Montillo at Terra Nova Homeowners Association

Key facts from Montillo at Terra Nova Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 1990 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Planned Unit Development (Common Interest Development) (Recital B)

Units / lots

123 residential lots (sum of phases: Phase1=22, Phase2=19, Phase3=18, Phase4=21, Phase5=18, Phase6=18, Phase7=7); plus Common Area lots (e.g., Lot 18 in Phase1 is Common Area) (Recital B)

Developer / declarant

MONTILLO LIMITED, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Preamble)

Governing law

California Civil Code §1351(k) (Common Interest Development) (Recital B)

Assessments & dues

Determined annually by Board based on budget. (Section 4.2)

Special assessments

Allowed by Board vote; also individual special assessment for compliance after notice and hearing (Section 4.4). (Section 4.2, 4.4)

Collections & liens

Unpaid assessments become a lien upon recording Notice of Delinquent Assessment. Lien subordinate to first mortgages. Foreclosure by sale per California Civil Code §§2924, 2924b, 2924c. Association may also sue for money judgment. (Section 4.1, 4.7, 4.8)

Reserves & fees

Yes, adequate reserve fund for periodic maintenance, repair and replacement of Common Area and Common Maintenance Area. (Section 4.1(a))

Pets

Yes, reasonable number of dogs, cats, birds, fish (as household pets). Not for commercial purposes. No nuisance. Owner liable for damage. (Section 7.16)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, with written lease. Minimum term: 30 days. (Section 7.11)

Parking & vehicles

Prohibited for: large commercial vehicles, recreational vehicles, buses, trailers, boats, aircraft, inoperable vehicles, etc. Loading/unloading allowed for transient use (max 24 hours in 7 days). (Section 7.14)

Architectural approval

Yes, Architectural Committee approval required for any construction, alteration, painting, etc. of visible exterior. (Section 6.1)

Home business

Professional or administrative occupations permitted only if: (i) in conformance with ordinances, (ii) incidental to residential use, (iii) no regular client visits. (Section 7.11)

Signs & flags

Only permitted: Declarant signs/flag poles/banners, entry monuments, one for-sale/lease sign per Lot (max 18" x 30", single stake, max 3 feet high). All signs must conform to City of Chula Vista Sign Ordinance. (Section 7.17)

Setbacks / home size

Maximum 2 stories above finished pad; chimneys, vent stacks, etc. may exceed. (Section 7.12(a))

Maintenance

Owner (since part of Lot improvement). (Section 9.3)

Insurance

Association insures Common Area and Common Maintenance Area improvements for fire and all risk, replacement cost; public liability insurance $1,000,000 per occurrence, $100,000 property damage. (Section 8.1(a)(b))

Use restrictions

Yes, single-family residential use. Leasing allowed for minimum 30 days. (Section 7.11)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all Owners except Declarant) - 1 vote per Lot; Class B (Declarant) - 3 votes per Lot. Class B converts to Class A upon earlier of: (i) 2 years after most recent Final Subdivision Public Report, or (ii) 4 years after or (Section 3.2)

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