Helix Mesa Way Homeowners Association

Key facts from Helix Mesa Way Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2008 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

HOA (Homeowners Association) (Title: Homeowners Association; Article I)

Governing law

Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (California Civil Code Section 1351(k)) (Recitals, paragraph E)

Assessments & dues

Initial regular assessment as set forth in the Final Public Report issued by the Department of Real Estate. No specific dollar amount stated. (Article IV, Section 3)

Special assessments

May levy special assessments for capital improvements or emergency needs. If exceeding 5% of annual budget, requires 51% vote of members other than Declarant. 30-60 days notice required. (Article IV, Section 4)

Collections & liens

Assessments are a lien on the Lot. Association may foreclose after recording a claim of lien and giving 30-day notice to Owner. Sale conducted per California Civil Code Sections 2924, 2924(b), 2924(c). (Article IV, Section 1; Article V, Sectio)

Reserves & fees

Reserve funds must be used only for repair, restoration, replacement, maintenance of common area or litigation involving regular assessments. Temporary transfer to operating account allowed but must be restored within 1 year. Reserve study (Article IV, Sections 13, 14)

Pets

Yes, limited to two usual and ordinary household pets (exclusive of caged birds or fish) per Lot without prior written consent. (Article VI, Section 4)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, Owner may lease Lot provided lease is in writing and tenant agrees to be bound by Declaration, Bylaws, and rules. (Article VI, Section 2)

Fences

No fences, hedges, or walls except as installed in initial construction or as provided by the Board. (Article VI, Section 10)

Architectural approval

Yes, Architectural and Planning Board (AP Board) must approve all improvements, alterations, etc., in writing before commencement. (Article VI, Section 8; Article VIII)

Solar & roof

Solar heating system allowed on roof (exception to prohibition on rooftop equipment). (Article VI, Section 23)

Home business

Not expressly allowed; commercial purposes prohibited. (Article VI, Section 1)

Signs & flags

One sign of customary dimensions advertising sale, rent, or lease permitted per Lot without permission. All other signs require written Board permission. No signs on Common Area except by Board authority. (Article VI, Section 6)

Setbacks / home size

No building may exceed two stories in height. (Article VI, Section 1)

Maintenance

Owner solely responsible for repair, maintenance, replacement of roof. (Article VI, Section 15)

Insurance

Association shall maintain liability insurance, fire and loss insurance on Common Area, and fidelity bond. (Article XI, Sections 1, 2, 3)

Use restrictions

Each Lot shall be improved, used and occupied for private single-family dwelling purposes only. No commercial purpose except Declarant's sales office. (Article VI, Section 1)

Voting & meetings

Each Owner is entitled to one vote per Lot. When more than one person owns a Lot, they determine how the vote is cast, but only one vote per Lot. (Article II, Section 3)

Amendments

Referenced in Article XVII, Section 5 but text not fully provided; amendments allowed. (Article XVII, Section 5 (from Table of C)

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