Sunset Mesa Property Owners Association, Inc. (SMPOA)

What Sunset Mesa Property Owners Association, Inc. (SMPOA)'s governing documents say

Sunset Mesa is a single-family homeowners' association (HOA) in Malibu, California, governed by CC&Rs and By-Laws. The community is focused on protecting ocean views, with rules on architecture, lot use, and animal keeping. This guide covers key points for homeowners.

• Ocean view protection: No trees, fences, plants, hedges, or structures may be placed or maintained on any lot if they interfere with ocean views enjoyed by other lots in the same or a contiguous tract. This is the primary purpose of the governing documents.
• Architectural review: Any new building, garage, fence, or balcony must be approved in writing by the Architecture Committee (AC) for compliance with ocean view protection and design harmony. If the AC does not act within 30 days of a complete submission, the plans are deemed approved.
• Lot use & structures: Lots are for single-family residential use only. One detached dwelling per lot, with a private garage for no more than three cars. Minimum ground floor area: 1,500 square feet (one-story or multi-story). Height limits vary by tract (e.g., Tract 26458: 25'6"). Setbacks: front 12', side 3', rear 20' for Tract 26458.
• Animals: No livestock or poultry of any kind may be raised, bred, or kept on any lot. (Pets such as dogs/cats are not restricted by the CC&Rs themselves.)
• Signs: No signs visible from public view except: a sign no larger than 3 square feet advertising the property for sale or rent, a security sign, or a political sign (displayed only during the 90 days before an election).
• Dues & membership: Dues are mandatory and assessed annually by the Board. As of the Local Area Disclosure, current dues are $100 per year. Owners must have paid current and prior years' dues to be Members in Good Standing and eligible to vote or serve on the Board or AC. Non-owner occupants may participate in functions or serve on committees but cannot vote or serve on the Board or AC.
• No short-term rentals or oil drilling: No oil drilling, mining, or similar operations. No recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, or temporary structures may be used as a residence. (Lease terms are not restricted in this document; renters should confirm additional rules.)
• What this document doesn't cover: This document does not cover rental restrictions, parking rules, pet limits (beyond livestock/poultry), or amenity details. It is an amendment and restatement of CC&Rs for specific tracts; the full set of governing documents includes the original CC&Rs, By-Laws, and any other recorded restrictions.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.