Clutter and Debris Responsibility

To maintain a safe and beautiful environment for everyone, all residents are required to keep their outdoor and shared spaces consistently clean and free from clutter, year-round.

Violations of this policy may result in a Clutter and Debris (Yard + 1 Bdrm Hallway) Fee, as listed in the Fee Schedule.

Where This Applies

• Your front and back yard
• Hallways and stairwells (1-bedroom units)
• Around your unit’s storage shed
• Garden plot areas
• Three-foot garden bed next to unit entry (2- and 3-bedroom units)
• Shared common spaces (laundry rooms, playgrounds, etc.)

What’s Not Allowed (Common Violations)

• Any items in hallways/stairwells (e.g., shoes, doormats, garbage, etc.)
• Non-outdoor furniture or appliances in yards (e.g., indoor chairs, couches, vacuums, TVs, microwaves, etc.)
• Items stored on top of or improperly within sheds
• Unmaintained garden plots or flower beds (e.g., excessive weed growth, especially noxious weeds)

Resident Responsibilities

All Units

• Keep yards and shared spaces tidy and clutter-free at all times.
• Ensure lawns are mowable: Move any outdoor items (bikes, tables, chairs, grills) off grassy areas.
• Place all belongings inside your shed, keeping the top clear and the door fully closable.
• Pick up all trash from your yard area.
• Store personal items only in your yard area, storage unit, or inside your home. Do not store personal items in shared spaces.

1-Bedroom Units

• Absolutely no storage in stairwells or hallways.

2- and 3-Bedroom Units 

• Maintain the 3-foot flower bed near your front door from May to October.
• Weed your garden areas regularly, even if you did not plant any plants/flowers.
• Remove thistles and noxious weeds that can cause injury or are harmful to native plants.
• You're welcome to plant flowers in designated garden beds (see Unit Garden Bed Policy - 2020 Update).

Yard Inspections

Yard inspections can occur at any time, without notice. Keeping your space clear and clean year-round is the best way to avoid violation fees.

Let’s Work Together

We’re all in this together—keeping our co-op looking great and feeling like home. Thank you for doing your part to keep our community safe, clean, and welcoming!