Villa De Sorano

Key facts from Villa De Sorano's documents

Reflects the 2003 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) – Single Family Residential (ARTICLE 1 definitions and permit use res)

Developer / declarant

Maracay 56, L.L.C., an Arizona Limited Liability Company (FIRST paragraph: 'made as of ... by Mara)

Governing law

Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 33-801 et. seq. (referenced for trustee provisions) (Section 1.23 ‘Owner’ (page 4, lines refe)

Age restriction

No; the document defines 'Single Family' without age restriction. (Definition 1.19)

Assessments & dues

Maximum initial annual assessment per Lot: $1,416 (prorated from close of escrow for first Lot). (Section 4.3(b): 'the maximum Annual Asse)

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements or other lawful purposes with assent of Members having at least 2/3 of votes entitled to be cast by each class voting in person or by proxy at a meeting duly called. (Section 4.7 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS)

Collections & liens

Assessment is a continuing lien on the Lot. Lien perfected by recording Notice of Claim of Lien. Association may foreclose lien as a realty mortgage or bring action at law. Lien subordinate to First Mortgage. Sale or transfer of Lot extingu (Sections 4.1, 4.11, 4.12)

Reserves & fees

Annual Assessments include a reasonable Reserve Fund for taxes, insurance, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of Common Areas. Reserve funds segregated from general operating account, deposited in federally insured bank accounts. (Section 4.3 (first paragraph) and Sectio)

Pets

Yes, reasonable number of generally recognized house or yard pets allowed, kept solely as domestic pets and not for commercial purposes. (Section 5.5 ANIMALS)

Leasing & rentals

Leasing or rental of residence allowed, must be in writing, subject to Project Documents, for entire residence and Lot, minimum term of thirty (30) days. (Section 5.29 LEASING RESTRICTIONS)

Parking & vehicles

Not directly addressed; but vehicles must not be visible from streets? Actually, Section 5.8 prohibits parking of certain vehicles so as to be 'Visible From Neighboring Property, the Common Areas or the streets.' Thus on-street parking of p (Section 5.8)

Fences

Screening and fencing: clotheslines, woodpiles, storage areas, machinery and equipment prohibited unless in rear yard and not Visible From Neighboring Property. Common walls (party walls) have specific rights and duties. Specific fence rule (Section 5.15 SCREENING and FENCING, 5.23)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any addition, alteration, repair, change or other work that alters exterior appearance, including changes to color scheme, patio additions, storage sheds, fencing, etc. Also prior approval required for antennas, satellite dishes, s (Sections 5.22 IMPROVEMENTS and ALTERATIO)

Solar & roof

Solar energy collecting units or panels require prior written approval of Architectural Committee. May be permitted but must be submitted for approval. (Section 5.26 HVAC and SOLAR PANELS)

Home business

Permitted if: (i) not apparent from outside, (ii) complies with zoning, (iii) no employees or more than one customer at a time on the Lot, (iv) no door-to-door solicitation, (v) does not violate any governing document, (vi) consistent with (Section 5.4 RESIDENTIAL USE (list of con)

Signs & flags

No signs except: (a) one residential identification sign (≤80 sq in), (b) signs required by legal proceedings, (c) one security sign (≤80 sq in), (d) one 'for sale' or 'for rent' sign of real estate industry standard, (e) signs approved or (Section 5.17 SIGNS)

Setbacks / home size

All Lots shall comply with minimum lot sizes and setbacks in City of Phoenix Zoning Code. (Section 5.30 LOT SETBACKS)

Maintenance

Association responsible for upkeep, maintenance, and repair of Common Area (including landscaping within open spaces, collector and arterial street right-of-ways). Owner responsible for maintenance of their Lot and improvements (buildings, (Sections 4.2 PURPOSE (a), 5.11 REPAIR of)

Use restrictions

All Lots shall be used, improved, and devoted exclusively to Single Family residential use. No gainful occupation, profession, trade, or nonresidential use conducted on any Lot, except limited home business allowed under specific conditions (Section 5.4 RESIDENTIAL USE)

Voting & meetings

Class A Members (Owners of Lots except Declarant until termination of Class B) each entitled to one vote per Lot owned. Class B Member (Declarant) entitled to three votes per Lot owned until conversion to Class A. Joint Owners must cast vot (Sections 3.7 CLASSES of MEMBERS, 3.8 JOI)

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