Tempe Micro Estates Homeowners Association

Key facts from Tempe Micro Estates Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2020 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (HOA) – leasehold. The Association is Tempe Micro Estates Homeowners Association, an Arizona nonprofit corporation. (Section 2.F)

Units / lots

13 dwelling units (one per lot) (Each Lot is designed for a Dwelling Unit)

Developer / declarant

Newtown Community Development Corporation (Newtown CDC), an Arizona non-profit corporation (Page 1 – opening)

Governing law

Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.), specifically A.R.S. §33-1807 referenced for lien enforcement (Section 9.F (last paragraph) and Section)

Assessments & dues

Regular Assessment levied uniformly per Assessable Lot; budget and assessment approved by majority of votes of a quorum of Members at a meeting. (Section 9.B)

Special assessments

May be levied for any proper Association purpose, must be approved by at least two-thirds of votes of a quorum, and with advice and consent of Newtown CDC. (Section 9.C)

Collections & liens

Association has a lien on each Lot for unpaid assessments and other amounts, superior except to taxes and first mortgages. Can foreclose as a realty mortgage. Recording of Declaration constitutes notice of lien. (Section 9.F)

Reserves & fees

Board shall establish reserves for major component repair/replacement. Reserve study at least every 5 years. Funds held in separate bank account by Newtown CDC. (Section 9.I)

Pets

Yes, but Board may adopt rules and regulations. (Section 6.G)

Leasing & rentals

Yes – leasehold lots are leased from Newtown CDC. Homeowners may lease their units, but timesharing, cooperative, weekly, monthly revolving occupancy is prohibited. (Section 4.B.i.f prohibits timesharing an)

Parking & vehicles

One parking space per resident plus three guest spaces. No on-street parking. Each Homeowner responsible for assigned space. (Section 6.B.i, ii)

Fences

Must comply with Tempe Micro Estates Fencing Policy (posted at www.NewtownCDC.org). No invisible, electric, chain-link, or barbed-wire fencing. Maintained in good condition; repair broken fencing within 30 days. Call Arizona 811 before inst (Section 6.C)

Architectural approval

Additions and Ancillary Structures require notification to all homeowners; certain changes (paint color, additions on leasehold lots) require prior approval of Board and/or Newtown CDC. (Section 6.D.ii (notify homeowners), Sect)

Solar & roof

Solar collecting panels/devices allowed with prior written approval of plans by the Board. Board may adopt rules to limit visual impact when viewed from adjacent properties. (Section 6.F.iii)

Home business

Permitted as home occupation conforming to City/County/State/Federal regulations, not adversely impacting neighbors, proper waste disposal, no additional parking conflicts, no exterior advertising. (Section 6.L)

Signs & flags

No signs Visible From Neighboring Property except: required legal signs; two ID signs up to 72 sq. in.; security signs up to 72 sq. in.; For Sale/For Lease signs (reasonable size); Declarant/Newtown temporary signage; other signs approved b (Section 6.F.iv)

Setbacks / home size

Homeowners must abide by building codes and set-back requirements as specified in the Tempe Micro Estates Planned Area Development. (Section 6.D.vii)

Use restrictions

Dwelling Units are designed for use and occupancy as a residence. (Section 2.O)

Voting & meetings

Each Lot is entitled to one vote. Class A Members (owners) have one vote per dwelling unit; Class B Members (Declarant) have three votes per dwelling unit owned until conversion. (Section 2.M (definition of Homeowner: "e)

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