Capes News – September & October 2025

Townhome Trim Painting – Phase I Reminder

Phase I of the townhome exterior trim painting project will take place in summer 2026, beginning around May/June. This work is part of the HOA’s regular maintenance program and is included in townhome dues. The trim painting cycle is completed in three phases over three years, followed by a non-painting year.

The project includes repainting of:

White exterior trim
Man doors and front doors

Note: Garage doors used for vehicles are not included, but may be painted for an additional cost. Single-family homeowners who are interested in having their exterior trim and/or garage doors painted while the crew is on site can contact the office to arrange for an estimate.

Schedule:

Phase I (2026): Lots 3–38
Phase II (2027): Lots 40–77
Phase III (2028): Lots 78–109 and 173–175
2029 – Non-painting year

Phase I homeowners should inspect their properties now for damaged or rotted trim. Painters cannot paint over rotted wood, and contractor schedules can be tight, so please arrange any needed repairs well in advance. Taking care of repairs early will help ensure your home is ready for painting next summer.

Parking Reminder

Street parking is permitted in our community, but we ask all residents and their guests to be mindful when doing so. Please avoid blocking or parking directly across from another driveway, as this can make it difficult for neighbors to get in and out. Also, take care around blind curves and corners where parked cars can force traffic into the opposite lane and limit visibility of oncoming vehicles.

If contractors, builders, or other service providers are working in the neighborhood and have multiple vehicles on site, please encourage them to all park on the same side of the street whenever possible, and avoid parking on blind curves. This helps prevent the creation of narrow passages and keeps traffic moving safely. A little extra awareness goes a long way in keeping our streets safe and accessible for everyone.

Pet Policy Redux

Just a reminder – all dogs must be on a leash or otherwise under your physical control at all times when they are outside of your home – even if they are perfectly nice dogs who love all other dogs and never, ever fight with anyone. When your dog is allowed to roam loose and unattended:

He could potty in your neighbor’s yard – how can you clean up after your pet if you don’t know where he left it?
He could wander into the street and into the path of an oncoming car.
He could approach another owner walking a leashed dog. You cannot assume that all dogs are happy to meet yours. Some pooches are frightened when approached by other dogs, and some react negatively. If an owner is trying to remove their frightened or angry dog from the vicinity of yours, and your unleashed and unattended dog follows them, your dog could wind up getting hurt. (Or the other owner could be injured while trying to separate the animals.)

And last, but not least…

Bobcats, eagles, cougars, bears, racoons live amonst us. Need I say more?

Housekeeping

Guidelines for Dumpster Usage

There is no garbage pick-up at the residences. There are dumpsters just outside the gate, before you get to Highway 131. (The driveway to the dumpster area is on the left as you are leaving the

property.)

The Capes is home to 157 residences and 28 undeveloped lots, all of which share 6 two-yard dumpsters. The dumpsters are emptied on Monday tilland Friday. In order to ensure that all Capes owners are able to dispose of their regular household garbage as needed, please respect the following guidelines:

The dumpsters are for regular household garbage only. If you are moving in, moving out or doing some “spring cleaning” and have a large quantity of items to discard, they must be taken to the Tillamook Transfer Station for disposal. (See below for address.) If one or two owners decide to clean out their garages, filling up multiple dumpsters in the process, there is no room left for anyone else to put their regular trash.
All trash must be bagged – no loose trash should be thrown in the dumpster.
Boxes should be broken down flat – they take up much less room that way!
Absolutely NO hazardous, toxic or flammable materials can be placed in a dumpster. It is illegal, and the HOA can be fined by City Sanitary and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. The minimum fine from City Sanitary for this violation is $500. Violators will be identified and will be held responsible for any fines incurred. Hazardous materials include paint, paint thinner, oil and gas, pesticides, yard waste, electronics, tires, lithium batteries, rechargeable batteries, car batteries and anything containing mercury. (This list is not exhaustive. If you’re not sure whether or not it’s hazardous, don’t put it in the dumpster!)
No construction debris, appliances or other large items should be placed inside or on the ground next to the dumpsters.
No trash (bagged or otherwise) should be left outside the dumpsters. This will attract mice, rats, raccoons and other animals.

Tillamook Transfer Station Info: If you need to dispose of construction debris, appliances, other large items, hazardous materials, are cleaning out your garage, or if you have recycling, the

Tillamook Transfer Station operated by Don Averill Recycling is located at 1315 Ekloff Road in Tillamook. They are open daily from 8 AM to 4 PM. Dump fees are $119.23 per ton with a minimum fee of $25. Hazardous materials such as e-waste, vegetable oil and batteries are accepted regularly. Other hazardous materials are accepted on scheduled event days. (Call 503-842-4588 or visit their website for hazardous waste collection dates: https://www.co.tillamook.or.us/gov/SolidWaste/)

Yard Debris: Bagged yard debris may be left at the curb in front of your residence on Tuesdays or Thursdays for removal by the landscape crew. (Two bag limit per day!) This service is for yard

debris only and must be bagged in order for them to pick it up. Biodegradable lawn bags are preferred; we have a small supply available at the office free of charge. Paper grocery bags are acceptable as well.

Garbage Storage and Removal Policy

(a) On Lots All garbage or other waste shall be kept in appropriate sanitary containers and out of public view and should not be dumped on any lot or Common Area.

And Bears, Oh My!

A bear has been sighted in a few locations recently so be on alert. One place was at the dumpsters, so night time might not be the best time to go there. We are putting some ammonia on the dumpster tops to deter it/them, so you may smell it.