Villa Portofino Homeowners Association

Key facts from Villa Portofino Homeowners Association's documents

Reflects the 2010 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Common Interest Subdivision subject to Davis-Stirling Common Interest Subdivision Act (Recital D)

Units / lots

721 individual residences (Section 2.2)

Developer / declarant

Christiana Community Builders, a California corporation (Preamble)

Governing law

Davis-Stirling Common Interest Subdivision Act (California Civil Code Section 1350 et seq.) (Recital D)

Assessments & dues

Determined by Board based on annual budget. Not specified in dollar amount. (Section 4.3)

Special assessments

Yes, for capital improvements or extraordinary expenses. (Section 4.4)

Collections & liens

Assessment liens may be recorded after notice and meeting. Foreclosure allowed only if delinquent amount is $1,800 or more, or more than 12 months delinquent. Nonjudicial foreclosure subject to 90-day right of redemption. Smaller debts may (Sections 4.10, 4.11)

Reserves & fees

Reserve contributions fixed annually. Reserve study required at least every 3 years if replacement value >= half of gross budget (excluding reserves). (Section 4.3.2, Section 5.2.7)

Pets

Dogs, cats, and other household pets allowed, not for commercial purpose, not in unreasonable numbers. (Section 7.3.1)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, with restrictions. (Section 2.9)

Architectural approval

Yes, for any Improvement as defined (construction, installation, alteration, remodeling). Plans must be submitted to Architectural Committee. Committee appointed by Board. (Article VIII, Sections 8.1-8.3)

Home business

Permitted activities: personal library, business records, telephone/correspondence, leasing, other compatible activities under zoning without special permit. No use of home address as business address, no excessive foot/vehicular traffic. (Section 7.1(a)-(e))

Signs & flags

Right to display American Flag is protected (Section 7.6). (Section 7.6)

Use restrictions

Yes. No Lot shall be occupied except for residential purposes. No trade or business conducted on any Lot except as expressly permitted (customarily incidental activities, no business address, no excessive traffic). (Section 7.1)

Voting & meetings

One class of membership. Each Lot entitled to one vote. No fractional votes. Joint owners must agree; if unable, vote lost. (Section 3.4, Section 3.5)

Amendments

Not fully detailed in provided text. The restated declaration was approved via court order under Civil Code Section 1356 due to reduced vote requirement. Original amendment procedure not shown. (Recital E)

Amenities

Eight acre park, large swimming pool, kiddie's pool, spa, four lighted tennis courts, basketball court, large children's playground, amphitheater, clubhouse. (Section 2.2)

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