ByLaws & Club Rules

By-Laws of the Woodmont Country Club

The By-Laws were revised in August 2022.
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Club Rules of the Woodmont Country Club

General

Members share, with the WCC Board of Directors (“Board”), the responsibility for maintaining, protecting, and keeping Club property in order. Those who use Club property must clean up after themselves, their guests, and their pets.
Use of Club property and facilities is limited to current members and their guests. Guests must be accompanied at all times by their member hosts when using Club property in any way.
Gate code should not be shared with non-members.
Woodmont Country Club properties are located within a residential community. Members and their guests are expected to use Club facilities in a manner that respects neighboring properties and maintains a courteous and considerate environment. When using Club trails, beach areas, the sport court, and other shared spaces: Be mindful that voices, music, and other sounds may carry and be disruptive to nearby homes; Respect the privacy of neighboring residents and avoid lingering, gathering, or directing attention toward private residences; Do not enter or use adjacent private property, including without limitation lawns, gardens, steps, decks, bulkheads, or other improvements, unless expressly authorized by the property owner; and stay within designated Club property areas when accessing the beach, trails, or other facilities.
Members are reminded that the Club owns only certain portions of the beach, as shown on the Club map available on the Woodmont Country Club website. In Washington State, tidelands (including areas of exposed or “dry” beach) are often privately owned by adjacent upland property owners and are not generally public access areas. Members and guests should respect these private property boundaries when walking along the shoreline. Members are responsible for ensuring that their guests also comply with these expectations.
Fireworks are prohibited on Club property.
Garbage, yard trimmings, and other refuse must not be dumped on the beach or on any Club property, without limitation, the bluff and the plaza fire pit.
Fishers and crabbers choosing to clean your catch at the beach, please dump entrails into the saltwater, as opposed to on the beach.
Pets must be leashed. Pets are permitted to be unleashed on the beach, provided they are under voice control and do not disturb members or natural habitat. Dog waste must be picked up and disposed of properly.
Plaza area parking must avoid encumbering mailboxes, adjacent driveways, access lanes, fire hydrants, the boat ramp, and emergency accessibility.
All maintenance and improvements on Club property must first be approved by the Board. This applies to maintenance and improvement projects, including grading, other earth-moving, work on the bulkhead, and drainage improvement issues. It also applies to beautification projects, such as installing plantings or decorations on Club property. Members and adjacent homeowners are encouraged to help with routine trimming of hedges and removal of invasive plants infringing on club trails and other spaces consistent with horticultural best practices. Unapproved work on Club property will lead to required restoration and may lead to additional penalties and/or legal action.
Club users acknowledge and assume all risks associated with their activities on Club property; release, waive, discharge and agree to hold harmless WCC and its officers, Board members, or agents from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, or injury that may be sustained on Club property; agree to assume full responsibility for any risks of loss, property damage or personal injury, including death, and agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend WCC for any claims, loss, liability, damage or cost, including court costs and attorney’s fees that may occur arising or allegedly arising from use of the club amenities.
Members not following Club rules, failing to pay annual fees, or repeatedly or disruptively using Club property or facilities in a manner inconsistent with these rules are subject to review and action by the Board, including suspension, as provided in the Club Bylaws.

Trees

Woodmont Country Club members are fortunate to enjoy the natural beauty and trails within Club property, like the Bluff. Because trees within the Bluff play such a critical role in preventing erosion, landslides, protecting water quality, and providing habitat, requests for tree removal and tree cutting within the Bluff are subject to review and prior-approval by Board.

The trees on WCC property shall not be removed, cut, trimmed, or pruned for any reason without prior written approval of the Board. All tree work must be compliant with applicable law.

Sports Court

No bikes, rollerblades, roller skates, or other equipment that may cause damage to the court surface are allowed.
The sports court and play area closes at 10pm.
No glass containers are allowed.
Garbage and personal items must be taken with you when you leave.
No amplified music.
Dogs are not allowed inside the sports court.
It is everyone’s responsibility to keep this area clean and in good order.

Plaza

Members are responsible for their guests’ behavior. Please instruct your guests to respect private property.
Loud or amplified music is not permitted at non-Club events unless permission is granted by the Board prior to the event.
Woodmont Club members are allowed to use the beach at any time regardless of whether an event is scheduled.
One table shall be allocated for club member use during reserved events, if requested.
Reservations are required for group events when more than 30 people will be attending. These events will require Board approval. Reservations can be made by contacting [email protected].
Each member household is allowed one weekend reservation and one weekday reservation per summer. Additional reservations beyond this must be approved by the Board. No reservations will be accepted for Friday evenings after 5:00 PM. Friday evenings will be kept open and available for spontaneous use by the membership. If a Friday daytime reservation is in place, the plaza must be cleaned up and vacated by 5:00 PM.
Each reserved event will be for a 4-hour block of time. If more time is needed beyond this 4-hour window, Board approval is required.
The club member making the reservation must be present at all times when guests are present and during any group gathering.
Group events must conclude by 10 PM. All clean-up procedures must conclude by 11 PM, as well as fully extinguishing fires.
Plaza area must be cleaned up and all trash removed (not burned) from the plaza after the event. Trash receptacles are to be used for WCC sponsored events only. Haul it in/haul it out.
Fires in the Plaza fire pit are not to be left unattended and must be completely extinguished. Only clean wood can be burned – no beach wood, driftwood, or old building lumber that may be treated with chemicals. Do not burn toxic items such as Styrofoam, plastics, or garbage. Burning on Club property is prohibited on days when a county or city ban is in effect due to air pollution or other adverse conditions.
Only charcoal may be burned in the mounted barbecue grills in the plaza area. Members are responsible to ensure that coals are extinguished before leaving the area. In addition, member shall remove the ashes and clean the grills after each use.
Users of the firepit and grills should be aware of prevailing winds and possible impacts on surrounding residents.
Parking: Limited parking is available at the plaza. Do not block driveways, beach access, boat ramp or North Beach Road. The paved driveway and adjacent concrete area at the Plaza are shared-use areas intended to support member access to Club facilities, including the Plaza and beach. The following illustration depicts available Plaza parking areas on Club property:

Parking within the paved concrete area is limited and must be managed to maximize availability for all members. In particular:

The western portion of the paved area is intended for short-term member parking while using Club facilities;
The eastern driveway and access areas must be kept clear at all times for vehicle circulation, ingress and egress, and emergency access;
Vehicles shall not be parked in a manner that restricts or interferes with access, circulation, or other members’ use and enjoyment of the Plaza and surrounding facilities;
Routine, long-term, or exclusive use of the Plaza parking area for private vehicle parking or other storage is not permitted, without prior Board approval.

During Club events or periods of increased use, members are expected to park efficiently and be especially mindful of maintaining access and availability for others, including members with mobility limitations.

The Board may provide additional guidance or temporary measures (such as signage, markers, or striping) to help manage parking and access during events or peak usage periods.

Watercraft Storage

Members may store up to two small boats, kayaks and paddleboards at the plaza for a nominal annual fee. Each boat and kayak must be clearly marked with the owner’s name and registered with the Board.
Owners are encouraged to secure their watercraft to the rack. Boats and equipment are stored and secured at the owners’ risk. The WCC is not liable for any damage or theft to watercraft left in the Plaza.

Floating Structures, Buoys, and Anchoring Devices

Installation, placement, anchoring, or long-term (72 consecutive hours or more) use of buoys, floats, mooring devices, anchored platforms, or similar structures located waterward of the Plaza and North Beach access road or attached to tidelands, the seabed, bulkhead, or shoreline areas associated with such Club property shall require prior written approval of the Board.

Depending on the nature, location, size, or intended use of the structure or device, approvals or permits may also be required from state, federal, or local agencies with jurisdiction over shoreline, aquatic, navigational, habitat, or environmental matters, including without limitation the Washington Department of Natural Resources, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, United States Army Corps of Engineers, or other applicable agencies.

Members are solely responsible for determining and obtaining any required permits or governmental approvals unless the Board expressly agrees otherwise in writing. No buoy, float, mooring device, or similar structure may be installed or maintained in a manner that:

Interferes with navigation, launching, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, or other reasonable recreational use;
Creates safety or environmental concerns;
Damages tidelands, habitat, eelgrass, or shoreline resources; or
Unreasonably interferes with neighboring properties or the use and enjoyment of Club facilities.

Unauthorized structures or devices may be required to be removed at the owner’s expense. Members are responsible for ensuring that all guests, contractors, and invitees comply with this policy.

* For more information, see Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website content on buoys, best practices, and registering including the following link to “Mooring Buoys, WHAT YOU NEED TO INSTALL/ OWN A MOORING BUOY?” at: dnr.wa.gov/aquatics/aquatic-leasing-licensing-and-transactions/mooring-buoys

Watercraft Use and Shoreline Courtesy

The Club’s waterfront, beach, and boat launch areas are shared resources located within a residential shoreline environment. Members and their guests are expected to operate boats, personal watercraft, paddle craft, and related equipment in a safe, courteous, and environmentally responsible manner.

When using watercraft in connection with Club facilities, members and guests should be considerate of swimmers, kayakers, paddleboarders, neighboring residents, other shoreline users, and marine and other wildlife. Excessive speed, unnecessary wake, repeated close-shore passes, prolonged idling, or unnecessary noise in the vicinity of the Plaza, beach, bulkheads, or boat launch should be avoided.

Members and guests shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding boating safety and protection of marine wildlife.

This rule is intended to promote safety, courtesy, environmental stewardship, and good-neighbor practices associated with use of Club waterfront facilities. It is not intended to regulate lawful navigation beyond Club facilities.

Cleaning, Maintenance, and Environmental Protection

Members who clean, rinse, scrape, repair, or perform maintenance on boats, personal watercraft, trailers, or related equipment at the Plaza, driveway, parking areas, or other Club property are responsible for thoroughly cleaning up and restoring the affected area to its prior clean condition.

Leaving organic material, marine growth, dirt, grease, fuel residue, oil, chemicals, trash, or other debris on Club property is prohibited.

Members are responsible for: removing all equipment, materials, tools, waste, and debris associated with cleaning, launching, retrieving, repairing, or maintaining watercraft or related equipment; and for ensuring that their guests, contractors, and invitees comply with these requirements.

Boat Launch

To protect our tidelands and limit damage to shoreline habitat, and to promote the well being of the Club and its members, the following rules are to be respected.

The Club's existing ramp includes a paved concrete surface "Top Ramp" area running from the upland parking area down to the beach area, ending at the bulkhead; and a "Beach Ramp" paved concrete surface that is frequently covered by sand, rocks, logs, and other beach materials. The ramp[ is approximately 15-feet wide, and runs approximately 22 feet waterward from the bulkhead on its north side and about 17 feet on its south side, as depicted on the attached illustration and aerial photo showing the limits of the lower ramp as it extends into the beach area. Vehicles must not drive (no vehicle tires) beyond the end of the lower concrete "beach ramp" as shown below. A chain or line may be attached to the bulkhead to assist members in measuring the ramp limits.
Only club members can use the boat ramp to launch or retrieve watercraft with a vehicle or a vehicle-trailer.
After launching, move vehicle and trailer to Plaza. Do not block homeowner’s driveways, mailboxes, North Beach road or boat ramp.
Beach driving is prohibited on Club property, and motorized vehicles (including but not limited to any SUV, truck, or car) are not allowed on the beach, provided, vehicles may be authorized on the beach with the prior written approval of the Board for limited property maintenance, utility work, or similar reasons; or for Emergency purposes, which shall be explained in writing to the Board by the responsible party as soon as practicable after the emergency situation is resolved.
Violations of this rule may result in loss of membership and privileges.
In consideration of making use of the WCC boat ramp, all users are advised and informed that: There are inherent risks involved in using the boat ramp, so users should carefully observe current conditions before using the boat ramp and take appropriate safety precautions consistent with state and local laws regarding boating safety, use of personal floatation devices, and the like. Boat ramp users acknowledge and assume all risks associated with such activity; release, waive, discharge and agree to hold harmless WCC and its officers, Board members, or agents from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, or injury that may be sustained in connection with using the boat ramp; agree to assume full responsibility for any risks of loss, property damage or personal injury, including death, which may be sustained as a result of using the boat ramp; and agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend WCC for any claims, loss, liability, damage or cost, including court costs and attorney’s fees that may occur arising or allegedly arising from use of the boat ramp.

Boat Launch Rule Rationale

Rationale for Boat Launch Rule Approved in June 2021