Glenarm Farms

What Glenarm Farms's governing documents say

Glenarm Farms Unit Five is a single-family home subdivision in Avondale, AZ, governed by a Declaration of Restrictions that runs with the land. These rules bind all lot owners and are designed to maintain the area as a 'choice and attractive residential district.' The restrictions were recorded in 1972 and automatically extend every 10 years unless a majority of owners vote to change them.

• Permitted use & minimum dwelling size: Lots are limited to one single-family dwelling. Any dwelling must have at least 1,100 square feet of floor area (excluding open porches, pergolas, or attached garage). No trailers, shacks, or tents are allowed.
• Fencing: Fences must be made of wood, chain link, or block and built with new materials. Other types of wire fence are expressly prohibited.
• Livestock & animals: Lot owners may keep livestock as a hobby, provided it is properly fenced or stalled per county regulations and not raised for material gain or livelihood. Hogs, goats, and poultry of any kind are not permitted.
• Sanitary facilities: No lot may be used for residential purposes until water flush toilets are installed. All bathrooms and sanitary conveniences must be inside the building. Until sewers are available, they must connect to septic tanks and cesspools per FHA or county health standards.
• Building setbacks: Front and rear walls must be at least 30 feet from the respective property lines. Side walls must be at least 10 feet from the side property line, or 15 feet if the side line is on a street.
• Front yard fences & hedges: No solid wall, fence, or hedge taller than 4 feet may be erected or maintained nearer to the front street line than the front wall of the dwelling.
• Nuisance & garbage: No noxious or offensive trade or activity, nor anything that becomes a nuisance, is permitted. Lots may not be used as a dumping ground; owners must properly dispose of their own refuse and garbage.
• Professional offices & construction standards: Doctors, attorneys, and similar professionals may maintain offices within approved dwellings. All construction must be built with first-class materials, and all plumbing and wiring must be approved. Exterior surfaces must be finished or made of natural finished material.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.