Merkwood Estates

Key facts from Merkwood Estates's documents

Reflects the 2020 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Legal name

Merkwood Estates Homeowners Association (Section 2.5)

Developer / declarant

MERKWOOD ESTATES LLC, a Colorado limited liability company (Preamble)

Governing law

Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (the 'Act'); the community is subject only to Sections 38-33.3-105, 38-33.3-106, and 38-33.3-107 unless the Declaration provides otherwise. (Section 1.4)

Special assessments

Special Assessments may be levied for capital repairs, replacements, reserves, and improvements not paid from Common Assessments, per Section 9.8. (Section 2.37, 9.8)

Pets

Domestic animals allowed as permitted by City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Code for residential zones, but pit bull breeds are expressly prohibited. (Section 3.10)

Leasing & rentals

Leases of Improvements are subject to all provisions of this Declaration. (Section 3.29)

Fences

No fences constructed without prior written approval of DRC or compliance with adopted design specifications. Fences on lot lines between two Sites installed by Declarant shall be maintained jointly by the Owners; fences installed by one Ow (Sections 3.1, 3.25)

Architectural approval

The Design Review Committee shall act within 30 days after receipt of all required materials; if no response, Applicant may notify and DRC has 10 additional days; if still no action, request is deemed approved. (Section 4.10)

Home business

In-home businesses not involving customers or employees allowed if permitted by city, conducted solely within residence, no nuisance. (Section 3.2)

Signs & flags

No signs, posters, billboards, advertising devices evident to public view except as approved in writing by Design Review Committee or permitted in Declaration or Rules; signs for sale or lease allowed subject to rules and city code. (Section 3.13)

Setbacks / home size

Height limited to city requirements and Design Guidelines adopted by the Design Review Committee, whichever is more restrictive. (Section 3.3)

Use restrictions

All Sites shall be used for residential purposes; each Residence shall be a single-family detached dwelling. (Section 3.2)

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