Black Mountain Shadows

What Black Mountain Shadows's governing documents say

Black Mountain Shadows is a single-family home community of 41 lots in Carefree, Arizona. These CC&Rs set the rules for homeowners, covering architectural approval, use restrictions, and assessments. The community is governed by an association and an architectural control authority.

• Architectural review: All exterior changes, including construction, landscaping, fences, and even paint colors, require prior written approval from the Architectural Control Authority. Plans must be submitted and may be disapproved on aesthetic grounds alone. A review fee may be charged.
• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and the home on it. You are responsible for maintaining all improvements on your lot, including landscaping, and must keep everything in good condition. The association handles common area maintenance if any, though no common area is explicitly described.
• Residential use & home businesses: Lots are for residential use only. Home businesses are allowed if they are not visible or detectable from outside, comply with zoning, don't involve customer traffic, and are conducted by residents only. Leasing a home is not considered a business.
• Leasing & rentals: There is no minimum lease term. Leasing is allowed and is not treated as a business. The document does not impose rental caps or require association approval for tenants.
• Pets & animals: Dogs, cats, and small household birds are allowed as domestic pets, but no other animals, livestock, or poultry. Pets must be confined to your lot; dogs must be leashed (max 6 ft) when off-property. No structures for pets may be visible from neighboring property.
• Parking & vehicles: Vehicles must be parked in the garage; if space is insufficient, they may be parked in the driveway if under 7 ft tall and 18 ft long, and not used for commercial purposes. Recreational vehicles may be parked for loading/unloading only (max 24 consecutive hours, 72 hours per week). No inoperable vehicles visible.
• Minimum home size & height: Each home must have at least 2,100 square feet of livable area (excluding garages, porches, etc.) and cannot exceed 25 feet in height from natural grade. Side setbacks are at least 20 feet, front yard 30 feet, and each home must have an enclosed 2-car garage.
• Assessments & fees: The association may levy equal assessments on each lot for operating costs. Assessments become a lien on the property if unpaid. The association can charge late fees, interest, and attorney fees, and may foreclose on the lien. Owner voting rights can be suspended for nonpayment.

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.