17 North — Neighborhood B

Key facts from 17 North — Neighborhood B's documents

Reflects the 2023 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Project Association under a Master Association (17 North Community Association) (Recital D)

Developer / declarant

K. Hovnanian at 17 North, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company (Opening paragraph)

Governing law

Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) referenced throughout (e.g., A.R.S. § 33-1803, § 33-1806) (Sections 3.1.3, 6.13)

Assessments & dues

To be fixed by Board; not less than zero (subject to maximum). First Annual Assessment starts at date of First Conveyance. (Sections 6.2, 6.3, 6.8)

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements or other valid Association purpose, approved by at least two-thirds (2/3) of votes of each class of Members present at a meeting. (Section 6.4)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the Lot, subordinate only to tax liens, governmental assessments, and first mortgages. Association may record notice of lien and foreclose like a realty mortgage. (Section 6.10.2)

Reserves & fees

Reserve Fund Contribution equal to one-third (1/3) of Annual Assessment paid by each Owner (except Declarant, Related Entity, Optionor, Homebuilder) at purchase, used for reserves for repairs, replacement, capital improvements. (Section 6.9)

Pets

Animals are permitted, subject to restrictions (Section 8.1.14). No specific count, breed, or weight limits stated; must not become a nuisance. (Section 8.1.14)

Leasing & rentals

Leases and non-owner occupants are permitted subject to restrictions (Section 8.1.29). Owner must provide copy of lease to Association? Not stated. (Section 8.1.29)

Parking & vehicles

Parking restrictions apply per Section 8.1.23. No parking on unpaved surfaces, no inoperable vehicles, no commercial vehicles without approval presumably. (Section 8.1.23)

Fences

Party Walls and/or Fences (Section 8.1.21) – fences on common boundaries; must be maintained by owners; no obstruction of drainage easements (Section 3.6.2). (Sections 8.1.21, 3.6.2)

Architectural approval

Architectural Committee approval required for any improvements, alterations, landscaping, and other changes that are Visible from Neighboring Property or otherwise subject to guidelines (Section 7 and Section 8.1.5). (Section 7, Section 8.1.5)

Home business

No trade or business permitted on any Lot, except home occupations that comply with Architectural Committee and all applicable laws, and do not create excessive traffic, parking, noise, or other nuisances. (Section 8.1.2)

Signs & flags

Signs are restricted (Section 8.1.12). No signs except those approved by Architectural Committee or as permitted by law (e.g., for sale/lease signs). (Section 8.1.12)

Maintenance

Each Owner responsible for maintenance, repair, replacement of Lot, Dwelling Unit, landscaping, and improvements (Section 3.7). Association maintains Common Area (Section 8.2.3). (Sections 3.7, 8.2.3)

Insurance

Not detailed; Association may obtain insurance for Common Area (Section 9.1). (Section 9.1)

Use restrictions

Lots shall be used only for single family residential purposes (Section 8.1.1). No trade or business except as permitted (Section 8.1.2). (Sections 8.1.1, 8.1.2)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all Owners except Declarant and BCP) – one vote per Lot; Class B (Declarant and BCP) – three votes per Lot owned or deemed owned. Class B converts to Class A on Transition Date. (Section 5.2)

Amendments

This Declaration may be amended by approval of Owners holding 67% of the voting interests, except where Declarant or BCP consent is required for certain amendments (Sections 10.5, 10.18, 10.19). (Section 10.5)

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