Topaz by Starpointe

Key facts from Topaz by Starpointe's documents

Reflects the 2007 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (Topaz Homeowners Association) (Article 1, Definition of 'Association')

Legal name

TOPAZ HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (Article 1 definition)

Units / lots

20 (Lots 1 through 20 inclusive) plus Tracts A through D (Common Area) (Legal description, Page 6; Definition of)

Developer / declarant

Starpointe Topaz, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company (Page 6, first paragraph)

Governing law

Arizona Planned Communities Act (A.R.S. §33-1801 et seq.) (Section 5.4 (reference to ARS 33-1801))

Assessments & dues

Fixed annually by Board; not specified; Declarant pays only 25% while Class B exists (Section 4.3, Page 17)

Special assessments

Leviable for capital improvements, unanticipated expenses, taxes; requires affirmative vote of Declarant (while Class B exists) and two-thirds of Class A voting at a meeting. (Section 4.4, Page 18)

Collections & liens

Assessment Lien attaches to Lot; prior to all liens except taxes and first mortgages; foreclosure after 30 days past due, similar to realty mortgage; sale subject to Declaration (Section 4.1, Section 4.14, Pages 16, 21)

Reserves & fees

Board must prepare reserve study every 5 years by qualified independent consultant; include reserve amount in budget (Section 4.2D, Page 17)

Pets

Customary household pets (e.g., dogs, cats, household birds) allowed, provided no nuisance (Section 5.3, Page 23)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, with written lease subject to Declaration; minimum lease term 6 consecutive months; no transient/hotel use; copy of lease and addresses to Association (Section 5.1(b), Page 22-23)

Parking & vehicles

First park in garage, then driveway; no parking on Roadways (Tract B). Garage doors kept closed except for ingress/egress. (Section 5.5, Page 24)

Fences

Fences subject to height restrictions and construction/repair requirements (specifics not fully captured in text) (Sections 6.1, 6.2, Page 25)

Architectural approval

Yes, Architectural Control Committee approval required for Exterior Alterations, changes, etc. (Article 7, Section 7.1, Page 28)

Solar & roof

Solar collectors not on roofs; may be located elsewhere not Visible From Neighboring Property with Committee approval; Committee may adopt guidelines (Section 5.6, Page 24)

Home business

Permitted within dwelling so long as not apparent from exterior, conforms to zoning, does not increase Association insurance, and consistent with residential character. (Section 5.4, Page 24)

Signs & flags

No commercial signs allowed (including 'For Sale'/'For Rent' except as required by law); political signs may be restricted per law (Section 5.4, Page 24)

Maintenance

Association maintains Common Area and front yard landscaping; Owner responsible for Lot maintenance and repairs, and for damage caused by willful/negligent acts of Owner, Lessees, guests. (Section 3.1, Pages 11-12)

Insurance

Reasonable deductible, responsibility of Association (Section 3.2A, Page 12)

Use restrictions

All Lots for Single Family Residential Use only (Section 5.1(a), Page 22)

Voting & meetings

Class A (each Lot owner) – one vote per Lot; Class B (Declarant) – five votes per Lot owned, converts to Class A when all Lots conveyed (Section 2.4, Page 10)

Amendments

(Not fully detailed in provided text; appears in Article 8.7, page 33, but text not captured) Requires consent of Lot Owners as per Article 8. (Table of Contents for Article 8.7, Page )

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