Rio Vista West

What Rio Vista West's governing documents say

Rio Vista West Unit 2 is a standard single-family home subdivision in Avondale, AZ — not a condominium or planned community with an HOA. These covenants run with the land and are enforceable by any property owner until 2060 (with automatic 10-year renewals). The restrictions cover lot use, building size and placement, fences, pets, and vehicle storage, but do not create an association, common areas, or mandatory fees.

• Land use & building type: Lots are for residential use only. Only one detached single-family dwelling (max one story) with an attached garage or carport for up to two cars is allowed per lot. No temporary structures, trailers, or outbuildings may be used as a residence.
• Dwelling size & setback: Minimum ground floor area is 300 square feet (excluding open porches, carports, and garages). Front setback: at least 20 feet from the front lot line. Side yard: at least 5 feet from interior lot lines; corner lots require 10 feet from the side street. Rear setback: at least 35 feet. For interior lots, garages or carports may have zero side yard if placed 55 feet or more from the front lot line.
• Pets & livestock: No livestock, poultry, or animals may be raised or kept except dogs, cats, or other household pets (not for commercial breeding).
• Fences & landscaping: No solid fence or wall taller than 6 feet. Within 25 feet of a street intersection, fences, walls, hedges, or shrubs between 2 and 6 feet high are prohibited to maintain sight lines. The same restriction applies within 10 feet of a driveway or alley pavement. Trees must have foliage trimmed to avoid sight obstruction.
• Vehicles & parking: Inoperable or under-repair vehicles may not be left on the street or on any portion of a lot closer to the street than the front wall of the residence. Clotheslines are only allowed between the rear wall of the house and the rear property line; no temporary clotheslines on carports.
• Term & enforcement: Covenants run with the land until January 1, 2060, then auto-renew for 10-year periods unless a majority of owners vote to change them. Violations may be enforced by any lot owner through lawsuits for injunctions and damages, including reasonable attorney's fees. Invalidating one covenant does not affect others.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is a partial document (Declaration of Restrictions only). It does not establish a homeowners association, common areas, or mandatory assessments. There are no leasing restrictions, age limits, or architectural review committee rules. The document is an excerpt and may be incomplete; always verify with the full recorded instrument.

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.