Welcome to Tollgate!
We hope you enjoy your new community. This page highlights important information for residents. If you have questions, please contact the Tollgate office during regular business hours.
Tollgate sends out important information though our email system so please provide us with your email address, along with your phone number and mailing address (if it’s different from your Tollgate physical address).
Quick Contacts
| Tollgate Office | 541-549-7962 |
| Sisters Post Office | 541-549-0412 |
| Central Electric Cooperative | 541-548-2144 |
| TDS Cable | 541-382-5551 |
| Republic Services | 541-548-4984 |
| Northwest Transfer Station | 541-317-3163 |
Fees and Utilities
Association Dues and Water Fees
Tollgate Property Owners Association dues and Tollgate Water Company fees are billed separately. Visit our Fees and Dues page.
Postal Boxes
PO boxes are available at the Sisters Post Office. Tollgate mailboxes are assigned through the Sisters Post Office. Keys for your lot’s mailbox can be obtained from the Tollgate office.
Garbage Service
Republic Services provides weekly trash pickup on Wednesday mornings. During winter, place containers 5–6 feet from the roadway to allow for snow removal. Keep lids secure from wildlife and crows.
Recycling
Mixed recycling service is provided by Republic Services every other week. Newsprint may also be placed in the recycling receptacle near the postal boxes.
Living in Tollgate
Board Meetings
Tollgate Property Owners Association and Tollgate Water Company Board of Directors usually meet the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Rec Hall.
Noise and Commercial Activities
Tollgate is a residential community. Activities that create excessive traffic, noise, safety hazards, or other nuisances are not permitted.
Childcare Businesses
Childcare services involving more than three unrelated children for compensation are considered commercial use under the CC&Rs.
Dogs
Deschutes County Ordinance states that your dogs must always be kept under your control. Be a good neighbor and do not allow your dog(s) to run freely or become a nuissance by barking. There is a dog treat box by the Rec Hall.
Renting Your Property
Owners who rent or lease their property (short or long term) are required to submit an annual Rental Notification Form to the Tollgate office.
Recreation
The Swimming Pool is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The amenities pass is required for entry. Find out more about pool hours and rules.
Access to the Pickleball and Tennis Courts is via the amenities pass. Court hours and rules can be accessed here.
Buying or Selling Property
Prior to transfer of ownership:
- A current corner locate survey (within two years) is required.
- Sellers must provide a signed Release of Information form.
- Outstanding CC&R violations must be corrected.
Fire and Emergency Information
Firewise
Tollgate has been a Firewise recognized community since 2013. We strongly encourage all homeowners to schedule a free fire risk assessment of your property. For those new to Central Oregon, make sure to connect with Firewise to learn about fire resistant plants, best practices, evacuation procedures and how to protect your property from fire risk.
Wildfire Evacuation
Review the Tollgate Evacuation Map and become familiar with approved evacuation routes and emergency exits. Tollgate’s evacuation zone is SIS-028.
Outdoor Burning
Outdoor burning is regulated by the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District.
Before burning:
- You must register your burn with Sisters Fire prior to burning any debris.
- You will be required to post a Tollgate Debris Burn Permit the day of your burn.
See OPS 3.2 v1 Outdoor Debris Burn Policy
Yard Debris Disposal
As an alternative to burning, you have access to Tollgate’s 30 yard debris bin parked by the Maintenance Yard. Follow the instructions posted on the fence by the bin.
Yard debris may also be taken to the Northwest Transfer Station at 68200 Fryrear Road east of Sisters. The facility is open Wednesday through Saturday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Fireworks and Firearms
Fireworks and the discharge of firearms are prohibited within Tollgate and surrounding Forest Service areas.
Property Care and Appearance
Property Maintenance
Lots and improvements should be maintained in good repair and kept in a clean, safe and attractive condition.
Need help? Check out our Contractor Services Page.
Screening
Trash containers, fuel tanks, clotheslines, and similar service facilities should be screened from view and designed to blend with their surroundings. Receptacles may be put out the night before pickup but need to be returned to the property and screened by the following evening.
Exterior Lighting
Outdoor lighting must be Dark Sky compliant and should not create glare or nuisance for neighboring properties. See Outdoor Lighting Dark Skies Policy (OPS 2.1.2).
Property Improvements
Many exterior projects require approval. Please review the CC&Rs and contact the Tollgate office BEFORE starting any project.Forms are available online.
Examples include:
- Home construction
- Exterior painting
- Roofing
- Fences
- Sheds and accessory structures
- Driveway surfacing
- Tree removal
- Sprinkler and drip irrigation systems
- Solar panels
- Hot tubs
- Ponds and stock tanks
Water Conservation
Water conservation helps protect the community water system.
- Even-numbered properties are permitted to irrigate between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. Odd-numbered properties are permitted to irrigate between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m.
- Contact the Tollgate office before installing additional irrigation for newly planted landscaping.
Vehicles
Street Use
Tollgate speed limit is 20 mph. Only licensed automobiles and licensed motorcycles may be operated on Tollgate roads.
ATVs, Dirt Bikes, and Snowmobiles
Operation of unlicensed motorcycles, dirt bikes (including electric motorcycles and mini-bikes), ATVs, and snowmobiles on Tollgate roads and common areas is prohibited.
Parking
Please park on driveways only. Do not park over grass due to fire danger. Temporary roadside parking on the shoulder is permitted but must be parallel to the roadway.