Governing Documents

The purpose of the Golden Vista RV Resort Association is to protect, enhance and maintain the value of the properties.   How do we protect, enhance and maintain property values?  Golden Vista RV Resort is a deed-restricted community. That means that property owners are subject to certain restrictions regarding the use and maintenance of their property. All purchasers agree by signature to abide by these restrictions when they purchase their lots in Golden Vista RV Resort. (See Arizona Statute 33-1806 A.3 (h) which states: A statement that provides "I hereby acknowledge that the declaration, bylaws and rules of the association constitute a contract between the association and me (the purchaser). By signing this statement, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the association's contract with me (the purchaser). I also understand that as a matter of Arizona law, if I fail to pay my association assessments, the association may foreclose on my property." The statement shall also include a signature line for the purchaser and shall be returned to the association within fourteen calendar days.)

The homeowner restrictions and the rules for the operation of the Resort are contained in the governing documents.  These governing documents give the Board of Directors authority and direction to govern the association. They consist of:

1. Articles of Incorporation - The articles of incorporation are the formal documents filed with the State of Arizona (see: Arizona Corporation Commission) that create the association as a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State of Arizona.   Amendments to these articles requires the affirmative vote of at least 60% of a quorum vote (at least 638 Association Members need to vote) cast by the Association Members. Amendment#1
    
2. Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs) - The CC&Rs define how the physical entities that comprise the association are to be used, that is, use restrictions, easements and annexation.
 The CC&Rs are recorded in the official records of Pinal County, Arizona.  Amendments to the CC&Rs requires the affirmative vote of a quorum vote (at least 638 Association Members need to vote) cast by the Association Members. Amendment#1  Amendment#2  Amendment#3  Amendment#4
 
3. By-Laws - The By-Laws outline how the association is governed and deals with the association as a corporation, i.e. elections, assessment collections, terms of office and duties of officers.
The By-Laws may be amended by the Board of Directors.  The By-Laws were amended and restated on March 20, 2002 and then placed into a book entitled "Governing Documents for Golden Vista RV Resort" that also included items 1&2 and 4&5.  Since this book was published, the following amendments have been approved by the Board (click to view amendment as a pdf file):
Amendment#1  Amendment#2  Amendment#3  Amendment#4   Amendment#5  Amendment#6  Amendment#7  Amendment#8 Amendment#9  Amendment#10 Amendment#11  Amendment #12
 
4. Rules & Regulations - The Rules & Regulations combines those provided with the By-Laws with those adopted by the Board of Directors within the guidelines of the CC&Rs.  The Rules & Regulations may be amended by the Board of Directors. The Rules & Regulations were amended and restated on March 19, 2002 and placed in the "Governing Documents for Golden Vista RV Resort" book.  Since this book was published, the following amendments have been approved by the Board (click on link to view amendment as a pdf file):
   Amendment#1  Amendment#2  Amendment#3  Amendment#4  Amendment#5  Amendment#6  Amendment#7  Amendment#8  Amendment#9  Amendment#10
    
5. Design Guidelines - The Design Guidelines are a model for lot improvement. They are reasonably flexible and are intended to provide opportunities for creative, high quality development. It is the responsibility of the owner to comply with these Design Guidelines, as well as current local, state and federal building codes.  The Design Guidelines may be amended by the Board of Directors. The Design Guidelines were revised on March 24, 2009.  Since March 24, 2009, the following amendments have been approved by the Board (click on link to view amendment as a pdf file):
   Amendment#1  
    
6. Resolutions - Formally deal with specific issues that require detailed procedures to accomplish, like the collection of money and architectural control.
 Click to view some of the resolutions.
 
7. Arizona Statutes - Arizona State legislation takes precedence over all other legal documents.  Arizona statutes regarding associations are in Title 33 - Property, Chapter 16 - Planned Communities.  Chapter 16 currently has 14 sections numbered 33-1801 to 33-1814.  Clicking on 33-1801 allows you to view the first section and then click "Next Document" to view the next section.