Homeowner Information

Owning a home in Balboa Terrace automatically makes you a member of the Association. The Association meets annually each spring, and the board meets monthly; we encourage members to attend any of these monthly board meetings if you have a special issue to discuss. E-mail the board if you want the location of the next meeting. You can also check out past meeting minutes for a sampling of what happens at board meetings.

The Balboa Terrace Homes Association typically meets on the first Monday evening of each month at 7:30 p.m. 

Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct was adopted by the BTHA Board of Directors in December 2017 to foster greater courtesy, civility and decorum at meetings of the Board of Directors, and to ensure a more professional process for the proposals, contracts and decisions that appear before the Board, or on its agenda.  Sometime referred to as a Board’s “ethics policy,” behavior in line with the Code ensures greater transparency, accountability and professionalism to better serve our residents.


 
 

Association Governance Documents

Balboa Terrace Homes Association Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) are documented in a “red book” hard copy and in the PDF attached here.

2007 AMENDMENT TO CC&Rs:
Cover letter
Recorded version of 4th amendment
Document#2 - Non-discrimination notice
Document#3 - Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules and Procedures
Document#4 - Text of proposed procedures and rules for adoption entitled “Procedure for Enforcement of Balboa Terrace Homes Association Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and the Imposition of Fines and Other Penalties.”


Paying Your Annual Dues

 

Delinquent Assessments Collection Policy


Elections Notice

On August 1, 2022 the Board adopted standards for the election of directors by acclamation in uncontested elections in accordance with Assembly Bill 502 adopted by the California Legislature on October 2, 2021. The new provision was voted on and approved at the September 12, 2022 Board of Directors meeting.


 

Landscaping Standards

Balboa Terrace is zoned RH-1(D) by the City Planning Code. Buildings are limited to a single unit per lot and are to be detached from adjacent structures with setbacks on all sides. It is the detached requirement that has resulted in the open, light feeling that we have in the neighborhood. The Association has a fiduciary responsibility to maintain and protect the garden like the quality of Balboa Terrace. To do this reasonably, we have established minimum standards for landscape maintenance.

Basic landscape violations include:

1. Property is overgrown with weeds.
2. Dead landscaping plants or lawn
3. Abandoned/non-operative vehicles or equipment.
4. Rodent or gopher infestation or failure to remediate the damage from an infestation.
5. Plantings or structures blocking common areas or sidewalks.
6. Other safety hazards (e.g., construction debris, tripping hazards, etc.).


Architectural Guidelines

Balboa Terrace is proud of the architectural unity of our subdivision. We’ve created some architectural design guidelines to help homeowners plan renovations that involve the exterior of their home.
Download the Neighborhood Architectural Design Guidelines Document (PDF) for complete information.

New Window Design and Replacement Policy (Updated March 2020)
The purpose of this new Policy is to provide clarity to homeowners when they are replacing existing windows or installing new, enlarged or redesigned windows.

AMENDMENT to ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES

The Architectural Review Committee is now called the Architectural Review Advisory Committee (ARAC). Its members must be appointed by the Board and include a Board member. The Committee will act in an advisory role and shall advise the Board before any decisions regarding Homeowner property is undertaken. The Board and the Committee shall work together. The Board must approve any letters sent to the Homeowners or the SF Planning/or Building Departments. 02/07/17

email: bthaboard@balboaterrace.org