Pueblito Bonito

What Pueblito Bonito's governing documents say

This is a Well Association Covenant for Pueblito Bonito, a community in Mammoth, AZ, where each property owner co-owns an undivided interest in a shared well and water system. It does not govern the properties themselves but rather the rights and obligations of co-owners regarding the well's operation, costs, and water usage. Prospective buyers and renters should understand that this agreement binds property owners to pay monthly fees and share repair costs.

• Well Association & Administration: A Well Association is created, initially administered by the seller (SELLER) who reads meters monthly and keeps books. The administrator is paid $10.00 per month per active well share, adjusted every 3 years per NASA Consumer Pricing Index. The seller may resign or be replaced by a majority vote of co-owners.
• Hook-up & Transfer Fees: A one-time meter hook-up or transfer fee of $350.00 applies per undivided interest (well share), payable by the first end user and each subsequent owner upon transfer. The fee is deposited into the association account, with priority for pending bills, $100 to seller, and remainder reserved for future repairs.
• Monthly Charges & Water Usage: A minimum monthly charge of $32.37 per well share begins 30 days after first water use. This covers up to 4,000 gallons per month. Usage over 4,000 gallons costs $0.02 per gallon. Charges are adjusted every 3 years based on CPI. Bills are due by the 15th of each month.
• Cost Sharing for Repairs: Co-owners share all costs of repair, maintenance, renewal, and replacement of the well, well casing, pumps, electrical equipment, and mains. Costs are divided equally among co-owners. Itemized invoices are due within 30 days; alternative payment arrangements may be made by majority vote.
• Water Usage & Conservation: During severe drought or shortage, co-owners must voluntarily curtail non-essential use (e.g., non-food irrigation, car washing, swimming pools) to ensure adequate household water. Gray water systems and rainwater capture are encouraged. Water spigots must not be left running unattended.
• Non-Payment & Disconnection: Failure to pay monthly charges or capital cost shares within 30 days results in loss of water rights. After delinquency (one month + one day), the administrator sends a notice; if unpaid within 15 working days, water service may be discontinued until all amounts, costs, and legal fees are paid.
• Term & Amendments: The covenant has a 10-year term starting from first recording, automatically renewing for additional 10-year periods unless co-owners representing at least two-thirds of shares vote to let it expire within one year of expiration. Amendments require agreement of at least two-thirds of shares and must be recorded.
• Transfer & Alienation of Well Shares: Well shares cannot be further divided beyond 1/14th without written consent of all co-owners. Shares are appurtenant to the land and cannot be sold, rented, or transferred separately from the property. Upon sale of the property, the new owner must ratify the covenant. Resale of water is strictly prohibited.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.