Crystal Ridge

Key facts from Crystal Ridge's documents

Reflects the 2007 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Homeowners Association (Recital A and Section 1.2)

Legal name

Crystal Ridge Homeowners Association

Developer / declarant

Crystal Ridge Homeowners Association (an Arizona nonprofit corporation) (Opening paragraph)

Assessments & dues

Set annually by Board, subject to Maximum Annual Assessment Amount (initially not specified, but automatically increases each year by greater of 20% or CPI increase). (Section 4.3)

Special assessments

May be levied by Board for capital improvements, unexpected expenses, or taxes on Common Area. Requires affirmative vote of 2/3 of Members voting in person or by proxy. (Section 4.4)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments and charges constitute a continuing lien on the Lot, prior to all liens except taxes and first mortgage liens. Association may foreclose the lien in the same manner as a realty mortgage. Sale of Lot, with proceeds applied (Sections 4.1, 4.10)

Reserves & fees

Annual assessments shall include adequate funds for taxes, insurance, maintenance, repairs and replacement of Common Area and other improvements (Section 4.5). Also reserve funds are mentioned in context of fidelity bonds (Section 3.2(B)). (Sections 4.5, 3.2(B))

Pets

Customary household pets such as dogs, cats and household birds may be kept. (Section 5.3)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, Owner may lease Lot provided lease is in writing, subject to Declaration, Bylaws, and Rules. Owner must make copy available to Association upon request. (Section 5.1(b))

Parking & vehicles

No commercial vehicles or Recreational Vehicles (campers, boats, trailers, mobile homes) shall be parked in front of Lot or where visible from street, except temporary parking: not exceeding 4 consecutive hours, or 48 hours if management co (Section 5.10)

Fences

Side/rear fences and walls max 6 ft in height, unless more restrictive government regulations. Cement block construction required (unless otherwise approved by Committee). Colors as selected by Committee. Fences must be maintained. Damage m (Section 6.1)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any exterior alterations, including buildings, fences, walls, landscaping changes, exterior color changes, solar collectors, antennas, satellite dishes, etc. Plans must be submitted to Architectural Committee. (Section 7.2)

Solar & roof

Solar collectors and related equipment require prior written approval from Architectural Committee. Must be installed so as not visible from other Lots, Common Area, or adjacent streets. Committee may adopt guidelines. (Section 5.6)

Home business

Owner may conduct business activity within single-family house if not detectable from exterior, conforms to zoning, does not increase Association insurance, and is consistent with residential character. No nuisance, excessive traffic. (Section 5.4)

Signs & flags

No sign of a commercial nature except one "For Rent" or "For Sale" sign per Lot, not exceeding 5 square feet. (Section 5.4)

Setbacks / home size

Not explicitly stated in Declaration, but reference to Town of Fountain Hills building codes and setback requirements for gazebos, etc. (Section 7.4.12)

Use restrictions

All Lots shall be used for residential purposes only. Business/trade uses restricted. (Section 5.1(a))

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot. If a Lot is owned by more than one person, only one vote per Lot. Tenants have no voting rights. (Section 2.2)

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