High Country (WY)

Key facts from High Country (WY)'s documents

Reflects the 1981 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Covenant / Planned Community

Legal name

High Country Estates Homeowners Association

Developer / declarant

Shober Investments, Inc.

Assessments & dues

Maximum $240 per lot per year ($20 per month) until January 1 of year after first lot conveyance. (Article VI Section 3, Page 11)

Special assessments

For capital improvements, levied with assent of 2/3 of votes of each class. (Article VI Section 4, Page 11)

Collections & liens

Delinquent assessment creates lien upon recording Notice of Assessment Lien; foreclosure after 30-day notice to owner; lien subordinate to prior recorded first mortgages. (Article VI Section 8(b) and Section 9, P)

Reserves & fees

Not to exceed $10 per delinquent assessment. (Article VI Section 8(a), Page 13)

Pets

Yes, household pets confined to owned premises; other animals allowed if kept humanely in fenced area, no more than 3 per lot. (Article IV Section 2, Page 6)

Parking & vehicles

Permitted but inoperable vehicles limited to 72 hours; auto wrecking, salvage yards, storage of unused cars or unlicensed vehicles prohibited. (Article IV Section 13, Page 9)

Fences

Fences must comply with State of Wyoming fence laws; adjoining owners may cooperate on common fences by private treaty. (Article IV Section 9 (Fencing), Page 9)

Architectural approval

Yes, Architectural Control Committee approval required for all construction, buildings, and other improvements. (Article VII, Page 17)

Signs & flags

Each homeowner must erect a sign at their roadway approach stating assigned street address. (Article IV Section 4, Page 6)

Setbacks / home size

Building no nearer than 50 ft to front lot line, 50 ft to side lot line (interior lot lines 50 ft; reverse lots 50 ft side yard to street), 50 ft to rear lot line. Eaves, steps, open porches not considered part of building. (Article IV Section 1(b),(c),(d), Pages 5)

Maintenance

Association responsible for Common Area maintenance; owners responsible for individual lots, including well and sewage disposal systems. (Article IV Section 11 (Common Area maint)

Insurance

Association shall obtain insurance for buildings and improvements subject to Association jurisdiction (excluding individually owned residences) for fire and other hazards, full replacement cost; also public liability for Common Area. (Article VI Section 10, Pages 15-16)

Use restrictions

Restricted to single one-family dwelling, private residential use and private garage. (Article IV Section 1(a), Page 5)

Voting & meetings

Class A (owners other than Declarant): one vote per lot; Class B (Declarant): three votes per lot. Class B ceases earlier of when Class A votes equal Class B (75% lots conveyed) or December 31, 1983. (Article V Section 2, Pages 10-11)

Amendments

During first 25 years: amendment requires instrument signed by at least 75% of lot owners; thereafter: at least 65%. Amendment must be recorded. (Article IX Section 3, Page 20)

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