Vista Del Mar Association, Inc.

Key facts from Vista Del Mar Association, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 2012 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Common Interest Development (Condominium) – stand alone single family detached condominium community (Recitals, first paragraph)

Units / lots

Maximum of 37 condominiums (as per current plan, but not guaranteed to be completed) (Recitals, first paragraph: 'maximum of 3)

Governing law

California Civil Code §§ 1353 and 1354 (as referenced in the declaration) (Article I, after recitals)

Assessments & dues

Amount not specified; Regular Assessments determined by Association per Article IX. (Article IX, Section 9.4)

Special assessments

Permitted. Imposition requires procedures in Article IX. Also Reimbursement Assessments for damages. (Sections 9.5, 9.6, 4.14)

Collections & liens

Association has lien for unpaid Assessments; enforcement and foreclosure per Section 9.9, 9.10, 9.11. Lien eliminated by foreclosure; subordination provisions in 9.13. (Sections 9.9, 9.10, 9.11, 9.12, 9.13)

Reserves & fees

Required – Article XI includes Reserve Account Study (Section 11.4). Also budget includes reserves. (Section 11.4: 'Reserve Account Study')

Pets

Yes, 'customarily uncaged household pets' within the Residence. Also small caged animals, birds, fish. No other animals. No commercial purposes. (Section 4.2)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, subject to restrictions. No transient/hotel use (less than 30 days). Initial lease term minimum 6 months. Leases must be in writing, subject to Project Documents, and include storm drain prohibition language. Board must be notified of (Section 4.21)

Parking & vehicles

Detailed restrictions: Garages and open parking spaces are Permitted Parking Areas. No parking of inoperable vehicles, recreational vehicles, motor homes, boats, trailers, etc. on open spaces. Commercial vehicles only for loading/unloading (Section 4.18 (a) through (g))

Fences

Party Walls (Section 3.2), Community Walls (definition 2.16 and Exhibit C). Restrictions on fencing near Fire Suppression Zones non-combustible materials (4.7). Also Section 4.23 restricts development on Open Space Lot/HMP Preserve Area inc (Sections 2.16, 3.2, 4.7, 4.23)

Architectural approval

Yes, Architectural Control Committee (ACC) approval required for any Alteration (definition in 2.3) before construction. Plans must be submitted per Article VI. (Section 4.1, Article VI)

Signs & flags

Regulated – Section 4.24 (Signs and Flags) – not fully excerpted in text provided but table of contents shows it exists. (Table of Contents, Section 4.24)

Setbacks / home size

Not explicitly stated in provided text; likely in design guidelines (6.3) but not excerpted. (Section 6.3: Design Guidelines reference)

Maintenance

Owner maintains Residence (includes roof). Association may maintain certain community elements but roof is part of Unit. (Section 5.3: Owner responsible for 'roof)

Insurance

Association shall obtain property insurance covering buildings and improvements on Association Property, liability insurance, etc. (Sections 12.1, 12.3)

Use restrictions

Yes, with exception for Declarant's business and home businesses permitted by local ordinances? Actually 'no business of any kind shall be established...' (Section 4.22) but 'except for uses on or within Residences and Units permitted by lo (Section 4.22: 'no business of any kind s)

Voting & meetings

Each Owner is a Member. If more than one Owner per Condominium, co-owners collectively constitute a single Member. Voting as provided in Bylaws. Two-thirds (%) of each class of Members required for certain actions (e.g., annexation, deannex (Definitions 2.32 and 2.44; Sections 3.5.)

Amendments

Article X, Section 10.1: Amendment of Declaration. Specifics not fully excerpted but requires membership vote and possibly mortgagee consent. Provided that certain provisions (like Open Space) cannot be amended (16.10). (Sections 10.1, 16.10)

Amenities

Private park, private streets, landscaped areas, detention basins (recital). Open Space Lot (Lot 3) and HMP Preserve Area (Lot 4) are natural habitat/buffer. No pool, clubhouse, gym, etc. mentioned. (Recitals: 'a private park, private stree)

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