Covenants Enforcement

Sierra is governed by established covenants, bylaws, and policies.  The primary responsibility of the board is ensuring compliance with these governing documents, which are posted below.

In order to maintain a desirable and peaceful neighborhood in which we live, please follow these 
General Rules which summarize some of the key covenants and requirements of living in Sierra.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Filing a Covenant Violation Complaint

Property owners are encouraged to work through issues and violations of Sierra’s covenants, by-laws and policies with their neighbors before seeking enforcement from the Sierra Board of Directors. If this course of action is not possible or has been unsuccessful, please submit a written complaint as follows.

1.  Complete a Covenant Violation Complaint Form.  (Note:  This is a PDF fillable Form.  First
     download the form and open it on  your computer or device.  Then complete the information and
     save the form).

2.  Submit the complaint form via one of the following methods:

• email:  Sierra.enforcement@gmail.com
• US Mail:  2685 San Juan St, Coupeville, WA 98239
• Hand-delivered or emailed to any Board member, the Property Manager or Secretary

3.  Upon the filing of the complaint, the Board shall attempt to reasonably investigate the complaint to the
     extent deemed appropriate and take necessary actions per established processes.  

Please refer to the following documents for further information.

Governing Documents

• Articles of Incorporation
   
• Bylaws
   
• Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions

Covenants Supporting Policies

• Covenants Enforcement & Fines

• Nuisances and General Maintenance

• Habitation of Temporary Structures (no camping policy); see also the Island County RV Information Sheet about Recreational Vehicles and camping

• Obstructed Marine Views

• Signs and Flags

The following policies explain requirements related to dwellings and other structures in Sierra.  For more information about the architectural-related processes, please refer to the Architecture page.

• Architectural Control

• Fences

• Septic Systems

• Single Family Dwellings

• Unattached Outbuildings

Other Policies

• Agent Authorization Policy and Agent Authorization Form (fillable PDF form)
  Note:  This policy and form pertain to the assignment of an agent to represent an owner in matters related to Sierra business, architecture, water connections, etc.

• Request for Document Review & Duplication

Washington State Regulations

• Washington Administrative Codes (WACS) 

  • http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/

  • Applicable WACs: 246-260, 246-290, 246-292, 246-294

• ​Revised Code of Washington (RCWs)

  • ​http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/

  • Applicable RCWs: Chapter 24.06, 64.38, 64.90.525, 64.90.095

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