Softwind Estates

What Softwind Estates's governing documents say

Softwind Estates is a small, exclusive single-family home subdivision of 11 lots in Carefree, Arizona. These CC&Rs apply to homeowners and outline strict architectural controls, residential use rules, and association governance. The community is designed for high-end, custom homes with a southwestern aesthetic and a focus on preserving views.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and home. You are responsible for all maintenance, repairs, and landscaping inside your lot. The association maintains the common areas (tracts A, B, C, private roads, guard gate) and charges uniform regular assessments.
• Architectural review: All exterior changes—construction, painting, landscaping, fences, solar panels, antennas—require prior approval by a Design Review Committee. The committee considers aesthetic harmony, views, and southwestern design. A $100 review fee applies, and delays in completion incur $150/day liquidated damages.
• Use & occupancy restrictions: Lots are exclusively for single-family residential use. Minimum floor area is 3,000 square feet (excluding patios, garages). No business is allowed if detectable from outside. Temporary structures (RVs, tents, etc.) are prohibited as residences.
• Animals & pets: Up to two horses per lot are allowed. No birds, fowl, livestock, or reptiles except common household pets (subject to association rules). Pets must be leashed, not create nuisance, and waste must be removed immediately.
• Parking & vehicles: Boats, trailers, RVs, and campers must be stored inside an enclosed garage or rear of dwelling only. No vehicle repairs outside garage, no street parking over 24 hours, and only operable vehicles may be parked uncovered.
• Assessments & fees: Regular assessments are uniform per lot, paid quarterly. A transfer fee is due upon becoming owner. Special assessments can be levied for violations or capital improvements (requires 2/3 vote). Delinquent assessments bear 18% interest and create a lien on the lot, subordinate to first mortgages.
• Leasing & rentals: No portion of a lot may be rented while the owner occupies the remainder. The document does not otherwise restrict leasing terms or require minimum lease durations.

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.