Sierra Ridge Homeowners Association

Key facts from Sierra Ridge Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2003 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Planned Development (Recitals paragraph C)

Developer / declarant

Standard Pacific Corp., a Delaware Corporation (First paragraph of Declaration)

Governing law

California Civil Code §1351(k) and §1354 (Recitals C and final paragraph of Recita)

Assessments & dues

Board determines annual budget and sets regular assessments; special assessments may be levied by Board as needed. Increases require notice 30-60 days prior. (Section 4.2)

Special assessments

Allowed by Board (Section 4.2); individual special assessments for compliance may be imposed after notice and hearing (Section 4.4). (Sections 4.2, 4.4)

Collections & liens

Lien arises upon recordation of notice of delinquency; notice must be given 30 days prior (per Civil Code 1367.1). Lien can be foreclosed by judicial or non-judicial sale (power of sale). Lien subordinate to first mortgages. (Sections 4.1, 4.9, 4.10)

Reserves & fees

Required: 'adequate reserve fund for the periodic maintenance, repair and replacement of the Common Area and Common Maintenance Area' (Section 4.1(a))

Pets

Yes, subject to city ordinances, not a nuisance, no commercial breeding, must be leashed when outside enclosed area, waste removal required. (Section 7.11)

Parking & vehicles

Not explicitly prohibited; Board may adopt rules regulating parking (Section 7.20(e))

Fences

No fence or wall higher than 6 feet above ground where placed (except safety railings). Biological fencing on certain lots must comply with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requirements and cannot be altered without City and Committee approva (Sections 7.4, 6.9)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any improvements/exterior changes (including landscaping, fencing, patios, etc.) unless categorically exempted by Committee (Section 6.1)

Solar & roof

Rooftop solar panels for domestic hot water allowed on roofs maximizing southerly exposure; solar for pools/spas allowed but must not be viewable from public/private street unless cost/efficiency concerns. (Section 7.6)

Home business

Permitted if allowed by applicable City zoning controls, permits and regulations and in compliance with Declaration (Section 7.2)

Signs & flags

Only Declarant signs, one 'For Sale/Lease' sign per Lot, and one security system sign permitted. No other signs displayed to public view. (Section 7.10)

Setbacks / home size

5 feet from property line for patios and accessory structures (City requirement referenced). Garage door setback minimum 18 feet. (Section 5.2(b)(ii) and (iv))

Maintenance

Association responsible for maintenance of Common Area and Common Maintenance Area (including slopes, landscapes in common areas). Owner responsible for Lot, including slopes on Lot (unless in Common Maintenance Area). Association has right (Article IX (Sections 9.1-9.4) but specif)

Use restrictions

Yes, except home businesses allowed per city zoning and Declarant sales activities (Section 7.2)

Voting & meetings

Class A (owners): 1 vote per Lot; Class B (Declarant): 3 votes per Lot owned; Class C (Declarant): sole vote to elect three directors. Class C expires after first annual meeting; Class B converts to Class A upon earlier of 2 years after fir (Section 3.2)

Amendments

Amendments require owner vote and possibly Declarant consent; certain amendments need City approval (e.g., relinquishing maintenance responsibility). (Sections 5.2(b)(viii), 14.3, 14.4)

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