Rafter J Ranch Homeowners Association

Key facts from Rafter J Ranch Homeowners Association's documents

Community type

Homeowners Association (Article I, Section 1)

Legal name

Rafter J Ranch Homeowners Association

Units / lots

Not explicitly stated; reference to '168 separate lots' for amendment purposes (Article XII Section 3); multiple dwelling lots density limited to 163 units (Article XI Section 1(c)) (Article XII Section 3; Article XI Sectio)

Developer / declarant

Rafter J Ranch Partnership, a partnership consisting of Charles E. Lewton, Jerry L. Wilson and Floyd R. King (Article I, Section 3)

Assessments & dues

Maximum annual assessment: $25/month per residential lot, $25/month per dwelling unit on multiple-dwelling lot, up to $250/month for commercial and remaining lots (until first lot conveyance) (Article IV, Section 3)

Special assessments

Special assessments for capital improvements require assent of one-half of votes of each class present or proxy at a duly called meeting (Article IV, Section 4)

Reserves & fees

Not less than 10% of regular annual assessment shall be set aside for maintaining common area and developing recreational facilities (Article IV, Section 10)

Pets

Yes, but not more than two generally recognized house or yard pets per lot; must be restrained or leashed; horses only on lot 332 and common area subject to rules (Article VII, Section 3(d))

Leasing & rentals

Yes, subject to all restrictions as may be adopted by the Association from time to time (Article VII, Section 3(a)(2))

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited within the Subdivision (Article VII, Section 3(m))

Fences

No fences forward of front setback; privacy fences max 6 ft, control fences max 5 ft (open construction), open space fences max 5 ft (uniform design approved by committee) (Article VI, Section 4(d))

Architectural approval

No building, structure, sign, fence, or improvement shall be erected, placed, or altered without written approval of Design Committee and a building permit (Article VII, Section 2(a))

Solar & roof

Solar collectors allowed, must be integrated into structure, not freestanding, no objectionable glare; subject to Design Committee approval (Article VI, Section 3(f))

Exterior colors

Exterior colors subdued and earth tone; glossy painted finishes not permitted; exposed metals dull finish (Article VI, Section 2(c)-(d))

Home business

Home based businesses such as consulting, accounting, house cleaning, tutoring, etc. are allowed if lot primarily residence, no public advertising, no employees on lot, in compliance, Board may limit if nuisance (Article VII, Section 3(a)(1))

Signs & flags

No signs visible from neighboring property except those specifically approved by Design Committee (Article VII, Section 3(e))

Setbacks / home size

Minimum 10 ft from side/back property lines; minimum 20 ft from front property line; setbacks from common area may be waived (Article VI, Section 4(a))

Use restrictions

Each residential lot shall be used exclusively for residential purposes; no commercial business except home-based businesses with restrictions (Article VII, Section 3(a))

Voting & meetings

One vote per lot subject to assessments; only one vote per lot regardless of multiple owners; owners of condominiums or multiple-family dwelling units vote per unit (Article III, Section 2)

Amendments

Amendment requires instrument signed by not less than 65% of lot owners, recorded; procedure includes petition by 50 lot owners, Board mailing, costs borne by proposing party; 180-day voting period (Article XII, Section 3)

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