Citrus Preserve

What Citrus Preserve's governing documents say

This is the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Citrus Preserve (also known as Vasaro), a single‑family home subdivision in Chandler, AZ. It creates a homeowners association (Vasaro Homeowners Association, Inc.) and binds all lot owners to uniform standards for construction, landscaping, parking, pets, and other uses to protect property values.

• Architectural review & construction standards: All improvements require written approval from the Design Review Committee before construction. Minimum dwelling size: 3,000 sq ft ground‑floor livable area (exclusive of garage, porches, etc.). Only single‑story homes allowed (basements okay). Roof must be flat concrete tile, terra cotta, or mission tile (no asphalt shingles). No plastic, aluminum, or composition siding. At least one enclosed two‑car garage with automatic opener; garage doors cannot face the street unless a variance is obtained. Minimum two full inside baths. No roof‑mounted antennas; satellite dishes require committee approval.
• Assessments & fees: All lot owners pay regular assessments determined annually by the board, levied equally per lot. Special assessments require approval by two‑thirds of members (and Declarant while it owns lots). Assessments are due quarterly unless the board changes the schedule. Delinquent payments accrue interest and late fees, and the association may record a lien and foreclose after 30‑days written notice. Purchasers from the developer pay a one‑time capital contribution equal to one‑sixth of the current regular assessment. Resale buyers pay a transfer fee set by the board.
• Parking & vehicles: Parking allowed only on paved concrete or brick driveways. Street parking for guests only as posted. No trailers, trucks, commercial vehicles (except those present for business), boats, or recreational vehicles may be parked overnight or visible from the street; they must be stored inside a garage or behind a side fence on a paved pad. Abandoned or inoperable vehicles may not be stored where visible from other lots or streets. Vehicle repair must be inside a garage or not visible from outside the lot.
• Pets: Only cats, dogs, and other household pets are allowed. No animals, livestock, or poultry. Pets may not be kept, bred, or maintained for commercial purposes. Dogs may not stray onto another lot without the owner's consent.
• Land use & businesses: All lots are for single‑family residential use only. No trade, business, or commercial activity may be conducted, except home‑based businesses that are not detectable from outside (sight, sound, smell), comply with zoning, do not increase the association's insurance liability, and do not create nuisance or excess traffic. No hospitals, sanitariums, group homes, mining, or oil drilling. Temporary buildings, tents, and recreational vehicles may not be used as residences.
• Fences & walls: Side and rear fences must be masonry block or brick, minimum 6 ft, maximum 7 ft (perimeter walls along west boundary up to 8 ft). Fences within front or side setback areas cannot exceed 4 ft. Adjoining lot owners share equally the cost of side fences; the owner who builds first is entitled to reimbursement from the neighbor within 30 days of the neighbor's construction start. Fence modifications require written consent of the adjoining owner and the Design Review Committee.
• Landscaping & maintenance: Front yard landscaping must be completed within 90 days of dwelling completion, including at least two 24‑inch boxed trees in the front yard and an automatic sprinkler system. Owners must maintain their lots in neat condition; if not, the association may do the work and charge the owner, creating a lien if unpaid. Vacant lots must be kept free of rubbish and weeds. Owners are responsible for maintenance of the interior side of perimeter walls.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document does not impose age restrictions (55+), rental restrictions (no minimum lease term), or affordable housing requirements. It also does not address amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, or common recreation facilities beyond stating that common areas are owned by the association and maintained via assessments.

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.