Germann Country Garden Estates

What Germann Country Garden Estates's governing documents say

Germann Country Garden Estates is a planned residential community in Chandler, AZ, governed by this Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements. It is a standard single-family homeowners association (HOA) where each owner owns a lot and a residence. This document establishes the rules all owners, residents, and guests must follow.

• Residential use & home businesses: Each dwelling must be used as a single-family residence. A single family is defined as persons related by blood, marriage, or adoption, or up to three unrelated persons. Home businesses are allowed only if not noticeable from outside, generate minimal traffic, and use no hazardous materials beyond typical household quantities.
• Leasing & rentals: Owners may lease their dwelling, but the lease must be in writing, for a term of at least one month. The owner must provide the association with lease dates and tenant contact info. Home exchange and foreign student exchange programs are not considered leases if no or nominal consideration is involved.
• Pets: Only ordinary household pets (dogs, cats, domestic birds, etc.) kept as pets, not for commercial purposes, are allowed. Pets must be leashed (max 6 feet) when outside the lot and droppings must be removed. The board may prospectively restrict pet size, number, and types, but existing pets that then become noncompliant are grandfathered if they are not a nuisance.
• Architectural review: Any exterior change visible from neighboring property (a 'Modification') requires prior written approval from the board. The board can disapprove based on aesthetics, harmony with the community, or any other reason in its sole discretion. The board must act within 60 days after a complete submission (or 30 days after a design approval meeting). Fees and security deposits may be required.
• Signs & flags: Except for certain exceptions (e.g., political signs, for sale signs, flags allowed by statute), no signs visible from neighboring property are permitted. Political signs are allowed up to 71 days before an election and must be removed within 3 days after; total area cannot exceed 9 square feet. One standard for-sale/for-rent sign is allowed. Flagpoles require board approval for height and location.
• Parking & vehicles: Commercial vehicles are restricted; the document defines 'Commercial Vehicles' and 'Family Vehicles' and prohibits Commercial Vehicles from parking on lots unless in an enclosed garage or as approved. Towing of violating vehicles is permitted. Parking on streets may be further regulated by association rules.

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.