Hidden Village Owners Association

What Hidden Village Owners Association's governing documents say

Hidden Village is a condominium community in Big Sky, MT — you own your unit and share the building's common elements, which the association maintains. This guide covers the operating rules, architectural policies, parking, pet, noise, and pool restrictions, as well as financial obligations and enforcement. The documents include rules, parking regulations, a minor amendment, and the association's articles of incorporation.

• What you own & maintain: You own your unit's interior and are responsible for improvements inside. The association maintains all common elements and, as of an April 2024 amendment, now also maintains gutters, roof drains, and downspouts (previously limited common elements).
• Architectural changes: Any alteration affecting common elements requires advance written board approval. Proposals must detail the impact, and if they affect structural integrity, they need a licensed architect or engineer's stamped drawings. All work must comply with current building, plumbing, fire, and electrical codes. The board may require independent verification at the owner's expense. If an improvement adversely impacts common elements, it must be removed and the area restored at the owner's cost.
• Parking & vehicles: Each unit has up to three parking spaces: one garage and two outside (driveway spaces count toward the two). Overflow parking requires a hanging tag; guest tags are for 7 days max and cost $5/day extra. No street parking overnight or for more than 12 daytime hours (fire lanes). Commercial vehicles over 20 ft or with business advertising are banned unless used for construction. Inoperable, unlicensed, or abandoned vehicles are not allowed in overflow spaces and may be towed after 24-hour notice. Parking fines: $100 first violation, $200 second, $300 third and subsequent.
• Pets: Dogs and other pets must be on a leash whenever outside a unit. They may not be chained or housed on common elements. Owners must clean up and dispose of waste properly on lawns, drives, or other developed areas.
• Noise: Loud noises are prohibited between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. Violations are subject to fines.
• Pool & recreational facilities: Pool, hot tub, and sauna are for owners, renters, and escorted guests. Open seasonally (summer: 9 am–10 pm; winter: noon–10 pm, hot tub only). No glass, smoking, or pets in pool area. Children 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The recreation building meeting room can be reserved by owners for $50/day plus a $200 cleaning/damage deposit.
• Fines & enforcement: Fines are assessed after a written warning for a second violation. Current fine amounts: first violation written warning, second $100, third $250, additional $250 per event. Fines apply to fire safety, illegal parking, pet control, noise, garbage, storage, and other declaration violations. Owners are responsible for the conduct of guests and renters. Fines can be appealed in writing to the board.
• Assessments & financial policies: Quarterly assessments are due January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. Accounts unpaid by the last day of the billing month are delinquent and incur a $25/month late fee plus 1.5% monthly interest (18% APR). After 90 days delinquent, a demand letter is sent; if unpaid after 30 more days, a lien may be recorded and collection action taken. Returned checks incur a $50 fee.

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.