The Orchard

Key facts from The Orchard's documents

Reflects the 2026 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

Planned Community (Section 2.1)

Legal name

The Orchard

Governing law

Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, C.R.S. §38-33.3-101 et seq. (Section 1.1(a))

Assessments & dues

Budget submitted for ratification; may be vetoed by majority of total Association vote. (Section 4.3)

Special assessments

Allowed for previously unbudgeted expenses; requires ratification per Section 303(4) of Act and can be vetoed by majority of total Association vote. (Section 4.4)

Collections & liens

Association has lien on Lot for unpaid assessments; may foreclose; personal obligation does not pass to successor unless assumed. (Section 4.1, 4.7(b), 4.8)

Reserves & fees

Common Expenses include allocation to reserves. (Section 1.1(f))

Pets

Pets (cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, other household animals) may be kept if not a nuisance or danger. (Section 5.8)

Leasing & rentals

Owner may lease or allow occupancy of entire Lot subject to restrictions. (Section 5.4)

Parking & vehicles

Subject to Jefferson County regulations including 72-hour limit on street parking. (Section 5.11(a)(iv))

Fences

Temporary garden fencing, seasonal barriers, protective enclosures for plants do not require DRC approval if maintained and removed when not in use. (Section 6.2 (last paragraph of that sect)

Architectural approval

Committee shall reply within 45 days; if no action within 45 days, plans deemed approved unless violating Declaration or guidelines. (Section 6.6)

Home business

Home-based businesses allowed pursuant to Act subject to Board's reasonable rules on architectural control, parking, landscaping, noise, nuisance, etc. (Section 5.3)

Signs & flags

Signs and flags may be displayed per Act; Association may prohibit commercial messages and regulate number, placement, size of non-commercial signs based on content-neutral criteria. (Section 5.16)

Maintenance

Owners responsible for maintenance, repair, replacement of property and improvements within their Lot boundaries. Association responsible for Common Area and perimeter fence. (Section 5.5, 3.2)

Insurance

Association shall obtain hazard insurance on Common Area improvements and public liability/property damage liability insurance. (Section 7.3, 7.4)

Use restrictions

Lots shall be used only for residential dwelling except as allowed for home-based businesses. (Section 5.3)

Voting & meetings

One vote per Lot; fractional and cumulative voting prohibited. (Section 3.1, 3.4(b))

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