California Civil Code §4000 et seq. (Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act) governs HOA operations statewide. Civil Code §714 (solar), §1947.12 (AB 1482), and §4710 (political signs) override conflicting CC&Rs.
Santa Cruz has no city-specific HOA ordinance. Davis-Stirling governs board procedures, assessments, architectural review, dispute resolution, and member meetings. Section 4715 protects pets; §4753 protects EV charging stations; §4760 limits architectural restrictions on accessory dwelling units. Santa Cruz Code §21.07 extends AB 1482 to Section 8 — generally inapplicable to HOAs but relevant for HOA-owned rental units.
Private rights of action under Civ. Code §5975 (CC&R enforcement) and §5145 (dispute resolution). Members may sue HOA boards for breach of fiduciary duty.
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