Santa Rosa

What Santa Rosa's governing documents say

Santa Rosa is a single-family home subdivision in Casa Grande, AZ, governed by a homeowner association with strong architectural controls. All exterior changes, landscaping, and many other uses require prior approval from the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). This guide summarizes the Declaration of Restrictions; an additional recorded covenant requires property owners to pay a replenishment assessment to a groundwater district.

• Architectural Review: Almost all exterior alterations—including paint, fences, awnings, solar panels, pools, sheds, and landscaping—require prior written ARC approval. An ARC permit is needed before starting any work, and a deposit (e.g., $150 for pools) may be required. The ARC must respond within 30 days, or approval is deemed granted if no lawsuit is filed.
• Landscaping: Front yard landscaping must be completed within 90 days of closing, back yard within 180 days. Turf cannot exceed 20% of landscaped area; desert/xeriscape is encouraged. All exposed ground must be covered with decomposed granite or similar. Artificial turf and synthetic materials need ARC approval. Corner lot owners must maintain landscaping along the street side.
• Pets: Only domesticated dogs and cats are allowed as household pets. No commercial breeding. Dogs must be leashed in common areas and owners must use pooper scoopers. The ARC has discretion to restrict pets that become a nuisance or threat.
• Parking & vehicles: Maximum of four vehicles per lot (two in garage, two in driveway). No street parking except for deliveries and overnight guest parking. Prohibited vehicles include tractor-trailers, motor homes, trucks over half-ton, and commercial vehicles. One camping trailer or boat trailer in good condition may be stored behind a masonry wall. Other storage must be screened and approved.
• Exterior Maintenance & Appearance: Lots must be kept neat and sightly. Exterior painting must match original colors unless approved. Window coverings visible from the street must be white or off-white; no aluminum foil or reflective material. Garbage containers must be removed from curbside view after pickup. Outside speakers, antennas, and clotheslines require ARC approval.
• Party Walls (Fences): Fences and walls need ARC approval. Front walls cannot exceed 30 inches in height or be closer to the street than the dwelling's front wall. Party walls between lots are jointly maintained, with shared costs for repair and painting (each side pays for its own paint).
• Groundwater Replenishment Covenant (Ancillary): An additional recorded covenant requires each lot to pay an annual replenishment assessment to the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District. This is a lien on the property and a personal obligation of the owner, enforced under state law.

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.