Mandatory Restrictive Covenants Summary
Copies of covenants filed for each Unit with Sandoval County
| SUBJECT | UNIT IV | UNIT V & VI | UNIT VII |
| Architectural Committee Authority Assignment of Covenant Enforcement Power from Developer to “AC” per Misc. OR Book 190, pp. 886-891; Sandoval County, NM. | Yes. §1 (Except Lot 114) | Yes. §1 (Except Tr.A, Blk 6 & Tr.A & B, Blk 7) | Yes. §1 (Except Lots 13-16, Blk 4 & 20, Blk 7) |
| Enforcement Authority | Any property owner may pursue legal action against anyone violating and/or attempting to violate any covenant; to prevent such violation or recover damages or other dues for the violation (which may include, but not be limited to filing fees, other costs & attorney fees). §2 | Same as Unit IV. §2 | Same as Unit IV. §3 |
| Amending Covenants | Covenants are binding & automatically extended unless three-fourths (3/4ths) majority of owners vote to amend. §1 | Same as Unit IV. §2 | Same as Unit IV. §2 |
| SUBJECT | UNIT IV | UNIT V & VI | UNIT VII |
| Type & Number of Dwellings | One detached single-family dwelling & related out-building per lot; or 2 adjoining lots. §1 No subdividing or sale of lot unless 4+ acres divided into a minimum of 2 acre lots. §21 | One detached single-family dwelling & related out-building per lot; or 2 adjoining lots. No multi-family dwellings. §4 Subdividing same as Unit IV. §23 | One detached single-family dwelling & related out-building per lot; or 2 adjoining lots. Multi-family dwellings with limitations permitted on Lots 6-13, Blk 7. §5 |
| Prohibited Uses | No business /commercial trade or offensive activity or anything on lot that “may be or become an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood”. §8 | Same as Unit IV. §13 | Same as Unit IV.§13 No on street parking allowed. Adequate surfaced off-street parking must be within setbacks. §24 |
| Architectural Design: (1) Dwelling | Submit plans to AC for approval prior to construction. Must be of good architectural design. §14 | Same as Unit IV. §13 | Same as Unit IV. And must be western style typical of NM including Pueblo, Territorial, Ranch, Adobe & Spanish. §8 |
| (2) Garages & Out-buildings | Must conform to dwelling in construction and design; and be approved by AC prior to construction. §17 No outdoor privies. Waste disposal must comply with applicable regs. §12 | Same as Unit IV. §11 | Same as Unit IV. §16 |
| SUBJECT | UNIT IV | UNIT V & VI | UNIT VII |
| (3) General Appearance | “Must present a good appearance on all streets.” §18 | Same as Unit IV. §17 | Same as Unit IV. §10 |
| (a) Natural Vegetation | No disturbance / destruction except for access to property, building site & landscaping of immediate vicinity of bldg. §13 | Same as Unit IV. §12 | Same as Unit IV. §21 |
| (b) Tanks, garbage, etc. | Butane & water storage tanks must meet state standards & be located so won’t distract from appearance on lot. §20 | Same as Unit IV. §19 Plus woodpiles, garbage cans, clotheslines & similar items must be in enclosed places so not unsightly to neighbors & passers-by. §15 | Same as Units IV, V & VI. §14 & §15 |
| Windmills / windchargers | Prohibited §19 | Prohibited §18 | Prohibited §19 |
| Completion of Exterior Construction | Exterior of all bldgs. must be completed within nine (9) months from start of construction. §11 | Same as Unit IV. §10 | Same as Unit IV §12 |
| Out-buildings / Structures | No trailer, basement, tent, shack, garage or other out-building may be used as temporary or permanent residence. §9 | Same as Unit IV §8 | Same as Unit IV §11 |
| SUBJECT | UNIT IV | UNIT V & VI | UNIT VII |
| Setbacks | Bldg from center line of Road = Front: 50 ft; Side: 75 ft. Bldg from side lot line = 75 ft (detached garage/out bldg Front: 50 ft. Side: 25 ft.) Bldg to bldg on adjacent lot = 100 ft (except w/written consent of adjacent lot owner) §5
See 2/20/2014 amendment |
Bldg from center line of Road = Front: 50 ft; Side: 50 ft. Bldg from side lot line = 25 ft (detached garage/out bldg OK) Bldg to bldg on adjacent lot = 50 ft (except w/written consent of adjacent lot owner) §5 | Bldg from center line of Road = Front: 75 ft; Side: 75 ft. Bldg from side lot line = 25 ft (detached garage/outbldg OK) Bldg to bldg on adjacent lot = 50 ft (except w/written consent of adjacent lot owner) **AC may allow structure w/in 50 ft on lots where useable bldg space is ltd. if consent of all owners of contiguous lots. §6 |
| Minimum Lot Size | 1.5 acre overall; width of 150 ft at front setback line. Cf.157m §7 | Not stated. | Not stated. |
| Minimum Residence Size (ground floor area of main structure w/out porches & garages) | 1500 square feet. §10 | 1500 square feet. §9 | 1500 square feet. §7 |
| Maximum Bldg Height (measured from natural ground at the highest point adjacent to the building) | 17 ft (higher w/written consent of owners of adjacent & lots across a street) §10 | Same as Unit IV. §9 | Same as Unit IV. §7 |
| Animals | Only household pets or horses. No nuisance permitted. §6 | Only household pets. No nuisance permitted. Dogs not permitted off lot unless properly restrained. §21 | Only household pets or horses. No nuisance permitted. §18 |
Please review the provisions for your unit carefully. All property owners are required to comply. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.