Mesa Pines Homeowners Association

Key facts from Mesa Pines Homeowners Association's documents

Community type

Homeowners Association (Article 1.4, Definition of Association: )

Legal name

Mesa Pines Homeowners Association

Units / lots

Multiple; at least 87 (Lots 83-87 referenced, plus Lot 1, Lot 56). Exact number not given. (Article 1.8 (Lots 83-87), Article 7.21 ()

Developer / declarant

HARRY L. SUMMERS, INC., a California corporation (Article 1.11)

Governing law

California Civil Code (various sections referenced: §1351(i), §1355, §1359, §1366, §1367, §2934(a), §1366(c)(2), §1366(c)(3), §1165, §374, CCP §§1282-1294.2) (Throughout document, e.g., Article 1.23,)

Assessments & dues

Determined annually by Board; amount not fixed in document. (Article 4.3: "establish and levy annual )

Special assessments

Board may levy special assessment for unexpected costs, insufficient funds, or other purposes. Also special individual assessment for compliance costs or insurance deductible. Must follow notice and quorum if membership vote required. (Article 4.4, Article 4.6, Article 5.2.6)

Collections & liens

Annual and special assessments, with interest, late charges, collection costs, and attorneys' fees, are a lien on the Lot upon recordation of a notice of delinquent assessment. Lien may be enforced by sale (court, trustee, or substituted tr (Articles 4.1, 4.11, 4.12, 4.12.1-4.12.6,)

Reserves & fees

Annual assessment includes portion for reserves for future repair, replacement, or additions. Reserve funds deposited in separate account; withdrawals require signatures of at least two persons (Board member and officer or two Board members (Articles 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.5, 4.5.1, 8.8)

Pets

Yes, but limited to no more than two domesticated species or cats or dogs per Lot. No other or additional animals, birds, or fish without express Board consent. (Article 7.11: "No more than two of a dom)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but subject to restrictions: no lease for hotel, motel, time share, or transient purposes. Any lease for less than 30 days is a violation. Leases must be in writing, subject to governing documents, and include non-exclusive use of enti (Articles 7.17, 8.12, 8.12.1)

Parking & vehicles

Not explicitly; storage of vans, trucks, etc. is prohibited (Article 7.13). (Article 7.13)

Fences

No fence, rail, or hedge over 36 inches in height in front of the set-back line. For trellises, fences, or hedges, review for obstruction of view will be examined. All fences must be painted or stained upon completion unless express waiver (Articles 7.6, 7.3, 7.3)

Architectural approval

Yes. No fence, wall, obstruction, exterior wiring, balcony, screen, awning, improvement, or structure shall be commenced, installed, erected, painted, repainted, or maintained, nor any alteration or improvement of any kind made, until appro (Article 6.1: "No fence, wall, obstructio)

Solar & roof

Not specifically addressed; all improvements, including painting, require ARC approval (Article 6.1). (Article 6.1)

Home business

Not explicitly addressed; general prohibition on commercial/business activity (Article 7.1). (Article 7.1)

Signs & flags

No signs in public view except as approved by Board or committee. Signs must conform to local ordinances and Association regulations. No advertising activities (pennants, amplified sound, etc.) without prior consent. Exception: one sign no (Article 7.9: "No signs shall be displaye)

Setbacks / home size

Not explicitly; reference to set-back line on recorded map for fences (Article 7.6). Grade changes require approval (Article 6.4). (Article 7.6, 6.4)

Use restrictions

Lots shall be used for residential purposes only. No commercial or business activity allowed. (Article 7.1: "use of the Lots and each i)

Voting & meetings

One (1) vote per lot owned. Multiple owners of a lot determine how to cast the single vote; cumulative vote cannot exceed one vote per lot. (Article 3.5: "shall be entitled to one ()

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