Governance & Guidelines

GOVERNANCE

  • Covenants

    The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions ("Declaration" or "CC&Rs") for Pine Forest is a legally binding document that is officially recorded with Okanogan County. The CC&Rs include the rights and obligations of owners within the Pine Forest Owners Association and between the Association and its members. They are considered the “what” of the Association. PFOA Covenants were updated in January 2026 and recorded with Okanogan County, along with the Bylaws, as document #3289084. Read Covenants

  • Bylaws

    The Bylaws are the procedures by which the Pine Forest Owners Association governs its business. The Bylaws deal with meetings, elections, voting, proxies, etc., and are considered the “how” of the Association. PFOA Bylaws were updated in January 2026 and recorded with Okanogan County, along with the Declaration, as document #3289084. Read Bylaws

  • Rules

    The Rules of Pine Forest Owners Association refer to policies and processes that need to be specified but are not covered in the CC&Rs or Bylaws. Rules describe PFOA architectural guidelines, processes of collections and enforcement, and policies governing new water system connections and connection repairs. PFOA rules are being updated to be consistent with our new governing documents and current Washington state law. The previous versions are provided here for reference. Read Rules

  • Finances

    Annual budgets and balance sheets. Read more
    (Private. To view, you must be an owner in Pine Forest. Email webmaster@pine-forest.org for the access information.)

  • Meeting Minutes

    Minutes from Board meetings and the annual Pine Forest Owner Association meeting are available here.
    (Private. To view, you must be an owner in Pine Forest. Email webmaster@pine-forest.org for the access information.)

GUIDELINES

  • Architecture

    The Architecture Committee’s design review process is intended to provide consistent guidance on design and implementation for new construction and renovations in Pine Forest. Read guidelines

  • Good Neighbor

    Establishing good terms with neighbors yields numerous additional benefits, making Pine Forest an even friendlier, safer, nicer, and more comfortable place to be. These guidelines were created to help all of us enjoy Pine Forest. Read guidelines

Pine Forest was incorporated on June 25, 1976, under the name Methow Mountain Owners Association. In 1992, the Owners Association membership voted to change the corporation's name to Pine Forest Owners Association, with the name being officially registered with the State of Washington on May 3, 1996.

Articles of Incorporation

Articles of Amendment to Change Association Name