The Ranches at Maricopa

Key facts from The Ranches at Maricopa's documents

Reflects the 1998 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

The Ranches at Maricopa Homeowners' Association, Inc.

Units / lots

24 (Lots One through Twenty-Four inclusive) (Recital A, page 1: Lots One (1) to Twent)

Developer / declarant

The Ranches at Maricopa, L.L.C., an Arizona Limited Liability Company (Preamble, page 1)

Assessments & dues

Maximum $250 per Lot until 2001, payable quarterly in advance. (Section 6.3, page 8)

Special assessments

For capital improvements, requires assent of two-thirds (2/3) of votes of each class of Members voting in person or by proxy at a meeting. (Section 6.4, page 8)

Collections & liens

Lien on Lot for unpaid assessments, plus interest and costs. Foreclosure by court action or trustee's sale (power of sale). Association may bid at sale. (Section 6.8(b), pages 9-11)

Reserves & fees

Interest at 12% per annum (or maximum allowed by law) from due date. (Section 6.8, page 9)

Pets

Livestock or poultry may be kept on any lot for personal use and/or consumption. Not for commercial purposes. Owner must keep property and livestock in reasonable manner. (Section 8.1(n), page 16)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, subject to all provisions of permitted uses and restrictions. (Section 8.1(b), page 13)

Parking & vehicles

No motor vehicle classified as exceeding one (1) ton capacity allowed to be parked/stored Visible From Neighboring Property. Exception: pickup trucks up to 1 ton (with camper shell not exceeding 7 ft height) and mini motor homes/recreationa (Section 8.1(p), page 16-17)

Fences

No solid wall or fence over 2.5 ft high nearer to front street line than front walls of building. On lots without residence, no solid wall or fence over 2 ft high within 20 ft of front lot line. Side or rear fence max 6 ft. Hedge max 3 ft w (Section 8.1(d)(3) and (u)(8), pages 14, )

Architectural approval

All structures, including design, location, materials, must be approved in writing by the Architectural Committee before construction. Also applies to fences, walls, signs, antennas, satellite dishes, play structures, etc. (Sections 7.2, 8.1(d)(5) and various)

Home business

Prohibited (no gainful occupation, profession, trade). (Section 8.1(b), page 13)

Signs & flags

Only a name/address sign not exceeding 9"x30"; one temporary sign up to 3 square feet for sale/rent; Declarant may erect signs during construction. Association may post signs. (Section 8.1(l), page 15-16)

Setbacks / home size

Front wall of building: not less than 30 ft nor farther than 50 ft from front property line. Side: 10 ft from side lot line, or 20 ft if side on street. Rear setback not explicitly stated. Garage on rear 1/3 of lot exempt from front setback (Section 8.1(d)(2), page 14)

Insurance

Each Owner responsible for coverage on his Lot and any improvement thereon. (Section 9.1, page 22)

Use restrictions

All lots shall be used, improved and devoted exclusively to Single Family Residential use. No gainful occupation, profession, trade, or other nonresidential use. (Section 8.1(b), page 13)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all Owners except Declarant) one vote per Lot; Class B (Declarant) one vote per Lot owned. Class B ceases when Class A votes equal Class B or Jan 1, 2002. (Section 5.2, page 7)

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