Village Park Trails Homeowners Association

Key facts from Village Park Trails Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2007 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

Village Park Trails Homeowners Association

Governing law

California Civil Code Sections 1351(k), 1363(h), 1367, 2924, 1356 and other applicable sections (Recitals (C); Article II, Section 5; Art)

Assessments & dues

Board prepares annual budget; total expenses become aggregate Regular Assessment; assessment set at uniform rate for all lots (Article V, Section 3(A) and Section 14)

Special assessments

Board may levy Special Assessments up to 5% of budgeted gross expenses in a fiscal year without membership vote; above that requires majority of quorum (Article V, Section 4)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments create a lien on the lot; may be foreclosed like a mortgage; notice of delinquency may be recorded; power of sale conferred (Article V, Sections 2, 8, 9, 11)

Reserves & fees

Board may include additions to a reserve fund in the annual budget (Article V, Section 3(A))

Pets

Reasonable number of pets as determined by Board; no fowl, goats, horses, etc.; no commercial raising (Article VI, Section 3)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, but lease must be in writing and tenant bound by Governing Documents; no transient or hotel use (Article VI, Section 1(C); Article VIII)

Architectural approval

Prior ARC approval required for any Improvement, structural alteration, change to exterior, moving buildings, fences, hedges, etc. (Article VI, Section 14; Article VII, Sec)

Home business

Trade or business secondary to residential use allowed if no material impact and conforms to city zoning (Article VI, Section 1(B))

Signs & flags

Commercial signs: one 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' sign per lot, max 18x24 inches. Non-commercial signs: 9 sq ft or less, specified materials. No lights, painting, etc. Flags/banners: 15 sq ft or less, same materials. (Article VI, Section 4)

Maintenance

Association maintains Common Area; Owner maintains Residence and Residential Lot (including building, landscaping, etc.); Association may enter to correct after notice (Article X, Sections 1, 2, 3)

Insurance

Owner required to maintain liability insurance (Article XV, Section 3)

Use restrictions

Residences restricted to single family residential use; 'Occupancy' defined as staying overnight >30 days in any one year (Article VI, Section 1(A))

Voting & meetings

One vote per Residential Lot; no fractional votes; joint owners must agree or lose vote (Article II, Sections 3 and 5)

Amendments

Amendment requires approval as provided in Bylaws; prior approval of Eligible Mortgage Holders may be required (Article XII, Sections 1 and 2)

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