Common questions

Is this an HOA?: No. Under the draft bylaws, the association is voluntary and is not a homeowners association. It does not enforce private property restrictions, impose mandatory dues, or have enforcement authority over private property (Article III).
Do I have to pay dues?: No. Under the draft bylaws, dues are voluntary, suggested at $10 per household per year. Paying is not required for membership, voting, meetings, or holding office (Article IV, Section 7).
I rent. Am I included?: Yes. Under the draft bylaws, membership is open to all adult residents, homeowners and tenants (Article IV, Section 1). On household votes, the property owner is the primary voter. If the owner is not at the meeting, an adult resident of the household, including a tenant, may cast the vote (Article IV, Section 2A).
How do decisions get made?: At meetings. Under the draft bylaws, members get at least 10 days' notice of meetings (Article IV, Section 5). Governance matters like the bylaws, elections, dues and boundaries get one vote per household. Events and other community matters get one vote per adult member (Article IV, Section 2).