Canopy Community Association A.K.A. Berge Ranch

What Canopy Community Association A.K.A. Berge Ranch's governing documents say

Canopy (also known as Berge Ranch) is a single-family planned residential community in Chandler, Arizona, where lot owners participate in an association that maintains common areas and enforces design standards. Property is subject to mandatory assessments, architectural review for exterior changes, and covenants that run with the land. During the developer's sales period, the Declarant retains significant control over the board and architectural decisions.

• What you own & maintain: You own your individual lot and single-family dwelling unit; the association owns and maintains all common areas (shared facilities, easements, and dedicated public right-of-ways).
• Architectural review: Any exterior improvement visible from neighboring property—including additions, alterations, fences, landscaping, or color changes—requires prior written approval from the Architectural Committee. You must submit detailed plans; the committee has 60 days to approve or disapprove, and failure to decide within 60 days means deemed disapproved. A design review fee and refundable construction deposit may be required. Owners must be in good standing to apply, and Board appeals are possible.
• Assessments and mandatory fees: Annual Assessments fund common area maintenance and association operations; can increase up to 20% yearly without a vote (larger increases need 67% member approval). New purchasers also pay three one-time, non-refundable fees: a Working Capital Fund (amount set by Board), an Enhancement Fee (3–24 months of assessments for admin and events), and a Reserve Contribution (for major repairs). Special Assessments may be levied for capital improvements. All assessments are due within 15 days and create a lien on your property.
• Membership and voting rights: Lot ownership automatically makes you an association member with one vote per lot. During the developer's sales phase, the Declarant holds a Class B membership with three votes per lot; this converts to regular Class A membership when all lots are sold or the Declarant relinquishes rights. Voting rights suspend if you are 60+ days delinquent on assessments.
• Developer control period: While the Declarant (Maracay 91, L.L.C.) is still selling lots, the Declarant appoints the board and architectural committee, is exempt from regular assessments (but covers budget shortfalls), and retains enhanced voting power. Declarant-built improvements are exempt from architectural approval.
• Reclaimed water use: Landscaping may use treated effluent (reclaimed) water, which is not safe for human or animal consumption. The Declarant makes no warranty regarding its quality or odors.

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.