Bella Casa Manor

Key facts from Bella Casa Manor's documents

Reflects the 2005 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) (Section 1.4 (Bella Casa Manor Homeowners)

Developer / declarant

Earlie Homes & Associates, Inc., an Arizona corporation (Opening paragraph (Declarant) and Sectio)

Governing law

Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S. § 33-1807) and Arizona Planned Communities Act (Section 6.9 B (1) (A.R.S. § 33-1807); Se)

Assessments & dues

Maximum $228 per Improved Lot, 1% of that for Developed Lot, $0 for Undeveloped Lot, until January 1 following first conveyance of Improved Lot (Section 6.3 (first paragraph))

Special assessments

For capital improvements, correcting operating shortfall, unexpected repairs, etc.; requires majority of Members voting in person or by mail ballot at a meeting with quorum (Section 6.4)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a continuing lien on the Lot; may be foreclosed by court action; lien subordinate to First Mortgage; Association may bid at foreclosure sale (Section 6.1, 6.9 B (1) and (2))

Reserves & fees

Determined by Board; interest at 10% per annum from delinquency date (Section 6.9 (first sentence) and Section)

Pets

Reasonable number of generally recognized house or yard pets; no commercial breeding; no unreasonable noise; structures not visible from neighboring property (Section 3.2 B)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, entire Lot only may be rented to a Single Family; leasing not considered trade/business (Section 3.2 A (last sentence) and Sectio)

Parking & vehicles

Permitted for short periods for guests of Owner, lessee, resident, and for construction/service personnel (Section 3.2 G)

Fences

Fences require ARC approval; no fence obstructing sight lines at corners (between 2-6 ft above roadway within 25 ft of intersection); common walls have shared responsibility (Section 3.2 E, Section 3.2 M, Section 3.)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any improvement, alteration, repair, excavation that alters exterior appearance; also for fences, walls, color schemes, etc. (Section 3.2 E and Article VII)

Home business

Allowed within Single Family Residence if: not apparent/detectable from outside, conforms to zoning, conducted solely in residence, no persons coming to Lot, consistent with residential character, no violation of law (Section 3.2 A (conditions (a)-(f)))

Signs & flags

Limited types allowed: required by legal proceedings, two residential ID signs (total 72 sq in), one construction sign (6 sq ft), approved by ARC, developer signs, one For Sale/For Rent sign (6 sq ft), one political sign (per city ordinance (Section 3.2 R (1)-(7))

Setbacks / home size

Floor area not less than 1,800 square feet exclusive of garages, carports, open porches; minimum cost $200,000 (based on cost levels at recording) (Section 3.2 A (last two sentences))

Maintenance

Owner maintains Lot and improvements (including exterior surfaces, roofs, etc.); Association maintains Common Areas (Section 3.2 I, Section 3.3 A)

Insurance

Board selects deductibles; deductible may be assessed to Owner if caused by negligence/misuse of that Owner (Section 8.1 (L))

Use restrictions

All Lots shall be used, improved and devoted exclusively to residential use; no trade or business except limited home business meeting six conditions (Section 3.2 A)

Voting & meetings

Class A (Owners, one vote per Lot) and Class B (Declarant, three votes per Lot) until Class A votes equal Class B; cumulative voting for Board elections; voting may be suspended for nonpayment or breach (Article V (5.1-5.5))

Amendments

Referenced in Section 10.3 but full text not provided; amendment is allowed and mentioned in Section 1.9 (Declaration may be amended) (Section 10.3 (title only in excerpt); Se)

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