Your Home Town Bulletin • May 2025
NW Landing office closed for Memorial Day
The Northwest Landing office will be closed Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day. The office will reopen Tuesday, May 27, at 9 a.m.
Annual meeting and annual report
Fifteen ROA members attended the annual meeting held April 23. This year, the meeting was held online via the Zoom meeting platform. The association is required by state law to hold an annual meeting. Most annual meetings include a vote for board members and a review of association activities and expenses. To reach quorum for board elections, the ROA must receive votes from 10 percent of owners (282). To do that, several years ago the association asked members to send in a handwritten ballot. Two years ago, the association began using Vote HOA Now, an online service which has enabled us to reach more members.
The Annual Report 2024 can be downloaded from the ROA website here. The annual report offers a “broadbrush” of income and expenses. Any association member (that would be you, if you own property in Northwest Landing) can view and download financial statements via the intranet. To get there, log-in to your account at Member Logins. After logging in, open the “Documents” folder, then “Association Financials.”
Board of Directors 2025
Thank you to the 11 members who stepped up to run for the three openings on the ROA Board of Directors! If you ran for the board and are curious about the number of votes you received, call the ROA office at 253-964-1289. There will be another opportunity in 2026 to run for a board position. There are alternating years for elections to make sure there is some continuity on the board.
Elected to the board in April 2025 are Kate Lynch, Larry Wilcox, and Rick Beaver. Kate and Larry have been serving on the board for the past few years – Kate since 2020 and Larry since 2021.
Rick Beaver, although new to the board of directors, has been an active resident of Northwest Landing and DuPont for 29 years. Some of his contributions to our community include starting the DuPont Business Association and publishing community newsletters, most recently Home Town Clipper and DuPont Values. For many years, he operated Home Town Housekeeping cleaning service. He has also been involved with the Red Cross disaster response program.
Around-the-clock closure of Steilacoom-DuPont Road May 2-5
From 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, to 5 a.m. Monday, May 5, Steilacoom-DuPont Road approaching the new roundabout will close. The roadway will close between Pendleton Avenue and Station Drive. People will detour via Center Drive (map). Travelers are encouraged to add more time to help prevent delays. Crews will build key elements of the new roundabout including drainage systems. Details about Washington State Department of Transportation’s I-5 Corridor Improvements through DuPont are online. You can sign up to receive emailed project updates here: WSDOT updates.
Play sports in city parks, not ROA greenspaces
We have reports about residents setting up soccer nets, water slides, and other recreational equipment on ROA greenspaces. Water slides cause damage to the grass and neighboring properties. None of our green spaces are designed for use as a sporting fields. Most are too small and can be easily damaged by aggressive play. All neighborhoods have city parks nearby that can be used for sports. Some contain play equipment and basketball courts. Anything owners bring to use to enjoy those green spaces must be removed immediately after use. We contract with a landscape company that maintains these spaces.
Our green spaces can be reserved for picnics or parties. However, things like bouncy houses or sports nets can damage the grass and potentially damage neighboring homes (flying soccer balls, for example). City of DuPont parks can be rented for larger events. Any damage done by an owner to an ROA greenspace will be assessed and charged to that owner. Please call the ROA at 253-964-1289 if you have any questions or concerns about using green spaces.
Community Yard Sales 2025
Saturday and Sunday, May 31 and June 1, and Saturday, September 20, are the yard sale dates for Northwest Landing. Please note that yard sales are not sponsored by either the Northwest Landing ROA or the City of DuPont. Governing documents for Northwest Landing state that yard sales may be held two times a year and are announced by the ROA. If there is enough interest to hold a two-day yard sale in September, we will announce that later this year. Dates for last year and this year were decided based on feedback we received from a 2023 community survey. Watch for a new community survey about events later this year.
City of DuPont is hosting Big Bargain Bonanza at Clocktower Park on May 31 with 20×20’ spaces for $25 each.
Who to call – city or ROA
If something is on a city street, grass strip between sidewalk and street, park, or trail, the City of DuPont has jurisdiction. That includes lost dogs, dangerous or sick wild animals, abandoned vehicles, graffiti, and fallen trees. Go to Report a Problem on the city’s website.
If something is in an alleyway or a greenspace/pocket park (most have red benches), Northwest Landing ROA has jurisdiction. Call 253-964-1289 or email .
The Northwest Landing website hosts a Who You Gonna Call webpage which includes common topics our office gets questions about.
Protecting DuPont’s heritage trees in Northwest Landing
The City of DuPont was designated a Tree City by the National Arbor Day Foundation in 2009. As part of that designation, the city committed to preserving a number of “heritage trees.” A heritage tree is a tree that is acknowledged and valued for unique characteristics setting it apart from neighboring trees. DuPont Powderworks Park, for example, contains more than 500 Garry oak (also called Oregon white oak) trees – some more than 250 years old. Garry oak is the only oak native to Washington state. Northwest Landing protects several heritage trees on ROA green spaces. There are several Garry oaks in and around the Willson St. playground.
If you live in or visit the Palisade Village neighborhood near Willson St. playground, you may see arborists working on a 200-year-old Douglas fir to make sure it’s healthy and not dropping branches on neighboring homes. Heritage trees are also the reason some green spaces have limited irrigation systems. Garry oaks, for example, require much less water than other trees. Too much irrigation can damage them and shorten their lives.
Northwest Landing Events
Board of Directors – 5:30 p.m. • Wednesday • July 23, 2025 – via Zoom– reservations required by July 21. Call 253-964-1289 to reserve. On Zoom. Your 2024 Board of Directors can be reached at . Please contact staff at if you have questions or concerns a violation notice or want to report a problem with a Northwest Landing property.
Property Improvement Committee – meetings are generally held at 5:30 p.m. – 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Except for underground irrigation systems, this committee must review all exterior modifications, including painting, roofing, adding central air conditioning, heat pump or solar panels, fences, sheds, patios, patio covers, decks, landscape renovations, adding or removing trees. Some projects may also require a city permit. Underground irrigation systems require a city permit. Property Improvement forms can be downloaded from the homeowner’s portal on the website. Go to Member Logins. After you login, click on Documents, then open the folder Property Improvement Committee Forms. Call 253-964-1289 if you need help finding PIC forms.
Another successful egg hunt!
The April 12 Easter egg hunt drew 3,000 neighbors of all ages hunting more than 20,000 eggs! Special thanks to Champion Center which sent 50 volunteers. There were also 15 volunteers from Pioneer Middle School and the community. This year, there was a designated area for children with special needs (mobility, hearing and/or sight-impaired) to hunt at their own pace.
Dear ROA,
Good day. I’m writing in response to the recent letter I received regarding the placement of my trash cans. After speaking with several of my neighbors—who have their trash cans in the same location as mine—I learned that none of them received a similar letter. This raises some concerns for me, as it seems unclear how compliance is being monitored and enforced. I absolutely want to follow the community guidelines, but it’s difficult to do so when the enforcement appears inconsistent. I would appreciate clarification on the rules and whether there has been a recent change or new enforcement process. Thank you for your time and help.
- Trying to do the right thing in Edmonds Village
Dear Trying,
When there is a violation of an association’s rules, it is the property owner’s responsibility to respond. Recognizing that we have many rental properties in Northwest Landing, we also send a copy of a violation letter to the property address. If you are renting the property, please communicate with the owner about resolving the issue.
Our compliance officer will note issues while in an area. Sometimes there are several properties with compliance violations and sometimes it may be one or two. We understand it is frustrating to receive a letter about a compliance issue, however, unless staff receives a complaint about a specific condition at one or more properties, they aren’t looking for addresses or owners’ names, they are looking for conditions. The process that staff members follow is set up to handle compliance consistently, and that they do not single anyone out. Even board members are subject to the same requirements and conditions. Board members have been known to receive compliance letters as well.
Lawns, shrubs and trees – time to show them some love
Lawns: Grass in western Washington usually doesn’t grow much during the colder months. Then it’s spring and lawns turn into jungles! Mid-April through mid-May is the time for lawn fertilizing and reseeding. Northwest Landing front yards are required to be 50% grass or evergreen ground cover See Washington State University’s Home Lawn Guide for tips.
Healthy lawns need regular weeding, keep lawn clear of moss, clover and dandelions. Repair and reseed bare spots. Mow lawns to maintain a height less than four inches. Edge lawns should along driveways, curbs, and sidewalks. All lawn clippings blown onto streets, driveways, and sidewalks should be removed after mowing. You may allow your lawn to go dormant in the summer but be sure to water once or twice weekly, so it doesn’t completely die. Also be sure to remove weeds.
Shrubs and trees: Be sure to maintain plants and shrubs in a healthy condition and remove any dead plant material. Prune plants and shrubs below windowsills – don’t block the window. Also be sure that plants and shrubs are pruned to prevent them from growing onto the roof and siding. Maintain clearance around the house numbers as not to block visibility of the house numbers. Water a minimum of twice per week to maintain healthy plants.
Trim trees and other plantings so anyone walking on sidewalks and home walkways can clear them. The City of DuPont requires adjacent property owners to maintain and water trees and ground cover in parking strips. These trees should also be pruned to prevent damage to parked vehicles. If a tree dies, the homeowner is responsible for replacing it. The city requires a permit for tree removal and planting: City of DuPont Tree Permit.
Living fences: In Northwest Landing, plants identified as living fences are three or more trees and most are arborvitae. Fences may be no taller than 6 feet and trees bordering the inside or outside of fences should be kept no taller than 8 feet.
NOTE: All trees (not city street trees) must be approved by the Property Improvement Committee. If you are adding one shrub, approval is not required but is if you are planting more than one. The City of DuPont also requires a permit for all tree remove and planting: City of DuPont Tree Permit.
Washington State University’s suggested timeline for fertilizing lawns in western Washington is November 15–December 7, April 15, June 15, and September 1.
Gardening resources for Washington State – flower beds, fruits, lawns, pest management, and more.
If you have suggestions about plants and plant care for the bulletin, email
City of DuPont Events
Senior Lunch & Movie • Tuesdays • April 29 • May 20 • $16.44-residents, $19.73 non-residents • meet at 
DuPont City Hall at 11:15 a.m. • lunch and choice of movie • transportation not provided.
Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL)will be restarting with a new instructor soon at the DuPont Community Center. Watch for updates on this class on the city website.
Gentle Yoga • Saturdays • 8-9 a.m. • DuPont Community Center • 303 Barksdale Avenue • $150 for 10 classes, $18 for drop-in session.
Yin Yoga • Wednesdays • 5:30-6:30 p.m. • DuPont Community Center • 303 Barksdale Avenue • $150 for 10 classes, $18 for drop-in session.
Youth Sports • Spring Registration Open • FastPitch Softball • Baseball • T-Ball
Summer Youth Camps • ages 3 and up • sports, arts & crafts, and more!
Teen Events and Programs • Dungeons & Dragons • Knitting Club • Teen League
Historic DuPont Village Walk • Saturday • May 3 • 10 -11:30 a.m. • led by museum volunteers, please arrive at DuPont Historical Museum at least 5 minutes earlier to sign in. All ages welcome, ages 12 and under must be with parent or guardian.
Mother’s Day Market • Saturday • May 3 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Clocktower Park • shop, sip and snack • food, craft and flower vendors.
DuPont Farmers Market • Thursdays • 3-7 p.m. • May 29, June 5, 12 & 26, July 10, 17, 24 & 31 • Clocktower Park
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