Cottonwood Ranch HOA

Key facts from Cottonwood Ranch HOA's documents

Community type

single-family detached residential subdivision (HOA) (Article I, Section 15 (Dwelling Unit); A)

Legal name

Cottonwood Ranch Community Services Co. (Article I, Section 6)

Units / lots

132 (Preamble (page 1): 'Lots I through 132 i)

Developer / declarant

Del Webb's Coventry Homes Construction Co., an Arizona corporation (Preamble (page 1))

Assessments & dues

Maximum $300 per lot until January 1, 1998 (Article VI, Section 3)

Special assessments

Allowed for capital improvements with assent of 2/3 of votes cast by Voting Owners at a meeting (Article VI, Section 4)

Collections & liens

Lien on Lot for unpaid assessments; can be foreclosed by court action or power of sale (trust deed); subordinated to first mortgage (Article VI, Sections 8 and 9)

Reserves & fees

Each Public Purchaser shall pay a transfer fee (including copy charge) as established by the Board (Article IV, Section 5)

Pets

Yes – reasonable number of generally recognized house or yard pets as established by City of Cottonwood ordinances (Article VIII, Section 1(a))

Leasing & rentals

Yes – leasing of Dwelling Unit by Owner is not considered a trade or business (Article VIII, Section 1(w) (last sentenc)

Parking & vehicles

Only vehicles in operating condition shall be parked in carports or residential driveways. (Article VIII, Section 1(cc) (implied by )

Fences

Fences require city permit and ARC approval; perimeter fences max 5 ft, other fences max 6 ft; must conform to design guidelines in Cottonwood Ranch Development Agreement Exhibit C. (Article VIII, Section 1(k))

Architectural approval

Yes – for any Improvement Visible From Neighboring Property, including landscaping, fences, antennas, etc. (Article VIII, Section 1(c) and (b), (d),)

Home business

Allowed if not detectable from outside, conforms to zoning, no door-to-door solicitation, consistent with residential character (Article VIII, Section 1(w)(1)-(4))

Signs & flags

Permitted: residential identification (<75 sq in), one sale/rent sign, security sign (<75 sq in); must be professionally painted/lettered; Declarant and Association exempt (Article VIII, Section 1(aa))

Use restrictions

All Dwelling Units shall be used exclusively for residential use by a Single Family (Article VIII, Section 1(w))

Voting & meetings

Class A (owners) – 1 vote per lot; Class B (Declarant) – 3 votes per lot; conversion to Class A when Class A votes equal or exceed Class B, or Dec 31, 2009 (Article V, Section 2)

Amendments

Requires recordation of written consent of Owners of not less than 67% of Member votes, subject to City/County/State/Federal requirements; Declarant consent required if affecting Declarant's rights. (Article IX, Section 4)

Amenities

Common Areas include a proposed park site (Tract K); streets, easements for trails. No pool, clubhouse, gym specifically mentioned. (Article I, Section 23 (Plat); Article VI)

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