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KACHESS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FINE SCHEDULE

$ 1500.00

Failure to receive written approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) before commencement any work covered in the ACC Rules and Regulations Guide.

$ 1000.00 Per Tree

Removal of trees, 8 inches or greater in diameter measured at chest high (or approximately 5 feet) from the base of the tree without prior ACC written approval.

Triple tree value
or $1000.00 per tree,
whichever is greater

Removal of trees from common area (Kachess Community property) without prior ACC written approval. In addition to the fines, the owner may be required to replant an evergreen tree (or other tree type specified by the ACC) at least 10 in height.

$ 50.00 Per Day

Any violation of parking regulations in reference to restricted items parked on owners lot (per day after notification of violation).

$ 2000.00 Per Occurrence

Any clearing of lot without prior ACC written approval. This fine would be in addition to fines for trees removed that were not necessary for building of a structure, installation of a septic system and/or installation of a driveway.

$ 1000.00

Septic tank or drain field installation or modification without prior ACC written approval. This fine would be in addition to fines for trees removed that were not necessary for installation of septic tank and/or drain field.

$ 1000.00

Installation of a driveway without prior ACC written approval. This fine would be in addition to fines for trees removed that were not necessary for installation of driveway.

$ 250.00 Per Occurrence

Installation or modification of landscaping without prior ACC written approval. Including delimbing, propane tank screening, ecoblock or boulder additions.

$ 50.00 Per Day

Use of community property for storage of materials.

$ 1000.00 Per Day

Beginning any work on a lot without an ACC specified water hookup.

$ 1000.00 Per Occurrence

Outdoor burning of any kind or type (including campfires), in addition to any fines levied by County, State, and/or Federal agencies.

$ 50.00 Per day

Failure to haul construction debris from lot, after requested to do so by the ACC.

$ 500.00 Per Occurrence

Any materials placed in community dumpster, other than household waste.

$ 50.00 Per Day

Failure to install or removal of spark arrestor on open chimney or fireplace.

Failure to complete construction within one year, without prior ACC approval: $100.00 per week until completion as determined by a review by the ACC and the meeting of all terms and conditions of the building/modification contract with Kachess Community Association.

The Board has the ability to assess fines, combined with interest, for otherwise unspecified violation of the Kachess Community Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions: The fine schedule shall be as follows: $100.00 (One Hundred Dollars) if the violation is not resolved within the 14th (fourteenth) day after written notification to the property owner, $200.00 (Two Hundred Dollars) if the violation is not resolved within the 30th (thirtieth) day of written notification, the fine amount shall increase by $500.00 (Five Hundred Dollars) for every 30 day period after the first 30 days until the violation is resolved.

All fines imposed shall accrue interest at 12% per annum from the date said fine is communicated to the Lot Owner.

Refundable deposits, when building plans submitted, will be utilized to pay any fines incurred.

All above fines are in addition to and do not supplant in any way all other legal remedies which the Association or other lot owners may have against the offending lot owner.

Any fine may be attached as a lien to the Kachess Community Association property owned by any person with an outstanding balance, owing the Kachess Community Association, of $1,000.00 (one thousand dollars) or greater, or any amount owing the Kachess Community Association for a period of one year or longer. Said lien may be foreclosed in the same manner as a lien for dues and assessments and all provisions of the Amended and Revised Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Notice of Subjection of Assessment of Liens shall apply thereto, provided, however, said fines and collection costs shall not be considered part of the annual assessment as defined in Article V, thereof.

Lot Owner shall be responsible for all fines, even if violation was committed by any agent of Lot Owner, including any contractors or subcontractors.

If any collection action of any fine is necessary, Lot Owner shall pay, in addition to said fines and interest accrued, all reasonable collection costs (including title reports) and attorney fees incurred in such suit or action, including any attorney fees and costs incurred on appeal.