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Tuolumne County, CA HOA Rules: CC&R Enforcement (2026)

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

Key Facts

County Enforcement
None: private matter
Fine Process
Notice + hearing (§5855)
Common Issues
Modifications, parking, STRs
Appeal
Board hearing required

Summary

CC&R enforcement in Tuolumne County HOA communities is a private matter between the association and homeowners. The county does not enforce CC&Rs. The Davis-Stirling Act governs fine procedures and enforcement limits.

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

5855.

(a) When the board is to meet to consider or impose discipline upon a member, or to impose a monetary charge as a means of reimbursing the association for costs incurred by the association in the repair of damage to the common area and facilities caused by a member or the member’s guest or tenant, the board shall notify the member in writing, by either personal delivery or individual delivery pursuant to Section 4040, at least 10 days prior to the meeting.

(b) The notification shall contain, at a minimum, the date, time, and place of the meeting, the nature of the alleged violation for which a member may be disciplined or the nature of the damage to the common area and facilities for which a monetary charge may be imposed, and a statement that the member has a right to attend and may address the board at the meeting. The board shall meet in executive session if requested by the member.

(c) A member shall have the opportunity to cure the violation prior to the meeting. The board shall not impose discipline in either of the following circumstances:

(1) The member cures the violation prior to the meeting.

(2) If curing the violation would take longer than the time between the notice provided pursuant to subdivision (a) and the meeting, the member provides financial commitment to cure the violation.

(d) If the board and the member are not in agreement after the meeting, a member shall have the opportunity to request internal dispute resolution pursuant to Section 5910.

(e) If the board and the member are in agreement after the meeting, the board shall draft a written resolution. The written resolution, signed by the board and the member of the dispute pursuant to procedures not in conflict with the law or governing documents, binds the association and is judicially enforceable.

(f) If the board imposes discipline on a member or imposes a monetary charge on the membe

Source: CA Civil Code §5855 — FinesView official code

Full Breakdown

CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions) in Tuolumne County HOA communities are private contractual obligations between the association and property owners. The county government does not enforce CC&Rs: that responsibility lies with the HOA board and management. Under the Davis-Stirling Act, associations must provide notice and a hearing before imposing fines (Civil Code §5855). Fine schedules are established by the board and outlined in the governing documents. Common CC&R enforcement issues in Tuolumne County communities include exterior modifications without approval, parking violations, short-term rental restrictions, and maintenance standards. Pine Mountain Lake Association has detailed enforcement procedures.

Violations & Fines

CC&R violations: HOA fines per governing documents. Must provide notice and hearing (§5855). Liens possible for unpaid fines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the county enforce HOA CC&Rs?
No. CC&Rs are private contractual obligations. The HOA enforces them independently. The county only enforces county ordinances.
Can my HOA fine me without a hearing?
No. The Davis-Stirling Act (Civil Code §5855) requires notice and a hearing before imposing fines for CC&R violations.

Sources & Official References

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