FAQs

A: While views are protected, the CC&Rs state that views may be maintained to the greatest extent reasonably practicable. [CC&Rs IV B Section 9 (a)] Therefore, we recommend that new members take photographs of the view they have at the time they purchase. Date the photo and identify your property (lot number/street address) and submit a copy for the KPOA Office owners’ lot file. These photos provide documentation of your view and aid in maintaining it.

A: All requests for view maintenance must first be reviewed by the appropriate committee. If the trees in question are on your property, your neighbor’s property or KPOA common property, (other than the Bluffs common property) approval must be obtained from the Tree Committee. If the trees in question are on KPOA Bluffs common area, the approval must be obtained from the Bluff Management Advisory Committee (BMAC.) Again, we recommend that all new members take photographs of the view they have at the time they purchase their property. Date the photo and identify the property (lot number/street address) and submit a copy for the KPOA Office owners’ lot file.

A: Prior approval is not required to perform any action on trees planted by a former or current member on private property. These are called “planted” trees. You are permitted to perform any action on a “planted” tree – a tree that does not meet the definition for a “mature natural tree (planted by Mother Nature). A “mature tree” is classified as one that is larger than six inches in diameter or 19 inches in circumference measured at three feet above the trunk base. You must obtain prior approval from the Tree Committee to remove or limb a mature, natural growing tree. There are some exceptions related to limbing a mature natural tree. You do not have to obtain prior approval from the Tree Committee if the tree limbs are within 15 feet from the side of a dwelling (or eaves) or other structure*, if the limbs are overhanging the dwelling or other structure within 15 feet of the roof or 15 feet over the driveway, or the limbs are dead. These may be pruned to the trunk without permission. [APP II-22 Vegetation and Trees Policy – Explicit Policy Exemptions.

*For the purposes of the Vegetation Policy, ‘structure” is defined as a dwelling, deck, greenhouse,
permanent shed or gazebo that has been approved by the Architectural Committee. [Note: some
exemptions do not apply to certain KPOA areas that are under the Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program jurisdiction involving Critical Areas and/or Shoreline Buffer areas. Check with the KPOA General Manager.]

A: All proposed actions regarding mature natural trees on your neighbor’s lot must be authorized by the Tree Committee. First, obtain the Vegetation Control Request Form at the KPOA Office or download it from the KPOA website. Then, get written permission from your neighbor concerning your proposed actions. Submit that written permission along with your completed Vegetation Control Request form to the KPOA Office. The KPOA Office staff will route your request to the Tree Committee.

A: All requests for tree action on KPOA Bluffs common property must first be reviewed by the Bluff Management Advisory Committee (BMAC). BMAC Tree Action Proposal Forms may be obtained at the KPOA Office or on online at the KPOA website. [Note: Certain lots are affected by the Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program (SMP – Ordinance #07-1216-13) including areas within 200 feet of the shoreline involving Critical Areas and/or Shoreline Buffers. Check with the KPOA General Manager.]

For tree action on all other KPOA common property, approval must be obtained from the Tree
Committee and the KPOA General Manager. Tree Committee Vegetation Control Request Forms may be obtained at the KPOA Office or downloaded from the KPOA website.

A: If your property is a developed property (with a home), you may cut back or remove non-tree vegetation without obtaining KPOA permission, always applying the 6- inch rule. For example, if a tree is less than six inches in diameter (when measured at three feet above the trunk base) it may be removed without prior approval. If your property is undeveloped (without a home), you are limited to minimal vegetation removal using only hand tools. To use heavy machinery on an undeveloped lot you must obtain prior written approval from the appropriate KPOA committee (Tree or Architectural). [APP III-2, 6A] If your property is on the bluff area, there are additional rules concerning trees, shrubs and undergrowth.

[Note: Certain lots are affected by the Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program (SMP – Ordinance #07-1216-13) including areas within 200 feet of the shoreline involving Critical Areas and/or Shoreline Buffers. Check with KPOA General Manager.]

A: If the tree being removed is a natural tree, the requester pays. If the tree being removed is a planted tree, the property owner pays. [CC&R IVB, Sec. 9(b)]

A: Contact the KPOA Office or you can download it at www.kalapoint.org.

A: Return completed form(s) to the KPOA Office where they will be routed to the appropriate
committee. A Tree Committee case manager will contact you concerning your request.

A: Submit your completed form to the KPOA Office 15 calendar days before the next regular monthly Tree Committee meeting. The Tree Committee currently meets on the second Thursday of every month.