Desert Stone Condominium Association of Sun City West

Key facts from Desert Stone Condominium Association of Sun City West's documents

Reflects the 2008 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Units / lots

36 (Lots 100 through 135) (Whereas: 'Lots 100 through 135 Tract D, )

Age restriction

Each dwelling unit, if occupied, must be occupied by at least one person not less than 55 years of age; no person under 19 years of age shall reside in any dwelling unit. (Article IV)

Assessments & dues

Monthly assessments levied by Board; amount not specified in this document. (Article VI, Section 3(a): 'To levy month)

Special assessments

Board may levy additional assessment to cover deficiency when insurance proceeds insufficient to repair or replace loss or damage. (Article VI, Section 3(g): 'the Board wou)

Collections & liens

Board granted a lien against the lot for unpaid assessments and charges; may be foreclosed in same manner as a realty mortgage. Lien is subordinate to bona fide institutional mortgages. Also, owner authorizes Board to repair damage caused b (Article VI, Sections 4(a), 4(b), 5; Arti)

Reserves & fees

Board shall create an assessment fund into which all sums collected by assessments or otherwise are placed. (Article VI, Section 3(l))

Pets

Yes, but only a reasonable number of generally recognized house or yard pets; no swine, birds, fowl, poultry, livestock, or other animals; kept as domestic pets not for commercial; no excessive noise; no structure for care visible from neig (Article II, Section 2)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but restricted. No owner of a lot shall rent or lease such lot, except that owners as of date of adoption may rent their lot, but that right terminates upon transfer of title. Board may permit leasing for hardship (death, extended illn (Article I, Section 3)

Parking & vehicles

No mobile home, boat, recreational vehicle, trailer of any kind, remodeled bus, or commercial vehicle shall be kept, placed, maintained, parked or repaired upon any lot, common area or street within the subdivision for cumulative period exc (Article II, Section 6)

Fences

No side or rear wall other than building wall shall be more than 6 feet in height. No hedge more than 6 feet in height. No chain link or similar material used as fence material. (Article II, Section 4)

Architectural approval

No building, fence, wall, antenna, satellite dish, tower, awning, sign or other structure shall be constructed, erected, placed or maintained, nor any exterior addition, change or alteration (including painting, decorating, planting, awning (Article XI, Section 1)

Home business

Prohibited: 'No gainful occupation, profession, trade, business or other non-residential use shall be conducted on any such property.' (Article II, Section 1)

Signs & flags

No sign displayed except one sign of not more than 6 square feet advertising property for sale or rent; sign must be removed upon approval of loan or close of escrow. (Article II, Section 14)

Setbacks / home size

Floor area of main structure exclusive of garages, carports, and open porches shall not be less than 900 square feet. (Article II, Section 1)

Insurance

Association shall insure all buildings and improvements of common areas against fire and other physical damage as covered by standard condominium insurance policy. Comprehensive Public Liability Insurance provided covering all common areas (Article VI, Section 3(g))

Use restrictions

All properties used exclusively for single family residential use; no gainful occupation, profession, trade, business or other non-residential use conducted on any property. (Article II, Section 1)

Voting & meetings

Each lot constitutes one voting unit; owners of each lot entitled to one vote among them regardless of number of owners. (Article VI, Section 1(b))

Amendments

May be amended by instrument signed by owners of not less than two-thirds (24 units) of improved lots, or by written ballot of not less than two-thirds (24 units) at a meeting called for purpose. Amendment must be recorded. (Article XII, Section 3)

Amenities

Recreation Facilities owned by Rec Centers listed in Exhibit A: R.H. Johnson Recreation Center and Library, Beardsley Park Recreation Center, Pebblebrook Golf Course, Stardust Golf Course, Grandview Golf Course, Echo Mesa Golf Course, Deer (Article I, Section 15 and Exhibit A)

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