Northwood Park Estates HOA

Key facts from Northwood Park Estates HOA's documents

Community type

Planned community (Northwood Park Estates Unit I and II) (Section 1.0, DOC 27545; also referenced )

Units / lots

108 (original 43 plus 65 annexed in First Amendment) (DOC 27545 Section 1.0 (Lots 1-43) and DO)

Developer / declarant

Northwood Park Inc., an Arizona Corporation (DOC 27545, opening paragraph)

Assessments & dues

Board of Directors estimates annual budget and fixes assessment amount at least 30 days in advance; assessments nonrefundable and proportional to acreage. (DOC 27549 Article VII Section 2.3; DOC 2)

Special assessments

Board may levy special assessments deemed necessary for Association's purposes. (DOC 27545 Section 8.5 B)

Collections & liens

Association may place a lien against lot for unpaid assessments; may foreclose as realty mortgage or mechanic's lien; defaulting owner loses water rights after 30 days; Association can also withhold irrigation rights. (DOC 27545 Section 5.0; DOC 27542 FAQ (wi)

Reserves & fees

Board shall create an assessment reserve fund into which all sums collected are deposited; used for purposes set forth. (DOC 27545 Section 8.5 N)

Pets

Yes, with limits. (DOC 27542 FAQ (animals); DOC 27545 Secti)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly restricted; home business allowed; no lease terms specified. State law may apply. (Not mentioned in provided docs)

Parking & vehicles

Boats, trailers, RVs: may be parked on side or rear of lot on hard surface; not in front driveway (except temporary 7 days for visitors). On-street parking prohibited. Motor homes can be parked temporarily up to 7 days. Non-operating vehicl (DOC 27542 FAQ (parking); DOC 27545 Secti)

Fences

Maximum height 6 feet; no barbed wire; must be constructed in workmanlike manner; cannot obstruct irrigation easements without written consent; temporary fences allowed for 6 months (extension possible). (DOC 27545 Section 9.16 (height, barbed w)

Architectural approval

Yes; all buildings, structures, fences, exterior changes must be approved by Architectural Control Committee. Plans must be submitted. (DOC 27545 Section 9.3; DOC 27550 Article)

Solar & roof

Roof-mounted solar panels must be approved; color to coordinate with roofing; must be integrated and not break roof ridge line. State law limits HOA restrictions (DOC 27548). (DOC 27550 Article III K)

Home business

Allowed provided it is not apparent/detectable by sight, sound, or smell from outside, and consistent with residential character, no nuisance or excessive traffic/parking. Second Amendment adds specific definition of business. (DOC 27542 FAQ (home business); DOC 27547)

Signs & flags

One normal 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' sign, not to exceed 2 ft x 2 ft, allowed. Other signs require Architectural Committee approval. Declarant may install signs for sales. (DOC 27545 Section 9.14; DOC 27550 Articl)

Setbacks / home size

Shall comply with City of Buckeye zoning and building code. (DOC 27550 Article III C)

Maintenance

Association maintains irrigation system; lots are individually owned. Owner responsible for structures (except irrigation pipelines). No common areas mentioned other than irrigation system. (DOC 27545 Sections 5.0, 9.3)

Use restrictions

No lot shall be used except for residential or domestic farming purposes. Each lot limited to one single-family detached residence (amended to allow home business). (DOC 27545 Section 9.0; amended by DOC 27)

Voting & meetings

One vote per lot (except Declarant gets 4 votes per lot). Joint owners must agree on vote; fractional votes not allowed. Majority vote decides questions unless higher percentage required. (DOC 27545 Section 8.3; DOC 27549 Article)

Amendments

Declaration may be terminated, modified, or amended with written consent of owners of at least 75% of the lots. Amendment must be recorded. (DOC 27545 Section 12.0)

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