Old West Estates

What Old West Estates's governing documents say

Old West Estates is a single-family-home subdivision in Gilbert, AZ governed by restrictive covenants that run with the land. These rules apply to all lot owners and residents, covering what you can build, keep, and do on your property.

• Land use & building: All lots are single-family residential only. No hospitals, hotels, boarding houses, or apartments. Minimum ground floor area for a dwelling: 1,350 sq ft (exclusive of open porches and basements). Front setback: 20 ft, side setback: 5 ft, rear setback: 20 ft. No structure may be erected on utility easements.
• Architectural review: Building plans must be approved by a 3-person committee appointed by the developer until 90% of lots are sold, after which residents elect the committee.
• Fences & walls: No solid wall or fence may be constructed closer than 20 ft to the front lot line. Maximum height: 6 ft for walls/fences, 3 ft for hedges or open fences within 20 ft of the front line.
• Vehicles & parking: No vehicle rated over 3/4 ton may be parked in any front yard. No mobile home, travel trailer, camper, boat, or boat trailer may be parked in any front yard. Inoperable or abandoned vehicles must not be visible from other lots or streets.
• Pets & animals: No chickens, horses, cows, goats, pigs, or any other farm animals are permitted. Only household pets are allowed.
• Commercial & nuisance activities: No noxious or offensive trade, no billboards (except one real estate sign ≤ 4 ft tall), no oil or mining operations, and nothing that becomes a nuisance to the neighborhood.
• Duration of restrictions: These covenants run for 30 years from recording (1977), then automatically extend in 10-year periods unless a majority of lot owners agree to change them.

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.