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Rules & Regulations

Rules & Regulations

Purpose and Scope
PURPOSE:
To preserve and enhance the property values, amenities and opportunities in Canterwood, and to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of residents.
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SCOPE:
These regulations govern residents and non-residents.
AACover Sheet
ADULT FAMILY HOMES
(Effective 2/28/17)

Canterwood follows RCW 70.128 in considering the use of an individual property for an Adult-Family-Home.
  1. All Adult-Family-Homes (AFH’s) uses must first be approved by the BOD.
  2. Prior to BOD approval, the adult care home must have received all pertinent approvals and licenses from applicable State and other agencies in Pierce County and the State of Washington and be in compliance with all applicable statutes and regulations, including, but not limited to Chapter 70.128 RCW.
  3. All licenses and approvals required by Paragraph 1 above must be maintained in good standing while the adult family home is in operation.
  4. Parking and passenger unloading and loading shall not interfere with traffic flow on any street or road and shall be subject to the same restrictions as all other Canterwood residents.
  5. Any and all medical and hazardous waste generated in the home shall be3 disposed of in compliance with all local, county, state and federal laws and regulations.
  6. Any exterior ramps and railings providing access to the dwelling for the disabled shall be constructed, painted and maintained to be esthetically in conformity and harmony with the external design of the dwelling and existing structures in Canterwood and subject to prior written approval by the ACC.
  7. Canterwood regulations regarding sign sizes and locations must be adhered to.
  8. The owner(s), tenant(s) and all residential occupants of any adult family home shall fully comply with all Canterwood Rules and Regulations. 
Adult Family Homes
CONTRACTOR / VENDOR ACCESS ​
When entering the gate, the vendor will be given a hand-out by Security with the restrictions outlined. The homeowner is responsible for their contractor or vendor’s compliance, not Security, or the vendor/contractor.

NOISE-MAKING VENDORS:
Contractors and vendors who create noise in the process of doing their work, are restricted to the hours listed below. This includes any construction, lawn and yard maintenance, tree service, pressure washing, use of compressors, power tools or other activities which create noise and therefore affect neighboring properties.
  • Weekdays - 7am to 7pm or dusk (whichever is earlier)
  • Saturdays - 9am to 3pm
  • Sundays and Holidays – none allowed
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NON-NOISE MAKING VENDORS:
Contractors and vendors who do NOT create noise in the process of doing their work are exempt from these restrictions. This includes such vendors as painters, housecleaners, electrician, plumbers, etc.
COMPLAINTS SHOULD BE FILED WITH SECURITY WHO WILL THEN ISSUE THE APPROPRIATE WARNING TO THE HOMEOWNER.
  1. For the first infraction the Homeowner will get a warning and the vendor will be asked to stop the noise.
  2. For a failure to comply with a warning or a 2nd infraction the HOA will levy a $100 fine and the Contractor/Vendor will be asked to leave Canterwood.
  3. For multiple noise complaints about the same Contractor/Vendor during restricted hours or days, that Contractor/Vendor will be denied access to Canterwood pending appeal to the HOA Manager.​

Reminder: Section 3.22 of the Canterwood Residential Guidelines allows noise-making activities by Homeowners from 7am to 7pm, or dusk, (whichever is earlier) 7 days a week. ​​
​Contractor-Vendor Access
Crime/Incident Notification 
(Effective as of 10/30/01)

EMERGENCY LAW ENFORCEMENT REQUESTS SHOULD BE REPORTED BY DIALING 911
While Canterwood is a gated and private community, the laws of the State of Washington still apply. For law enforcement services and for reporting purposes, Canterwood is in the jurisdiction of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. Consequently, any criminal activity that occurs within the Canterwood community should be reported directly to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. If you are the victim of a crime, you are responsible for notifying the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department.

NON-EMERGENCIES:
Non-emergencies should be reported through one of the regular business telephone numbers shown below. It is recommended that Canterwood Security also be notified in order to provide assistance if necessary and to create an accurate crime report for Canterwood.

VEHICLE LAWS:
Because the roads in Canterwood are private, moving violations such as speeding and running of stop signs should be reported to Canterwood Security. More serious vehicle infractions such as hit-and-run accidents, hit-and-run property damage accidents, reckless driving, drunk driving, and driving without a license should first be reported to Pierce County Sheriff by calling 911. For all of these violations, a second call should be made to Canterwood Security.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY OR SAFETY HAZARDS:
Safety hazards or suspicious activities should be reported to Canterwood Security. As in all cases, emergencies should first be reported by calling 911.

PHONE NUMBERS:
Emergencies 911
Pierce County Sheriff (non-emergency) 253-798-4721
Washington State Patrol (non-emergency) 253-536-6210
Canterwood Security 253-851-8592
Homeowner’s Association Manager 253-851-6158
Crime Notification
Delinquent Accounts Policy 
(Adopted 12/15/15)
WHEREAS, the Association’s Board of Directors is charged with the responsibility of collecting assessments (regular and special) for common expenses from owners pursuant to the Association’s Declaration and Bylaws; and

WHEREAS, from time to time owners become delinquent in payment of those assessments and fail to respond to the demands from the Board to bring their accounts current; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors is charged with implementing the Association’s Declaration and in so doing, either directly or through the Architectural Control Committee, issues penalties or fines to owners who fail to comply with the terms of the Declaration; and

WHEREAS, from time to time owners fail to timely pay such fines and penalties; and

WHEREAS, as used herein, such delinquent assessments and delinquent fines and/or penalties shall be referred to collectively as “delinquent accounts”; and

WHEREAS, the Board deems it to be in the best interest of the Association to adopt an uniform and systematic procedure for dealing with delinquent accounts in a timely manner; and

WHEREAS, the Board may from time to time engage legal counsel to assist the Association in collecting delinquent accounts (the “Association’s Attorney”);

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the Declaration there shall be assessed against any account not paid within thirty (30) days of the due date interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the due date. In addition, there shall be assessed against any such delinquent account which is not paid in full within forty-five (45) days after the due date, a late fee in the amount of $ 30.00 per quarter and a delinquent notice fee of $10.00. The Treasurer and Site Manager are authorized and directed to charge and to collect such fees and interest from any delinquent owner. Notice of the delinquency shall be provided in the form of Exhibit 1; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Treasurer and Site Manager are directed to send to any owner who has failed to pay any delinquent account for more than ninety (90) days after the due date a 90 Day Delinquency Notice (See Exhibit 2) informing the owner of the fees and interest that have accrued and of potential action to deactivate the owner’s remote gate clicker(s); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, unless directed otherwise by the Board, the Treasurer and Site Manager are directed to send to any owner whose account is delinquent more than one hundred fifty (150) days a written notice (See Exhibit 3) that if the account is not paid in full within thirty (30) days it will be turned over to legal counsel for collection of the delinquency plus fees, interest, and attorney’s fees and costs, that a lien will be filed against the owner’s property, and that the owner’s remote gate clicker(s) will be deactivated (“30 Day Notice of Collection Action”); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, unless directed otherwise by the Board, the Treasurer or Site Manager is directed to turn over to the Association’s Attorney for collection any account which has an unpaid balance in excess of $1,000 and remains delinquent for thirty (30) days or more after the mailing of a 30 Day Notice of Collection Action; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Treasurer or Site Manager is directed to consult with the Association’s Attorney and immediately turn over to the attorney for collection any delinquent account where the owner files or is the subject of a petition for relief in bankruptcy or a lender has commenced any action for foreclosure against the owner’s property; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Treasurer or Site Manager, acting on behalf of the Association, shall pay the Association’s Attorney’s usual and customary charges for time incurred in connection with the attorney’s representation of the Association in the collection of such delinquent accounts, together with all costs incurred by the attorney, including but not limited to fees and charges for filing, service of process, messenger service, court reporters, electronic or computer assisted legal research, photocopies, postage, long distance calls, investigator’s services, credit reports and title reports, promptly upon receipt of the attorney’s monthly invoice; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following policies shall apply to all delinquent accounts turned over to the Association’s Attorney for collection:
  1. All contacts with a delinquent owner shall be handled through the Association’s Attorney. Neither the Treasurer or Site Manager nor any Association officer or director shall have authority to settle the collection of the account directly with the owner after it has been turned over to the Association’s Attorney unless the Board has authorized such action as recorded in its minutes.
  2. Unless otherwise specified, all sums collected on a delinquent account should be remitted to the Association in care of the Association’s Attorney until the account has been brought current. All sums collected shall be applied in the following order: interest, late charges, legal charges, and then to regular or special assessments, or fines and penalties, as the case may be (in the ascending order of the date of the regular or special assessment, fine or penalty.)
  3. Interest at the rate of 12 percent (12%) per annum, from the due date shall be collected on all delinquent amounts that are forty-five (45) days past due, including but not limited to late fees and legal charges. However, the Association’s President, Treasurer and Site manager are granted the discretion to waive this requirement in whole or in part under circumstances which they deem to be appropriate.
  4. All legal fees and costs incurred in the collection of a delinquent account shall be assessed against the delinquent owner and shall be collectible as an assessment.


Adopted on the day of , 2015

90-Day Delinquency Notice

March 1, 2015

John H. Hancock
12345 West 34th Street
Gig Harbor, WA 98332

RE: Delinquent Account No. 55555

Dear Mr. Hancock:

Our records indicate that your account referenced above is 90 days past due. At the present time the balance owing is $ 674.78. (See attached computations.)

The Association’s Collection Policy for Delinquent Accounts, which is posted on our web site, stipulates that accounts that are more than 45 days past due are subject to the imposition of special fees and interest penalties. Additionally, any remote gate clickers associated with your property may be disabled until this account is returned to a current status.

Please remit the full amount due on your account upon receipt of this letter. Please make your check payable to Canterwood HOA and mail it to:

Canterwood HOA
C/O Bell-Anderson & Associates, LLC, AMO
P.O. Box 65584
Phoenix, AZ 85082

To discuss alternative payment options, please call me within 14 days of this letter at (253) 851-6158 or by email at Canterwood@bell-anderson.net .

Respectfully,

On behalf of the Canterwood Board of Directors
By Meleanie Guerrero, Site Manager
Canterwood Homeowners Association

cc: Board File


30-Day Notice of Action

July 1, 2015

John H. Hancock
12345 West 34th Street
Gig Harbor, WA 98332

RE: Delinquent Account No. 55555

Dear Mr. Hancock:

Our records indicate that your account referenced above is seriously past due. At the present time the balance owing is $ 1,042.34. (See attached computations.)

The Association’s Collection Policy for Delinquent Accounts, which is posted on our web site, stipulates that accounts that are delinquent in excess of $ 1,000 be referred to a collection attorney. A lien for the delinquency will be recorded against your property. This action will result in the imposition of attorney fees and other expenses being added to the account that will likely exceed $ 400. Additionally, any remote gate clickers associated with your property will be disabled until this account is returned to a current status.

You can avoid this action by remitting the full amount due within 30 days of the date of this letter. Please make your check payable to Canterwood HOA and mail it to:


Canterwood HOA
C/O Bell-Anderson & Associates, LLC, AMO
P.O. Box 65584
Phoenix, AZ 85082


To discuss alternative payment options, please call me within 14 days of this letter at (253) 851-6158 or by email at Canterwood@bell-anderson.net .

Respectfully,


On behalf of the Canterwood Board of Directors
By Meleanie Guerrero, Site Manager
Canterwood Homeowners Association


cc: Board File
Collection Policy-Delinquent Accounts
Estate Sales
Canterwood Community estate sales require prior approval of the Canterwood Homeowners’ Association Board of Directors. When approved, the Canterwood Homeowners’ Association Office will issue a letter of approval to the applicant. The Canterwood Homeowners’ Association Board of Directors is final decision authority for all estate sales within Canterwood.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
An Application for an Estate Sale must be submitted to the Canterwood Homeowners’ Association Office at least Forty-Five (45) days prior to the desired event date.

An Application must include the following:
  1. Signed contract between the Homeowner(s)/heir(s) and the Contractor
  2. Contractor’s business license
  3. Contractor’s liability insurance
  4. Contractor’s bond certificate
  5. $250.00 Security Deposit (Check or Money Order made out to Canterwood HOA)

The Estate Sale Application may be approved only at the discretion of the Board of Directors. In order to be approved, the Estate Sale must meet one of the conditions below:
  1. death of an owner(s)
  2. relocation to a new residence where the owner(s) will be unable to retain his/her/their residence and property
  3. resident(s) will be moving to an assisted living facility, retirement community, rest home, family member’s home or transferring to a nursing home or long-term care facility, and the Canterwood residence will be sold.

The Security Deposit will be returned within seven (7) working days after the sale if all the RULES FOR ESTATE SALES listed below are adhered to, and the documentation submitted with the application proves valid as determined by the Board of Directors and the Canterwood Homeowners’ Association Office.

ESTATE SALE RULES
  1. All Canterwood Estate Sales will be conducted by a licensed, bonded and insured company hired by the Homeowner(s), heir(s) or representative(s), with the approval of the Canterwood Homeowners’ Association Board of Directors.  
  2. Canterwood Estate Sales will be limited to a single sale period. Any sale period is limited to Friday and Saturday ONLY. No sale shall be conducted on Sundays or Holidays.  
  3. All sales activity shall be conducted between the hours of 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. All sales MUST be conducted inside of the home. No items shall be placed outside in front of home.  
  4. Attendees may not enter the community until the posted time of sale.  
  5. Two (2) signs are allowed to be displayed for the estate sale. One may be located at the Main Gate and the other sign allowed in the yard of the homeowner. The signs will be displayed only during the period of one hour before to one hour following the advertised sale hours, and only on the days of the sale.  
  6. Media advertisement of the sale location may be released no earlier than two weeks before the initiation of the sale.  
  7. If the residence of the sale is located in a Cul-de-sac, pipe stem or no outlet street, the Contractor will provide a minimum of 1 of their staff for traffic control during the period of 1 hour before the sale begins to 1 hour after the sale ends each day of the sale.  
  8. Parking for sale attendees shall be advertised and enforced. No driveways or mailbox kiosks will be blocked from street access. The Contractor, Traffic Control or Canterwood Security is authorized to direct the towing of a violator’s vehicle at the owner’s expense.  
  9. At any time, the Contractor or Homeowner(s) heir(s) or representative is found to be in breach of these rules, the sale will be terminated, the Estate Sale Approval voided and the Security Deposit will be forfeited.

Application for Approval of an Estate Sale:


APPLICANT INFORMATION

Name of Applicant(s): ______________________________ Today’s Date: _________________
Applicant Address: _________________________________________________________________
Applicant Phone Number(s): _________________________________________________________
Applicant’s e-mail address: ___________________________________________________________

INFORMATION ABOUT PROPOSED SALE 

Address of sale: ____________________________________________________________________
Dates of sale: _________________________________ Hours of sale: _________________________
Will buyers need to pick up items purchased at a later date? __________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

Manager for the Sale
Company Name: ______________________________________________________________
Contact Name: ________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________
E-mail address: ________________________________________________________________


APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Signed contract between the Homeowner(s)/heir(s) and the Contractor
2. Contractor’s Business License
3. Contractor’s Liability Insurance
4. Contractor’s bond certificate
5. $250.00 Security Deposit (Check or Money Order made out to Canterwood HOA)

The applicant’s signature indicates the applicant understands the rules governing estate sales in Canterwood and agrees to comply with those rules
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_____________________________________ ______________________ Applicant Signature Date
Estate Sales
Fireworks
(Effective as of May, 2015)

ONLY LEGAL FIREWORKS ARE PERMITTED WITHIN THE GATES OF CANTERWOOD.

1.  Legal fireworks include:
  • Novelties
  • Multi-Aerials
  • Smoke
  • Ground Spinners
  • Helicopters/Parachutes
  • Sparklers/Morning Glory
  • Wheels
  • Reloadable Mortars
  • Cones & Fountains
  • Roman Candles
2.  Illegal fireworks include:
  • Firecrackers
  • Bottle Rockets and Missiles
  • M-80’s or larger
  • Cherry Bombs
  • Tennis Ball Bombs
  • Pipe Bombs
  • Special, tampered, altered or home-made fireworks
For the convenience of all residents, the use of fireworks within Canterwood is restricted to the following dates/times:
June 28th – July 3rd 12:00 pm (noon) to 10:00 pm
July 4th 10:00 am to 12:00 am
July 5th 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
  1. To be respectful of the rights and properties of your neighbors, store fireworks out of the reach of children, keep pets safe indoors, always have water handy and please clean up all debris.CC&R
Flyer Boxes
(Adopted 2/21/02)
(Revised 1/26/16)
  1. Flyer boxes are for official Canterwood Homeowners Association and Canterwood Golf and Country Club use, hereinafter called the “Club”.
  2. No commercial or third party uses are permitted without express written consent of the Board of Directors. All requests to the Board of Directors shall be submitted through the Operations Manager.
  3. Homeowners Association submittals for the flyer boxes must be approved by the Operations Manager.
  4. Any outside flyer request will be referred to the Board for approval and any “Club” Flyer request will be approved by Site Manager.
  5. “Club” flyer copies shall be supplied by the “Club” at their expense.
  6. Flyer distribution shall be scheduled with the Homeowners Association Operations Manager according to their scheduling preferences.
  7. Homeowners Association will distribute the Club flyers if preferred.
  8. The Homeowners Association shall maintain the flyer boxes. “Old” flyers will be removed by the Association as needed.
  9. Flyers must be a full sheet (8 ½ x 11), half sheets are not permitted.
  10. Any unauthorized use of the flyer boxes is prohibited and will be prosecuted.
​Flyer Boxes
Golf Course
The golf course is private property belonging to Club Corp, and is intended exclusively for the game of golf by golfing members and their guests.
  1. Golf balls travel 130 miles per hour or more, so it is a dangerous place for walkers, joggers, bikers, strollers and especially children.
  2. Pedestrians will be permitted to use the cart paths of the course in the early morning hours before the course opens for play, but must be off the course by 7:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday and 8:00 a.m. weekdays. Pedestrians must remain on the cart paths and not interfere with the presence of the maintenance crews. Bicycles, motor bikes, roller skates, roller blades, scooters, skateboards, strollers and all other non-golf vehicles are strictly prohibited from the course and the cart paths at all times.
  3. Children are not allowed on the golf course unless they are playing golf or accompanying their parents in a round of golf. The pro shop must approve such accompaniment.
  4. Use of skateboards, roller skates, roller blades and scooters is not permitted on any Club property, including the cart paths and parking lots. Bicycles must be ridden in a lawful manner and be parked outside the pool building in the space provided. It is recommended that all bicycles be locked when left unattended.
  5. Dogs (except those aiding the blind) and all other pets are strictly prohibited from all Club facilities. Members may not walk their pets on any Club property, including the golf course and the cart paths.
CW Golf & CC
Holiday Decorations
(Effective 2/28/17)
End of year holiday decorations and lighting are to be removed by January 15th of the following year. Decorations for other holidays during the year must be removed within 10 days of the holiday date. If removal has not occurred within those specified timeframes, homeowner will receive a reminder letter. Homeowners must comply with the removal request within 10 days of its receipt.
Holiday Decorations
Juvenile Curfew
(Effective 3/28/17)

The Homeowners’ Association has adopted this program in an effort to reduce wrongful acts by and against juveniles within the community.

GENERAL PROVISIONS:
Individuals under the age of 18 are restricted to their own property during the hours of 12:00 AM – 6:00 AM each day.
EXCEPTIONS:
  1. Minors may be transported to or from Canterwood or escorted to another property by a parent, guardian, or extended family member who is not also a minor and with the consent of the other property owner.
  2. Minors engaged in commercial activities or legal employment must proceed directly home at the conclusion of those activities.
  3. Minors involved in an emergency.
  4. Minors going to, or returning from an official school, religious, or civic activity, which takes responsibility for the minor.
  5. Minors who are married and thus have achieved the age of majority.
  6. Minors returning to Canterwood from an off-site activity.

VIOLATIONS:
Parents or legal guardians will be notified of violations. Repeat violations will result in review and recommendation by the Security Advisory Committee for appropriate action by the Board.
Juvenile Curfew
Noise & Public Disturbances
(Effective as of 10/30/01)
The Canterwood HOA wants the residents of Canterwood to enjoy living in the community without being subjected to unreasonable noise. All residents are encouraged to respect the rights of their neighbors to be free from unreasonable noise. Conversely, residents are encouraged to amicably resolve concerns regarding noise among themselves.
NOISE-MAKING CONTRACTORS & VENDORS: (Effective 10/1/16)
Contractors and vendors who create noise in the process of doing their work, are restricted to the hours listed below. This includes any construction, lawn and yard maintenance, tree service, pressure washing, use of compressors, power tools or other activities which create noise and therefore affect neighboring properties.
  • Weekdays - 7am to 7pm or dusk (whichever is earlier)
  • Saturdays - 9am to 3pm
  • Sundays and Holidays – none allowed
NON-NOISE MAKING CONTRACTORS & VENDORS: (Effective 10/1/16)
Contractors and vendors who do NOT create noise in the process of doing their work are exempt from these restrictions. This includes such vendors as painters, housecleaners, electrician, plumbers, etc.
COMPLAINTS SHOULD BE FILED WITH SECURITY WHO WILL THEN ISSUE THE APPROPRIATE WARNING TO THE HOMEOWNER.
  1. For the first infraction, the Homeowner will get a warning and the vendor will be asked to stop the noise.
  2. For a failure to comply with a warning or a 2nd infraction the HOA will levy a $100 fine and the Contractor/Vendor will be asked to leave Canterwood.
  3. For multiple noise complaints about the same Contractor/Vendor during restricted hours or days, that Contractor/Vendor will be denied access to Canterwood pending appeal to the HOA Manager.
​Reminder: Section 3.22 of the Canterwood Residential Guidelines allows noise-making activities by Homeowners from 7am to 7pm, or dusk (whichever is earlier,) 7 days a week. ​
Public Disturbances
Parking Regulations
(Effective 10/30/2001)
The following parking regulations are to provide for the orderly flow of traffic, and to maintain the aesthetically pleasing ambiance of our community.

STREET PARKING:
Parking on the streets is prohibited except by guests visiting residents or Canterwood Golf and Country Club sponsored social events, or by builders and contractors during workday hours while involved in approved construction activities. Parking at construction sites is restricted to one side of the street only. No vehicle shall be parked in such a manner as to restrict the flow of traffic, inhibit visibility, or restrict free access for emergency vehicles. Owners of vehicles parked in a manner which restricts traffic flow, visibility, or which might impede emergency vehicles may be directed by Security Staff to move their vehicles. Owners are responsible to move vehicles if so directed by Security. Failure to move vehicles if so directed may result in a fine or removal at owners’ expense.

OVERNIGHT PARKING:
Overnight parking is prohibited on the streets of Canterwood. The HOA manager may, for a special and limited purpose, issue a permit for overnight parking. Please contact the HOA manager if such arrangements need to be requested.

PARKING LOTS:
Parking is allowed only in designated parking spots. No parking is allowed in the turn around areas at the entrance to the clubhouse or the pool facility.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, etc.:
Unless fully enclosed within an approved structure upon a lot, no recreational vehicles, commercial vehicles, construction or like equipment, trailers (utility, boat, camping, horse, or otherwise), or disabled vehicles shall be allowed to be parked or stored on any lot, driveway, street, or area other than the designated Recreational Vehicle Storage Lot, for a period in excess of twenty-four (24) hours in any one week. (See separate Recreational Vehicle Storage Lot Regulations.)

OTHER REGULATIONS:
State and local regulations applicable within Canterwood will be enforced.

VIOLATIONS:
First violations will result in a written warning and Security Staff will place a notice on the vehicle in violation. Second and subsequent violations will result in a fine to be determined by the Board of Directors.
Parking Regulations
Pets ​
(Effective as of 4/1/11)
Owners of domestic animals will be required to adhere to Title 6 of the Pierce County Code relating to animals, including, without limitation the following:
LICENSING:
All dogs and cats shall be licensed and wearing an ID tag at all times.
LEASHES:
All dogs must be kept on a leash when off owner’s property.
FECAL MATTER:
Animal owners are required to have in their possession equipment necessary to remove fecal matter when off owner’s property. Animal owners shall not allow their animals to defecate on the property of others and if their animals do so that owner shall remove the fecal matter and deposit it in their own garbage.
GOLF COURSE:
No domestic animals are allowed on the golf course at any time, whether on a leash or not. Exception: Service and Guide dogs.
NOISE:
Animal owners shall not allow their animals to emit obnoxious and repetitive noise (e.g.: barking, squawking).
DANGEROUS ANIMALS:
In the event that an owner becomes aware of a “Dangerous Animal” or “Potentially Dangerous Animal” as defined in Title 6 of the Pierce County Code, that owner should immediately contact Pierce County Animal Control. The HOA is not staffed to respond to Dangerous Animal or Potentially Dangerous Animal incidents.
VIOLATIONS:
Owners are encouraged to report any violations of Title 6 (Pierce County Noise Ordinance) to Pierce County Animal Control and to the HOA. Any owner violating these rules shall be subject to the following:
  1. First violation will result in a warning.
  2. Second violation will result in a 2nd warning.
  3. Third violation will result in a fine of $50.
  4. Fourth violation will result in a request to Pierce County Animal Control for seizure of animal and the immediately prior fine will be doubled.
APPEAL:
If the HOA determines that there has been a violation and the owner disputes the existence of a violation, then the owner may appeal that decision as follows:
  1. All notices of violation and fines shall be deemed final and become effective unless appealed to the Board of Directors within ten (10) calendar days of the date the notice of the violation was either mailed or delivered to the owner, whichever occurs first.
  2. Any appeal of the notice of violation shall be made to the Board of Directors by delivering written notice of the appeal to the Board President with a statement of the basis for the appeal. The notice of appeal shall state the notice of violation being appealed, as well as the reasons the appellant believes that the decision should be reversed. In determining timeliness of the appeal, the appeal shall be deemed filed on the date the appeal is received by the Board President. If an appeal is timely filed, the notice of violation shall not take effect until such time as the Board of Directors decides the appeal.
  3. If an appeal is timely filed, the Board of Directors shall schedule a hearing to consider the appeal. The appeal may be considered at the Board of Directors’ option at either a regularly scheduled meeting or a special meeting. The appellant shall be provided written notice of the meeting at least (10) calendar days prior to the meeting. At the meeting, the Board of Directors shall consider the violation, and shall further consider any additional evidence regarding any matter it deems appropriate, which evidence may be submitted either at or prior to the hearing, orally or in writing, by an interested person. The appellant shall be afforded an opportunity to respond at the meeting to any evidence so presented. After considering all evidence presented, and the response of the appellant, the Board of Directors may decide to either confirm or reverse the notice of violation.
  4. The decision of the Board of Directors shall be transmitted to the appellant in writing. The decision of the Board of Directors shall be deemed final and become effective three (3) business days after the date the decision was either mailed or delivered to the appellant.
  5. If Pierce Animal Control determines that there has been a violation of Title 6 of the Pierce County Code that will also constitute a violation of these rules.
Domestic Animals
Portable Storage Units (PODS)
(Effective 03/28/17)
Portable On-Demand Storage units (PODS) must be parked in the homeowner’s driveway at all times, and never on the street. PODS can be in the driveway for a maximum of 5 days. If a longer period of time is required due to particular circumstances, approval for the extension of time needs to be obtained through the HOA office.  
Portable Storage
Recreational Vehicle Parking & Storage
(Effective 10/30/01)
DEDICATED USE:
The Canterwood RV Storage Lot is a limited resource provided by the HOA for the express usage of Canterwood homeowners for the purpose of storing currently licensed non-commercial vehicles, boats, campers, motor homes, trailers and similar recreational vehicles. This lot may not be used for overnight parking or day use. No unlicensed vehicles or other types of items other than outlined above shall be stored in the RV Storage Lot without express written permission from the HOA Board of Directors.

APPLICATION AND CONTRACT:
Homeowners may fill out an application for use of the RV Storage Lot at the Homeowners Association office. Slot assignments will be made on a “first come, first served” basis. At the time a slot is assigned, the application will be signed by an HOA Board member and placed on file at the Homeowners Association as a contract between the HOA and the tenant. A limit of one RV slot shall be assigned to any homeowner.

HOURS OF ACCESS:
Normal RV Storage Lot hours of access are 6:00 am through 11:00 pm.

LOCKS:
The RV Storage Lot shall remain locked at all times. Homeowners with assigned spaces will have the opportunity to put a $50 deposit down for a key, which will be refunded upon return of the key after vacating the space. Should your key get lost, your deposit will be held and you will need to deposit another $50, which will be returned under the terms as written above.

FEES:
A monthly fee will be charged for each space. The Homeowners Association Board of Directors will set the fees based on size and space assigned. This fee will be billed to the homeowner on a quarterly basis along with their Homeowners Association dues. All monies collected are dedicated towards RV Lot maintenance, utilities, upkeep, and upgrade and are placed in a separate fund for that purpose.
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LOSS OF PRIVILEGE:
Homeowners who neglect to lock the RV Storage Lot gate, who attempt to store items other than those designated above and identified in their contract, who park in spaces other than those assigned, or who are not homeowners in good standing with the HOA and RV Storage Lot dues, may lose the privilege of using the RV Storage Lot.
Recreational Vehicles
Schedule of Fees & Charges
Canterwood Homeowners Association: 
All lots within the Canterwood Community are a part of the Homeowners Association.
Dues: $320.50 per quarter (Due every Jan. 1st, April 1st, July 1st, Oct. 1st)
  Late fees: $30 (Posted to account if quarter payment not received after 45 days of due date)
  Delinquent Notice fee: $10 (Posted to account if quarter payment not received after 45 days of due date)
  *If an account is continuously delinquent, a 1% monthly late interest fee will be applied.

Gate Remotes: $30 each
Visor Clip: $ 6 each

RV Lot Spaces: 

  • $30 - per quarter/Located on gravel
  • $90 - per quarter/Located on asphalt with electricity
  • $50 Key deposit

Clubhomes and Townhome Dues: 
In addition to Homeowners Association dues, the following divisions within Canterwood are subject to additional dues.
Canterwood Club Homes:
Dues: $510 per quarter
STEP Association: $180 every 2 months

First Fairway Townhomes"
Condo Dues: $400 per month

Forest Village:
Dues: $528 per quarter
Div 12 STEP Association: $101 per month


Muirfield Village:
Dues: $400 per quarter


Other charges:

New Builder approval fee: $5000 (A completed Builder approval packet must accompany fee)
Architectural Review fee: $650 (For each NEW plan submitted for review) 
​Photo Copy Charges: $ .20/per side
Schedule of Fees and Charges
Signage Policies - Political signs
(Effective June 28, 2016)

The Canterwood Board of Directors adopt the following policy governing the outdoor display of political yard signs in Canterwood:

Background. Canterwood’s CC&Rs, particularly section 10.19, limit the use of signs within the development. No allowance is made for political yard signs. The CC&Rs were originally recorded in the 1980’s and were last amended in the early 1990’s. Subsequently, the Washington State legislature enacted a body of law governing homeowner’s associations (RCW 64.38) which provides, among other things, that the association’s governing documents (Articles, By-Laws, covenants, rules, restrictions, and the like) may not prohibit outdoor display of political yard signs by an owner or resident on the owner’s or resident’s property before any primary or general election. Provisions in governing documents that are inconsistent with the statutory terms are void and unenforceable. The association and its governing documents may, however, include reasonable rules and restrictions regarding the placement and manner of display of political yard signs.

The statute. RCW 64.38.034(1) provides: “The governing documents may not prohibit the outdoor display of political yard signs by an owner or resident on the owner’s or resident’s property before any primary or general election. The governing documents may include reasonable rules and regulations regarding the placement and manner of display of political yard signs.”

Each political yard sign must comply with each of the following statutory requirements/limitations: 

  • Signs must be political in nature.
  • Signs must be located outdoors.
  • Signs must be located on the owner’s or resident’s property.
  • Signs may be displayed only prior to a primary or general election.
  • Signs must be related to a primary or general election.
Rules and regulations. In addition to the statutory requirements/limitations, the placement and display of political yard signs by owners and residents is subject to compliance with each the following:

  • Signs must relate to a candidate or issue on the primary or general election ballot.
  • Signs shall not be displayed more than 60 days before the primary or general election.
  • Sign size shall not exceed 18” x 24”.
  • Only one sign per candidate or issue is allowed.
  • No lighting or illumination of the signs, or electronic signs, are allowed.
  • Signs must be located safely and reasonably on the property (for example, not in a manner that would obstruct pedestrian or vehicle traffic or lines of sight).
  • Signs must be removed within 7 days after the election.
Political Yard Signs
Signage Policies - Real Estate signs
Effective May 24, 2016)

GENERAL:
  1. Only one real estate sign is allowed per lot, placed approximately one foot above ground and ten feet back from the street.
  2. Only one builder sign, maximum 18” x 18” is allowed per lot, placed next to front entry of home.
  3. If the sign is a combined builder + real estate sign, it can be a maximum of 24” x 36”
  4. For Sale signs on the fairway side of a lot may only be a decal applied to the 12” by 12” lot number signs.
  5. No additional information is allowed on the sign that is not specifically mentioned in the sign policy.
  6. NO AGENT NAMES are allowed on ANY signage in Canterwood.
  7. QR codes and web address are acceptable.
  8. The Canterwood logo MUST be placed on all signs.
  9. Plastic flyer boxes and/or balloons are NOT permitted on any signs.
  10. All signs will be mounted on a 2” by 2” post stained the color green.
  11. The background on all signs should be white.
  12. Colors permitted are Canterwood Green lettering, Black lettering or Blue lettering.
  13. Cost of signage is paid by customer.

REALTOR SIGN / FOR SALE BY OWNER:
(1 real estate sign per home/ lot when representing a non-fairway property)
Size: 18” by 18”
Material: Plastic, Plywood or Aluminum
Type Face: Optima Bold
Graphics:
  • For Sale
  • Real Estate
  • Phone Number
  • Canterwood Log
If property is a fairway lot, an additional sign is allowed in the fairway side of the lot, using the following criteria:
Size: 12” by 12”
Material: Plastic, Plywood, or Aluminum
Type Face: Optima Bold
Graphics:
  • For Sale
  • Real Estate Phone Number Only
  • Canterwood Logo

COMBINATION REALTOR / BUILDER SIGN:
(No other for sale sign allowed on property if this is used)
Size: 24” by 36”
Mounted on 4” by 4” posts. Top and bottom may be sculpted.
Posts should have caps.
Material: Plywood
Graphics:
  • Builder Name and Phone Number
  • Realty Company and Phone Number
  • Canterwood Logo
​Color and Design Submitted Before Approval

BUILDER SIGNAGE:
Size: 18” by 18”
Mounted on 2” by 2” Posts
Material: Plywood
Graphics:
  • Builder Name and Logo
  • Phone Number
Color and Design Submitted Before Approval

LOT IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE:
Size: 12” by 12”
Material: Plastic, Plywood, or Aluminum
Type Face: Optima Bold
Graphics:
  • Lot number
  • Lot Address
  • Canterwood Logo
The lot identification signage is helpful during the construction phase of a lot for subcontractors site identification, etc.

OPEN HOUSE SIGNAGE:
Size: 24” by 24”
Material: Plywood / A Board
Type Face: Optima Bold
Graphics:
  • Open House
  • Real Estate Company
  • Directional Arrow
  • Canterwood Logo




*Open House Signs on Canterwood Blvd may have Realtor & Real Estate Co. information.
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SOLD SIGNAGE:
Size: 18” by 18”
Material: Plastic, Plywood, or Aluminum
Type Face: Optima Bold
Graphics:
  • SOLD
  • Real Estate Company
  • Canterwood Logo

NO AGENT NAMES ARE ALLOWED ON ANY SIGNS IN CANTERWOOD.

**Canterwood Security has the right to remove any signs that do not comply with this policy**
Real Estate Signage Policy
Skateboarding ​
(Effective as of 6/3/09)

1.  Skateboarding is allowed from 8:00am until dusk only, and is permitted only on the paved roads. Skateboarding is not permitted on any golf course property, any tennis courts, the HOA parking lot, the Country Club parking lot, sidewalks, or any areas that the HOA Board may later deem to be inappropriate.

2.  Non-residents may skateboard in Canterwood only if they are accompanied by a Canterwood resident.

3.  All skateboarders are required to wear a helmet.

4.  Skateboarders are required to obey all rules of the road, which include but are not limited to the following:
  • Skateboard only on the right side of the roadway.
  • Obey all stop signs.
  • Towing by any vehicle is not permitted.
  • Yield to all motor vehicle traffic and pedestrians.
  • Only one person permitted on a skateboard at any time.

5. Resident Violations:
  • First violation for a resident will result in a verbal warning.
  • A second violation by a resident will result in a temporary loss of skateboarding privileges.
  • A third violation by a resident will result in the violator’s skateboard being confiscated and stored in the HOA property room. A letter explaining the circumstances and the process for reclaiming the skateboard will be sent to the parents if the offender is a minor.

6.  Guest Violations:
  • First violations for a guest of a resident will result in a verbal warning.
  • A second violation by a guest will result in a Security escorting the offending party out of Canterwood.
  • A third violation by a guest will result in the violator’s skateboard being confiscated and stored in the HOA property room. A letter will be written to the offending party’s parents if the offender is a minor explaining the circumstances, and how they may reclaim the skateboard.
7.  Non-resident Violations:
  • All non-resident skateboarders will be advised they are trespassing and escorted out of Canterwood. They will be warned that if they return, a complaint may be filed with the PCSD. Subsequent violations by non-resident skateboarders will result in confiscation of the violator’s skateboard. The skateboard will be stored in the HOA property room. A letter will be written to the offending party’s parents if the offender is a minor explaining the circumstances, and how they may reclaim the skateboard

8.  Canterwood Security is responsible for the enforcement of the rules, and shall write a report on all skateboarding violations. A weekly report will be generated and submitted to the HOA Manager. Based on the number of resident violations, the HOA Manager will determine when residents’ skateboarding privileges should be terminated. If a violator refuses to surrender their skateboard for confiscation, under no circumstances will Canterwood Security use any physical force to attempt to take possession of the skateboard. The refusal of the violator to surrender the skateboard will be noted in the report, and any further disciplinary action will be taken by the HOA and Board of Directors.
Skateboarding
Solar Energy Panels
Effective 2/28/17
A solar panel installation must be submitted to and approved by the ACC. Please refer to the Residential Guidelines for information on the Solar Energy Panel Guidelines, as well as Sections 9.3 and 10.26 of the CC&R’s. The Guidelines have been created to meet Washington State RCW 64.38.055 (1,2,3,4)
Solar Energy Panels
Tennis Courts
(Effective as of 10/30/01)
Canterwood Homeowners Association Tennis Courts located at Nuthatch Drive are provided and maintained by the Homeowners Association for use by residents in good standing. In order to ensure equitable usage by homeowners and their guests, the following rules govern use and play.

RESERVATION AND COURT AVAILABILITY: (Effective as of 5/1/13)
  1. To reserve a court, you must send an email to the HOA office with your preferred date and time to Canterwood@bell-anderson.net
  2. Reservations will be accepted through Friday afternoons for the upcoming week.
  3. The office will check the schedule and see if your requested time is available and will confirm via email back to you the confirmation of your request.
  4. The courts will be “first come – first serve” with no exceptions.
  5. There will be no “standing reservations” - with no exceptions.
  6. The sheet will be prepared and posted at the Court for all interested parties.
SCHEDULE:
Canterwood Homeowners Association will post the hours of play and reservation list at the tennis courts.

DURATION OF PLAY:
Court time is normally limited to one hour for singles and to one and one-half courts for doubles when players are waiting. Reservations take priority over players without reservations.

ATTIRE:
Proper tennis attire is required, including rubber-soled tennis shoes. Shoes with black soles, golf or street shoes are not permitted at any time. Other types of shoes can damage the court surface. Shirts must be worn at all times.

COURT ETIQUETTE:
Appropriate court behavior is required of all players. Cooperation and respect are essential on these courts to avoid interfering with play on the adjacent court. If your tennis ball rolls onto the other court, please do not go after it or call for it, until the players on that court have completed their point. Courtesy for other players enhances court use for everyone. Spectators and waiting players should remain outside the court area.

GUESTS:
A homeowner must accompany the guest(s). A homeowner and guest(s) may reserve and use only one court unless the adjacent court is open. If a homeowner and guest(s) use a second adjacent open court, one court must be surrendered upon the arrival of other homeowners desiring to play tennis.

CHILDREN:
Children under the age of 12 may use the courts only when accompanied by an adult homeowner.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE:
No food is allowed inside the courts. Players are requested to use care not to spill beverages on the courts. No alcoholic beverages, glass bottles or breakable containers will be allowed inside the tennis facility. Refuse containers are furnished and players are expected to remove and place their trash in them. Littering is prohibited.
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VIOLATIONS:
​Tennis courts are provided for use by Canterwood Homeowner tennis players. Any other use such as skateboarding, roller-blading, bicycling, etc. is prohibited. No games other than tennis are allowed on these courts. Violations of these or any other rules governing the use of the courts should be reported to the Homeowners Association office. Repeated violations will result in loss of privilege to use these courts.
Tennis Courts
Traffic Regulations
(Effective 10/30/01)

These regulations govern the use and operation of vehicles upon the private roads and other common areas in Canterwood. The Board has determined that the traffic regulations shall be the same as those contained in the Revised Code of Washington, Titles 46 and 47, that would apply if Canterwood roads were dedicated public roads.

SCOPE EXCEPTIONS:
Persons holding a valid driver's license may operate a golf cart and/or golf course maintenance equipment on Canterwood roads and parking areas. Other than these golf course carts/vehicles, no motorized or self-propelled vehicle of any type shall be operated, driven or parked on Canterwood roads or parking lots unless it is currently registered, per RCW 46.16.010, for use on public roadways. Additionally, no motorized vehicles are allowed to operate upon sidewalks within Canterwood with the exception of motorized wheelchairs and the golf course carts/vehicles identified above operating on sections of sidewalk shared with golf course cart paths. All golf course carts/vehicles will comply with this traffic regulation, exercise due caution when operating upon roads and parking lots and yield to vehicular traffic as required for safe vehicle operation.

ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS:
Additional regulations, not found in Washington State law, may be established by the Board from time to time as required.

VIOLATIONS:First offense will result in a warning. Second and subsequent violations will result in a fine and/or additional legal action. Fines for a 2nd violation within a 12-month period are $50. Fines for a 3rd and/or subsequent violation within a 12-month period are $100.

THE BOARD WISHES TO EMPHASIZE THE FOLLOWING REGULATIONS:
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DRIVER’S LICENSE:
No person shall operate any motor vehicle on Canterwood roads unless that person currently holds a valid driver's license, which may be issued by Washington or any other state. (RCW 46.20.001)​
Traffic Regulations
Tree Cutting ​
(Effective 2/28/17)
Tree cutting and removals require approval from the Architectural Control Committee, with very few exceptions. Please refer to the Residential Guidelines for rules governing tree limbing, tree cutting, and windsailing of trees. Unauthorized removals may result in a violation and potential fine against your property in addition to the ban of the tree service company from Canterwood.
Unsure if your intended maintenance or renovations require approval? Call the HOA office. A representative from the Architectural Control Committee will be happy to meet you at your property to review your intentions. They are here to serve the community.
Tree Cutting
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