Cottonwood Ranch HOA

What Cottonwood Ranch HOA's governing documents say

Cottonwood Ranch is a standard single-family home HOA in Casa Grande, AZ. This Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) is the full rulebook for the subdivision, governing all lots within the recorded plat. It applies to homeowners, residents, and their guests, and is designed to protect property values.

• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments start at $300 per lot (as of 1998), with a maximum annual increase of 10% or the Consumer Price Index, whichever is higher. A transfer fee is charged to each new public purchaser at closing. Late payments incur a $10 late fee and 12% annual interest. Special assessments for capital improvements require a two-thirds vote of voting owners.
• Architectural review: Any exterior improvement visible from neighboring property must be approved in writing by the Architectural Committee. The committee has 45 days to act on a complete application. Fences require city permit and committee approval: perimeter fences max 5 ft, other fences max 6 ft. Landscaping must be installed within 90 days (front) or 180 days (rear/side) of closing.
• Parking & vehicles: Vehicles must be parked in garages, carports, or driveways. Guests may park along curbs. No commercial vehicles over 3/4 ton, boats, RVs, or trailers may be visible from neighboring property, common areas, or streets without screening. Pickup trucks under 1 ton with camper shells under 7 ft are allowed. Garages may not be converted to living space without approval.
• Pets: Only generally recognized domestic pets are allowed, in a reasonable number as established by the city's zoning ordinances. Pets may not create unreasonable noise or become a nuisance. Structures for pets must not be visible from neighboring property.
• Use restrictions: All dwelling units are for single-family residential use only. Home-based businesses are permitted if not detectable from outside, conform to zoning, involve no customer visits or solicitation, and do not create a nuisance. Leasing a dwelling unit is not considered a business. No further subdivision or condominium conversion without board and city approval.
• Property rights & common area: Each owner has a non-exclusive easement to use the common areas, which include a park (Tract K) and other tracts. The association maintains the common areas and can suspend use for up to 60 days for rule violations. Owners cannot partition the common area. The public also has a right of entry easement on common areas.
• Architectural Committee: A three-member Architectural Committee (plus two alternates) oversees exterior changes. Initial members are the board of directors; later members appointed by the board for one-year terms. The committee may charge a review fee set by the board. Decisions are made by majority vote, and members act in good faith and are not liable for damages.
• Amendments & term: The declaration runs for 20 years from recording, automatically renewing for successive 10-year periods. Termination or amendment requires the written consent of at least 67% of member votes, subject to city, county, state, and federal requirements, and provided common areas remain maintained. Declarant consent is needed if its rights are affected.

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.