Vanderbilt Farms

Key facts from Vanderbilt Farms's documents

Reflects the 2001 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Single-family residential subdivision (Homeowners Association) (Art. 1 definitions (Lot, Property, Assoc)

Units / lots

Lots 1 through 147 inclusive (100 total lots initially? See definitions: Additional Property = Lots 1-50, Property = Lots 51-147, plus annexed portions; initial property = Lots 52-147; Lot 51 included in Property; thus total potential = 147 (Section 1.1 (Additional Property) and Se)

Developer / declarant

Vanderbilt Farms, L.L.C., an Arizona limited liability company (Introduction A)

Governing law

Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) (Section 1.27 (reference to A.R.S. § 33-7)

Assessments & dues

Board adopts budget at least 30 days before Assessment Period, then levies Regular Assessment equally on each Assessable Lot. (Section 7.2)

Special assessments

May be levied for construction, reconstruction, repair, replacement of improvements on Areas of Association Responsibility, or unbudgeted expenses. Requires approval by two-thirds (2/3) of votes entitled to be cast by Members in person or b (Section 7.3)

Collections & liens

Assessment Lien created automatically upon recording of Declaration. It secures all assessments, interest, fees, fines, attorneys' fees, etc. Has priority over all liens except tax liens, municipal assessments, and first mortgages. Foreclos (Section 7.1, 7.7)

Reserves & fees

Budget may include contributions to a reserve fund. (Section 7.2)

Pets

Yes, but limited. Dogs, cats, parakeets or similar household birds as domestic pets (reasonable number), and up to 2 horses or other Board-approved livestock kept not for commercial purposes. No swine, ducks, geese, peacocks. (Section 4.10)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, all leases must be in writing and subject to Community Documents. No subleasing or assignment of leases. (Section 4.18)

Parking & vehicles

Motor Vehicles owned or leased by Owner, Lessee, or Resident must be parked in garage or carport unless insufficient space, then may park in driveway if not commercial vehicles. No storage of Motor Vehicles except in garage. Guests may park (Section 4.14)

Fences

Not specifically detailed; fences are considered Improvements subject to approval. Design Guidelines may address. (Section 3.1 (Fences are included in defi)

Architectural approval

Prior written approval of Design Review Committee required for any Construction or Modification (as defined) on a Lot. Exemptions: repainting with originally approved colors, interior remodeling not affecting exterior, and certain Construct (Section 3.1)

Home business

Allowed subject to nine conditions: (a) not detectable from outside; (b) legal; (c) no customers coming to Lot; (d) does not destroy residential character; (e) conducted only inside; (f) only residents as employees; (g) no excessive traffic (Section 4.1)

Signs & flags

No signs may be erected, posted, or displayed on any Lot in a location Visible From Neighboring Property without prior written approval of Design Review Committee, except signs constructed or erected by Declarant or Association and signs ex (Section 4.12)

Setbacks / home size

Minimum 2,500 sq ft livable area on grade level if one story; 3,500 sq ft with not less than 2,000 sq ft on grade level if two story. Split level: minimum 2,500 sq ft on grade and upstairs levels. Exclusive of garages, patios, entries, terr (Section 3.12(b))

Maintenance

Not explicitly stated; likely Owner responsibility as part of Lot Maintenance. Association may have responsibility if roof is part of an Area of Association Responsibility (unlikely). (Section 8.2 (Owner to maintain Lot))

Use restrictions

All Residences shall be used, improved, and devoted exclusively to residential use. No trade or business may be conducted on any Lot or in or from any Residence except for home businesses meeting specific conditions. (Section 4.1)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (each Owner of a Lot gets 1 vote per Lot owned except Declarant during Class B period). Class B (Declarant gets 5 votes per Lot owned). Class B terminates when Declarant no longer owns any Lot or upon written relinquish (Section 6.7)

Amendments

Referenced in Article 11.3 (Table of Contents) but full text not provided. Not extractable from excerpt. (Table of Contents, Article 11.3)

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