Mesquite Ranch at Cave Creek

What Mesquite Ranch at Cave Creek's governing documents say

Mesquite Ranch At Cave Creek is a single-family home HOA in Cave Creek, AZ. The rules bind all lot owners and govern how you can use your property, from pets to parking to landscaping. An Architectural Review Committee must approve most exterior changes.

• Residential use & restrictions: Lots are for Single Family Residential Use only. No trade or business may be conducted. One or more persons related by blood, marriage, or adoption, or up to three unrelated persons (plus domestic servants) qualify as a Single Family.
• Pets: You may keep up to two dogs, two cats, and two parakeets or similar household birds as domestic pets. No other animals or livestock. Pets must be leashed (max 6 feet) when off your lot, and you must clean up droppings. Kennels or structures visible from neighboring property are prohibited.
• Parking & vehicles: No trucks (except personal pickup/SUV), mobile homes, trailers, campers, boats, or RVs may be parked visible from neighboring property without approval. Garage parking only; street parking limited to 24 consecutive hours for guests. Inoperable vehicles and repairs (except emergency) are banned. Motorcycles and off-road vehicles must be in garages.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must be in writing and subject to the governing documents. The owner must notify the association of the lease start/end dates, occupants, and the owner's contact info. There is no stated minimum lease term or rental cap.
• Architectural review: All improvements visible from neighboring property require prior written approval from the Architectural Review Committee. This includes buildings, landscaping, fences, paint, antennas, solar panels, basketball goals, and more. The committee has 30 days (or as per design guidelines) to respond, or approval is deemed given.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are levied per lot. The board sets the amount. Special assessments require 50% member approval. A $500 working capital fund is due from each purchaser (except developer owners). Transfer fees are set by the board. Late payments accrue 18% annual interest plus monthly late fees.
• Maintenance responsibilities: Owners must maintain their lots and improvements in good condition. The association maintains common areas, perimeter walls (exterior paint on street side), and rear yard retaining walls (exterior paint facing open space). Owners are responsible for landscaping, walls on their lot, and interior garage maintenance.
• Signs: Only one approved residential identification sign is allowed. Temporary 'Open House' signs are permitted 10am-6pm on weekends and holidays. A flyer box for sale/lease sheets is allowed. Political, commercial, and other signs are prohibited unless required by 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.