Member Info
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This section contains important information and documents for Orcas Highlands HOA members.
Select a topic from the menu to access:
- Board Meetings - Meeting minutes archives from 2006 to present
- Documents - Bylaws, CC&Rs, policies and guidelines
- WUCIOA Changes - How Washington's new HOA law affects our governing documents
- Financials - Audit reports, financial statements, and budgets
- Newsletters - Seasonal community newsletters
Other Resources:
Board Meeting Minutes
Governing Documents
Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
CC&Rs & Protective Restrictions
- Declaration of Protective Restrictions (July 1972)
- Master CC&Rs (April 1982)
- Summary of CC&Rs (March 2006)
- Resolution Reaffirming Restrictions (October 2010)
- Amendment to Protective Restrictions (September 2017)
Policies & Guidelines
- Collection Policy (past due accounts)
- Parking Policy
- Culvert Policy
- Architectural Control Committee Guidelines
See also WUCIOA Changes: how Washington's new HOA law affects our governing documents.
WUCIOA Changes
The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (RCW 64.90). Posted March 5, 2026.
In recent months, the Governing Documents Committee has been reviewing the WUCIOA (RCW 64.90) requirements that went into effect in January 2026. This legislation has been put into place to modernize governance, provide more transparency, and improve homeowner rights.
The intention is to incorporate these changes into the Orcas Highlands Governing Documents when the association complies with the WUCIOA requirements that go into effect on 1/1/28. In the interim, the association will adhere to these statutes. Please refer to WUCIOA changes (effective 1/1/26) for a more in-depth description of the 2026 requirements. The most significant change for our association involves HOA meetings.
Currently, the board has decided to use an HOA attorney to help implement the changes mandated by WUCIOA. In the meantime, the committee is working on the next steps to ensure that our efforts move forward. Our goals are to serve the board by reviewing the changes that need to be incorporated into the Governing Documents and providing details and feedback. The committee will also be discussing ways to engage the community and to solicit feedback from everyone. We believe that it is vital for owners to have a good understanding of the changes WUCIOA mandates for HOAs and how it will affect our community.
The Board and the Governing Documents Committee thank you for providing the necessary contact information and consent forms for electronic communication. This helps the association save money and is more efficient for the board when communicating with owners.
Financial Documents
Reserve Study
Operating Budgets
Newsletters
Seasonal newsletters with community updates and announcements.
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OHA Email Updates
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Volunteer for a Committee
Orcas Highlands relies on member volunteers to keep our community thriving. Below are the committees you can join. To sign up, please log in or create an account first.
How to Vote Online
Orcas Highlands HOA members can now cast their Annual Meeting and policy ballots online. Voting is quick, secure, and your selections remain anonymous.
How to Vote
- Sign in to your member account. Click Member Login in the top right of any page on orcashighlands.com. Don't have an account yet? Register here — it takes about 60 seconds.
- Look for the green "Vote Now!" button at the top of any page. It only appears when there's an active ballot.
- Read each candidate's information (or, for policy votes, the background context provided).
- Select Yes or No for each candidate, or Yes / No / Abstain for policy questions. Add a write-in nomination if the ballot allows it.
- Click "Submit Vote". That's it — your vote is recorded and counted in real time.
Good to Know
- Voting eligibility: At such election the members may cast, in respect to each vacancy, as many votes as they are entitled to exercise under the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and these By-Laws. If multiple owners in your household have accounts, whichever one of you submits first locks the vote for your property.
- Your vote is secret. The system records that your property voted, but not how. Vote choices and voter identity are stored in separate tables that are never joined — the secret ballot is enforced at the database level.
- Paper ballots still work. Online voting is supplemental. Paper ballots are accepted at in-person meetings as usual.
- Real-time tally. Once voting closes, the Board's designated tabulator reviews the results and the official tally is included in the meeting minutes.