Abc Ranch Estates

Key facts from Abc Ranch Estates's documents

Reflects the 1974 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

planned community district (WHEREAS clause: 'ABC RANCH ESTATES, a pl)

Legal name

ABC RANCH ESTATES HOME OWNERS' ASSOCIATION, an Arizona non-profit corporation (Article I Section 1)

Units / lots

145 (WHEREAS: 'Lots One (1) through One Hundr)

Assessments & dues

Not fixed; determined annually by Board as each unit's 1/145th share of total budgeted costs. (Article V Section 4(e))

Special assessments

Authorized by affirmative vote of three-fourths of Board of Directors at meeting with quorum, then ratified by 66% of members present at a meeting with 60% quorum. (Article V, Section 5)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a lien on the lot, subordinate to first mortgage. Association may foreclose as a mortgage, owner grants power of sale. Lien includes interest and attorney fees. (Article V, Section 7)

Reserves & fees

Board may establish a reserve for repair, maintenance, taxes, and insurance, including liability insurance of not less than $560,000. (Article V Section 4(c))

Pets

Commonly accepted household pets may be kept, but not bred or kept for commercial purposes. No horses, fish, birds raised/bred/kept. (Article XII Section 4)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, permitted. Owner may delegate use to tenants (Article IV, Section 2). No specific restrictions on leasing other than membership transfer provisions. (Article IV, Section 2; Article II)

Parking & vehicles

No trucks, buses, trailers, boats, campers (other than passenger automobiles) without annual written approval from Association regarding screening. (Article XII, Section 11)

Fences

No solid wall or fence over 3 ft high within front setback (30 ft from front lot line or front building wall). Side/rear fences max 6 ft. No hedge over 3 ft within 30 ft of front lot line. (Article XII Section 8)

Architectural approval

All improvements (buildings, fences, walls, etc.) and subsequent exterior changes require written approval of Dix Construction Company (or its successors). (Article VII (Architectural Control))

Home business

No part of premises used for business, professional, commercial, religious, or institutional purposes. Exception for builder during construction and Association. (Article XII, Section 3)

Signs & flags

Only one name/address sign (max 9" x 30") allowed. One temporary sign (max 5 sq ft) for sale/rent. Builder signs permitted with approval. (Article XII Section 10)

Setbacks / home size

Front wall no closer than 30 ft to front property line, 15 ft to side street line. Foundation no nearer than 10 ft to side lot line, 30 ft to rear property line. (Article XII, Section 7)

Insurance

Board shall obtain insurance on buildings on common areas against fire and other hazards for full replacement cost, and broad form public liability policy covering common elements and Association negligence. (Article XI)

Use restrictions

Each lot limited to single-family house use. (Article XII, Section 1)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A – owners of lots, one vote per lot; Class B – Declarant, three votes per lot until earlier of (a) Class A votes equal Class B or (b) five years from declaration date. Then Class B converts to Class A. (Article III, Section 1)

Amendments

Within first 20 years: amendment requires 90% of lot owners. After 20 years: amendment by owners of not less than 2/3 of houses. Renewal/extensions require 3/4 of lots. Amendments to Articles VIII, XII, XV require Declarant's concurrence wh (Article XV Section 7)

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