Washington County required the planting of the trees in the parking strips (areas between the sidewalk and streets). These trees are the responsibility of the homeowner and not the Association and shall be regularly maintained by the homeowner under the CC&R’s Architectural and Construction Standards. This is in addition to the ordinances, rules and regulations of Washington County, Oregon.
CCR’s Article 18 Landscaping and Maintenance
Owners shall maintain at all times such their lot and improvements in an attractive, neat, and good condition as provided herein, at such Owner’s or Occupants expense. Required maintenance and repair shall include without limitation:
(1) Maintenance of all parking areas, privates drives, curbs, and walkways in a clean and safe condition, including cleaning and repairing as often as necessary.
(2) Maintenance of landscaping in an attractive and neat order, trimmed and cut at all times, free of brush, weeds, debris and in compliance with the Street Tree Landscaping Plan (required by Washington County). The plan includes sidewalks and street trees (NOTE this provision includes the area between the property line of any lot and nearest curb).
CCR’s Article 24 Sidewalks and driveways
All driveways shall extend from the edge of the finished surface of streets in Arbor Ridge to the surface of the garage floor and shall be constructed of concrete and/or materials acceptable to the Committee such as brick or cobblestones. No asphalt driveways will be permitted. Sidewalks shall be installed, by the owner of each lot in compliance with the standards of the governing political authority.
Washington County Sidewalks
Maintaining Existing Sidewalks Property owners in unincorporated Washington County are responsible for the maintenance of sidewalks adjacent to their property (ORS 368.910). A county right-of-way permit is required for sidewalk repair.
Neither the HOA nor the Landscape Contractor are responsible for Street Tree Maintenance it is still the homeowner regardless of your home in the community.
Cottage homeowners that are a part of the Landscape Maintenance program can report a problem street tree to our Management Company to be reviewed for maintenance which includes replacement consideration if it is compromising infrastructure or diseased.
Landscape site inspections have noted that several of the street trees were located next to utilities (water, communications and electrical) that could be compromised. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to watch for areas of concern and take proper remediation. If you have a street tree next to a utility you should consider contacting an arborist to provide guidance on caring, replacing or removing the street tree.
Homeowners can remove trees if they present a problem to their property as long as Washington County approves the removal and they (no longer required) and have filed an Architectural Review Form with the HOA indicating removal and replacement where possible including the type of tree being selected (See also Landscape & Maintenance) and Street trees being replaced, please review the responsibility of the homeowner and Washington County Street Trees.
Washington County (not the HOA) requires a tree every 30 feet and if the removal of a tree changes the distance, then it would have to be replaced while still avoiding utilities.
If you have specific questions regarding tree removal, you should contact Washington County Department of Land Use and Transportation (503) 846-8761.
Updated: September 2025, January 2026, June 2026, October 2026
