Rancho Gabriela

Key facts from Rancho Gabriela's documents

Reflects the 2002 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

residential community (Recitals B)

Legal name

Rancho Gabriela Homeowners Association (intended name; Declarant may name differently) (Section 1(g) definition of 'Association')

Units / lots

1697 (Maricopa assessor parcel census: 1697 re)

Developer / declarant

Rancho Gabriela I, Inc., an Arizona corporation (Opening paragraph)

Governing law

Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) (Section 1(jj) reference to A.R.S. § 33-8)

Assessments & dues

By annual budget approved by Board; maximum regular assessment may be limited (Section 7.12) (Section 7.10, 7.12)

Special assessments

Permitted for capital improvements and extraordinary expenses, with notice and quorum requirements (Section 7.3, 7.8) (Section 7.3, 7.8)

Collections & liens

Assessment Lien created by Article 7; enforcement remedies in Article 8 including foreclosure (Article 7, Article 8)

Reserves & fees

Capital Reserve Fund established (Section 7.4) (Section 7.4)

Pets

Only house or yard pets; no commercial purposes; no animals before close of escrow; reasonable number determined by Board (Section 4.13)

Leasing & rentals

Entire Dwelling Unit may be let to a Single Family tenant, subject to Declaration (Section 4.27)

Parking & vehicles

Vehicles of Owners and Residents kept only in garages or driveway; guests may park on street up to 3 days; no disabled/inoperative vehicles visible; no commercial vehicles exceeding 3/4 ton, mobile homes, trailers, campers, boats, etc. park (Sections 4.24, 4.25, 4.26)

Fences

No solid wall or fence closer than building setback; side/rear fence max 6 ft; must be painted cinder block or integral color cinder block; no chain link; wrought iron inserts allowed if approved (Section 4.22)

Architectural approval

Prior written approval of Design Review Committee required for any improvements, alterations, grading, landscaping, etc. that alter Lot, Parcel, or exterior appearance (Article 4(a), Article 13)

Solar & roof

Solar units and panels allowed on roof but subject to Board rules and DRC approval if visible (Section 4.9)

Home business

Permitted within Dwelling Unit under six conditions: not apparent from outside, conforms to zoning, no door-to-door solicitation, limited deliveries, complies with documents, consistent with residential character (Section 4.12 (i)-(vi))

Signs & flags

Generally prohibited unless required by legal proceedings, address numbering, one 'For Sale' sign (max 9 sq ft, 6 ft from street), or approved by Design Review Committee (Section 4.8)

Use restrictions

Yes, Lots and Parcels shall be used exclusively for residential use by Single Families, with limited home business exception (Section 4.12)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (one vote per membership); Class B (Declarant and Designated Builders, three votes per membership). Class B converted to Class A on Transition Date: when Class A votes equal Class B, or Dec 31, 2008, or Declarant/Design (Section 6.3)

Amendments

Article 15; Declarant has special amendment rights until Transition Date (Section 15.2, 15.3, 15.4)

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