Tuscany Ranch

Key facts from Tuscany Ranch's documents

Community type

Homeowners Association (Section 1.4 – ‘Association’ means Tuscan)

Legal name

Tuscany Ranch Homeowners Association

Developer / declarant

Tuscany Ranch Development, LLC (First paragraph, ‘Declarant’ defined in )

Governing law

Arizona law (implied, not explicitly named) (References to ‘laws of the State of Ariz)

Assessments & dues

$2,000 per Lot (or $166/month) until January 1, 2007. After that, determined by Board with 20% annual increase cap absent majority approval. (Article VII, Section 3(e) and (f))

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements; requires assent of two-thirds of votes entitled to be cast, voting in person, by mail, or by proxy at a meeting. (Article VII, Section 4)

Collections & liens

Association has a lien on each Lot for unpaid assessments, fees, fines, etc. Lien can be recorded and enforced. Lien has priority over other liens except tax liens and municipal assessments. (Article VII, Sections 1, 15(b)-(g))

Reserves & fees

Annual assessments shall include an adequate reserve fund for maintenance, repairs, and replacement of Common Area elements that require periodic replacement. (Article VII, Section 9)

Pets

Three dogs of reasonable size, two cats, and other small pets primarily kept in the dwelling are allowed. American Pit Bull Terriers and all other Pit Bull breeds are prohibited. (Article IV, Section 1(o))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, lease of a Lot to a single family is allowed, subject to all provisions; no lease less than 30 consecutive days and with consent of Association. (Article IV, Section 1(b))

Parking & vehicles

Recreational vehicles must be garaged. No mobile home, motor home, boat, recreational vehicle, trailer, truck, camper, or similar structure kept visible from neighboring property for more than 24 consecutive hours or more than 48 hours in 7 (Article IV, Section 1(p))

Fences

Fences require Architectural Committee approval; specific design requirements not detailed but must be approved. (Article IV, Section 1(d) (fence, wall, o)

Architectural approval

Prior written approval of Architectural Committee required for any improvement, alteration, excavation, or work altering exterior appearance. No building, fence, wall, or other structure shall be commenced without approval. (Article IV, Section 1(d); Article VIII)

Solar & roof

Solar heating systems allowed with prior approval of Architectural Committee, subject to rules. Roof installation allowed if determined aesthetic and may require screening. (Article IV, Section 1(x))

Home business

Permitted if (i) not apparent by sight/sound/smell from outside, (ii) conforms to City of Phoenix zoning, (iii) consistent with residential character and not a nuisance or hazardous. (Article IV, Section 1(a))

Signs & flags

No sign visible from neighboring property without Architectural Committee approval. Exception: political signs no larger than 24x24 inches, displayed no earlier than 45 days before election, removed within 7 days after election day. (Article IV, Section 1(n))

Setbacks / home size

Each single family residence shall contain not less than 3,500 square feet of livable space exclusive of open porches, patios or garages. (Article IV, Section 1(b))

Maintenance

Owner: interior and exterior of residence, landscaping, drainage ways on Lot. Association: Common Areas, Areas of Association Responsibility. If Owner fails to maintain, Association may perform work and charge as assessment. (Article IV, Section 1(f) (repair of buil)

Use restrictions

All Lots shall be used exclusively for single family residential use. No trade or business conducted, except home businesses meeting criteria: not detectable from outside, conforms to Phoenix zoning, consistent with residential character, n (Article IV, Section 1(a))

Voting & meetings

Class A members: one vote per Lot owned; Class B (Declarant): twelve votes per Lot owned. Cumulative voting in Board elections. Only one vote per Lot regardless of multiple owners. (Article VI, Sections 2, 3, 4)

Amendments

Declarant may amend Declaration before Public Purchaser acquires title to establish additional easements, reservations, rights of way. General amendment procedure not detailed; only specific provisions requiring vote (e.g., dedication of Co (Article IV, Section 1(w)(3); Article II,)

Amenities

Not specifically listed; only Common Areas for common use, recreational facilities may exist (from suspension of use for nonpayment), but no specific amenities named. (Article II, Section 1; Article VII, Sect)

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