North Ranch

Key facts from North Ranch's documents

Reflects the 2009 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (Art. I, Sec. 5 (Association definition))

Legal name

North Ranch Unit VI Homeowners Association, Inc.

Units / lots

86 (Lots 1 through 86 inclusive) (Preamble: Lots 1 through 86, inclusive)

Developer / declarant

North Ranch Unit VI Homeowners Association, Inc. (Preamble)

Governing law

Arizona law (referenced for penalties, lien, etc.) (Article VI, Section 7(b); Article VII, S)

Assessments & dues

No fixed amount; set by Board; each Lot pays 1/86 of total; collected quarterly in 1/4 increments (Art. VI, Sec. 2 and Sec. 3)

Special assessments

Allowed for unforeseen expenses, special projects, or capital improvements; requires special election per Art. IV (Art. VI, Sec. 4(a))

Collections & liens

Unpaid charges become continuing lien on Lot; Association may record Notice of Lien when charges reach level allowed by Arizona law and may foreclose (Art. VII, Secs. 2, 4, 5)

Reserves & fees

Reserve account maintained for future repair, replacement of common-area assets, capital improvements, and unforeseen emergencies (Art. VI, Sec. 8)

Pets

Commonly accepted household pets only; no raising, breeding, or keeping of other animals, fish, or birds (Art. XIII, Sec. 3)

Leasing & rentals

Not expressly prohibited; Lessee defined and delegation of use to tenants allowed; subleasing implied (Article I, Section 16; Article V, Sectio)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited from parking on streets or driveways for more than 24 hours without approval (Art. XIII, Sec. 8(a))

Architectural approval

No exterior alteration without written approval of Board of Directors (Art. VIII, Sec. 1)

Solar & roof

Modification of paint color requires written ARC approval; adjoining houses may be repainted in a color agreeable to both homeowners (Article VIII, Section 2)

Home business

Allowed only if not apparent by sight, sound, or smell from outside; no parking/traffic problems; no door-to-door solicitation; must not destroy residential character (Art. XIII, Sec. 2)

Signs & flags

Real estate signs max 18x24 inches, limit 2 signs, one sign rider 6x24 inches; all other signs prohibited except by state/federal law; signs on Common Area require Architectural Committee approval (Art. XIII, Sec. 7)

Setbacks / home size

Single story only (Art. XIII, Sec. 1(a))

Insurance

Association obtains property insurance for all buildings on Common Areas covering fire and other hazards at full replacement cost; may include vandalism (Art. XII, Sec. 2)

Use restrictions

All homes must be maintained as Single Family (Art. III, Sec. 3)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot; vote must be cast as a unit; no fractional votes; proxy not allowed; ballot with Association seal required; notice 30-60 days in advance (Art. IV, Secs. 1-4)

Amendments

Amendment requires secret ballot with Association seal sent to all Owners 30-60 days in advance; approval by 66 2/3% of ballots returned (Art. XVI)

Amenities

Swimming pool, Jacuzzi, tennis courts, recreational facilities; Common Area includes grass, xeriscape, trees, utilities, etc. (Art. I, Sec. 11; Art. VI, Sec. 1(b))

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