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SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGISTRATION WHERE WE ARE TODAY

It’s been over a year since the new Short Term Rental (STR) rules and registration requirements were adopted. Since then, we’ve had more than 900 homeowners register their STR. Here is a look at where we are now and some answers to common questions we’ve received.

SHORT-TERM RENTAL RULES

To preserve and protect the quiet residential nature of the Tahoe Donner community and address issues related to short-term rentals including over-crowding of homes and parking, the board of directors has approved new Short-Term Rental (STR) rules for all Tahoe Donner homeowners who short-term rent their property. The resolution and rules were passed on October 27, 2018 with an effective date of January 1, 2019. All STR property owners are required to register with Tahoe Donner within 60 days from January 1, 2019.

BY THE NUMBERS

• 904 active STR registrations • 68 closed registrations: • Change of ownership (46) • Owner cancellation request (22) • 18 new registrations per month on average

• An STR registration will cancel as soon as a new deed is received • It’s very important to keep your contact information up to date, such as the 24/7 contact person(s) or property management company. Update your contact information any time by emailing str@tahoedonner.com. • Post TD Rules and Important information (available at tahoedonner.com/str) in a prominent place: • Covenants Rules • Tahoe Donner Evacuation Map • Covenants Rules Guide for STR Visitors

FAQs

WHAT IS A SHORT-TERM RENTAL (STR)? Short-term rentals (STRs) are residential properties in the Tahoe Donner development that are offered for rent or lease for one or more terms of less than 31 continuous nights.

WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED FOR REGISTRATION? Be prepared to provide: • Property owner contact info: email, phone, mailing address • Up to three other designated persons’ contact info: email, phone • Number of bedrooms in the home • Town of Truckee Transient Occupancy Tax Certifcate number

WHERE AND HOW DO I REGISTER? Registering is a simple process of completing an online form available at tahoedonner.com/str. Hard copy forms are available if a member is unable to complete the online form. The form can be emailed to str@tahoedonner.com or mailed to: Tahoe Donner Association 11509 Northwoods Blvd. Truckee, CA 96161

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T REGISTER? For owners who start renting their home as an STR, they must register within 30 days of commencing the rental. Should an owner not register with Tahoe Donner, a notice of violation will be sent followed by a hearing, possible fnes and suspension of amenity rights for non-compliance of the rules. WHO IS THE ENFORCING BODY FOR THE STR RULES? Tahoe Donner compliance staff within the Architectural Standards Offce facilitates the day-to-day operation of all Covenants Rules enforcement including STR rules. The Covenants Rules, which include the STR rules, are enforced by the Covenants Committee under the delegation and direction of the board of directors.

THANK YOU FOR REGISTERING! As of the time of this article, out of the 906 registered STRs in Tahoe Donner, only 1 property has been found to be in violation of the registration requirements. STR rules are in place for the beneft of the entire Tahoe Donner community. We strongly recommend that you become familiar with all STR rules to help you stay in compliance.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Further Short-Term Rental Rule information can be found online at tahoedonner.com/str. If you have any additional questions, please call (530) 587-9407 or email str@tahoedonner.com. After the effective date of January 1, 2019, property owners who commence a new short-term rental program are required to register within 30 days. To obtain a Transient Occupancy Tax Number (RCN#) through the Town of Truckee, email tot@townoftruckee.com or call (530) 582-5280.

TAHOE DONNER ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS THE DISASTER ASSISTANCE EQUITY ACT

The Tahoe Donner Association Board of Directors has written a letter to Representative Thomas McClintock urging him to co-sponsor H.R. 5337, the Disaster Assistance Equity Act. Proposed amendments to H.R. 5337 will create access for homeowner associations like Tahoe Donner to FEMA resources for debris removal in the event of a declared major disaster. Access to these funds will be mission critical in the recovery stage of a major disaster, alleviating the fnancial impact to organizations like Tahoe Donner when facing damage and destruction and getting the facilities back up and running quickly. This will in turn aid residents and guests in the area by providing safe refuge and alternatives for eating, cleaning and gathering locations.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Contact your representative and urge them to support H.R. 5337. You can view a copy of the letter, which was sent to Representative McClintock by visiting tahoedonner.com/hr5337. Contact Representative McClintock by phone at (916) 786-5560 or (202) 225-2511, or by emailing mcclintock.house.gov/contact/email-me.

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LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY UPDATES UPCOMING PROJECTS WILL IMPACT TRUCKEE AND TAHOE DONNER

From road improvements to snow removal operations, these regional public agency projects and notices are designed to enhance the community and increase our quality of life. Stay tuned for monthly updates, and learn more at townoftruckee.com and tdpud.org.

TOWN OF TRUCKEE: NEW FOR 2020/2021

TAHOE DONNER RIGHT-OF-WAY VEGETATION REMOVAL PROJECT As a part of Truckee’s ongoing roadway maintenance program, the town has a continuous vegetation removal program to periodically remove trees and brush from the edges of roadways. This is done as a means of maintaining space for snow storage, eliminating vegetation encroachment into travel lanes, eliminating vegetation that obstructs drainage infrastructure and eliminating vegetation that causes root damage to roadways. Historically, the town of Truckee’s vegetation removal program has been limited by the amount of public works staff available to perform vegetation removal and ongoing public concerns associated with a reduction in tree screening between the roadway and individual homes. However, over the past year, both the Tahoe Donner Association Board of Directors and the Truckee Town Council have expressed interest in improved fre resiliency within the Tahoe Donner subdivision and the town as a whole. One manner of improving fre resiliency is to reduce the likelihood of roadway function becoming compromised during a wildfre. Reduction in fammable materials above and along a roadway is a signifcant measure that would reduce that likelihood.

IMPROVED FIRE SAFETY Vegetation removal along roadway edges can have a number of benefts when it comes to fre safety in our community. Those include: • Reduced risk of fres starting • Reduction of heat generated in the roadway corridor during a fre event • Increased width of roadway fre breaks • Reduced likelihood of burning debris being deposited in the roadway during a fre event

ABOUT THE PROJECT At the March 10 Truckee Town Council Meeting, the Council approved adding the vegetation removal project to the late spring/summer 2020 work plan. The plan includes hiring contractors to perform tree and brush removal and tree trimming along roadway edges in Tahoe Donner. The Town of Truckee controls the property within 18 feet of roadway edges for the majority of the roads in the Tahoe Donner subdivision. The criteria for vegetation removal are as follows: • Remove all trees and brush 14 inches or smaller in diameter at breast height (DBH) that are within 15 feet of the edge of roadway pavement. • Remove all trees that are within 10 feet of the edge of roadway pavement, regardless of size. • Remove all limbs from remaining trees within 15 feet of the edge of roadway pavement, up to a height of 15 feet from the ground. • Remove all additional tree limbs which are higher than 15 feet from the ground and extend beyond the edge of roadway pavement.

PROJECT SCHEDULE Bidding: March Packet Opening: Early April Work Commencement: Late April/early May through the Summer

Stay tuned for more information on this project through Tahoe Donner News and Town of Truckee public information releases.

BRIEFS

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (JADU) RULES Effective February 22, the Tahoe Donner Board of Directors adopted laws concerning ADUs and JADUs within our community. Key points include: • One ADU or JADU per lot. • Any purposed unit shall comply with Truckee Municipal Code. • ADUs/JADUs must comply with setback and coverage requirements, be within certain square foot limits and include a parking spot. • There is a prohibition on using the ADU/JADU for short-term rental. • Unpermitted ADUs must apply for permitting within 90 days. • The Architectural Standards Committee can impose reasonable rules and grant variance on a case-by-case basis. • Rules were effective on February 22, 2020. More information can be found at tahoedonner.com/members/adu.

LIMITED STAFFING While Tahoe Donner facilities are closed due to COVID-19, essential staff are available remotely, including Member Services (info@tahoedonner.com) and the Architectural Standards Offce (aso@tahoedonner.com). Please bear with us in replying to your requests and

HOMES ON THE RISE The Architectural Standards Committee reviewed the following plans in February 2020. UNIT/LOT ADDRESS SQ. FT. PROJECT 06/386 14574 2,333 House Wolfgang Road

COVENANTS VIOLATIONS HEARINGS The Covenants Committee heard the following violation in February 2020. STREET VIOLATION FINE Viking Common Area Rules: $300 Way Off-Road Vehicle, Private Property Rules: Noxious Activity

questions. We will be monitoring emails with regularity, but we cannot promise an immediate response. Thank you for your patience.

ARE YOU GETTING UPDATES FROM NIXLE? Tahoe Donner residents can get up-to-date information on community safety and emergency preparedness by signing up for local NIXLE text messages. Sign up by texting your zip code to 888777. For updates on the status of Tahoe Donner facilities, follow tahoedonner.com/closure-of-amenities.

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COVENANTS, COMPLAINTS + ENFORCEMENT

TAHOE DONNER COVENANTS RULES

QUIET HOURS Loud music, barking dogs and late-night partying are prohibited from 10PM-7AM.

PETS ON LEASH Pets must be on leash at association facilities and must be within voice control on Truckee streets. Don't forget to pickup after Fido, too.

NO SMOKING Smoking is prohibited on association-owned property, including facilities, parking lots and open spaces.

LOCK UP TRASH All trash must be stored in your bear-proof container and never placed in neighbors’ containers or dumped anywhere in Tahoe Donner.

LIGHTS OUT Enjoy the mountain stars and minimize light pollution by turning off outdoor lighting after 10PM.

NO DRONES Drones are prohibited on association-owned property, including the trail system and all open space, unless authorized by Tahoe Donner management.

NO CAMPING No camping on private residences, including in tents, cars, garages, RVs, etc.

INOPERABLE VEHICLES No dilapidated, unlicensed or inoperable vehicle, trailer, boat, airplane, recreational vehicle or commercial vehicle shall be stored on the properties, except within a fully enclosed structure.

PARKING Parking vehicles off-pavement, on another person’s property or on access easements is prohibited.

NO DUMPING Leaving unwanted or “free” items on the street or association-owned property, including furniture or sports equipment, is prohibited.

HOW TO MAKE A COVENANTS COMPLAINT

Call (530) 414-8166. Phone is staffed from 8AM-5PM with an after-hours answering service from 5PM-8AM. Email compliance@tahoedonner.com. Submit at onestop.tahoedonner.com. 1 2 3

WHAT INFORMATION TO PROVIDE When making a complaint, be prepared to provide: • Your name, address and email. • Address of property being complained about. • Nature of complaint with times occurring. • Evidence: photos, video, etc. • How this behavior is affecting you. • What actions have been taken (e.g., called police).

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT Tahoe Donner will make every effort to contact the owner of the property being complained about, share details about the complaint and request voluntary compliance. We will: • Call the primary phone number on fle and speak to the owner or leave a message. • If no answer, call additional phone numbers on fle to speak with or leave messages for owner or designated contact. • Email the owner via any email on fle. • Send follow-up email to the complainant confrming attempts to contact owner.

BOARD MEETING RECAP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING February 22, 2020 ACTION: Consent Calendar, 5-0 ACTION: Proposed New Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Unit Rules, 5-0 ACTION: Proposed 2020 Architectural Standards Fee Schedule, 3-2 ACTION: Houses in Violation of Association Minimum Standards, item tabled ACTION: Working Lunch • After discussion, the meetings will remain status quo and lunch will be adjusted as needed. ACTION: Capital Projects Budget Update, Trout Creek/Downhill Ski Project • The board approved moving forward on the Downhill Ski Project, 5-0 ACTION: Information Technology and Aspenware Decision • The board was briefed on a draft IT strategic plan and Aspenware Software. After discussion, the board moved to direct staff to pursue and bring forth a new proposal for Aspenware Software within one week, 5-0 ACTION: Management Consultation Report • The board received a presentation by Mike Shellito, Shellito Training and Consulting ACTION: 2020 Committee Charters, item tabled to March 2 ACTION: 2020 Committee Goals, item tabled to March 2 ACTION: Pending Suspension of Membership Rights and Authorization to Record Lien, 5- 0

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING March 2, 2020 ACTION: 2020 Committee Charters, 5-0 ACTION: 2020 Committee Goals • General Plan Committee, 5-0 • Finance Committee tabled to March 28 ACTION: Information Technology and Aspenware Decision • No decision was made during this session

See full minutes at tahoedonner.com/boardmeetingdocs. To provide feedback to help improve the overall association, please submit your comments and concerns to tahoedonner.com/feedback.

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