Mesquite Groves

Key facts from Mesquite Groves's documents

Reflects the 2003 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Legal name

MESQUITE GROVES Homeowners Association, Inc. (Section 1.2)

Developer / declarant

Sunstone Homes LLC, an Arizona Limited Liability Company (Preamble)

Governing law

Arizona Revised Statute Section 33-1803 pertaining to planned communities (Section 5.3(a))

Assessments & dues

Maximum $607.00 per Lot until first Lot conveyed to a Purchaser; thereafter may be increased per A.R.S. 33-1803. (Section 5.3(a))

Special assessments

May be levied for capital improvements or other lawful purpose with assent of 2/3 of votes cast in person at meeting (or 2/3 of each class while Class B exists). (Section 5.4)

Collections & liens

Delinquent assessments become a lien on the Lot; Association may record Notice of Claim of Lien after 10-day written demand; may foreclose lien as a realty mortgage; has power to bid and acquire Lot at foreclosure sale. (Section 5.9)

Reserves & fees

Payable to Association upon purchase by new Owner (other than Declarant or Builder) in amount established by Board. (Section 5.8)

Pets

Yes, generally recognized house or yard pets (non-commercial). No livestock, poultry, or animals that constitute a nuisance. Structure for animals not visible from neighboring property. (Section 6.3)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, Owner may lease to a Single Family. Owner must promptly notify Association of lease term and name of lessee. (Section 6.2)

Parking & vehicles

Not explicitly restricted, but categorized under motor vehicles; likely subject to same visible-from-neighboring restrictions. (Section 6.18 (inoperable vehicle clause))

Fences

Fences are considered Improvements; no specific rules but subject to Board approval as Improvements? Not explicitly stated but defined as Improvement. No height or material restrictions given. (Section 1.10 (definition of Improvement )

Architectural approval

Board approval required for moving buildings onto property, temporary buildings, exterior paint/trim color changes, and signs. (No separate ARC committee mentioned; Board acts as approving body.) (Sections 6.2, 6.5, 6.11, 6.20)

Exterior colors

May not be changed without prior written approval of Board. (Section 6.20)

Home business

Not permitted (prohibited as nonresidential use). (Section 6.2)

Signs & flags

No signs except those required by legal proceedings or approved by Board. 'For Sale' and 'For Lease' signs subject to Board approval except as permitted for Declarant (Section 6.12). (Sections 6.11, 6.12)

Use restrictions

All Lots shall be used exclusively for Single Family Residential Use. No gainful occupation, profession, trade or other nonresidential use is permitted. (Section 6.2)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (all owners except Declarant) – 1 vote per Lot; Class B (Declarant) – 3 votes per Lot owned. Class B membership ceases when Class A votes exceed Class B, or Declarant relinquishes, or Jan 1, 2013. Joint owners must cast (Article 4, Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4)

Amendments

During first 20 years: amendment requires instrument signed by Owners of not less than 90% of Lots. Thereafter: 75% of Lots. Board may amend to meet agency requirements (FNMA, FHA, VA, etc.) without Owner consent. Any amendment must be reco (Sections 11.4, 11.5)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.