Driftwood Ranch

Key facts from Driftwood Ranch's documents

Reflects the 1995 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Driftwood Ranch Community Association, Inc.) (Section 1.6 Association definition)

Developer / declarant

Cresleigh Homes Arizona, Inc., an Arizona corporation (Recitals paragraph before Section 1)

Assessments & dues

Initial maximum $240 per Lot per year until January 1 year after first Lot conveyed. (Section 5.3(a))

Special assessments

Yes, for capital improvements or other lawful purpose; requires 2/3 vote of each class. Also Use Assessments (for noncompliance) by Board resolution. (Section 5.5 Special Assessments and Use )

Collections & liens

Assessment becomes lien on Lot, perfected by recording Notice of Claim of Lien, priority back to Declaration recording date (except taxes and first mortgage). Foreclosure action allowed. Association may bid at sale. (Sections 5.1, 5.10, 5.11)

Reserves & fees

Association may establish and maintain reserve fund from Annual Assessments for periodic maintenance, repair, replacement. (Section 5.15 Maintenance of Reserve Fund)

Pets

Yes, a reasonable number of generally recognized domestic household pets. No commercial breeding. (Section 7.27 Animals)

Leasing & rentals

Timeshare occupancy prohibited (Section 7.37). Other short-term not addressed. (Section 7.37)

Parking & vehicles

Boats, trailers, motor homes, campers, trucks >3/4 ton, unlicensed/inoperative vehicles prohibited except in designated space behind fence or temporary loading. No vehicle repair or rebuilding except emergency. (Section 7.25 Vehicles)

Fences

Perimeter fences must be concrete block with stucco finish (Spanish Lace or smooth). Gates wood or wrought iron. Boundary fence cost shared equally between adjacent owners. Arbitration by Board if dispute. (Sections 7.8, 7.9)

Architectural approval

Prior written approval of Architectural Committee required for any exterior alterations, improvements, landscaping, etc., except Declarant's initial construction. (Section 7.4)

Solar & roof

Solar panels require ARC approval; ARC may specify size/type/location. Exception: Declarant or Association may install on Common Area recreational facilities without ARC approval. (Section 7.12 Solar Panels)

Home business

Allowed subject to conditions: not apparent by sight/sound/smell from exterior, conform to zoning, no increase in insurance, consistent with residential character (no nuisance). (Section 7.3)

Signs & flags

One 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' sign per Lot, max 5 sq ft. No commercial signs. Other signs >36x36 require Association approval; certain exceptions for Declarant and legal proceedings. (Sections 7.3, 7.22)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum livable square footage 1400 sq ft excluding garage, porches, guest house, patios. (Section 7.6 Minimum Dwelling Unit Size)

Maintenance

Not specifically stated; likely owner responsibility as part of Lot maintenance. (General implication from Section 7.33)

Insurance

Not detailed in provided text; Article 11 Insurance appears in table of contents but not provided. (Table of contents shows Article 11 Insur)

Use restrictions

All Lots shall be used, improved and devoted exclusively to residential use. Each Dwelling Unit may be occupied only by a Single Family. (Section 7.2 Residential Use)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all Owners except Declarant) – 1 vote per Lot; Class B (Declarant) – 3 votes per Lot owned until conversion. Joint Owners must agree; if not, lose vote. Fractional votes not allowed. (Section 4.4 Classes of Voting Membership)

Amenities

Common Area may include recreational facilities (Section 1.10). Specific amenities not listed. (Section 1.10)

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