Fire Mountain Owners Association

Key facts from Fire Mountain Owners Association's documents

Reflects the 2002 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Planned Residential Development under Common Interest Development Act (California Civil Code Section 1350 et seq.) (Master Declaration Recital C and Section)

Units / lots

Not explicitly stated; at least 7 lots referenced (Lots 6 & 7 named). The Master Declaration defines 'Lot' by Exhibit A, but the excerpt does not give a total count. (Master Declaration Sections 1.16, 2.15)

Governing law

California Civil Code Section 1350 et seq. (Common Interest Development Act), and other sections referenced (1354, 1365, 1366.3, 2924b, 2934a, etc.) (Master Declaration Recital C, Sections 2)

Assessments & dues

Set by Board; initial maximum per Exhibit B (partial budget) until first January after public report. Increases limited to 20% over prior year without member approval. Cannot be decreased by more than 10% without majority vote of non-Declar (Master Declaration Sections 4.03.A, 4.04)

Special assessments

May be levied by Board for unexpected costs, capital improvements, etc. Subject to limitations in 4.04.A (needs approval if aggregate exceeds 5% of budgeted gross expenses). Emergency exceptions listed. (Master Declaration Section 4.03.B, 4.04.)

Collections & liens

Association may record notice of delinquent assessment establishing a lien; after 30 days may enforce by nonjudicial sale per Civil Code §2924 et seq. Lien is prior and superior except taxes and first mortgages of record. Must send notice a (Master Declaration Sections 4.01, 4.10)

Reserves & fees

Annual assessment includes reserve portion for future repair/replacement. Reserve funds deposited in separate account and cannot be used for other purposes without majority vote of owners. (Master Declaration Section 4.03.A (last )

Pets

Yes, but subject to restrictions. Section 7.08 'Animals' (specific text not in excerpt). (Master Declaration Table of Contents, Se)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, subject to restrictions. Section 7.12 'Leasing of Lots' (text not in excerpt). ADU covenants allow rental of ADU or occupancy by family, etc., but with restrictions. (Master Declaration Table of Contents, Se)

Parking & vehicles

Section 7.03 'Vehicle Restrictions' may cover. (Master Declaration Table of Contents, Se)

Fences

Not detailed; likely subject to ARC approval and party wall provisions. (Master Declaration Section 2.14 (party w)

Architectural approval

Yes, approval of plans required before construction or alteration. Architectural Control Committee established. (Master Declaration Article VI (6.01, 6.0)

Home business

Section 7.05 'Commercial Activity' prohibits commercial use of lots, subject to exceptions. (Master Declaration Table of Contents, Se)

Signs & flags

Section 7.07 'Signs' restricts signs; approval likely required. (Master Declaration Table of Contents, Se)

Maintenance

Not explicitly specified; likely owner responsibility per Section 8.06. (Master Declaration Section 8.06 (general)

Insurance

Association required to maintain insurance on Common Area, including liability and property. Specific coverage not detailed. (Master Declaration Section 5.01.A (dutie)

Use restrictions

Implied; project is a 'planned residential development'. Section 7.01 'Use of Lot' likely restricts to residential. (Master Declaration Recital B, Article VI)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all owners except Declarant) – one vote per lot. Class B (Declarant) – triple votes per lot until conversion to Class A at earlier of 2nd anniversary of first conveyance or when Class A votes equal Class B votes. After (Master Declaration Section 3.04)

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