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RIIA COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
AMENDED AND RESTATED
KUHN'S RAFT ISLAND
RECITALS
A. The undersigned are the owners of real property on Raft Island, Washington, which was
subdivided and platted pursuant to the following plats recorded with the Pierce County
Auditor (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Plats," with the real property described
in the Plats collectively referred to as "Raft Island"):
Kuhn's Raft Island, recorded under Auditor's File No.1421131
Replat of Kuhn's Raft Island, recorded under Auditor's File No. 1909760
Raft Island Second Addition, recorded under Auditor's File No.
2074680
B. Pursuant to the provisions of the original plat of Kuhn's Raft Island, which covered the
entire Island, the restrictions on development contained in that plat can be changed or
modified in writing by a majority of the owners of lots or tracts in the plat.
C. The owners of property on Raft Island desire to change and modify the restrictions that
apply to Raft Island, by amending and restating the restrictions in their entirety, for the
purpose of promoting the value of their property, and to enhance the quality of life and
environment for the enjoyment of all property owners.
D. These Amended and Restated Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions are imposed
pursuant to a general plan to benefit and bind all tracts or parcels on Raft Island, and each
and every building site, and to bind all persons, together with their successors in interest,
who may, at any time, and from time to time, own any property on Raft Island.
ARTICLE I.
GENERAL PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT
All real property on Raft Island shall be used solely and exclusively for private, single family
residences with appurtenant structures, as hereinafter provided, except for the All Saints
Camp which may continue its current use. Only one residence shall be constructed on each
lot as shown on the Plats (hereafter referred to as "Lots"), and no Lot shall be divided
except for the purpose of attaching portions thereof to adjacent Lots.
ARTICLE II.
RAFT ISLAND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION,
MEMBERSHIP AND VOTING RIGHTS
Section 1. RIIA. The Raft Island Improvement Association ("RIIA"), a not for profit
corporation, was formed pursuant to the Plats to own and maintain certain areas for the
common use of property owners on the Island, and to promote and provide for the
improvement and beautification of the Island. Pursuant to the Plats and various deeds, RIIA
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owns the Raft Island bridge and its approach roads as described in a statutory warranty
deed recorded under Pierce County Auditor's File No.830512351, all of the roads on Raft
Island as shown on the Replat of Kuhn's Raft Island and Raft Island Second Addition, and
certain beaches, tennis courts and other common facilities.
Section 2. Membership. Every owner of a Lot ("Lot Owner") shall be a member of RIIA
Membership shall be appurtenant to and may not be separated from ownership of a Lot.
Multiple owners of one Lot constitute only one membership. Each membership is entitled to
one vote at all meetings of RIIA. The Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of RIIA shall
further govern the voting rights of members, and the procedures and meetings of RIIA.
ARTICLE III.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
Section 1. Lot Owners' Easements. All members of RIIA in good standing will have a right
and easement of enjoyment in and to the Raft Island bridge and approach road, all Raft
Island roads, and any other facilities now owned or hereafter acquired by RIIA and
designated for common use (hereafter collectively referred to as the "Common Areas"),
subject to the following:
(a) The right of RIIA to suspend the voting rights of any Lot Owner for any period during
which any assessment against his Lot remains unpaid.
(b) The right of RIIA to dedicate or transfer all or any part of the Common Areas to any
public agency, authority, or utility, subject to such conditions as may be approved by a
majority vote of the RIIA members present at a duly held meeting.
(c) The right of RIIA by a majority vote of members present at a duly held meeting to adopt
additional written rules and restrictions governing the use and maintenance of the Common
Areas, and to establish penalties for violation of said rules and restrictions.
Section 2. Delegation of Easement Rights. Any member of RIIA in good standing may
delegate his right of enjoyment to the Common Areas to members of his family, his tenants,
and for temporary periods only, his guests.
Section 3. Obstruction of Common Areas. No Lot Owner shall in any way obstruct, restrict or
limit another Lot Owner's use of any Common Area. Any Common Area damaged by a Lot
Owner, his family, tenants, guests or invitees, shall be repaired by said Lot Owner, and
failure to do so shall give RIIA a claim against said Lot Owner, which shall also be a charge
on, and lien against, his Lot which may be fore- closed pursuant to the provisions of the
following Article.
Article IV.
COVENANT FOR MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS
Section 1. Creation of Lien and Personal Obligation of Assessment. Each Lot Owner, and all
persons who may hereafter accept any deed for any Lot, whether or not it shall be so
expressed in such deed, are deemed to covenant and agree to pay to RIIA annual
assessments or charges and special assessments. Annual and special assessments, together
with interest, costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and collection fees, shall be a charge on
each Lot and shall be a continuing lien upon the Lot against which the assessment is made.
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The lien of the assessments shall be subordinate to the lien of any first mortgage or other
first position security interest. Sale or transfer of any Lot shall not affect the assessment
lien. Each assessment, together with interest, costs, and reasonable attorneys' fees and
collection costs, shall also be the personal obligation of the person who is the owner of the
Lot at the time when the assessment fell due.
Section 2. Purpose of Assessments. The assessments levied by RIIA shall be used
exclusively to promote the recreation, health, safety and welfare of the Lot Owners and for
the maintenance and improvement of Common Areas.
Section 3. Time and Amount of Assessments. Annual assessments become due on July 1 of
each year. Annual assessments shall initially be in the amount of Three Hundred Fifty
Dollars ($350) per year, but may be increased at any time, and from time to time, pursuant
to a majority vote of members present at a duly held meeting of RIIA. In addition to the
annual assessment, upon approval of a majority of members present at a duly held meeting
of RIIA, it shall have the authority to levy a special assessment for any purpose so
approved, including, but not limited to, defraying, in whole or in part, costs of any
construction, reconstruction, repair or replacement of any capital improvement or repair to
any Common Area. All special assessments are due within thirty (30) days of approval of
the membership, and delinquent if not paid within sixty (60) days of such approval.
Section 4. Effect of Nonpayment of Assessments. Remedies. Any assessment not paid
before the due date thereof shall bear interest at the monthly rate established by RIIA, from
time to time. RIIA may bring an action at law against the Lot Owner personally obligated to
pay the same, or foreclose a lien against the Lot by filing a Notice of Default and Lien Rights
with the Pierce County Auditor and thereafter foreclosing said lien as a mortgage. No Lot
Owner may avoid liability for the assessments provided for herein by non-use of the
Common Areas or abandonment of his Lot.
ARTICLE V.
MAINTENANCE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS
Section 1. Maintenance Easements. RIIA is hereby granted an easement over, under and
across each Lot as may be necessary for the following purposes:
(a) Repairs and maintenance to Raft Island bridge and the private roads owned by RIIA.
(b) Renovation and repair of the walkway easements located along the following Lots: Lots
18, 20, 22, and 24; Lots 60, 62, 64, and 66; and Lots 94, 96, 98, and 100.
(c) Maintenance, repair, replacement or improvement of any other Common Areas.
Section 2. Telephone and Electric Utility Easements. An easement is hereby granted to
Peninsula Light Company, Inc., of Gig Harbor, Washington, and the successor of the Island
Empire Telephone Company, their successors or assigns, as follows:
(a) The right to remove all branches or trees that may interfere with or endanger electric or
telephone lines.
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(b) The right to establish power service poles and anchor guys on lot lines as necessary.
(c) An easement right for overhang of electric wires where roadway curvature causes same
to occur.
Section 3. Other Utility Easements. An easement is hereby granted to the Raft Island Water
Company and Washington Natural Gas Company, along all lot lines, for purposes of
providing utility service to all Lots. Other companies providing utility services may apply to
RIIA for the grant of a similar easement.
ARTICLE VI.
PROTECTIVE COVENANTS
In addition to the general residence restriction specified in Article I above, all Lots and Lot
Owners are restricted and limited as follows:
(a) Mobile Homes. There shall not be kept or used on any Lot, a mobile home, "doublewide"
mobile home, trailer home, other movable structures, or structures which at any time were
affixed to wheels, to be used or designed for use as a residence, outbuilding, garage or
carport.
(b) Temporary Structures. No trailer, basement, shack, garage, barn or other outbuilding
erected on any lot, or any other structure of a temporary character, shall be used as a
residence.
(c) Completion of Construction All structures shall be complete as to external appearance,
including finished painting, within 24 months from the date of commencement of
construction.
(d) Set-backs and Sight Distances. No structure of any type, fence, wall, hedge or shrub
planting may be placed or permitted to remain closer to the Raft Island roads than is
permissible under the Pierce County Zoning Code and Building Ordinance, nor shall any
structure, fence, wall, hedge or shrub planting be placed in such a manner that it obstructs
sight lines along roads in a manner impermissible under Pierce County Code requirements
regarding road approach distances and stopping distances.
(e) Vehicle Parking: RIIA shall have the authority to remove any vehicle or boat that has
been abandoned or creates a hazard, at the owner's expense.
(f) Livestock and Poultry. No animals, livestock or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred,
or kept on any Lot, except that dogs, cats or other household pets may be kept, provided
that they are not kept, bred, or maintained for any commercial purposes. Animals which are
specifically prohibited include, but are not limited to: poultry, pigs, goats, cows, horses, and
llamas.
(g) Firearms. No hunting or discharge of any projectile shall be permitted on any Lot or
Common Areas. This restriction shall not be intended to preclude an individual's right to
protect his or her property or person.
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(h) Nuisances. No noxious or offensive thing, or noxious or offensive use shall be permitted
or maintained upon any Lot or Common Area. All Lot Owners shall be considerate of other
Lot Owners and shall limit noise, odors and other nuisances.
(i) Business and Commercial Use. No trade, craft, business or manufacturing enterprise of
any kind shall be conducted upon any Lot or within the building located on any Lot, except
for the use as a camp of the Lots comprising the All Saints Camp, and the use of Lots for
home occupations that meet the following criteria:
(i) The home occupation must be clearly incidental and subordinate to the use of the
structure as a residence;
(ii) There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the residence or other visible
evidence that the residence is being operated as a home occupation, such limitation to
preclude any outdoor display or storage of materials, goods, supplies, equipment or
vehicles, and the exterior display of business signs; and
(iii) The home occupation shall not generate nuisances such as traffic, on-street parking,
noise, odors, fumes, electrical interference, or hazards to any greater extent than those
usually experienced in a residential neighborhood.
ARTICLE VII.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. Binding Effect. The provisions of these Amended and Restated Covenants,
Conditions and Restrictions shall run with the land and shall bind any person having at any
time an interest or estate in any Lot as though these provisions were recited at length in
each and every deed and conveyance or lease thereof.
Section 2. Enforcement. RIIA, or any Lot Owner, shall have the right to enforce, by any
proceeding at law or in equity, all restrictions, conditions, covenants, reservations, liens and
charges now or hereafter imposed by this instrument, and in any such proceeding, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of reasonable attorneys' fees. Failure by RIIA
or by any Lot Owner to enforce any covenant or restriction herein contained, and any delay
or omission in the exercise of any rights, powers or remedies herein provided, shall in no
event be deemed or construed as a waiver of the right to enforce said covenants and
restrictions thereafter.
Section 3. Severability. Invalidation of any one of these covenants or restrictions by
judgment or court order shall not affect any other provisions hereof which shall remain in
full force and effect.
Section 4. Amendments. This instrument, and any and all of the covenants, conditions and
restrictions contained herein, may be amended at any time by a vote of the majority of the
Lot Owners who are then eligible to vote as members of RIIA.
Section 5. Incorporation of Bylaws. The Bylaws of RIIA in effect at the time of execution of
this instrument, and as thereafter amended, are incorporated herein by this reference, and
shall, together with the terms and conditions hereof, govern the administration of these
covenants, conditions and restrictions.
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Section 6. Execution and Counterparts. This instrument shall take effect and be in full force
when executed by the owners of a majority of the Lots in the Plats, and shall then be placed
of record. This instrument may be executed in multiple counterparts, and as so executed
shall constitute one agreement, binding on all of the Lot Owners.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Lot Owners execute this Amended and Restated Covenants,
Conditions and Restrictions, dated for reference purposes only, May 1, 1997.