Fountain Hills Town Center I Final Plat

What Fountain Hills Town Center I Final Plat's governing documents say

Fountain Hills Town Center I is a master-planned commercial development (C-2 zoning) in Maricopa County, Arizona, where lot owners are subject to design controls, architectural review, and mandatory assessments managed by a Property Owners Association. All owners must comply with detailed design standards and the covenants that run with the land.

• Community type & zoning: This is a commercial development under C-2 zoning, though multi-family housing can be added via special use permit. Design controls and covenants bind all current and future lot owners.
• Architectural review & design standards: Before any construction, exterior alterations, landscaping, signage, roofing, or parking facilities can proceed, the Board must approve plans in writing. The Board enforces specific standards for colors (e.g., white/reflective roof colors prohibited), drainage, utilities, dust control, and overall aesthetic consistency.
• Construction & landscaping timelines: Construction must be completed within 360 days of permit issuance (Board can extend for force majeure like earthquakes or governmental delays); landscaping must be finished within 90 days of substantial completion. Violations can trigger Board enforcement action.
• Assessments & fees: Lot owners pay regular annual assessments (initially capped at $0.0066 per square foot per year), calculated pro-rata by lot area. Annual increases are limited to the higher of 5% or the Consumer Price Index. Special assessments for capital improvements and maintenance assessments for owner-neglected lots are also possible with Board approval.
• Property Owners Association & governance: The Association is governed by a 3-member Board, initially appointed by the developer. Lot owners vote based on lot count plus one additional vote per 60,000 square feet of lot area. The Board enforces covenants, maintains common areas, sets budgets, and collects assessments.
• Common areas & maintenance: The Association maintains roads, walkways, landscaping, utilities, storm drainage, and recreational facilities in designated common areas. Maintenance costs are included in regular assessments; owners must also maintain their lot's landscaping and keep adjacent roads/parkways clear of weeds and debris.
• Access easements & owner obligations: All lot owners have perpetual easement rights for vehicular and pedestrian access over designated Easement Areas (no charge to users). Each owner must maintain the Easement Areas on its lot in first-class condition, including surfaces, lighting, landscaping, utilities, and walls.
• Delinquent assessments & liens: Assessments are due within 30 days; delinquent payments incur a late fee of 10% (minimum $15) plus annual interest up to 12%. The Board can record a lien against the lot after 30 days of non-payment and pursue foreclosure after reasonable collection efforts.

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.