Habitat on Paradise Lane

Key facts from Habitat on Paradise Lane's documents

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

Community type

Planned community - Habitat on Paradise Lane (Article II, Section 2.1 (Page 6))

Units / lots

4 (Lots 1 through 4 inclusive) (Section 1.37 (Page 11))

Developer / declarant

Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona, an Arizona nonprofit corporation (Preamble (Page 1), Recitals (Page 6))

Governing law

Arizona Revised Statutes (references to A.R.S. § 33-1807, § 33-1808, § 33-1809, § 33-1818, § 33-441, § 33-741(2)) (Various sections (e.g., 8.1, 5.24, 5.9.4)

Assessments & dues

Amount set by Board in its sole discretion; no fixed amount stated (Section 8.4, 8.5 (Pages 19-20))

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements, fund inadequacy, extraordinary expenses; must be approved by Declarant during Declarant Control Period (Section 8.7 (Page 20))

Collections & liens

Assessments constitute a charge, continuing servitude, and lien on the Lot; personal obligation of Owner; subject to A.R.S. § 33-1807. Enforcement via Article IX. (Section 8.1 (Page 18), 9.1 (Page 23))

Reserves & fees

Board may establish reasonable reserves; Reserve Fund Assessment may be required upon transfer (Sections 8.1, 8.13.2 (Pages 18, 21))

Pets

Yes, only generally recognized house pets; no livestock, poultry, or wildlife (Section 5.22 (Page 14))

Leasing & rentals

No; each Owner must occupy Lot as principal residence for entire ownership. No leasing or renting of Lot or Dwelling Unit allowed, including short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo). (Section 5.21 (Page 13))

Parking & vehicles

Vehicles may be parked only fully within garage or driveway; no parking on Common Area, Streets (except temporary delivery, construction Vehicles as approved); Board may adopt further rules (Section 5.9 (Page 11))

Fences

Party walls regulated under Section 5.19; Owners responsible for repair/maintenance of patio/rear/side yard walls; must be neat, clean, free from graffiti. (Section 5.18 (Page 12), 5.19 (Page 12))

Architectural approval

All proposed site changes must be reviewed and approved by the City prior to building permit. The Declaration itself does not create an ARC; City design guidelines apply (Surprise Heritage District). (Article IV (Page 9))

Solar & roof

Visible solar devices require approval of Declarant or Board; due regard to state law restricting limitation of such devices. Savings clause: no provision shall be construed to prohibit placement of solar heating or other devices in complia (Sections 5.13, 5.32 (Pages 11, 16))

Home business

Allowed only as 'Home Occupation' within the Dwelling Unit; must not be visible or audible from outside, no customer traffic, no solicitation, consistent with residential character; Board may require cessation. (Section 5.20 (Page 13))

Signs & flags

Prohibited except: approved by Board or Declarant, signs required by legal proceedings, certain political signs, public safety/emergency, for-sale signs per A.R.S. § 33-441 or § 33-1808. Board may enact rules limiting for-sale/lease signs t (Section 5.24 (Page 14))

Use restrictions

Each Lot may have only one private, detached single-family residence; no mobile, manufactured, modular, or prefabricated homes (Section 5.17 (Page 12))

Voting & meetings

Class A Members (all Owners except Declarant): 1 vote per Lot owned; Class B Member (Declarant): 10 votes per Lot owned until conversion to Class A (Section 7.1 (Page 17), Section 7.4 (Page)

Amendments

During Declarant Control Period, Declarant may amend unilaterally; after, amendments require approval of Owners (percentage not specified) and perhaps Declarant's approval if Declarant still owns lots. See Section 15.2 and 7.7. (Sections 15.2, 7.7 (Pages 39, 17))

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