Valencia Heights

Key facts from Valencia Heights's documents

Reflects the 2014 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Homeowners Association) (Art. 1.10 (Association) and Art. 1.17 (C)

Legal name

Valencia Heights Homeowners Association (Section 1.10)

Units / lots

205 (Maricopa assessor parcel census: 205 res)

Developer / declarant

Lennar Arizona, Inc., an Arizona corporation (Art. 1.20)

Governing law

Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) (Sections 4.9, 4.15, 4.21, 10.20.6)

Assessments & dues

Not set in this document; determined by Board each year. (Art. 6.2, 6.3)

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements, emergencies, or other purposes as provided in Art. 6.5. (Art. 6.5)

Collections & liens

The Association has a lien on each Lot for unpaid Assessments, enforceable by foreclosure. (Art. 6.1, 6.11)

Reserves & fees

Common Expenses may include allocations to reserves as determined by the Board. (Art. 1.18)

Pets

Yes, limited to a reasonable number of generally recognized house or yard pets, determined by the Board; no animals, birds, fowl, poultry or reptiles unless permitted by the Association. (Section 4.2)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, leasing of a Residential Unit by the Owner is not considered a trade or business; however, no bed-and-breakfast, hotel, motel, or temporary lodging. (Section 4.11)

Parking & vehicles

No motor vehicles with payload >2 tons, mobile homes, RVs, boats, trailers may be parked visible from neighboring property or Common Area; exceptions for SUVs and pickup trucks with camper shells ≤8ft height, and mini-motor homes ≤8ft heigh (Art. 4.21)

Fences

Perimeter walls and other fencing shall be constructed in accordance with Architectural and Design Guidelines. All fences adjoining Common Areas, parks or washes shall be constructed and maintained per specifications. (Section 4.18)

Architectural approval

Yes, prior written approval of the Architectural Committee required for any Improvement, alteration, painting, landscaping, etc. that alters exterior appearance. (Art. 4.1)

Solar & roof

No solar panel shall be placed on roof without prior written consent of Architectural Committee (Section 4.23). Also Section 4.32 Solar Collection Panels or Devices exists (table of contents). (Section 4.23, 4.32 (table of contents))

Home business

Permitted if not apparent from outside, conforms to zoning, no door-to-door solicitation, consistent with residential character. (Art. 4.11)

Signs & flags

No signs visible from neighboring property except: legal signs, political signs (up to 71 days before election and 3 after), identification signs (max 72 sq in), and others approved by Architectural Committee. (Art. 4.15)

Maintenance

Association responsible for Common Area (Tracts A-H and other property owned/leased by Association) and Areas of Association Responsibility; Owners responsible for their Lots and improvements except as otherwise provided in Declaration. (Art. 7.1, 7.2)

Use restrictions

All Lots and Residential Units shall be used exclusively for residential purposes by a Single Family, with limited home business exceptions. (Art. 4.11)

Voting & meetings

Classes of Members: Class A (Owners other than Declarant, one vote per Lot) and Class B (Declarant, three votes per Lot). Class B membership converts to Class A when certain conditions met. (Art. 5.8)

Amendments

Section 10.3 provides for Amendments. (Section 10.3 (table of contents))

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