Rancho Alta Vida

Key facts from Rancho Alta Vida's documents

Reflects the 2002 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (Rancho Alta Vida Home Owners Association) (Preamble and Article I, Section 1)

Units / lots

124 (Lots 1-49 except Lot 45 in Phase I, Lots 50-89 in Phase II, Lots 90-125 in Phase III) (Description of property in 'WITNESSETH' )

Assessments & dues

Determined year-to-year by Association as necessary for maintenance and operating expenses (Article V)

Collections & liens

Secured lien on each Lot for assessments, inferior only to recorded bona fide mortgage lien (Article V)

Pets

Commonly accepted household pets allowed; no breeding for commercial purposes (Article II, Section 4)

Fences

Fences on Lot must be uniform height & material: wrought iron, desert beige prefab block, slump block masonry, or stucco (desert beige); max 5 ft unless approved; front elevation fences up to 8 ft if conforming to house; chain link allowed

Architectural approval

Yes. No improvements (building, fence, wall, etc.) without prior written approval from Association or Architectural Control Committee (ARC)

Signs & flags

Only name/address sign ≤9"x30"; one temporary sale/rent sign ≤5 sq ft; Association signs with Board approval (Article II, Section 9)

Voting & meetings

Each Lot entitled to one vote; co-owners split fractionally if they cannot agree (Article VII, Section 8)

Amendments

Amendment requires instrument signed by Association officer upon approval by vote of three-fourths (3/4) of Owners; amendments affecting first mortgagees require written approval (Article VII, Section 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.