush removal, general clearing and

landscaping on individual lots require the approval of the ACC. Members

are encouraged to maintain a screen along property lines with trees and

shrubs, within the confines of safety. A replant with trees, evergreen

(non-Douglas Fir) and deciduous with a minimum height of 5 feet will be

required when an excessive number of trees are removed from a

member's lot. The replant must be done prior to permit expiration.

Community Property

- Tree and brush removal, general clearing and

landscaping on community property is under the control of the CCA.

6. Installation of Driveways & Walkways -

a. The "paved road surface" does not determine the width of a

Clearwood road. The Road Edge is the property line adjacent to the

roadway. The Pavement Edge is where the asphalt ends.

b. Members may be granted ACC permits to install either asphalt,

removable pavers or gravel driveways/walkways with proper

culverts and shoulder slopes, from their front property line to a

paved road surface edge.

c. There is a five (5) foot utility easement at the front of each lot

bordering the road shoulder, any driveway surface within the five

(5) foot utility easement and up to the paved road surface edge

granted by an ACC permit is subject to removal for access to

utilities.

d. Any surface within the five (5) foot utility easement and up to the

paved road surface which is removed for utilities access will be

replaced with gravel, acceptably sloped.

e. Driveway surface between front property line and paved road

surface must slope slightly below grade of road if practical, and if

not, alternate means of providing adequate drainage must be

sought with the ACC.

Distribution of Certificates Of Water Availability (COWAs)

Limitations:

1. An ACC permit shall be submitted by all members

(contractors), and be approved by the ACC prior to member's

application for a County permit before receiving a COWA.

2. COWAs are transferable with the lot.

3. COWAs will be issued with an expiration date not to exceed

one year. If the County permit is not obtained within that time

limit the COWA will be voided and fees are non-refundable.

Defining Temporary Structures

a. Permits must be obtained from the ACC for the placement of

these structures on private lots.

b. Chain-link dog runs, housed on private lots, must remain portable

at all times and their placement shall not be on the front of the lot.

c. Rigid-pipe housings for vehicles, including RV equipment, must

remain portable at all times and the colors of their coverings must

comply with color restrictions in effect for permanent structures.

d. A car port or portable garage will only be used for the storage of

motor vehicles, such as cars or trucks, and be set back 20 feet from

the property line and behind the front of the house.

e. All temporary structures, including fabric covered car ports and

garages, will be removed at the end of RV season.

f. All tarps and temporary coverings remaining more than thirty (30)

days must comply with color restrictions, tending to ivory, grays,

gray-greens, brown and black, and shall be kept in a reasonable

state of repair, cleanliness and neatness.

Defining Retaining Walls -

a. Permission to construct any retaining wall must be obtained from the

ACC. Walls in excess of 3'11" requires a County permit.

b. Retaining walls, of any height, shall not be permitted to encroach

upon community property.

c. Retaining walls, of any height, shall not be permitted to encroach upon

neighboring property without a signed release from the affected owner.

d. Retaining walls, of any height, shall not be permitted to encroach

upon community right-of-ways or dedicated community roadways,

except those necessary to support driveway exits.

10. Plumbed Accessory Utility Structure -

Subject to obtaining a County Minor Permit and approval by the ACC,

one utility structure, such as a potting shed, greenhouse, or hobby den

shall be permitted to be plumbed to a sink provided that:

a. The structure is 200 square feet or less,

b. Appropriate setbacks are observed,

c. Drains empty into an approved septic system,

d. A Backflow Prevention Device, approved by the ACC, is installed,

e. All Clearwood and Thurston County requirements are met,

f. The structure is not used as a storage shed,

g. Habitation is strictly prohibited, and

h. The sewage disposal system complies with Article VIII, Section 2 of

the Amended Declaration of the Covenants, Conditions and

Restrictions Applicable to all Divisions of Clearwood.

A "Utility Structure" is a structure designed and intended for occasional

recreational or hobby use, as distinguished from a storage shed which

is a structure used solely for storage.

I. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE REGULATIONS

The buildings and grounds of each lot within Clearwood shall be kept in

a safe and reasonable state of repair, cleanliness and neatness.

No objects foreign to the Clearwood environment (particularly disabled

vehicles and household furniture or appliances) are to be stored out of

doors.

Trash and litter are to be disposed of in accordance with local (County)

regulations and are not to accumulate on private lots.

CCA dumpsters and common areas are not to be used for disposal of

personal refuse.

J. VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

1. General Regulations -

a. All motor vehicle statutes of the State of Washington are hereby

made a part of these regulations to be applicable to motorized

licensed vehicles within Clearwood. Any vehicle requiring a state

license to travel on Washington streets and highways must bear a

state license when in Clearwood.

b. The Rules of the Road, as set forth in the official State of

Washington Driver's Manual, must be observed by the operator of

any vehicle in Clearwood.

c. Pedestrians shall have the right of way at all times on all roads in

Clearwood but not obstruct traffic.

d. No motorized vehicles may be driven anywhere other than on an

established roadway or parking area at any time. A weight limit of

five (5) tons (10,000 lbs.) is in effect on the meadow road; the keyed

gate, south of the main gate, is available to allow by-pass of the

meadow of heavy equipment. Contact the office for use of this gate.

e. Operation of non-licensed motor vehicles including battery-

powered vehicles, except wheelchairs, is prohibited within

Clearwood.

Operator's Permits

- Every person operating a licensed vehicle within

Clearwood must possess a valid operator's license. Persons with a permit

can also operate a vehicle as long as they have a licensed driver with them.

3. Roads - The roads are heavily used by hikers, joggers, bicycle riders

and children at play. Members must be observant when driving and

allow people to have the right of way.

Engineered Speed Humps are installed at several points. They are

designed to alert vehicle drivers of the need to control speed to our

posted speed limit.

4. Parking - Members must provide parking space for at least two cars on

their residential/ recreational lots. No vehicle shall be parked at any time

on any green area or restricted area, or parked on any street in

Clearwood. Parking will be allowed on road shoulders for a temporary

period, not to exceed 12 continuous hours nor more than 36 hours in a

30-day period. Any car parked in a No Parking Area will first be given a

warning by placing a sticker on the offender's car that it will be fined and

towed should they not move their car. No parking on paved portion of

road. Violators may be subject to impound.

5. Speed Limit - The speed limit on all roads in Clearwood shall be 20

miles per hour except the pool area which is 10 miles per hour. All stop

signs shall be obeyed. This limit is low due to the heavy use of our

roads by pedestrians and children on bicycles and tricycles.

6. Speed Enforcement - Your fellow members now have the equipment

and expertise to legally prove speeding with the adoption of the Doppler

Radar Gun Program.

Clearwood Patrol, under direction of Board of Directors, is herewith

assigned the responsibility of operating this equipment utilizing two or

three members, optionally wearing reflective vests, to operate each

"radar station" setup:

a. 1st member uses radar gun ... set on freeze mode (i.e. picks top

speed and freezes images).

b. 2nd member is responsible for reading license and vehicle

information.

c. 3rd member (optional) is responsible for recording license and

vehicle information, time and location.

7. Passing a Moving Vehicle - All Clearwood roads are designated "No

Passing." Passing a moving vehicle is considered Reckless

Endangerment.

8. Passing Loading/Discharging School Bus - A fine equal to the State

of Washington fine for similar actions will be charged against the

member responsible for a vehicle passing a loading/discharging school

bus, subject to written report which must include verifiable license plate

identification, time and place of reported incident.

9. Impediments to Traffic and Safety – All impediments to vehicular

traffic must be immediately removed by the lot owner or may be

removed by the Association at the lot owner’s expense. Subject to an

impound fee. Lot owners are responsible for violations committed by

their guests and tenants.

K. TRAIL REGULATIONS

Trails are for foot traffic only, with the exception of wheelchairs. Vehicles

and cycles of any type, with the exception of CCA maintenance vehicles

and Clearwood Patrol vehicles, are not permitted on the trails. Children

should be informed of these rules and the dangers to hikers when bikes

are ridden on the trails.

L. SWIMMING BEACH & POOL REGULATIONS

1. Beach Areas - Swimming is "at your own risk," since there are no

lifeguards on duty at the lake beaches. The swimming areas are

marked with ropes and posted. Boats are not to enter or be stored in

the roped-off swimming areas. Animals are not allowed in the roped

areas when swimmers are present, or on the beach and grass areas

when sun bathers are present.

No Fishing within designated swimming areas or from swim floats after

safety ropes are installed each spring.

2. Swimming Pool - The pool will be open full time starting at the end of

the school year (usually about mid-June) through Labor Day, then

weekends only until the end of September.

It may be closed one or two

days per week for maintenance.

The hours of operation, including lap and exercise hours, are posted at

the pool.

Lifeguards will be on duty at all times when the pool is open. They have

the responsibility to maintain a safe and orderly area. They have the

authority to suspend pool privileges for those members and guests who

do not obey pool rules. Lifeguards are not to be used as baby sitters.

Pool and Jacuzzi Rules are posted at the Pool.

M. BOAT REGULATIONS

1. Boat Policy - All boats shall be removed from the shoreline by

November 1st. These areas shall be clear of all boats until April 1st.

Boats remaining during this period will be impounded and a fee of

$50.00 will be charged for pickup and storage.

Any and all sunken boats will be removed when found and assessed a

$50.00 handling fee.

Watercraft left along the shorelines of the lakes outside the designated

boat basins and launching areas create unsightly paths across

community property and trails. These unofficial paths result in severely

eroded banks and other damage to community property. Boats found

along the shorelines of the lakes outside the proper boat basins at any

time of the year will be removed and impounded. Impounded boats may

be recovered by the owner upon proper identification and payment of a

$50 impoundment fee.

2. Impounded boats will be held for a minimum of two (2) years, after

which time they will be auctioned off by sealed bid at the first annual

meeting thereafter.

3. Identification - Member's boats placed in boat basins for temporary

storage shall carry identification substantiating Clearwood membership,

such as division and lot number, or an appropriate stern decal.

4. Speed Limit - The speed limit on Clear Lake is regulated at five (5)

miles per hour by Thurston County.

5. Monthly Rental Charge of $10.00 will be assessed against impounded

boats. Effective date for boats picked up at boat basins is November

1st. Effective date for boats removed from lakeside areas other than

boat basins is the 1st day of the month of impoundment.

N. FISHING REGULATIONS

The regulations of the State of Washington pertaining to fishing in

Horseshoe Lake, Blue Lake and Clear Lake are incorporated by

reference into these regulations. Horseshoe Lake, which is totally within

Clearwood, is open to fishing year round. However, fishing on or in

Horseshoe Lake is prohibited one week prior to the Annual Fishing

Derby. A $25 fine may be assessed for violating this rule. Grass Carp

caught must be released and returned promptly to the water.

O. TENNIS COURT REGULATIONS

Occupancy of any tennis court must be relinquished on the hour when

other players are waiting for a tennis court. This rule applies no matter

how short a period the players have been on a court. Additional or

modified rules may be posted at the tennis courts.

P. MEETINGS

1. The Annual Meeting of the CCA is on the third Saturday of August at a

venue designated by the Board of Directors within reasonable distance

from the Clearwood community.

2. An Informational Meeting will be held on the Saturday of the week

before the Memorial Day weekend at a venue designated by the Board

of Directors within reasonable distance from the Clearwood community.

3. The Board of Directors generally meets the third Saturday of each

month at 9 a.m. in the Clearwood office. At times the date or time may

be changed. Members are encouraged to attend.

Q. ENFORCEMENT OF RULES

REGULATIONS

Reporting of violations is the responsibility of each member of

Clearwood.

Enforcement of the Rules and Regulations of Clearwood is the

responsibility of the Board of Directors or designated personnel.

Report of Violation forms are available at the Clearwood office, from

Clearwood employees, Clearwood members, or from the Clearwood

Patrol for use in reporting an alleged violation. When filing a report, the

member reporting should provide as much information as possible;

time, date, location, names of witnesses, pictures, if applicable, and a

general explanation of the events.

The CCA has established a Violation Committee and made the

provision for a Violation Review Panel as an independent hearing

board, to investigate, hear and determine the course of action regarding

complaints and alleged violations.

The CCA has the right, through the Committee and/or the Board, to

issue citations and levy fines or impose other sanctions, after written

notice and a hearing, for any violations of Covenants, Bylaws, Policies,

and/or reasonable Rules and Regulations. The member so charged

shall have the right of appeal to the Board of Directors of CCA and/or to

the membership.

Members have the right to respond to written notice prior to the

enacting of any fine or penalty, to face those who have caused the

citation to be issued, to answer the citation at a hearing held for that

purpose, to appeal the decision of the Violation Review Panel to the

Board of Directors, and having exhausted those avenues, to challenge

the ruling in civil action.

The CCA has the right to enter a private lot, upon written notice, where

an alleged violation has occurred and abate such nuisance at the

expense of the owner or any other person in control or possession.

The CCA has the right to prosecute a civil action against any person or

persons in violation or attempted violation to recover damages

therefore, including reasonable attorney fees and court costs.

The CCA has the right to file a lien upon the violator's land in

accordance with the laws of the State of Washington for collection of

unpaid assessments.

The purpose of the enforcement procedure is not to interfere with or

oppress any member's activity, but to preserve order and maintain

conditions which are pleasant and enjoyable for all members.

The Washington State Patrol, Thurston County Sheriff’s Department,

Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and other governmental authorities

have power to enter Clearwood and to make arrests for criminal

trespass, disorderly conduct, and infractions which constitute legal

misdemeanors or felonies. Members, guests and renters are not

immune from law enforcement authorities, and any member witnessing

an infraction may report or file complaints with such authorities under

appropriate circumstances.

Finally, in the spirit of friendly cooperation, and without vindictiveness,

members are urged to politely bring to the attention of any other

member, guest or renter when a violation is being committed. If the

violation persists, it should be reported to the CCA per the above

procedures.

R. SERVICES, WHERE TO GET THEM

Building

permits - obtained from Thurston County Building Dept., Olympia.

Septic System permits

- obtained from Thurston-Mason Health Dist., Olympia.

Electrical service

- furnished by Puget Power in Bellevue.

Telephone service

- furnished by Fairpoint Communications in Yelm.

Garbage service

- furnished by LeMay's Pierce County Refuse Service in

Tacoma (Parkland).

Clearwood store

- located outside of Clearwood front gate.

S. DISCLOSURE OF ASSOCIATION AND MEMBER INFORMATION

1. All books and records of account and minutes of the proceedings of

the CCA shall be kept at the CCA office or authorized storage area as

authorized by the Board of Directors. It shall be the responsibility of the

employees and the Board of Directors to take whatever steps may be

necessary to secure the books and records against disclosure except

as provided herein.

2. Certain records shall be open at any reasonable time during business

hours to inspection by any member of more than three months standing

or a representative of more than five (5) percent of the membership.

Any such member must have a purpose for inspection, reasonably

related to membership interests. These records include:

a. Current Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. These records are

available at the office at no charge. No appointment necessary.

b. A record of members, including names, addresses and classes of

membership, if any. These records are available at the office, by

appointment only, at a cost for copying.

USE OR SALE OF MEMBERS' LISTS BY ANY MEMBER, IF

OBTAINED BY INSPECTION, IS PROHIBITED.

c. Correct and adequate records of accounts and finances. The

current financial statement is available at the office at no charge

appointment necessary. Other detailed financial records are

available at the office by appointment only, with express written

consent of the Board.

A record of officers' and directors' names and addresses.

This

record is available at the office at no charge. No appointment

necessary.

Minutes of the proceedings

of members, if any, minutes of the regular

Board Meeting, and minutes which may be maintained by committees of

the Board. These records are posted on the member bulletin board after

each meeting. Other minutes are available at consent of the Board.

Information requested

by a member or his representative, that

affects only the member making the request. These records are

available at the office, by appointment only, at a cost for copying.

Certain records

will not be made available for review without the

express written consent of the Board of Directors and, possibly, the

individuals involved, to be consistent with an individual's right to

privacy. These records include:

a. Minutes of the Board Executive Sessions.

b. Minutes of Administrative Hearings pertaining to the imposition of

punitive measures.

c. Disclosure where such would violate a constitutional or statutory

provision or applicable public policy.

d. Disclosure which could result in a discernible harm to the CCA or

any of its members.

e. Personnel records and employment agreements.

f. Litigation files.

g. Information or investigations, or preliminary data which has not been

formally approved, such as bid proposals.

h. Disclosure which may result in an invasion of personal privacy,

breach of confidence or privileged information.

i. Disclosure which would unreasonably interfere with or disrupt the

operation of the CCA.

j. Disclosure where access results in private harm or damage that

outweighs the right to access.

k. Additional information, other than that which is required by law.

Any information contained in the books and records of the CCA

(including membership/ mailing lists and/or computer data) will not

be disclosed to anyone who may use that information to the

detriment or disadvantage of the CCA or its members, or who may

use it for the purpose of commercial advertising. It must further a

useful and legitimate objective of the requester, and be related to the

requester's interest as a member.

4. Members requesting disclosure of information, which requires an

appointment or Board consent, must state in writing, preferably on

forms provided for that purpose:

a. The information requested,

b. The records, in particular, to be inspected, and

c. The purpose for the request and confirmation that the information

shall not be disclosed for any other purpose.

The requester shall not disrupt the ordinary business activities of the

CCA office or its employees during the course of the inspection, hence

the need for an appointment and authorization from the Board.

Request forms are provided by the CCA and must be presented to the

Board of Directors for approval at least twenty-four (24) hours in

advance of the appointment.

5. Any information of any kind, relating in any way to members and/or

operations, shall not be disclosed to any person other than a member,

including a firm or agency of authority, except as required by law; or

authorized by the Board of Directors; or with the written consent of the

member or members involved in the information.

6. No original records may be removed from the CCA office and only

books and records, as identified in paragraph 2, above, may be copied

for removal from the CCA office. The member requesting disclosure of

information shall pay whatever reasonable costs are required to provide

the information requested.

7. At the discretion of the Board of Directors, or its representative,

certain records may only be inspected in the presence of a Board

Member or an employee of the CCA.

SCHEDULE OF FINES: EXHIBIT NO.1

Care of Your Lot:

No Garbage Service

$50

Excessive/ Illegal signs

Improperly stored garbage & garbage containers

Unsightly lot/debris including furniture & Appliances

100

Refuse or sewage improperly disposed of

100

Community Property:

Basketball stands left hanging over right of Way

Impediments to vehicular traffic first complaint

Warning

Impediments to vehicular traffic succeeding complaints each

Impound Fee for Basketball hoops and other impediments to

traffic

Driving on community trails (except wheelchairs and

community caretaker vehicles):

Motor Vehicles

Bicycle

Parking:

Road Surface

100

Road Shoulder beyond limited period

Community Areas beyond limited period, subject to

tow-away and fine of

Personal signs

Satellite Dishes set on community property

Construction:

Done without ACC Permit

150

Non-compliance with/ without ACC Permit, subject to value needed

to restore property to condition prior to act of non-compliance

Sani-cans improperly placed

Stop Work order ignored

500

Dogs, loose, nuisance (County Ordinance):

First complaint

Warning

Succeeding complaints, each

Fire Arms and Dangerous Devices:

Fire Arms, discharging

Up to 1,000

Dangerous devices, discharging

Up to 1,000

Fires:

Campfire left unattended

Campfire during burn ban

100

Debris Fire in violation of Fire Policy

100 up to 5,000

Fireworks, discharged within Clearwood

250

Fishing, prohibited on Horseshoe Lake one week prior to

the Annual Fishing Derby

Gate Cards, illegal use

100

Noise, excessive, defined per policy

Owners Who Rent Their Homes:

Renters not registered at office in timely fashion

100

Annual fee for extra office staff work due to Rental

100

Rowboats in moorage after Nov. 1st and along lake

bank outside moorage at any time

50 to

retrieve

Tree Removal without ACC permit:

4" to 6" stump diameter

100

Each additional inch of stump diameter

Vandalism:

Reward fee, per incident to reward the person(s) reporting

vandalism, and able to identify the person(s) involved

1,000

Vandalism fine

100% of cost

to correct plus fine equal to 10% of cost to correct

with minimum of 100 per incident upon collection.

Vehicles:

Reckless endangerment:

Passing moving vehicle, speeding

100

Passing loading/ discharging school bus

304

Ignoring posted directions (such as "Stop" signs)

Doppler Radar Gun (Clearwood Roads - 20 mph speed limit):

 25 - 30 mph reading is fined $25 per incident.

 Over 30 - 40 mph reading is fined $50 per incident.

 Over 40 mph reading is fined $100 per incident.

Pool area (10 mph speed limit):

 15 - 20 mph reading is fined $25 per incident.

 Over 20 - 25 mph reading is fined $50 per incident.

 Over 25 mph reading is fined $100 per incident.

In disrepair, abandoned

150

Overhauling in yard

150

Operating unlicensed vehicle

Operating vehicles without driver's license

Tailgating into Clearwood

Forced entry (no damage)

Over 5 tons traversing meadow road

500

Water system, tampering

500

Winter Removal/Storage of RV Equipment

(including Boats on Trailers):

Failure to remove RV equipment from recreational lot after

Nov. 1st each year through April 1st:

1st month

150

2nd month

300

3rd month

600

4th month

1,200

5th month

2,400

RV equipment not properly screened on residential lot after

Nov. 1st each year through April 1st:

1st month

150

2nd month

300

3rd month

600

4th month

1,200

5th month

2,400

Warning notices and Notices of Fine Letters

will include a copy of

this Schedule of Fines.



Warning Notices allow 15 days from the date of mailing notice for the

member to correct the problem.



Notice of fine will allow for member to appeal in writing to the office

within 15 days of mailing notice, giving full details of his reason for

appeal. If appeal is received in a timely fashion the fine will be

suspended pending a hearing with a Violation Review Panel.



Failure to appeal in a timely fashion results in fine being charged

against member's property account. The fine must be paid in 30

days.

The cost of any damage done to CCA Property and/or private

property, or any cost of the removal, will be added to the fine.

Repeated violations will be assessed the stated fine multiplied by the

number of times the violation has been committed, or by the number

of months the violation continues, with the following multiples of the

fine:



1st

2nd repeat or 1st

2nd month that the violation continues -

basic fine rate



3rd assessment of violation - twice basic rate



4th

subsequent assessments - double the preceding rate

End

Clearwood Community Association Rules and Regulations