Dogs are permitted – and even welcomed! – in our neighborhood as long as they are not kept, bred or maintained for any commercial purpose and you follow the rules below. These restrictions are in Section 2 of Article VII, Specific Property Use Restrictions. There are some other restrictions regarding dogs as pets in our neighborhood that all responsible dog owners should be aware of:

Dog Waste

Section 3 of Article VII requires that dog waste be promptly collected and stored in a “sanitary container.” The HOA has installed two dog waste stations in our neighborhood to assist our homeowners, but it is the responsibility of every dog owner to clean up their pet’s waste.

Barking Dogs

While most dogs bark from time to time, we must remember to respect our neighbor’s desire to live in a peaceful and quiet neighborhood. Section 4 of Article VII prohibits dog barking that is or may be or become “an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood.” The HOA will send out initial notices of violation and then follow the fine schedule in the Bylaws and CC&R’s. Please also be aware that the City of Springfield prohibits loud and disruptive dog barking that continues for more than 15 minutes. The first referral to the City of Springfield may result in a warning and educational letter to the property owner or could result in enforcement actions. Second and subsequent violations often result in citations and fines. Homeowners wishing to file a complaint regarding a barking dog must document and log the time period during which the animal barked continuously and then contact Springfield Police Department’s Animal Control Officer by calling (541) 726-3634. Springfield Police Department’s Animal Control Office is open from 8 to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Their address is 230 4th St, Springfield, OR 97477.

Dog Fences

Fencing in dogs is prudent to keep them safe and to prevent them from running away. Please be aware that all fencing requires pre-approval by the HOA’s Architecture Review Committee. The application form can be obtained on this website by clicking here. Also please read the fencing restrictions in Section 12, Fences, of Article VII, Specific Property Use Restrictions and Exhibit B which provides the design specifications for fencing. Generally speaking, fences “shall be all wood” and “not protrude past the front of the residence.”

Important – Please Read

These statements or summaries are provided to help the homeowners who are a part of the Ambleside Meadows HOA understand the CC&R’s that apply to property in our neighborhood. They do not replace, waive, or supplant the CC&R’s, and are not a substitute for reading and following the actual text of the CC&R’s. Please take time to read the actual CC&R’s and become familiar with their terms, conditions, restrictions, and rules regarding property ownership in our neighborhood. If you have any questions regarding the CC&R’s, please contact your HOA Board or speak to a qualified attorney.