Carefree Fore

What Carefree Fore's governing documents say

Carefree Fore is a single-family home subdivision in Carefree, AZ, governed by a Declaration of Restrictions (CC&Rs) that run with the land. These rules apply to all lot owners and are enforced by an Architectural Control Committee. The restrictions are designed to maintain a residential, low-density character.

• Land use & permitted structures: All lots are restricted to single-family dwelling use only. Each residence must have at least 2,000 square feet of ground floor area (excluding porches, garages, etc.). One guest house is permitted for non-paying guests, provided it matches the main building architecturally.
• Architectural review: No structure (including fences and walls) may be built, placed, or altered without prior written approval from the Carefree Fore Architectural Control Committee. The committee originally consists of five residents of Maricopa County appointed by Desert Forest Inn, Inc., and is later elected by lot owners once 75% of land is sold.
• Setback & height restrictions: Buildings must be set back at least 40 feet from the front/street lot line and 20 feet from side lot lines (with exceptions for garages on the rear quarter). No structure may exceed 20 feet in height without committee approval; fences and walls (other than building walls) are limited to 6 feet in height.
• Prohibited uses & activities: No business, commercial, or industrial activity is allowed – including lodging houses, hotels, stores, or shops. Artists may pursue their calling on the premises but cannot advertise or sell products there. No livestock or poultry may be kept. Temporary structures, trailers, tents, and unsightly buildings are prohibited.
• Signs & advertising: Only one sign not larger than 3 square feet advertising the premises for rent or sale is allowed. No other billboards or advertising signs are permitted.
• Utilities & subdivisions: All utility lines must be brought underground from the utility company's provided point. Lots may not be resubdivided smaller than the original plat, though a lot can be combined with a portion of an adjoining lot as one building site.

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.