Lonesome Valley

Key facts from Lonesome Valley's documents

Reflects the 2006 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Rural residential and non-commercial farm and ranch (Article 1: Purpose)

Legal name

Lonesome Valley Community Association (Section 2.4, Section 6.1)

Units / lots

10 (Parcels 1 through 10 inclusive) (Article 3: Property Subject to the Decla)

Governing law

Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) (Section 2.10 reference to A.R.S. §33-741)

Assessments & dues

$25 per acre per year for unimproved parcels, $75 per acre per year for improved parcels (dollars per acre per year) (Section 6.7, table)

Special assessments

Allowed if approved by 51% of votes cast by Owners attending a meeting (in person or by notarized proxy) called for that purpose (Section 6.8)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments, penalties, interest constitute a lien on the Parcel, prior to all other liens except ad valorem taxes and bona fide first mortgage or trust deed; suit for money judgment maintainable without foreclosing lien (Sections 6.5, 6.9)

Reserves & fees

Board shall determine reserves necessary for future capital expenditures and maintenance as part of annual assessment determination (Section 6.6)

Pets

Yes, animals allowed including hoofed animals (but limited to 2 per acre); casual breeding for profit permitted; no pigs, hogs, fighting animals, fighting chickens/roosters (Section 4.15)

Leasing & rentals

Not explicitly addressed; only definition of Owner excludes lessee; no restriction on leasing mentioned (Definition of Owner in 2.10 excludes Les)

Parking & vehicles

Driveways and parking areas must be improved to minimum standards (asphalt, concrete, chipseal, or natural composite) within 12 months of approval of permanent improvements (Section 4.5)

Fences

Fencing shall be pipe, pipe with wire mesh, vinyl, substantial wood or other aesthetically pleasing; block, brick, rock walls permitted; T-Post fencing, barbed wire/barbless wire prohibited; must be sufficient to contain domestic animals/li (Section 4.10)

Architectural approval

Yes, no permanent Improvements without prior review and written approval of Association (Section 4.1.1)

Solar & roof

Reflective roofing of any kind prohibited (Section 4.9); outbuildings must match primary residence colors (Sections 4.9, 4.2)

Home business

Commercial raising of livestock prohibited; commercial agricultural crops prohibited; casual breeding of animals for profit permitted; no explicit home business prohibition (Sections 4.15, 4.17)

Signs & flags

Declarant may place signage for marketing and sales; no other sign restrictions mentioned (Section 7.13)

Setbacks / home size

Habitable floor area (excl. basements, porches, garages): 1800 sq ft for one-story, 2200 sq ft for one-and-one-half or two story; each residence must have at least a two-car garage (Section 4.2)

Insurance

Association shall maintain comprehensive general liability insurance covering Areas of Association Responsibility and errors and omissions of directors (Section 6.14)

Use restrictions

Property shall be used for attractive rural residential and non-commercial farm and ranch purposes only (Article 1)

Voting & meetings

One vote per acre per Owner, rounded to nearest whole acre. Declarant has three votes per acre rounded to nearest whole acre. (Section 6.10)

Amendments

By affirmative vote of Owners of not less than 2/3 of the Parcels; amendment signed by President or VP and recorded; challenge must be within one year of recording (Section 7.3)

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