Landscaping

The Association handles front yards and Common Area landscaping, irrigation, and trees; Owners handle landscaping on their Lot beyond the front yard and any planted Common Area work approved for them.

Association responsibility

The Association maintains (Source: Declaration Article II § 3.E(1); Maintenance Resolution Attachment A):

• Common Area landscaping (grass, sod, trees, shrubs, bushes — kept in neat, clean, attractive condition).
• Front yards of each Lot between the street-facing portion of the Living Structure and the sidewalk, including:
  • Irrigation
  • Mowing of all accessible grass not enclosed by a fence
  • Debris removal
• Underground sewer systems.
• Trees, shrubs, and bushes in Common Areas — repair and replacement.

The decision as to nature and timing of maintenance is solely within the Board's discretion (Source: Declaration Article II § 3.E(1)).

Owner responsibility

Owners maintain (Source: Declaration Article II § 3.E(2); Maintenance Resolution Attachment A #17; Handbook):

• Landscaping on the Lot, including any fences (excluding the front yard handled by the Association).
• Outdoor Living Area kept in a neat, clean, and sanitary condition (Source: Handbook — Building Lots).
• Personal plantings in flowerbeds: Owners must maintain uniformity of existing landscaping; upkeep is the homeowner's responsibility (Source: Handbook — Plants).
• Snow/ice removal from the Owner's Lot (Source: Declaration Article II § 3.E(2)).
• Dead plantings: must be removed promptly (Source: Handbook — Plants).
• The landscapers are not liable for altering plantings the homeowner installed (Source: Handbook — Plants).
• Area between Lot line and curb/improved street — must be improved and maintained; no trucks, campers, trailers, or boats in that area (Source: Declaration Article V § 1.E).

Approval requirements

• Any landscaping undertaken by a Homeowner on the individual Lot is subject to Association approval (Source: Declaration Article IX § 2). Practically, this is reviewed by the Landscape Committee (see the Landscape Committee Request for Improvements form in the Rules and Regulations bundle).
• Street trees are a City of Lake Oswego requirement. Movement or replacement requires both Association and City approval (Source: Declaration Article IX § 2).
• Tract A (natural wetland): no individual homeowner changes (Source: Declaration Article IX § 2). See Private Open Space and Wetlands.
• Tracts A and B must be maintained per the original landscaping plan and Exhibit A maintenance plan (Source: Declaration Article IX § 2).
• Owner plantings on Common Properties (exclusive of Tracts A and B): permitted only with prior approved landscaping plan, after which the homeowner is obligated to maintain that planting at their own expense. Failure entitles the Association to take over maintenance and charge the cost as an assessment (Source: Declaration Article IX § 2).

Tree removal (general Lots and Common Property)

• All trees on Lots and Common Property are subject to the City of Lake Oswego Tree Code.
• Trees may only be removed after a certified arborist finds them hazardous to life or property, and a tree cutting permit is obtained from the City.
• A detailed landscape plan must be submitted with any tree-cutting application for City review and approval. The City may recommend revisions to preserve the treed character of the neighborhood.
• Trees in public right-of-way may be removed at the discretion of the governmental body having jurisdiction.

(Source: Declaration Article V § 1.H, § 1.K.)

Aesthetic standard

Each Owner must provide and maintain landscaping on the Owner's Lot of such nature and quality as to not detract from the aesthetic value of the SummitRidge Townhomes Property (Source: Declaration Article VII § 2.J).

Flower pots / containers

Homeowners may place flowers along decks, patios, and entryway. Homeowner is responsible for any damage caused to common area or to the exterior of the building from installation. Planters on deck or deck rails require footed pots, saucers, or space under pots for ventilation to prevent rot or staining (Source: Handbook — Flower pots).

Right of self-help

The Association has the right at all times to enter any Lot after reasonable notice to the Owner to remove debris, weeds, or other waste material, trim/cut back/remove damaged or dead vegetation, cultivate or maintain planting beds, ground cover, hedges, trees, shrubs, plants, or lawns, and charge the expense to the Owner as an assessment (Source: Declaration Article IX § 1).

Budget treatment

(Source: budget documents.) The reserve study budgets bark-dust at $3,500 every 3 years and tree maintenance at $5,000 every 3 years (Source: PONO Reserve Study Component Inventory).

Sources

• source/2025.07.07_summitridge townhomes_amended and restated declaration.md — Articles II § 3.E; V § 1.E, H, I, K; VII § 2.J; IX
• source/590 Maintenance Responsibility Resolution 11.01.2016.md — Attachment A
• source/2026-0304-SRTHHOA-Rules and Regulations.md — Landscaping; Landscape Request Form
• Budget documents
• source/PONO-RS1-SummitRidgeTH-240419-v2 Final.md