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Tuolumne County, CA HOA Rules: Board Procedures (2026)

Few Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing Law
Davis-Stirling Act §4000+
Meeting Notice
4 days (regular)
Open Meetings
Required (§4900)
County Role
No separate regulation

Summary

HOAs in Tuolumne County (Pine Mountain Lake, etc.) are governed by the California Davis-Stirling Act (Civil Code §4000-6150). Board meetings must be open to members with proper notice. The county does not separately regulate HOA governance.

City-specific rules exist: Sonora has its own board procedures rules that differ from Tuolumne County's county-level regulations. If you live in Sonora, check the city-specific page instead.

rticle 2 added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 180, Sec. 2. ) 4920. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), the association shall give notice of the time and place of a board meeting at least four days before the meeting. (b) (1) If a board meeting is an emergency meeting held pursuant to Section 4923, the association is not required to give notice of the time and place of the meeting. (2) If a nonemergency board meeting is held solely in executive session, the association shall give notice of the time and place of the meeting at least two days prior to the meeting. (3) If the association’s governing documents require a longer period of notice than is required by this section, the association shall comply with the period stated in its governing documents.

Source: CA Davis-Stirling ActView official code

Full Breakdown

Tuolumne County does not have local HOA governance ordinances. HOAs in communities like Pine Mountain Lake Association, Forest Meadows, and other planned developments are governed by the California Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (Civil Code §4000-6150). Board meetings must be open to all members (Civil Code §4900), with notice posted at least 4 days before regular meetings and 2 days before special meetings. Members have the right to attend, observe, and address the board. Executive sessions are limited to specific topics (litigation, personnel, contracts, member discipline). Annual elections must follow specific procedures including secret ballots and independent inspectors of election.

Violations & Fines

Davis-Stirling Act violations: member can seek injunction and recover attorneys' fees. No county-level HOA enforcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What law governs HOAs in Tuolumne County?
The California Davis-Stirling Act (Civil Code §4000-6150). Tuolumne County does not have separate local HOA regulations.
Are HOA board meetings open to homeowners?
Yes. Civil Code §4900 requires board meetings to be open to all members. Executive sessions are limited to specific topics.

Sources & Official References

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