Rio Vista Hills

Key facts from Rio Vista Hills's documents

Reflects the 1996 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) – single-family residential subdivision (1.8, 1.35, Article 3)

Legal name

Rio Vista Hills (1.8 (definition of Association))

Governing law

Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S. §33-741 et seq. and §33-801 et seq.) (1.25 (definition of Owner))

Assessments & dues

Board establishes Annual Assessment for each Assessment Period (calendar or fiscal year) and gives at least 30 days' notice; Board may increase during period if funds become inadequate (6.2)

Special assessments

Requires assent of 2/3 of votes entitled to be cast by Members voting in person or by proxy at a meeting duly called for that purpose; until building permit issued, special assessment reduced by half (6.3)

Collections & liens

Each Assessment (plus interest, late charges, attorneys' fees) is a continuing lien on the Lot and may be foreclosed as a realty mortgage; Association may also bring personal action against Owner (6.1, 6.7(b), 6.7(e))

Reserves & fees

Not mandatory; Board may carry forward surplus and may decide not to reduce next year's assessment. (Section 6.10: 'The Association shall not)

Pets

Horses allowed under conditions; poultry, swine, livestock prohibited; other pets not addressed (presumed allowed) (3.19)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, leasehold interests are recognized (Lessee defined); leasing is implied but no express prohibition. (Definitions: 1.21 Lessee, 1.25 Owner exc)

Parking & vehicles

Trucks, trailers, campers, boats, RVs may not be parked visible from neighboring property without ARC approval; exceptions: temporary construction trailers, vehicles in garages in good condition, and motor vehicles not exceeding 7ft height/ (3.22)

Architectural approval

Prior written ARC approval required for excavation, grading, construction, installation, addition, alteration, repair, change, or replacement affecting exterior appearance, including color scheme (3.1)

Solar & roof

Light-colored or reflective roofing materials (including unpainted flashings) prohibited; all projections above roof painted in subdued colors to match roofing (3.9)

Home business

Allowed if: not apparent by sight/sound/smell from outside; conforms to zoning; no door-to-door solicitation; consistent with residential character; no employees other than family; guest house cannot be used as office (3.17)

Signs & flags

No signs visible from neighboring property except: signs required by legal proceedings, and residence identification signs approved in writing by Architectural Committee (3.20)

Setbacks / home size

All buildings must conform to terrain and Maricopa County setback requirements; parcels under one ownership combining lots deemed a single Lot (3.11)

Maintenance

Association manages, maintains, repairs, replaces Roadways (except areas maintained by government). Owner responsible for maintaining Lot and all improvements (buildings, landscaping) except Roadways. (7.1, 7.2)

Use restrictions

All Residential Units used, improved and devoted exclusively to residential use by a Single Family (3.17)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot; Owner of contiguous lots treated as one parcel has one vote; fractional votes not allowed; multiple owners must agree or lose vote; if more than one vote cast for same Lot, all void (5.7)

Amendments

By written approval or affirmative vote of Owners entitled to cast not less than 51% of votes; Board may amend without Owner consent to conform to requirements of FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, VA, or other governmental agency (10.3)

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