Article 14 — Property Owners' Associations

A property owners' association, which shall be a corporation formed pursuant to the laws of the State, shall be formed for each subdivision of five (5) parcels or more for which there are common improvements which will require maintenance and such maintenance is not provided by a public entity.

The property owners' association shall be formed to guarantee an ongoing agency which is responsible for the maintenance of such improvements which may include, but are not limited to:

(a)

Roads;

(b)

Fire protection;

(c)

Parks and recreation facilities;

(d)

Waste disposal;

(e)

Water supply;

(f)

Bicycle and riding trails;

(g)

Open spaces; and

(h)

Such other improvements as may be designated by the Planning Commission.

The association shall have the right and obligation to assess each parcel in the subdivision for the maintenance of such improvements. The standards of such maintenance shall be prescribed in the corporate bylaws and be approved by the Department of Public Works.

A minimum annual assessment for each lot shall be established and approved by the Director of Public Works which assessment shall be used for the maintenance of such improvements.

Articles of incorporation and bylaws may not be changed during the first five (5) years after the date of incorporation unless changes are first approved by the County Counsel.

(§ II, Ord. 87-2, eff. March 12, 1987)