Rancho El Mirage Homeowners Association

What Rancho El Mirage Homeowners Association's governing documents say

Rancho El Mirage is a standard single-family homeowners association (HOA) in El Mirage, AZ. These documents are the HOA's rules, design guidelines, and enforcement/fine policies that apply to all homeowners, residents, and their guests. They cover what you can build or change on your property, parking rules, and how violations are handled.

• Architectural review: Any exterior change, addition, or improvement (e.g., paint, landscaping, fences, patio covers, sheds) requires prior written approval from the Architectural Committee. Submit plans to HOAMCO; approval expires if construction doesn't start within 90 days and must be completed within 6 months (or 1 month for some projects). Appeals must be filed within 30 days.
• Parking violations & fines: Parking violations (e.g., on streets, blocking driveways) are subject to escalating fines: $150 for second notice, $250 for third, $350 for fourth, then $350 every 10 days until resolved. A $15 certified mailing fee may be added. The Board can skip notices for safety threats.
• General enforcement & fines: Non-parking violations (e.g., CC&R breaches, rule violations) follow a four-step fine schedule: $25 (second notice), $75 (third), $100 (fourth), then $100 every 10 days. The Association may also enter the property after 14 days' notice to fix violations and charge the owner. A $15 certified mailing fee applies.
• Landscaping & yard maintenance: Front yards must have at least one 15-gallon tree, five 5-gallon shrubs, ground cover, and underground irrigation. Lawns must be green year-round; winter rye must be planted by December 1 or face a $250 annual penalty. Rock ground cover must be earth tones; river rock limited to 15% of front yard. Artificial turf requires approval. Prohibited plants include olive (except Swan Hill), oleander (except dwarf), fountain grass, pampas grass, mulberry, and fruit trees.
• Structures & improvements: Fences/walls max 6 ft in side/rear; decorative walls max 36 in. Flagpoles max 20 ft; only specific flags allowed (U.S., Arizona, armed forces, MOPH, Gadsden, Indian Nations). Basketball goals must be on interior side of driveway, not attached to home; night lighting prohibited. Sheds max height of surrounding fence; if taller, must match house materials. Ramadas and gazebos limited to 120 sq ft, max 10 ft high, and must be in rear yard only.
• Holiday & seasonal decorations: Holiday decorations may be installed up to 30 days before and removed within 30 days after the holiday. Seasonal flags must be removed within 30 days after the holiday. Flags must be in good condition; offensive flags prohibited.
• Pets & animals: Not addressed in these documents (no specific pet rules found).
• What this document doesn't cover: These documents are an extraction of rules, fine policies, and design guidelines. They do not include the full CC&Rs, bylaws, or information about assessments, insurance, or common area maintenance. They also omit any rules about rentals, leasing, or noise.

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.