Rancho Valencia Homeowners Association

Key facts from Rancho Valencia Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 1988 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA-like (Declarant retains control; no formal homeowners association created) (Article 4)

Units / lots

25 (Lots 1 through 25 of Tract No. 4587) (Recitals A, B, E; Section 1.2)

Developer / declarant

LA JOLLA VALENCIA, a California general partnership (Opening paragraph)

Governing law

California Civil Code (references to Section 7341 of Corporations Code and Section 845 of Civil Code) (Sections 2.3.7, 4.2.2)

Assessments & dues

Not fixed; Declarant establishes and levies assessments as needed (Section 4.1). (Section 4.1)

Special assessments

Not specifically authorized; Declarant may levy assessments for various expenses (e.g., road maintenance, landscaping if Owner fails). (Sections 4.1, 3.12)

Collections & liens

Monetary penalties (disciplinary) cannot become a lien enforceable by sale (Section 4.2.4). For delinquent assessments, the document does not explicitly grant lien rights; Declarant may obstruct access and sue (Section 2.3.7). Late payment (Sections 2.3.7, 4.2.4)

Reserves & fees

Reasonable late payment penalties allowed for delinquent assessments or Tennis Club dues (Section 4.2.3). No specific amount. (Section 4.2.3)

Pets

Yes, limited: dogs, cats, fish, caged birds as household pets. (Section 3.14)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, Owner may lease or rent Residence. Lease must be in writing and tenant must comply with Declaration. Time-share prohibited. (Section 3.1)

Parking & vehicles

Limited to temporary (under 12 hours) for social functions; permanent parking (12 hours or more) prohibited. (Section 3.6)

Fences

No fence without ARC approval. Maximum height 6 feet except tennis court fences. Perimeter fencing by Declarant permitted. Location generally per Exhibit C. (Sections 5.4, 2.9)

Architectural approval

Yes, for all construction, alteration, planting of trees/bushes, painting (unless original color), fences, exterior lights, grading/landscape plans, tennis courts, etc. (Sections 3.3, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5)

Solar & roof

Solar heating devices prohibited as external fixtures (Section 3.8). (Section 3.8)

Home business

Prohibited except Declarant may use owned lots as models/sales offices for 5 years. (Section 3.1)

Signs & flags

No sign displayed to public view except security system signs and for sale/rent signs approved by Declarant. Declarant may use signs for marketing for 5 years. (Section 3.7)

Maintenance

Not explicitly assigned; implied Owner responsibility for maintenance of Residence (Section 3.12). (Section 3.12)

Use restrictions

Yes. Residence Lots shall be used for habitation only; no business, commercial, manufacturing, etc. Time-share prohibited. (Section 3.1)

Voting & meetings

Owners have limited rights: 75% of Owners can object to excessive road maintenance expenditures (Section 2.3.6); after one year, Owners appoint one ARC member until 90% lots sold or 5-year anniversary (Section 5.1). (Sections 2.3.6, 5.1)

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