The Orchards on 12th

Key facts from The Orchards on 12th's documents

Reflects the 2022 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Single Family Residential (Section 3: "All Lots are designated for )

Legal name

The Orchards on 12th Homeowners Association, Inc. (Section 1.9: "Declarant intends to organ)

Units / lots

38 Total Lots (Page 1, Recital A)

Developer / declarant

Baseline-12 2020 LLC, an Arizona limited liability company (Page 1, opening paragraph)

Governing law

Arizona law (implied for nonprofit corporations and HOAs) (Section 4.1: "non-profit Arizona corpora)

Assessments & dues

Set annually by Board based on budget; equal for each Assessable Lot. (Section 5.2)

Special assessments

Requires approval of 60% of votes entitled to be cast by Members, and Declarant if Declarant owns any Lot. Equal amount per Assessable Lot. (Section 5.5 - Page 24)

Collections & liens

Association has a lien on each Lot for unpaid assessments, interest, fees, etc. Lien may be recorded after demand and 10 days unpaid. Foreclosure permitted. (Section 5.12(b)-(f))

Reserves & fees

Assessments may include reserves; deposited in separate bank account; reserve study at least every 3 years after Declarant Control Period (Section 5.8 - Pages 24-25)

Pets

Allowed, must be kept within fenced area, encaged or controlled; no commercial breeding; no swine, peacocks, or geese (Section 2.9(h) - Page 16)

Leasing & rentals

Allowed for entire Lot and residence; guesthouse may be subleased; minimum initial term of one month (Section 2.9(g) - Pages 15-16)

Parking & vehicles

Vehicles may be parked only on paved driveways or on street in front of Owner's Lot. No trailers or commercial vehicles (except on business). No overnight parking of vehicles. (Section 2.9(i))

Fences

Walls and fences must conform to Design Guidelines. Adjoining owners share equal maintenance cost. Reimbursement for initial construction from adjacent owner. Height limits: decorative walls within front setback max 3 feet. (Section 2.8)

Architectural approval

Prior written approval of DRC required for all structures, improvements, landscaping, excavation, and exterior alterations (Section 2.3 - Page 7)

Solar & roof

Solar energy units may be mounted on roof if screened from view to the front sight lines. (Section 2.9(m))

Home business

Permitted if not apparent from exterior, legal, does not increase Association insurance, conducted by resident, consistent with residential character, and no nuisance or excessive traffic. (Section 2.9(f))

Signs & flags

Subject to DRC approval. "For Sale" signs not exceeding 24" by 36"; temporary builder signs as approved. No advertising signs otherwise. (Section 2.9(l))

Setbacks / home size

Front yard 18' to front facing garage from back of sidewalk; Side yard 5' minimum, 10' minimum between homes; Rear yard 15' single story, 20' two story; refer to Baseline Area Overlay Standards for additional criteria (Section 2.9(e) - Page 15)

Maintenance

Association maintains Common Areas, drainage detention facilities, and landscaping in public rights-of-way. Owners maintain their Lots, residences, and walls/fences (shared with neighbors). (Sections 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 2.9(p)-(q))

Use restrictions

All Lots are designated for Single Family Residential Use (Section 3 - Page 18)

Voting & meetings

Each Owner (non-Declarant) has one vote per Lot. Declarant has five votes per Lot owned. Assessment Exempt Lots have no vote. (Sections 4.8, 4.9)

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