Lake Almanor West Community Club                                                                                                      

POLICIES

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Board Policy Index for this webpage:

  •  Policy #30  -  Board of Directors

     Policy #47 - Voting and Election Rules
  •  Policy #50 - Recreational Facilities
  •  Policy #50A  -  Major Rules for the Recreation Facilities
  •  Policy #51  -  Common Area Group Use Permit
  •  Policy #54 - Golf Course Procedures
  •  Policy #60 - Architectural Rules & Regulations
          •  Policy #60A - Construction / Alteration Application form (Fee)
          •  Policy #60A.1 - Construction / Alteration Application form (No Fee)
          •  Policy #60B - Clearing or Tree Removal Procedures

 

FILLING BOARD OF DIRECTOR VACANCIES

NOMINATING COMMITTEE
  1.   The Nominating Committee shall be established in accordance with Article 6, section 6.1 of
         the Bylaws.
  2.   The Nominating Committee shall encourage qualified members to run for Board vacancies by
         nominating themselves.

EXPIRED TERM
  1.0    Six months prior to the annual meeting the Board of Directors shall cause a list of Board vacancies to be placed on bulletin

           boards and/or in newsletters.
  1.1    Any member of the Association satisfying the qualifications set forth in the voting and election rules may nominate him/herself

           for election to the Board of Directors by completing and turning in an application prior to the deadline for nominations.
  1.2   The notice shall include the address and telephone number of the WACC office to which members desiring to apply for a

           vacancy may obtain an application (Policy # 30.B) and shall include the deadline for returning the application to the WACC 
  2.0    Ballots shall be mailed to all members in good standing not less than 30 days prior to the deadline for voting.  The ballot

           attachment shall include a copy of all applications submitted in a timely manner as long as the applicants remain members in

           good standing.  No election will be required if the number of qualified candidates nominated is not more than the number of

           directors to be elected and written notice shall be given to the members.

UNEXPIRED TERM
  1.0    The Board of Directors shall cause the vacancy to be placed on bulletin boards and/or in newsletters.
  1.1    The notice shall include the address and telephone number of the WACC office to which members desiring to apply for a

           vacancy may obtain an application (Policy #30.B) and include the deadline for the application to be returned to the WACC

           office. 
  2.0   The Board shall contact those applying for the vacant position and will conduct interviews with each applicant using prepared

          questions.
  3.0   Based on the interviews, the Board will select the most appropriate candidate and appoint him/her to the remainder of the

          vacant term.
 
Adopted: June 1, 1998
Amended: November 16, 2001
Amended: May 21, 2008



ETHICS OF BOARD DIRECTORS  (#30.A)

Board Members are elected to serve the community.  At all times each director is to consider what is best for the community.  

1.0    Each applicant for the board will be required to sign the West Almanor Community Club Board Member Code of Ethics  and

         the West Almanor Community Club Board Member Commitment Pledge.  These documents are to be returned with the

         Candidate Application.

2.0    If elected, the Director agrees to abide by the West Almanor Community Club Board Member Code of Ethics  and the West

         Almanor Community Club Board Member Commitment Pledge.


BOARD MEMBER CODE OF ETHICS  (#30.A.1)

As a Board member, you need to be aware that more is expected of those in leadership roles.  Review the following statements.  Signing this Code of Ethics solidifies your commitment to honest Board service.

As a member of this Board, I will:

•    Be committed to fulfilling the mission and vision of the West Almanor Community Club.

•    Keep all confidential Board information, confidential.

•    Focus my efforts on the West Almanor Community Club and not my personal goals.

•    Serve on a committee or task force in a leadership capacity.

•    Refrain from using my service on this Board for my own personal advantage or for the advantage of my friends or associates.

•    Respect and support the majority decisions of the Board.

•    Immediately disclose to the Board any perceived or real conflict of interest as soon as I have knowledge of the potential conflict.

•    Approach all Board issues with an open mind, prepared to make the best decision for everyone involved.

•    Do nothing to violate the trust of those who elected or appointed me to the Board or of those we serve.

•    Never exercise authority as a Board member except when acting in a Board meeting or as I am delegated by the Board or its

      President.

•    Continue to maintain the West Almanor Community Club Board member candidate qualifications.

•    Consider myself a trustee of this organization and do my best to ensure that it is well maintained, financially secure, growing and

      always operating within the best interest of those we serve.


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BOARD MEMBER SIGNATURE                                        DATE   
Adopted: 03-27-08



BOARD MEMBER COMMITMENT PLEDGE  (#30.A.2)


I,____________________________, recognizing the vital responsibility I am undertaking in serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the WEST ALMANOR COMMUNITY, I hereby pledge to carry out in a trustworthy and diligent manner the duties and obligations of my role as a Board member.

MY ROLE:       

   I acknowledge that my primary role as a Board member is (1) to understand, support and ensure fidelity to the WEST ALMANOR COMMUNITY mission and vision, and (2) to carry out the functions of the office of Board Member and / or Officer as stated in the Bylaws.

   My role as a Board member will focus on the development of the board policies (e.g., long term vision, overall financial philosophy, etc.) that govern the implementation of institutional plans and purposes.

MY COMMITMENT:

   I will exercise the duties and responsibilities of this office with integrity, fidelity and care. 

I PLEDGE TO:

•    Maintain a good working relationship with other Board members.
•    Keep up to date on the organization’s major programs and services.
•    Follow trends and important developments in the HOA and substantive field of interest.  Educate myself about the needs of the

      constituents I serve.
•    Act knowledgeable and prudently when making recommendations.
•    Recommend qualified individuals with relevant skills and experience as possible nominees for the Board.
•    Prepare for and participate at board and committee meetings.
•    Participate in the strategic planning process.
•    Willingly volunteer and use my special skills to further the organization’s mission and vision. 
•    Complete all assignments in a timely manner.
•    Listen respectfully to other’s points of view.
•    Take advantage of opportunities to enhance the organization’s mission and vision.
•    Complete all assignment in a timely manner. 
•    Listen respectfully to other’s points of view.
•    Take advantage of opportunities to enhance the organization’s public image by periodically speaking to leaders in the community

      about the work of the WEST ALMANOR COMMUNITY CLUB.
•    Respect the confidentiality of the Board’s Executive sessions.
•    Speak for the Board or WEST ALMANOR COMMUNITY CLUB only when authorized to do so.
•    Suggest agenda items for future Board and Committee meetings.
•    Aid and advise the president when my help is requested.
•    Avoid burdening the staff with requests for special favors.
•    Ensure that any communication with the Community Manager does not undermine the relationship between the Board and the

      Manager.
•    Avoid, in fact and perception, conflicts of interest that might embarrass the Board or organization, and disclose to the Board, in

      a timely manner, any possible conflicts.

If, for any reason, I find myself unable to carry out the above duties as best as I can, I agree to resign my position as a Board member / officer.


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BOARD MEMBER SIGNATURE                                      DATE
   
Adopted: 03-27-08



 

Please accept my application for a member of the board of Directors of the West Almanor Community Club.

Name ________________________________________________________________________
           (As it will be listed on the ballot)

Property Address: _______________________________________________________________

Mailing Address ________________________________________________________________

Telephone: _________________ FAX __________________ email ______________________

Owner since: ______________

    The following statement to my neighbors explains my qualifications to serve as a director and,
if elected, my goals for the West Almanor Community Club.

     Please provide your background, where you grew up, where you went to school, what you do/did
for a living and how long you have lived here.

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Goals as a Director (100 word maximum)

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Candidates’ statements must be received in the Association’s management offices no later than
______________________ in order to be included in the official voting materials. Statements may
be mailed or delivered to West Almanor Community Club, Attention:  Association Manager,
PO Box 1040, Chester, CA. 96020 or faxed to 530-259-4665


Adopted: May 21, 2008


 

West Almanor Community Club

Policy 47

Voting and Election Rules

These Voting and Election Rules were adopted by the Board on May 23, 2006 and are intended to comply with the requirements of Civil Code Section 1363.03(a).  These Rules shall be effective as of July 1, 2006, shall supersede any other voting rules of West Almanor Community Club ("the association'), and shall remain in effect until modified by the Board.

Article 1                MEDIA

1.1  Access to Association Media -- Candidates for the Board.  The Board may but is not required to make association

       media (i.e., posting on the association's official bulletin board/notice board/kiosk, official website, publication in association

       newsletter or newspaper, or other notices mailed or delivered by the association to the owners) available to qualified

       candidates running for election to the Board for purposes that are reasonably related to the election in which that candidate is

       running.  If the Board allows any candidates access to association media, then all qualified candidates shall be allowed equal

       access to the same media.

1.2  Access to Association Media -- Other Matters.  If the Board utilizes association media to advocate a point of view on any

       matter (other than election of directors) that requires member approval, or allows member access to association media for that

       purpose, then all members advocating a different point of view shall be allowed equal access to the same media.  The Board

       shall not be required to allow access to more than one member advocating the same point of view.

1.3  "Equal Access".  Equal Access shall mean publication of written statements not to exceed a predetermined number of words.

       The Board shall not edit or redact any statement, but shall not be required to publish any statements that exceeds the

       predetermined length restrictions.

1.4  Responsibility for Content.  All statements published in association media pursuant to the "equal access" rules must identify

       the author or proponent.  No anonymous statement shall be permitted.  The author and/or proponent of any statement or point

       of view shall be solely responsible and liable for the content of their statements.  The association shall not be responsible or

       liable for the content of any statement published pursuant to the "equal access" rules.  Statements on behalf of candidates for

       election to the Board shall be limited to personal statements by the candidate concerning the candidate's qualifications to serve

       on the Board.

Article 2                 MEETING SPACE

2.1  Access to Common Area Meeting Space -- Campaigning by Candidates for the Board.  The Board shall ensure that

       during a campaign all qualified candidates for election to the Board are given access to common area meeting space, at no

       cost, for purposes reasonably related to their campaigns.

2.2  Access to Common Area Meeting Space -- Other Matters.  Whenever the Board places a matter before the members

       which requires member approval, the Board shall ensure that members advocating a point of view on the matter are given

       access to common area meeting space, at no cost, for purposes reasonably related to advocating their point of view, whether

       or not they agree with the point of view advocated by the Board on the matter at issue.

Article 3                 VOTING BY SECRET BALLOTS

      All voting by the members shall be conducted by secret ballot using a "double envelope system" as described in Civil Code

      section 1363.03(e).  The ballot and envelopes shall be mailed or delivered to the members entitled to vote in the vote or

      election.

Article 4                   INSPECTORS OF ELECTION

4.1  Appointment of Inspectors.  Whenever there is a membership vote or election, the Board shall appoint one or three

       inspectors of election.

4.2  Qualifications of Inspectors of Election.  Inspectors may be any persons the Board reasonably believes to be independent

       with respect to the matter or matters being voted on and may include the association's manager, accountant, or legal counsel

       or member of the association, but may not be a member of the board or a candidate for election to the board or a family

       member of a current member of the board or of a candidate.

4.3  Indemnification of Inspectors; Liability Insurance.  Inspectors of election shall be deemed to be agents of the association

       for purposes of Corporations Code Section 7237 and shall be entitled to indemnification by the association to the fullest extent

       provided by law.  As provided in Corporations Code Sections 7237(i), the association shall have the power to purchase and

       maintain insurance on behalf of any agent of the association against any liability asserted against or incurred by the agent in his

       or her capacity as an agent of the association or arising out of the agent's status as such, whether or not the association would

       have the power to indemnify the agent against such liability under the provisions of Corporations Code Section 7237.

Article 5                    CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD

5.1  Qualification of Candidates.  Candidates for the Board must be members in good standing (Bylaws Section 5.1) who have

       not been declared of unsound mind by a final order of court or been convicted of a felony (Corporations Code Section

       7221(a)).  "Member" means a person who holds legal title to the Lot, (i.e., is named in the deed for the Lot).

5.2  Nominations.  The Board shall publish or post a notice recruiting candidates for the Board and stating the deadline for receipt

       of nominations.  Any member who satisfies the qualifications may place his or her name in nomination for the Board by giving

       written notice to the Board before the published deadline for receiving nominations.  In addition, the Board shall appoint a

       Nominating Committee to nominate qualified candidates.

Article 6                    MEMBER VOTING RIGHTS

6.1  Qualification for Voting.  Only members in good standing shall be allowed to vote.  A member shall be deemed to be in

       good standing unless, after notice to the member and an opportunity for hearing, the Board has found the member not to be in

       good standing and has so notified the member in accordance with Civil Code Section 1363(h).  As long as any co-owner of a

       Lot is not in good standing, no vote shall be permitted for the Lot.

6.2  Voting Power of Each Membership.  Only one vote shall be cast for each Lot.  Once a ballot is received by the inspector

       of election, it may not be rescinded.  Cumulative voting is not permitted in the elections of directors.

6.3  Election by Acclamation.  If, as of the published deadline for receiving nominations, the number of qualified candidates for

       election to the Board is not more than the number of directors to be elected, then the qualified candidates shall be declared

       elected and written notice of the election shall be given to the members.

6.4  Proxies.  As defined in Corporations Code Section 5069, "proxy" means a written authorization signed by a member or the

       member's attorney-in-fact giving another person or persons power to vote on behalf of such member.  In any election or vote

       of the members conducted by the association, only official ballots issued by the association shall be counted as votes.  Proxies

       are not ballots and are not valid as votes in any election or vote conducted by the association.

Adopted:  May 23, 2006

1.0 West Almanor Community Club ((WACC) has recreational facilities available for the exclusive, non-commercial use of members and their guests.  There are dangers inherent in the use of such facilities; therefore parental supervision must be exercised over children using these facilities.  Individuals who use these facilities do so at their own risk.

The golf course is open to the public.

1.1 When using the park area, the tennis courts, or the boat ramp, members, houseguests and tenants should carry ID cards or guest passes and present them if required.
1.2 Definitions:
1.2.1 Member – any owner or group of owners of a single parcel of land within the designated boundaries of Lake Almanor West.
1.2.2 Guest – any houseguest or person accompanied by a member or resident who is invited to use the common areas.
1.2.3 Tenant – a lessee or paying tenant residing within the development.

2.0 Procedure
2.1 Each member will receive an ownership packet containing the following:
2.1.1 Two identification cards.  Parcels with more than two owners of record (as specified on recorded deed provided to WACC) may request a maximum of two additional cards for specified owners.
2.1.2 Current Policies & Procedures of WACC Board for the use of the recreational facilities.
2.2 Upon written request and payment of applicable deposit, one key for the tennis court and one key for the boat ramp will be issued.
2.3 It is the responsibility of the member or renting agent to obtain Guest Passes and Tenant Identification Cards from the WACC Office by completing the appropriate form.
2.4 Each member, guest or renter shall show his/her ID card/Guest Pass/Tenant ID card upon request when using any of the facilities.
2.5 The park, the tennis courts, and the boat ramp are for the use of the members, guests of members and tenants and their guests.

3.0 Members should exercise strict control of his/her keys to the tennis courts and boat ramp.
3.1 Keys will be issued during posted days and office hours at the WACC Office.
3.2 The initial tennis court key will be issued to the members at no charge; any replacement key will require a fee of $7.50.  Boat ramp key will be issued upon payment of a $10.00 deposit; extra keys or replacement of lost boat ramp keys requires a $50.00 deposit per boat ramp key.
3.3 Tenants will not be issued keys.  A member may make available his/her key to the Tenant or guest; however, it is the responsibility of the member to keep control of the keys.
3.4 The keys are not to be reproduced.


4.0 Park Area

4.1 Rules for use.
4.1.1 All cars and bicycles must be parked in designated areas.
4.1.2 No bike riding, skating or skate boarding is allowed in the park.
4.1.3 Children under twelve must be accompanied/chaperoned by a responsible party.
4.1.4 No vehicles to be driven/ridden on any grass area or on the basketball court.
4.1.5 No excessive use of alcohol or any use of drugs.
4.1.6 No obscene, vulgar or other objectionable behavior.
4.1.7 No loud music or amplifiers.
4.1.8 No pets allowed in park.
4.1.9 Facilities to be open from 9:00 a.m. to dusk or 9:00 p.m., whichever comes first.
4.1.10 Picnic tables in area A-1 are not to be moved from Area A-1
4.1.11 Violation of any of the above may result in staff ordering the persons to leave the premises or reporting their behavior to the Plumas County Sheriff.

  

4.2 Group use of facilities
4.2.1 Groups shall consist of 25 or more.  Reservations will be on a “first come, first served” basis.
4.2.2 A Common Area Group Use Permit form (Policy 51) shall be completed with all appropriate information and signatures and delivered to the WACC Office, fourteen (14) days in advance of the requested reservation date.  A separate Common Area Group Use Permit form shall be submitted for each requested reservation event or date.
4.2.3 Member/tenant shall be present for entire function through cleanup.
4.2.4 Cleanup to be completed immediately after conclusion of activity.
4.2.5 Community functions may use WACC’s folding chairs and tables.  All other groups may make arrangements for use of designated chairs and tables.
4.2.6 Use of the PG&E access road is discouraged and use thereof will be allowed only with prior written approval.
4.2.7 Outside Groups (maximum of 150) must have Association Manager approval.
4.2.8 The event must be exactly as outlined in Activity Description of Common Area Group Use Permit.
4.2.9 All permitted groups may use playground and/or beach in Area A-1, but only functions open to the entire community may reserve Area A-1 for exclusive use.

4.2.10 Group Definitions, Fees and Responsibilities.

Community Functions:  Any function open to all members and their guests and sponsored by an organization within the subdivision shall require a reservation in advance. There will be no use fee or security deposit.  Areas A-1 and/or A-2 may be used. (see map)

WACC Property Owner’s/Employee’s Activities: (private function hosted by a member, tenant or employee, i.e. family reunion, wedding, picnic etc.).  The member, tenant or employee shall complete a Common Area Group Use Permit form and shall be charged a Security/ Cleaning/ Damage deposit of  $150.00. The deposit of $150.00 shall be fully refundable if NO security, cleaning or damage issues result from the event.  The Deposit shall accompany the Use Permit form.  Only area A-2 may be reserved.

Outside Groups in which WACC member/tenant is a member and sponsor (i.e. service club, school reunion, church function, business organization function):  Sponsoring WACC member shall complete a Common Area Group Use Permit form and shall be charged a Security/Cleaning/Damage deposit of $150.00 and a Use Fee of $100.00.  The deposit of $150.00 shall be fully refundable if NO security, cleaning or damage issues result from the event.  The deposit and use fee shall accompany the Use Permit form.  In addition, Evidence of Insurance (Certificate of Insurance addressed to WACC) shall be provided not less than five (5) business days prior to the scheduled event.  Only area A-2 may be reserved.

5.0 Tennis Court Use

5.1 All posted rules are to be adhered to, which include, but are not limited to the following:
5.1.1 Members, tenants and guests only
5.1.2 Five-minute warm-up; one set limit when others are waiting.
5.1.3 No activity on courts except tennis.
5.1.4 Tennis type shoes only; no black soles.
5.2 Any scheduled activity by member groups will take priority over individual play, The WACC office must be notified seven (7) days in advance and the office staff will post the activity on the tennis court gates.
5.3 The Golf Course Superintendent will schedule regular maintenance of the tennis courts and that schedule will be posted in the WACC office.  Scheduled play will take into consideration the posted maintenance schedule. If a scheduled activity requires maintenance over and above regularly scheduled maintenance the member group will be charged at the rate of $20.00 per hour  as follows:  blowing the courts – approximately 1 hour; washing the courts – approximately 3 and _ hours.  Any fees required shall be paid at the time the courts are reserved.  

6.0 Boat Ramp Use
6.1 All posted rules are to be adhered to which include, but are not limited to, the following:
6.1.1 Swimming is expressly prohibited (Plumas County Ordinance #10-.14).  The Sheriff will be notified.
6.1.2 Parking must be in designated areas only, as posted.
6.1.3 No boats may be left unattended on landing except for the time (maximum 10 minutes) required to park vehicle in designated area.
6.1.4 The boat ramp gate IS TO BE LOCKED AT ALL TIMES between May 1st and October 31st.

7.0 Clubhouse Use
7.1 The clubhouse located on Slim Drive is a multiple use facility whose functions include food service, golf course support and social events.  When food service is provided under contract, the lessee has certain rights to control portions of the clubhouse, which may exclude member usage.  Those contractual rights and obligations are acknowledged and will be respected.
7.2 The Pro Shop on the lower level is not part of the clubhouse facility for purposes of this policy statement.
7.3 The clubhouse may be used for community or member social functions.  Any such activity must be scheduled in advance, as described in paragraph 7.7.  Maximum clubhouse (interior) occupancy for any event is 64 persons.  Availability of the clubhouse is subject to agreement with the food service lessee and other WACC Board restrictions.
7.4 Public access to the clubhouse restroom will be maintained during golf course hours of operation.
7.5 User Definitions, Responsibilities and Fees:
7.5.1. Community Functions:  Any function open to all WACC members, tenants and their guests, and sponsored by an organization within the subdivision.  Such groups shall make reservations in advance but will not be charged a security deposit or use fee.

7.5.2. WACC Member/Tenant’s Activities:  A private function hosted by a member or tenant.  They shall make an advance reservation and shall be charged a /Cleaning/Damage deposit of $150.00, which is refundable if NO cleaning or damage issues result from the event.  The sponsoring member or tenant shall be present for the entire event through cleanup, which shall be completed immediately after the conclusion of the activity.


7.5.3. Outside Groups in Which a WACC Member/Tenant is a Member and Sponsor:  Clubhouse use by outside groups is discouraged and requires WACC Association Manager approval.  The sponsoring member or tenant shall make an advance reservation and shall be charged a Cleaning/Damage deposit of $150.00; which is refundable of NO cleaning or damage issues result from the event.  A Use Fee of $100.00 shall be charged.  In addition, evidence of insurance (certificate of insurance addressed to WACC) shall be provided not less than five (5) business days prior to the scheduled event.  The sponsoring member or tenant shall be present for the entire event through cleanup, which shall be completed immediately after the conclusion of the activity.

7.6 No obscene, vulgar or other objectionable behavior is allowed in the clubhouse facility as determined by the WACC Board.  Excessive use of alcohol or use of any illegal drug is not permitted.
7.7 Reservations shall be made not less than fourteen (14) days in advance by delivering a Clubhouse Use Permit form (Policy 50C) to the WACC Office.  Any required deposit shall accompany the Clubhouse Use Permit form.  Reservations will be scheduled on a “first come, first served” basis.
7.8 The clubhouse key may be picked up at the WACC Office not earlier than the business day before the event and shall be returned to the same location not later than the next business day after the event.

7.9 WACC will maintain the clubhouse and parking area during regular business hours (7:00 am to 3:30 pm) Monday through Friday from November 1st to April 1st. A reasonable effort shall be made by the WACC to provide snow removal     sufficient to allow access to the Clubhouse facility.  Snow removal is dependent upon availability of personnel, equipment, cannot be guaranteed; and will be limited to an area to be determined by the Golf Course Superintendent.  Any outside contracts for removal of snow from the Clubhouse facility must be coordinated through the Golf Course Superintendent. 


Amended & Adopted:  January 18, 2001
Amended & Adopted:  December 14, 2001
Amended & Adopted:  March 19, 2002
Amended & Adopted:  October 22, 2002
Amended & Adopted:  August 26, 2003
Amended & Adopted:   September 24, 2008

 

GENERAL

    •  West Almanor Community Club (WACC) has recreational facilities available for the exclusive, non-commercial use of the members, tenants and their guests.  There are always dangers inherent in the use of such facilities, therefore parental supervision must be exercised over children using these facilities.  Individuals who use these facilities do so at their own risk.
    •  The golf course is open to the public.
    •When using the park area, the tennis courts or the boat ramp, members, houseguests and tenants should carry ID cards or guests pass and present them if required.
    •  Quiet hours are from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am.
    •  Golf carts are to be driven by licensed drivers only and then only from home to the golf course and back.
    •  Dogs must be kept on a leash except when on the owner’s property.
    •  Owners should pick up after their dogs when walking dogs on a leash.


PARK AREA

    •  Member groups numbering more than 25 shall make reservations with the WACC office 14 days in advance.
    •  The Member, tenant, or employee sponsoring the group must accompany special groups and make reservations with the WACC office at least 14 days before the facility is to be used.  The Property Use Permit form is to be completed, signed and returned to the WACC Office before date of the event, together with evidence of insurance, security deposit and use fee.
    •  Cars and bicycles must be parked in designated areas.
    •  The Recreation Staff and Security Patrol are authorized to order those who behave objectionably to leave the park.
    •  No pets allowed.
    •  Activities are restricted to within the park boundaries.
    •  The Recreation Staff will be on duty for limited hours during the summer only.
    •  No lifeguards are provided by WACC (see Use Permit).
    •  No overnight parking (violators will be towed away)
    •  Trash bin is not for public use.  Trash may be hauled off or put in trash bin by the maintenance shed.


TENNIS COURTS

    •  Tennis type shoes only.  Shirts required.
    •  No activity on courts except tennis.
    •  Five-minute warm-up; one set limit when others are waiting.
    •  Any scheduled activity will take priority over individual play and must be posted 7 days in advance on the tennis court gates.
    •  Special groups if scheduled with the WACC office may also use courts.
    •  No overnight parking (violators will be towed away).


BOAT RAMP

    •  Use of ramp is restricted to only loading or launching from April 1 to October 31.
    •  Keep gate closed and locked (no tail gating) except from November 1 to April 30.
    •  No overnight parking or storage (violators will be towed away).
    •  Swimming is prohibited (Plumas County Code, Sec. 10-1.14).  The Sheriff will be notified.
    •  Park in designated area only.
    •  No boats may be left unattended except for the time (maximum 10 minutes) required to park tow vehicle in the designated area.


GOLF COURSE

    •  Observe golf etiquette.  When in doubt, ask the Golf Professional.
    •  Each player must have a set of clubs.
    •  All players must register on the day of play and start on the first hole, unless otherwise authorized.
    •  Appropriate attire and shoes are to be worn at all times.
    •  Electric carts (only allowed, no gas) must be operated by licensed drivers only and must stay at least 30 feet from tees and greens.  Observe signs and barricades, use paths where provided, stay on fairways and OUT OF THE WOODS.
    •  Fishing for golf balls on holes #3 and #12 is not allowed.  Retrieving balls other than your own could result in loss of playing privileges.
    •  Practice is limited to practice putting greens and driving range.
    •  No non-playing walkers are allowed on the course.
    •  Normally play is limited to foursomes, however the Pro Shop has the right to make exceptions.  All groups must be responsible for keeping up with normal play.  Let faster players through.
    •  No pets allowed on the golf course.
    •  No motorized vehicles (ATVs, snowmobiles, etc.) except golf carts on the golf course.
    •  High Speed Golf Carts must be operated in turf mode. Number of riders is limited to two even if it is a 4- seater vehicle. Maximum weight load for vehicle is limited to 1500 pounds.
    •  No skiing on golf course unless it is covered with at least one foot of snow and never on greens.
    •  All golf course employees are authorized to enforce rules.  Players must obey instructions.
    •  No overnight parking (violators will be towed away).


NEIGHBORHOOD ISSUES

    •  Barking dogs & noisy parties:
        1. Contact neighbor and seek solution.
        2. If that doesn’t work, call sheriff’s department and file a report – 258-3111.
        3. If you file a report please inform the WACC office in writing so they can follow-up on the problem.
    •  Vandalism:   
        1. Get license and identify perpetrator if possible.
        2. Notify sheriff at 258-3111.
        3. Notify WACC office in writing.
    •  Loose Dogs:
        1. Contact owner if possible.
        2. Contact animal control at 283-3673
    •  Burning Regulations:
        1. Open burning is generally allowed in the winter without a permit and from May through October with a permit obtained at the fire station, 947 Long Iron.  Whenever you burn you must follow the requirements described on the back of a burning permit and call the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District at 258-2588 to make certain it is a permissive burn day.
        2. You can be cited for smoky fires by CDF and receive a $1000 fine.  A special permit is required by CDF (256-3203) to burn construction debris or slash.  If you don’t have a special permit you can be fined $1000.


Amended: May 18, 1998 
Amended: May 08, 2000  
Amended March 19, 2002 
Amended: October 22, 2002
Amended: July 27, 2004
Amended: September 24, 2008

 

SPONSORING WACC MEMBER/TENANT/EMPLOYEE_________________________________________________

GROUP__________________________________ FACILITY REQUESTED___________________________________

TYPE OF ACTIVITY_______________________________________________________________________________
DATE OF USE _________________TIME PERIOD ___________________  # OF PEOPLE_______________________

USE FEE $_________ SECURITY DEPOSIT $____________TOTAL $____________ CK # _____________________

EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE ATTACHED (if required –see 2) __________


 

    Use of the West Almanor Community Club facilities is subject to the following conditions:

1. That the undersigned Group Representative and WACC member/tenant/employee is/are authorized to enter into this permit agreement on behalf of the group named above and to bind and obligate the group, and further that he/she/they shall be jointly and severally responsible and liable to the WACC for compliance with this permit.
THE WACC MEMBER/TENANT/EMPLOYEE MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE DURING USE.

2. That the group and the WACC member, tenant, employee shall be fully responsible for and shall indemnify and defend the WACC against damages and costs of any kind resulting from or arising out of the use of the facilities by the group, its members, and guests, including but not limited to attorney’s fees and costs, damage to property, and injury to persons, except to the extent the same results from the negligence of the WACC, its directors, officers, employees, or agents.  Groups shall provide evidence of insurance.

3. That the group named above, its members and guests assume the risk of using the facilities, including but not limited to the lake, and specifically acknowledge that NO LIFEGUARDS ARE PROVIDED BY WACC.  That the group releases the WACC, its directors, officers, employees and agents from any and all claims and liability of any kind whatsoever arising out of or resulting from this permit, or the use of the WACC facilities by the group, its members and guests, including but not limited to damage to property and injury to persons.

4. That the sponsoring WACC member, tenant, employee agrees to cooperate in maintaining order and reasonable quiet for the neighbors of the Recreation Area and agrees to respond positively and promptly to any requests by neighbors to reduce noise and any offensive activity. Any behavior that requires intervention by WACC Security or Plumas County Sheriff may result in forfeiture of the security deposit.

5. That all activities in the Recreation Areas will be terminated and the area vacated no later than dusk or 9:00 p.m. whichever comes first.   Failure to do so will result in automatic forfeiture of the security deposit.

6. All garbage must be removed from the area after the event. Garbage may be taken to the Maintenance area garbage dumpster.

7. That all users will adhere to the posted rules for the Recreation Areas, including but not limited to: (1) no vehicles to be driven/ridden on any grass area or on the basketball court; (2) no objectionable activities permitted such as excessive use of alcohol, any use of drugs, obscene or vulgar behavior; and (3) no loud music or amplifiers are permitted.

8. That a manager or designee has the right and duty to terminate any activity should problems occur.

9. [   ] Sponsor agrees to perform all cleanup work necessary,   or   [   ] sponsor has engaged _________________
____________________________________________ (name and phone number) to do any and all required cleanup.

10. That if NO damage or costs are incurred, or items above are not violated, the refundable portion of the security deposit will be refunded within 30 days after the event.

The undersigned hereby agree to the Statement of Responsibility and the above conditions:

Signature of Property Owner_______________________________________________Date __________________

Signature of Group Representative: __________________________________________Date _________________

Mailing address _________________________________________________Phone Number __________________

Signature of Manager or Designee __________________________________________ Date__________________


Adopted:  May 16, 1994
Amended: May 18, 1998
Amended May 8, 2000
Amended Oct. 22, 2002
Amended: Sept. 24, 2008




 

1.0    FEES:
The Pro Shop Manager and the Golf Course Superintendent shall review the Course Green Fees on an annual basis.  The Association Manager shall have sole authority to set the fees.  The Pro Shop Manager shall serve only in an advisory capacity.  The Board shall also serve only in an advisory capacity, even though this policy has been approved by it.  Thus, fees may be changed or new fees may be added to from time to time in order to ensure that LAW is marketing itself competitively in the marketplace while devising ways to increase play. The only requirement which the Golf Course Superintendent must meet while changing or adding fees is to adhere to the relationship between the various fees charged to owners set forth in this policy by the 30 and 50 round calculation which sets the cost of the annual pass.


2.0    LEVELS OF FEES
In order to clarify the different levels of fees, the following categories have been established:

Owners:
Owners shall mean the record owners, whether one or more persons, of the fee simple title to any lot which is part of the Lake Almanor West development, excluding those having such interest merely as security for the performance of an obligation.  For purposes of these resolutions, those shareholders of an owner corporation who individually or in trust own 30% or more of the common voting stock, general partners of an owner partnership, current primary beneficiaries of an owner trust, and life tenants of a an owner life estate shall be considered as owners.  An owner shall play at the owner rate unless playing with the use of a ten or twenty play ticket purchased by the owner.
   
    Families:
Families shall mean persons in the group composed of parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, and siblings of the owner, and spouses of such persons.  A family member shall play at the public rate unless playing as a guest of a member at the guest rate.  The owner has to notify, via phone or email, of their family member playing golf. If the Pro Shop is notified, then the family member is allowed to play at the guest rate even if the member is not present.
   
Guests:
Guests are persons playing with an owner. Additionally, guests are persons other than an owner’s family who are then currently residing in a member’s home as a guest for one or more days, whether or not playing with an owner. Owners who are not playing with their guests shall inform the pro shop of their identity in advance.  Guests shall play at the guest rate unless playing with the use of a ten or twenty play ticket.

Juniors:
Juniors are persons under the age of seventeen years.  Juniors shall play at the junior rate unless they are a family member of an owner and use a ten  play ticket purchased by that owner.

Tenants:
Tenants are persons who rent from an owner and by reason of such rental have received a tenant ID card from the WACC office.  Tenants shall play at the Tenant rate unless playing with the use of a ten play ticket.


3.0     ESTABLISHING FEES
The Golf Course Superintendent shall establish the owner eighteen hole round green fee for the impacted season.  All other fees shall be calculated from this fee, except for the fees for electric carts, pull carts, trail fees, tether fees and range balls, which shall be separately established each year.


Twilight shall mean starting times commencing three hours prior to sunset during Shoulder Season and commencing at 5:00 p.m. during the Impacted Season.

Junior fees for eighteen holes shall be priced at 2/3rd times the respective owner eighteen and nine-hole fee rounded to the nearest dollar. 

Shoulder season fees shall be available opening day until May 31st and September 1st until October 31st, excluding holiday weekends and weather permitting. The Golf Course Superintendent and the Pro Shop Manager establish fees.


Prepaid owner ten play tickets may be purchased only by owners and tenants with a tenant ID card.  Pay for a ten play and get two free rounds of golf free.  There will be no expiration date on a 10-play ticket.  An up-charge may apply if the rates increase. 

Prepaid public ten play tickets may be purchased by the public, priced 80% of the impacted season guest/tenant fee times ten (10). There will be no expiration date on a 10-play ticket.  An up-charge may apply if the rates increase.
           
             Promotional Green Fees:  The Pro Shop Manager and the Golf Course 
             Superintendent may establish promotional pricing as appropriate thought both
             the impacted and shoulder season.

Prepaid owner annual passes may be purchased by owners, each ticket to be used only by the person or persons who purchase it, priced at thirty rounds for a single owner and at fifty rounds for an owner couple, the fee per round used in this pricing being the same cost per round as used in the 10-play tickets.  These passes may be used in the calendar year of purchase only. 

Prepaid public annual passes may be purchased by any person or married couple, each ticket to be used only by the person or persons who purchased it, priced at thirty rounds for a single person and at fifty rounds for a couple, the fee per round used in this thirty rounds for a single person and at fifty rounds for a couple, the fee per round used in this pricing being the same cost per round as used in the 10-play tickets.  These passes may be used in the calendar year of purchase only.

Prepaid electric cart trail passes may be purchased by a single person or by a married couple.  The Golf Course Superintendent in consultation with the Pro Shop Manager will set these rates using the rental cart rate as a guideline.  These carts may be used only by the purchasers, their families, and their guests, and shall not be rented.  They may however be used by Home & Home and Invitational players.  These passes may be used in the calendar year of purchase only. 

Prepaid tether passes for electric carts shall be priced by the Golf Course Superintendent in consultation with the Pro Shop Manager and shall be the cost of a Prepaid Electric Cart Trail Pass plus a tether fee which shall be adjusted using the utility rates as a guideline.  A tether pass shall have the privileges and limitations of a trail pass.  These passes may be used in the calendar year of purchase only.

Honorary Memberships shall be created, which provide free green fees and free electric cart trail passes.  Honorary memberships recognized at this time shall be limited to those persons, for whom these privileges currently exist, being Jerry Kehr and Bob Kitchen.  The WACC Board of Directors may establish additional honorary memberships.

Employee privileges to use the golf course either at reduced rates or without payment may be established by the WACC Board of Directors as a benefit of any employee, on such terms and conditions as the Board may direct.

Golf professionals and superintendents holding Class A licenses from the PGA, LPGA, or GCSAA shall be entitled to use the golf course without charge.

Pro Shop Manager employed at the course may grant complimentary use of the golf course to any person or persons.  These complimentary rounds shall be for good cause, as determined by the golf professional, who shall monthly report to the Golf Course Superintendent all such rounds and the good cause, which caused him or her to grant them.

4.0     STARTING TIMES
The Pro Shop and Golf Course Superintendent shall review the starting time procedures on an annual basis.  The Pro Shop Manager shall have authority to establish the starting time procedures after reviewing them with the Golf Course Superintendent. The Board shall serve only in an advisory capacity, even though this policy has been approved by it.  Thus, the Pro Shop Manager may change starting time procedures from time to time, subject to the prior review of the Golf Course Superintendent, in order to ensure that LAW is marketing itself competitive while devising ways to increase play.  The only requirements which the Pro Shop Manager must meet while changing starting time procedures is to ensure that members, their families and their guests have a reasonable opportunity to play at favored starting times and that the flow and pace of the course is at an enjoyable level for all players involved,

4.1 Schedule Adjustments: The Pro Shop Manager shall make any daily adjustments to schedules, which adjustments shall be based on the Course Superintendent’s decision on time to open course each day. Appropriate adjustments shall be made and players promptly notified.

4.2 Golf Club Schedules: Schedules for the weekly and annual men and women’s golf clubs should be submitted to the Golf Course Superintendent prior to the 1st of the year.  This shall ensure that their schedules take precedence before the scheduling of outside tournaments and events.

5.0     IMPACTED SEASON
Events may start at any time if all participants commence their nine or eighteen-hole rounds on the first tee.  No more than one shotgun start event shall be scheduled on any one day.  The Pro Shop Manager may allow exceptions to this, as long as the golf club hosting the event has received permission in advance.


Adopted:  January 27, 2004
Amended:  March 23, 2004
Amended:  March 28, 2007


 

Instructions to Owners and Contractors on Improvements to Developed and Undeveloped Lots:

Attention is directed to the Amended Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs)effective August 18, 1998 and any subsequent amendments for all activities relative to maintenance of undeveloped lots, construction of new building, clearing of trees, additions to buildings, fences and drainage.
    3.10    Signs
    3.14    Construction, Storage of Building Materials
    3.15    Outbuildings
    3.16    Building Standards
    3.17    Building Specifications
    3.18    Building Location
    3.19    Clearing of Trees
    5.8    Enforcement Assessments
    8.1    Submission of Plans and Specifications
    8.6    Applications
    8.8    Grant of Approval
    8.9    Board Review, Variances
    8.11    Commencement
    8.12    Completion
    8.13    Inspection and Correction   
    9.0    Enforcement

CC&R Clarifications

Signs:    Noncommercial signs and posters are prohibited if they are more than 9 sq. feet in size; noncommercial flags or banners are prohibited if they are more than 15 sq. feet in size. Sign Restrictions are in compliance with Civil Code 1353.6. Refer to CC&R 3.10.

Fences:     Chain link fencing, where otherwise approved by the Architectural Committee, shall not be installed on the street side of the lot and shall be painted a natural color (green or brown).  Where approved, split-rail fencing shall not exceed three (3) feet in height.

Outbuildings:    Any second building submitted for approval to the Architectural Committee must  meet the following: (1) Conform to the existing residence in style, materials and general looks; (2) Be built on a permanent foundation of either block or poured concrete; (3) Conform to all other building requirements in the CC&Rs and as required by the County. Auto and boat canopies for any purpose whether canvas, plastic or metal are considered tents and/or temporary structures and are prohibited.  Tarps used to cover woodpiles or other outdoor use should be brown, green or clear.
       
Work Hours and Noise Restrictions:  There shall be no construction work that creates a noise disturbance 
between the hours of 8:00 PM and 7:00 AM.  This prohibition pertains to all types of work including building construction, earth moving, tree falling/ cutting, etc.  The restriction applies to property owners as well as contractors. This restriction does not apply to the golf course operations at Lake Almanor West Golf Course.

Trees:          Any request for tree removal on common property must be approved by the Architectural Committee, the Golf Course Superintendent/Facilities Manager and the Board of Directors.  Refer to CC&R 3.19 and Policy #60B for any tree removal.

Setbacks:    No concrete pads or other patios which interfere with existing easements may be constructed within the 20’setback on abutting Golf Course Unit 1 or the 50’ setback abutting Golf Course on all other Units.

Conduct of Work

Preliminary:

These requirements must be met prior to commencement of lot clearing and construction:
A.    Referring to CC&R 8.1, three sets of all plans must be submitted for review by the Architectural Committee to the WACC office at 177 Lake Almanor West Drive, Chester, 9:00 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. The plans must include an 8 ½” x 11” plot plan to scale showing the location of access roads, buildings, decks and walkways, septic tanks with drain fields, fences, propane tank and utility lines and their relation to the required setbacks.

B.  A check payable to WACC must accompany all submissions in accordance with the following schedule:

1.  New Residence                                    $160.00
2.  Residence Addition/Remodel               $120.00
3.  New Garage                                         $120.00
           
C.    The plans must be approved by the Architectural Committee before submission to the Plumas County Building Department in Chester.  The Committee must be notified verbally to allow a full 14 days for review and response as required by CC&R 8.9. The Committee will act promptly, but is under no obligation to provide expedited service.

D.    Approvals will be granted simultaneously from the Fire District for propane tank location and fire equipment access, and from the Water Co. for utility routing and valve box locations (spec sheets from Fire Dept. are attached).  For tree removal a separate permit must be obtained from CDF (request form attached).

E.    A Construction/Alteration Application, Policy 60A, must be submitted to WACC together with the fee and signed by both owner and contractor before any activity commences.  A copy of this form will be returned to the owner indicating approval or denial.

F.    A Construction/Alteration Application, Policy 60A.1 shall be completed and submitted to the WACC for all other alterations, including but not limited to:  tree removal (refer to Policy 60B), re-roofing, awnings, exterior painting, siding, driveway, deck, patio and signs.  There will be no fee for these alterations.

G.    Permit forms for construction may be obtained from the Plumas County Building Department in Chester located in the County Building.  They will collect applicable fees.  Phone number (530) 258-2108.

H.    Water service provision is handled by West Almanor Mutual Water Company located at 177 Lake Almanor West Drive, Chester. Phone number is (530) 259-4646.

 I.    Power service must be applied for from PG&E in advance.  Phone number (530) 283-9682.  WACC is a community serviced by underground utilities.  All service panels and electrical meters must be located on the residence or garage at a location approved by PG&E.

 J.    Propane service can be supplied by several vendors who can advise on connection requirements.


Site Inspection 1:
    The submitted plans showing location on the lot will be reviewed for conformance with the CC&Rs.  A site inspection will be made to verify location, proposed access and orientation of the structures and drain fields with respect to major trees, land slope and possible effect on neighboring land, structures and drain fields.  A string line along both sidelines and the rear line between corner monuments must be up and free of trees and brush for this inspection.

Site Inspection 2:
    After setting foundation forms, a setback inspection shall be called for by the applicant. Note that a request for inspection as the concrete truck is ready to pour, or even a day before is not acceptable. A set of revised plans must be onsite. The Committee will check the location as required by CC&R 3.18. Again, the string lines along property lines between corner monuments must be in place.

General:
    During construction the conduct of the Contractor is the responsibility of the owner and any infractions such as excess noise, trash accumulation, signs, etc. will be reported to the owner for immediate correction.

Architectural Committee Responsibility:

    The Committee in no way shall confirm or guarantee any assumed geological condition, safety or structural standards, general esthetics, general planning or view preservation.  The Committee shall, in good faith, exercise discretionary approval or disapproval on the basis of minimizing interference with enjoyment of adjacent properties, protection of property values, and of enforcing an improvement use and occupancy in a pleasing but not sterile or uniform combination.

    Enforcement of these Regulations shall be by proceedings at law or in equity against any person violating or attempting to violate any provision hereof, either to restrain by any owner or contract purchaser, or by the West Almanor Community Club.

    If any provision of these Regulations is determined by a competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such determination shall in no way affect any of the other provisions hereof, which shall remain in full force and effect.




Adopted:    August 3, 1998
Effective:    August 18, 1998
Amended:    April 4, 2000, October 22, 2002, July 27, 2004, October 26, 2004
Amended:    November 15, 2006
Amended:    October 30, 2007
Amended:        March 27, 2008

 

 Construction Site Location:  Unit # _____________   Lot # __________

 Street Address _______________________________________________________________________________________

 Owner(s):
     Name(s): _________________________________________________________________________________________
     Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________________________________
                                ___________________________________________________________________________________
   Phone: __________________________________________  FAX No. _________________________________________

  Type of Construction or Alteration  (check all that apply)
   Residence  [    ] *                  Remodel/Addition  [    ]                      Garage  [    ]                   Carport  [    ]
   Initial Tree Removal/Lot Clearing  [    ]  Number of trees to be removed: _________
   Other Reason for Request:  ____________________________________________________________________________

  * If a residence, please specify the square footage of the living area (i.e. excluding any attached garage, decking or enclosed area)
    Ground floor square feet _________________________   Total square feet  _____________________________________
 
  Statement by Owner and Contractor:
  We have reveiwed a copy of the WACC CC&Rs as amended July 1, 1998, Policy 60 as amended March 27, 2008.
   Specifications for Utility Routing, CDF Request for Tree Removal, WACC Tree Removal Procedures, and WACSD
   Fire Department Requirements, and hereby agree to abide by the above named regulations for construction in Lake
   Almanor West.

  Owner Signature: ______________________________________________  Date: ______________________________
  Contractor Signature: ___________________________________________  Date: ______________________________

   Approved  [    ]   Denied  [    ]     Date: _____________________    Comments: ______________________
   ________________________________________________________________________________________
   ________________________________________________________________________________________
   Fee of $ ______________ required.  Paid (date) ________________________ Check # _________________
   By _____________________________________________ Architectural Committee Member

 Return completed form to the WACC Office, 177 Lake Almanor West Drive, phone (530) 259-4646 FAX (530) 259-4665
 
    No work shall commence prior to written approval by the WACC Architectural Committee Member by copy of this form
    and/or approved plans.  No tree removal until WACC approval and plans submitted to Plumas County and fees paid.


  Copy of this form to owner:  (date) __________________________    Plan Check: _________________________
                                          Bldg. Permit: ________________________

 

 Construction Site Location:  Unit # _____________   Lot # __________

 Street Address _______________________________________________________________________________________

 Owner(s):
     Name(s): _________________________________________________________________________________________
     Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________________________________
                                ___________________________________________________________________________________
   Phone: __________________________________________  FAX No. _________________________________________

  Type of Construction or Alteration  (check all that apply)
           Roof  [    ]    Deck  [    ]      Patio [   ]    Porch [   ]    Awning [   ]       Siding [   ]    Balcony  [    ]     Wall  [    ]
           Driveway [   ]         Fence [   ]       Sign [   ]     Exterior Painting [   ]
            Tree Removal  [    ]   [   ]  Post Construction tree removal    Number of trees to be removed: _________
   Other Reason for Request: (specify)_________________________________________________________________________

   Statement by Owner and Contractor:
  We have reveiwed a copy of the WACC CC&Rs as amended July 1, 1998, Policy 60 as amended March 27, 2008.
   Specifications for Utility Routing, CDF Request for Tree Removal, WACC Tree Removal Procedures, and WACSD
   Fire Department Requirements, and hereby agree to abide by the above named regulations for construction in Lake
   Almanor West.

  Owner Signature: ______________________________________________  Date: ______________________________
  Contractor Signature: ___________________________________________  Date: ______________________________

  Disposition of  Application:
  Approved  [    ]   Denied  [    ]     Date: _____________________    Comments: ______________________
   ________________________________________________________________________________________
   ________________________________________________________________________________________
   By _____________________________________________ Architectural Committee Member

 Return completed form to the WACC Office, 177 Lake Almanor West Drive, phone (530) 259-4646 FAX (530) 259-4665
 
   No work shall commence prior to written approval by the WACC Architectural Committee Member by copy of this form
   and/or approved plans.  No trees are to be removed until WACC approval is obtained and, if a County permit is required,  
   the plans submitted to Plumas County along with appropriate fees.

  Copy of this form to owner:  (date) __________________________    Plan Check: _________________________
                   


 

 

As required by the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, (CC&Rs), of West Almanor Community Club, Article 3, Section 3.19 of the governing documents, an owner must obtain approval pursuant to Article 8, prior to removing any and all trees or tree that exceed six inches in diameter (6”).
To assist, the WACC Board of Directors has adopted the following procedure:

Action to be taken by the property owner prior to removing any tree or trees

1.    Fill out a “Construction /Alteration Application – No Fee” (Policy 60A.1). If this is a request for a new residence or addition complete a “Construction/ Alteration Application –(Fee) form (Policy 60A) and submit this with the required fee.  The forms may be picked up at the WACC office, 177 Lake Almanor West Drive, Chester.  They can also be mailed or faxed to you upon request.
2.    Mark the trees on the property that are to be removed so that a member of the Architectural Committee can identify them.
3.    Draw or have a “plot plan” of the property drawn up with pertinent information such as access roads, property line locations, buildings, decks and walkways, septic tanks with drain fields, fences, propane tank, utility lines, and their relation to the required setbacks.  Also note other information such as hazardous conditions or additional information as to why tree removal is being requested.
4.    Submit the Construction /Alteration Application, with the “plot plan”, to the WACC office.
5.    A member of the Architectural Committee will come to the property and inspect to assure the tree removal complies with the CC&Rs and inform the property owner of his/her findings. Applicant is to notify the WACC office when tree removal is complete and the Architectural Committee will come to the property and re-inspect to assure the tree removal complies with the application.
6.    For new residences or additions, trees cannot be removed until the plans have been approved by the Architectural Review Committee and submitted to Plumas County.
7.    Inform any person or persons that you hire to do tree removal that approval is required prior to the commencement of work.
 
The Architectural Committee can be contacted by phone through the WACC Office, 530-259-4646, 177 Lake Almanor West Drive, Chester, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Construction / Alteration Applications with attached plot plans, may be dropped off at the WACC office or FAXED to them at 530-259-4665. 

Approved: October 22, 2002
Amended:  December 16, 2003
Amended:  June 28, 2005
Amended: November 19, 2007

 

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