Mountain Cove at South Mountain

Key facts from Mountain Cove at South Mountain's documents

Reflects the 2000 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners' Association (Mountain Cove at South Mountain Homeowners' Association) (Recital B, Section 1.5)

Legal name

Mountain Cove at South Mountain Homeowners' Association (Recital B; Section 1.5)

Developer / declarant

Great Western Communities, Inc., an Arizona corporation, d/b/a Great Western Homes (Preamble)

Governing law

Arizona Revised Statutes (referenced Section 33-741) (Section 1.13(c), Section 1.25(a))

Age restriction

No age restriction mentioned. (Absent from document)

Assessments & dues

Maximum Annual Assessment until January 1, 2001: $41.00 per Lot, payable monthly. (Section 7.3)

Special assessments

Association may levy special assessment for capital improvements with assent of 2/3 of each class of members voting in person or by proxy. (Section 7.4)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a continuing lien on the Lot; may be foreclosed by court action or power of sale under trust deed (Section 7.1, Section 7.8(b))

Reserves & fees

Interest at 12% per annum or lower maximum allowed by law on unpaid assessments after 30 days due. (Section 7.8)

Pets

Only a reasonable number of generally recognized house or yard pets, kept as domestic pets and not for commercial purposes. No structure for care of animals visible from neighboring property. (Section 9.1(m))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, subject to written agreement expressly subject to this Declaration, and Owner must notify Association. Owner remains liable for violations by tenant. (Section 9.1(cc))

Parking & vehicles

Limited as much as possible; vehicles to be kept in garages, carports, driveways or designated areas. (Section 9.1(w))

Architectural approval

Prior written approval required for any improvement, alteration, repair, or construction that changes exterior appearance, including color schemes and materials (Section 9.1(d), Section 8.2, Section 8.5)

Home business

Prohibited (no gainful occupation, profession, trade or other non-residential use) (Section 9.1(a))

Signs & flags

No sign of any nature (other than a name address sign, not exceeding 9"x30") permitted on any Lot except one temporary sign of not more than 3 sq ft for sale/rent. Declarant may erect signs during construction. Association signs allowed. (Section 9.1(k))

Insurance

Each Owner responsible for coverage on his Lot and any improvement thereon. (Section 10.1)

Use restrictions

All Lots shall be used, improved and devoted exclusively to single-family residential use. No gainful occupation, profession, trade or other non-residential use shall be conducted thereon. (Section 9.1(a))

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all Owners except Declarant) – one vote per Lot. Class B (Declarant) – ten votes per Lot owned. Class B converts to Class A when total Class A votes equal Class B votes, or January 1, 2003, whichever first occurs. (Section 6.2)

Amendments

During first 30 years: Owners representing not less than 75% of each class. Thereafter: 2/3 of each class. Declarant may amend as requested by FHA, VA, FHLMC, FNMA, or government agency without member vote. Any amendment must be recorded. (Section 11.4)

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