HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
About Old Sweetbriar Farm
The Old Sweetbriar Farm Homeowners Association was formed on July 21, 1972 by the Leavitt Brothers to maintain the values of the homes in their newly-developed neighborhood. The association continues today to improve and maintain the neighborhood green spaces, to ensure all members adhere to the CC&Rs, and to act as an advocate for the neighborhood within the broader community.
Old Sweetbriar Farm is comprised of the following:
358 homes
12 acres of green space
3.5 miles of pathways
Board members are elected at an annual meeting each January. To see a list of current board members, click here.
What is the association?
The association consists of all owners of homes within the boundaries of the neighborhood association.
How did I end up in the association? Can I opt out of the association?
Membership in the association is a result of the purchase of the home. All homeowners automatically became a members of the association when they purchase a home within the boundaries of the association. Members may only leave the association upon the sale of their home.
What does the association do?
The association maintains the value of our homes. This is generally accomplished through the upkeep and maintenance of the 12 acres of green spaces we enjoy and by making sure all members comply with the provisions laid out in the CC&Rs.
What are the CC&R’s?
CC&R stands for “Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions”. These, in addition to the by-laws and board determinations, set the ground rules for the way the association is run and how neighbors are to maintain their property or change their homes and yards.
What is the board?
The board is comprised of up to 9 elected members of the association. It is the board’s job to make decisions for the association and to enforce the CC&Rs and by-laws. The members of the board are elected at the annual membership meeting each January.
How did Old Sweetbriar Farm get its name?
The neighborhood was developed on the site of a historical farm formerly known as Sweetbriar. This farm was established in the early twentieth century by Portland attorney Emmet Bigelow Williams. Mr. Williams is reported to have driven horse and buggy two hours each morning into Portland, making him one of the area’s first commuters! More information on the original farm can be found through the Troutdale Historical Society.