The CC&Rs and other documents, such as bylaws, operating rules, articles of incorporation, or articles of association, which govern the operation of the common interest development. (Civ. Code §4150)
Grandfathering
Refers to a provision within an amended governing document allowing an existing use or status existing to survive the adoption of a prohibition or restriction on such use or status. For example, a rental restriction might “grandfather in” existing rentals, or a pet restriction might “grandfather in” existing pets whose number or weight would exceed the amended provision.