The Ranch Homeowners' Association, Inc.

Bigfork, MT
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Reflects the 2004 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Units / lots
53 (32 Pommel + 21 Latigo, less former Lot 4) (Art. 2-6: 'POMMEL Lots 1 through 32 and )
Special assessments
Allowed for capital improvements with assent of two-thirds (2/3) of votes of each class of members voting in person or by proxy at a meeting duly called. (Art. 8-3: 'special assessment... provide)
Collections & liens
Unpaid assessments become a continuing lien on the lot. Association may file notice and foreclose after 30-day written notice. Costs, attorney's fees added. Subordinate to first mortgage. (Art. 8-7, 8-8, 8-9)
Reserves & fees
Contingency fund allowed but not mandatory; amount determined by Board. (Art. 8-2(a): 'A working capital and cont)
Pets
Yes, limited to two dogs, two cats, or other small confined domestic animals (e.g., birds, fish, gerbils). No commercial kennel or breeding. Pets must be restrained and waste removed. (Art. 6-9(a): 'no livestock or any other )
Leasing & rentals
Not explicitly prohibited for single-family homes, but restrictions on trailers/tents suggest no transient rentals. (No explicit prohibition on short-term rentals of main dwelling.) (Document does not specifically address s)
Parking & vehicles
No non-working motor vehicle allowed exposed to public view. Junk vehicles must be shielded or removed. (Art. 6-4: 'No member shall allow a non-w)
Fences
Fences require ARC approval. No specific height or material restrictions mentioned beyond approval. (Art. 5-2 (fence included in items requir)
Architectural approval
No fence, wall, driveway, walkway or structure shall be commenced, erected or maintained, nor any addition, change, alteration, nor any native vegetation disturbed, destroyed or removed until plans approved in writing by Architectural Revie (Art. 5-2: 'No fence, wall, driveway, wal)
Solar & roof
No galvanized metal siding or roofing. Factory-painted metal roofing permissible if non-reflective or vinyl coated and color maintained. Exterior siding must be earth tone colors (beige, brown, natural wood). (Art. 4-3(e): 'No galvanized metal siding)
Home business
Home occupations allowed if: incidental to residential use, conducted entirely within residence, no noise/vibration/glare/fumes/odors/electrical interference, only Owners and immediate family work, no signs, no commercial or school buses pa (Art. 6-1(a)-(f))
Signs & flags
No signs, advertising or other indication of home occupation shall be placed anywhere on the Lot or within the Property. (Art. 6-1(e): 'No signs, advertising or o)
Setbacks / home size
No structure closer than 15 feet from side or rear lot line, 60 feet from front property line facing main access roadway. Driveway not closer than 15 feet from side or rear lot line. No structures on slopes exceeding 25%. (Art. 4-4)
Use restrictions
Lots shall be used for residential purposes only. No commercial, business, craft, trade, manufacturing, agricultural or group religious purpose. Exceptions for home occupations (incidental, inside, no outside employees, no signs, no buses). (Art. 6-1: 'Lots shall be used for reside)
Voting & meetings
One vote per lot. Joint owners must determine vote; fraction if split. (Art. 7-3: 'One (1) vote is hereby alloca)
Amendments
Requires two-thirds (2/3) vote of Lots represented at meeting with quorum of two-thirds (2/3) of Lots in good standing. Secret written ballot. Amendments recorded with county. Association may also annex land with same vote plus unanimous co (Art. 10-1)
Amenities
Common Areas include roadways, bridle paths, green areas, utility easements, signage, water and water rights. No pool, clubhouse, lake, gym specifically mentioned. (Art. 2-3: 'Common Areas shall mean all r)

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About this HOA

The Ranch Homeowners' Association, Inc. is a homeowners association in Bigfork, MT. Mailing address: 123 Ranch Dr, Bigfork, MT None.

HOAproxy has 10 documents on file for The Ranch Homeowners' Association, Inc.: 3 sets of bylaws, 3 resolutions, 2 rules documents, 1 amendment, and 1 CC&R. Last updated 2026-05-16.

Governing documents