Bright Star

Key facts from Bright Star's documents

Reflects the 2003 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

planned community (master-planned community) (Section 1.1)

Legal name

Bright Star Community Association, Inc.

Developer / declarant

Granite Investment & Development (Meadow Ridge Ranch), L.L.C., an Arizona limited liability company (Preamble (this 22nd day of August, 2003))

Governing law

Arizona Planned Communities Act, A.R.S. § 33-1801, et seq. (Article 1.1: 'This document is prepared )

Assessments & dues

Board prepares annual budget at least 60 days before fiscal year; budget includes Common Expenses, reserve contributions; Base Assessment amount is sent to Owners at least 30 days before effective date; budget not subject to Owner approval (Section 8.1: 'At least 60 days before th)

Special assessments

Association may levy Special Assessments to cover shortfalls for repair/reconstruction of Common Area (7.3(c)). Also Benefitted Assessments for specific Lots (4.7, 5.1, 8.5); Neighborhood Assessments (8.2). (Sections 8.4, 8.5, 8.2, 7.3(c))

Collections & liens

Monetary fines and assessments may become a lien on the violator's Lot (7.4(a)); service provider charges may be a continuing lien enforceable as assessment (7.8). Foreclosure process not detailed. (Sections 7.4(a), 7.8)

Reserves & fees

Budget may include contributions to a reserve fund (8.1) (Section 8.1)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, Association shall not prohibit leasing or transfer of any Lot, but may require minimum lease term of one month, require use of approved lease forms, and impose reasonable review or administration fee. (Section 3.4(e): 'The Association shall n)

Fences

Owner responsible for interior surface of perimeter walls/fences; Association may elect to maintain exterior surface (5.1). Planters in perimeter walls: Owner maintains interior, Association may elect exterior (5.1). No height or material r (Section 5.1)

Architectural approval

Yes; no structure or thing shall be placed, erected, installed, or posted and no improvements or work (including staking, clearing, excavation, grading, exterior alterations, planting/removal of landscaping) shall take place except pursuant (Section 4.1: 'No structure or thing shal)

Solar & roof

Subject to ARC approval (exterior alterations); repainting in originally approved colors exempt (4.1). (Section 4.1)

Home business

Not specifically addressed; Use Restrictions (Exhibit C) not in text. (Article III reference)

Signs & flags

Association shall not regulate content of political signs, but may regulate time, place, and manner of posting such signs (including design criteria). (Section 3.4(b): 'The Association shall n)

Insurance

Each Owner covenants to carry property insurance for full replacement cost of all insurable improvements on his/her Lot, less reasonable deductible, unless Association or Neighborhood Association carries such insurance. (Section 5.3: 'By taking title to a Lot, )

Use restrictions

Not explicitly stated, but Dwelling Units are for single family; activities not normally associated with residential use may be prohibited (3.4(c)). (Definitions (Dwelling Unit), Section 3.4)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all Owners except Class B) – one vote per Lot; Class B (Declarant) – appoints majority of Board during Class B Control Period. Class B membership terminates two years after Control Period ends or when Declarant declare (Section 6.3 (a), (b): 'Class A Members s)

Amendments

Amendments to Declaration adopted in accordance with Article XIX and the Act (specific text of Article XIX not provided). Use Restrictions may be modified by Board with notice and approval/disapproval by Class A majority and Class B Member (Section 3.4(g) references 'amendments to)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.