Frequently Asked Questions

Yes; it’s known as KSMA (the Kiwanda Shores Maintenance Association).

The board is a group of volunteers from within the community; fellow owners of homes or lots. One person, Robin Curtin–not an owner–is a paid bookkeeper. This ensures continuity and professionalism of KSMA financial affairs. Robin does the annual billing and tracks HOA dues paid and changes in ownership. She responds to realtors regarding HOA liens, etc. A volunteer treasurer, periodically elected, works with her on accounts payable and receivable and reports to the board regularly and to members at the annual meeting. A paid web developer, Travis Perreira, manages our website. A volunteer homeowner not on the board, Scott Culp, coordinates care of the roads and maintenance of community property.

Robin Curtin can be contacted at RC143@msn.com or (503) 449-6577 or mail at
Kiwanda Shores Maintenance Assn
c/o Robin Curtin
9771 Jamescrest Drive
North Prince George, VA 23860

Bylaws and the original declaration at the Kiwanda Shores inception, as well as the Rules for Livability, are found on the CC&Rs page.

Prior to the towing company arrangement, vehicles often parked in the street and across others’ driveways, which is both irritating and an emergency vehicle safety issue. This is now much less of a problem, thanks to the signage. If you see a problem:

1. Try to speak to the owner of the vehicle and ask them to move it off the road. Advise them that extra parking may be had by contacting the Kiawanda Community Center and making overnight parking arrangements with them. A first warning is always appreciated if someone has not seen the signs.
2. If the vehicle owner cannot be found, you can print the warning at https://bit.ly/3wuHuTx or leave a handwritten note and put it on their windshield, advising that the vehicle will be towed if it remains there. Usually, when the owner sees this, they will move it.
3. If the problem persists, use the Contact Us form on the website to reach all board members simultaneously. Describe the violating vehicle, including the location and license plate number. A board member will contact you and if appropriate, call the towing company on behalf of the association.

Fires in Kiwanda Shores pose a huge risk, especially with highly flammable beach grass everywhere. Fireworks pose similar risks. Fires and fireworks on the beach should be on the wet sand. We have large signs on both gates and at each entrance about fire rules. If you see a fire that poses immediate danger, call 911.

A number of responsible owners have gas or propane fire pits contained within fireproof structures; these are not the problem. If a fire pit is not enclosed on concrete or poses some risk from fire or embers, talk to your neighbor. If it is a rental, call the number on the home. If you can’t resolve the issue, then contact KSMA. We do want to learn about frequent offenders.

Familiarize yourself with the architectural guidelines, request forms, rules and standards before you design anything. Each of the following documents has provisions pertaining to constructing a new home. On the Architectural Rules page, find the following documents:

• New Build Construction Request Form (“Application for New Home Construction, Addition, or Alteration to Existing Home”)
• Kiwanda Shores Architectural Design Policy (revised May 10, 2003, Rev. A)

On the CC&Rs page, find the following documents:

• Declarations (“Amended and Restated Declarations for Kiwanda Shores (April 1, 1990)”)
• Bylaws (“Amended and Restated Bylaws of the KSMA, (April 1, 1990)”)

Together, these documents describe the KSMA policies and process for new home design approval. Contact the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) with any questions via the Contact Us form. Note that KSMA requirements are in addition to building requirements of Tillamook County.

Yes. Use the form https://bit.ly/3wryOxv to get approval for such things as changing or replacing your roof, siding or windows, painting your house, adding or extending your deck or patio, adding a privacy wall or screen, doing extensive planting or landscaping or adding or substantially changing your walks or driveway.

For new homes, allow for review by the ACC and some communication time. For maintenance, we try to make this as quick and expedient as possible (approximately two weeks), particularly if this is a time-sensitive repair. Unless this is controversial, maintenance and exterior approvals are done by the ACC directly.

The Architectural Design Policy (https://bit.ly/3r2BGjl) was voted and agreed upon in 2003. The overall approach is to provide some continuity within the community and to maintain property values. One overarching question might be answered by “What would a room of realtors say—would the design or change devalue neighboring homes?” The goal is not to dictate the exact shade of paint you choose (although a shocking pink and black theme would be rejected—see the realtor rule), but to give coherency and prevent extreme outliers.

The design rules prohibit fencing. The wildlife was here long before Kiwanda Shores and the deer are protected; they benefit from using their customary paths between homes. The wide-open lots also lend to the ambience and sense of community. Homes with tall fences and gates send their own strong signal; it’s why we have a low rail-and-post boundary fence. Studies show that pedestrian foot traffic through a neighborhood reduces crime. Think of passing visitors as extra eyes and ears for your protection.

Some were done without permission long ago and are grandfathered in. A few privacy screens received permission under special circumstances. We work on examining each case carefully and discourage a fenced community.

You do. We appreciate you saving your plastic bags and popping them in. The boxes were made and installed by two homeowners, first, Jim Wood and then more added by Paul Boyle. (Bravo, guys!) We now have 11 dispensers, at the beach entrances and on each street and many intersections. They have made for a substantial reduction in dog waste on our streets. They only work when full.

KSMA has worked mightily on this issue in the past couple of years. It is imperative that each lot have a trash can containment unit to keep the trash in and the predators out. (Alternatively, you can take your trash home that you’ve stored inside.) The containment unit should be made of sturdy materials to keep large scavengers like bears out and look consistent with community standards.

Examples of good designs and bear-proof containers are on the Trash Rules page.

If your house will have many guests, you will need at least a double can enclosure. In no case should trash bags be left out by residents or rental guests, as scavengers will quickly tear them open and spread garbage down the street. If you see trash problems, try to resolve it with your neighbor. If it’s a rental, there must be a sign on it with a contact phone number and they must respond within 24 hours, per Tillamook County regulations. If this isn’t satisfactory, use the covenant violation form at the bottom of the CC&Rs page.

Refer to the key links on the homepage.

At current count, there are 28 vacant lots and 150 homes for a total of 178, not including the two lots owned by KSMA.

Based on the signs on the homes, 50 of them are rentals registered with Tillamook County. Of course, homeowners may have friends or family staying at their homes without county registration. If money changes hands, they should be registered with the county. By the way, the county does seem to monitor ads and rental agencies.

Start the registration process here: https://bit.ly/2VMzlgV. The county has fines in place for noncompliance:

• For a single offense/occurrence, a minimum of $250 not to exceed $500.
• For a continuing or subsequent offense/occurrence, a minimum of $500 not to exceed $1,000per day.

The code enforcement document is found here: https://bit.ly/3e7fajT

Each home should have a laminated Rules for Livability on their refrigerator. If your home doesn’t have one, use the Contact Us form and we will send one.

Use the contact info on the home to report issues through the owner or rental agency.

It’s KSMA, P.O. Box 808, Pacific City, OR 97135. BUT, this is not monitored frequently. Except for returning your annual meeting proxy by mail, you are much better off using the website to contact the board.

This changes annually; you’ll be notified by letter. We don’t post this on the website. Remotes for the gate are available for $20 from Scott Culp (971) 219-6444. He lives on Ocean Dr.

There are a number of ways to increase our sense of community:

• Learn your neighbors’ names and phone numbers. More than one person has reported issues like flooding or break-ins directly to their neighbors. If you haven’t given your contact info to the membership chair, this really complicates things.
• Attend the annual meeting if you can. It’s now the first Saturday of June. You’ll get a letter with details.
• Pick up any trash you see in the community or on the beach.
• Fill the doggy bag dispensers with your saved bags.
• Drive slowly on the streets. Say hi to people you see.
• Have a block party on the holidays.
• Think about being a board member.
• Volunteer to be a liaison to local organizations.