HOA References

The homeowners association's governing documents contain the rules, regulations, and all other contractual terms that bind the homeowners within the association's area of responsibility.

CC & Rs

An association’s “Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions” (“declaration” or “CC&Rs”) is a recorded document setting forth the majority of the powers, rights, and responsibilities of the association and its members. CC&Rs generally contain provisions addressing:

Assessment obligations of members;
Association and member maintenance responsibilities;
Architectural control powers;
Association enforcement authority;
Dispute resolution;
Insurance requirements; and
Property use restrictions.

Bylaws

The provisions of an association’s bylaws contain the policies, powers, and procedures relating to the corporate governance of the association. The bylaws set forth how the association will function as a corporation, including such information as the number, qualifications, and terms of directors, as well as election and quorum requirements.

Amendments to Bylaws

Bylaws may be amended according to the procedures and voting requirements contained within the bylaws. When the bylaws do not contain provisions for their amendment, they may be amended by the approval of a majority of the members at a meeting where a quorum is present.

Amendment 1 to the Bylaws

Amendment 2 to the Bylaws

Amendment 3 to the Bylaws

Amendment 4 to the Bylaws

ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS

Architectural standards (aka “architectural guidelines, “design standards,” etc.) set forth an association’s policies and procedures regulating a homeowner’s ability to make architectural improvements and modifications to the homeowner’s separate interest, as well as to common area and exclusive use common area.

Architectural standards are operating rules which may impose additional architectural restrictions beyond those contained in an association’s CC&Rs, provided that there is empowering language in the CC&Rs to that effect.