Raven Ranch

What Raven Ranch's governing documents say

Raven Ranch is a planned single-family residential community in Maricopa County (Gilbert area), Arizona, governed by the Raven Ranch Owners' Association. Lot owners are automatically members of the Association and are bound by covenants covering architectural design, use restrictions, maintenance obligations, and financial assessments. The Declarant (the original developer) retains elevated voting power during the initial development phase.

• Community governance & membership: All lot owners are automatic members of the Raven Ranch Owners' Association (nonprofit corporation). The Association maintains common areas, carries master insurance, and enforces the covenants. During development, the Declarant holds Class B membership with 10 votes per lot; once Class A owner votes exceed Class B votes, Class B converts to Class A (1 vote per lot).
• Annual assessments: Uniform Annual Assessments per lot: maximum $495/year through December 31, 1999. After 1999, the Board may increase annually by the greater of the prior year's CPI increase or 5%, or by a larger amount with two-thirds member approval. The Board sets the amount 30 days before each fiscal year.
• Special & supplemental assessments: Supplemental Assessments may be levied if budgeted funds are inadequate, set at the Board's discretion. Special Assessments for capital improvements, reconstruction, or enforcement costs require two-thirds member approval (unless charged to a specific owner for compliance). Payments are due 30 days after notice.
• Assessment delinquency & liens: Assessments due 30 days after being levied; delinquent amounts bear interest at prime rate plus 3% and late charges set by the Board. The Association holds a lien on the lot for all unpaid assessments, interest, late fees, attorney fees, and collection costs. The lien is subordinate to first mortgages but survives sale or foreclosure for future assessments.
• Voting rights & suspension: Class A owners have one vote per lot; voting rights are suspended if assessments are 15+ days delinquent or if a non-monetary obligation remains in default 15+ days after notice. Rights are restored once all arrears and penalties are paid.
• Residential use & leasing: All lots are restricted to single-family residential use only; no commercial, business, or nonresidential activity is permitted (except the Declarant's development and sales activities). Owners may lease their dwelling unit to a single family; they must notify the Association and provide lease terms and tenant name.
• Architectural design & approval: The Architectural Committee (established by the Board) must approve all exterior improvements, alterations, and modifications. Architectural design must be Southwestern in character and compatible with existing homes. Approval is required for landscaping, fences, solar panels, outdoor speakers, and high-intensity lighting.
• Dwelling & construction standards: Minimum dwelling unit size is 1,200 square feet (excluding garage, porches, guest house, and patios). Roofing must be clay or concrete tile (rolled roofing allowed only on non-air-conditioned patio covers with approval). No air conditioning units, compressors, or similar equipment on roofs. All structures must be new, permanent construction; no moved structures allowed. Landscaping must be installed within 90 days of Certificate of Occupancy.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.