Stratland Shadows

What Stratland Shadows's governing documents say

Stratland Shadows is a planned community of detached single-family homes in Gilbert, AZ, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). All lot owners automatically become members of the Stratland Shadows Community Association, which maintains common areas and enforces rules designed to protect property values. This document (the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions) is the primary rulebook for the community.

• Residential use only: Lots may be used only for single-family residential purposes. No commercial activity is allowed, except for home businesses that comply with municipal ordinances. No structures of a temporary character (e.g., trailers, tents) may be used as residences.
• Leasing & rentals: All leases must be in writing, for the entire residence and lot, and have a minimum term of 180 days. A copy of the lease must be provided to the association within 10 days of execution. The owner remains jointly and severally liable for assessments and rule compliance during the lease.
• Pets: Only common household pets (e.g., dogs, cats) are allowed, in reasonable numbers as determined by the Architectural Committee, and not for commercial purposes. Pets must be kept within a fenced yard or on a leash. No structure for animal housing may be visible from neighboring property.
• Parking & vehicles: Parking on lots is limited to driveways; street parking is restricted (guests may park for up to 72 hours in a 7-day period). Vehicles over 250 inches long, 84 inches tall, or 84 inches wide are prohibited unless parked in rear/side yards and not visible from neighboring property. No inoperable or commercial vehicles (with business markings) are allowed if visible from neighboring property. Towing of violating vehicles is authorized.
• Architectural review: No exterior improvements or alterations (including landscaping, fences, painting, solar panels, antennas, etc.) may be made without prior written approval from the Architectural Committee. The committee must respond within 60 days; failure to do so deems approval. Temporary structures by the developer are exempt.
• Assessments & fees: The association levies annual, special, and neighborhood assessments. Initial maximum annual assessment is $960 per lot, which can increase automatically by up to 10% or CPI (whichever greater) each year, subject to a 20% cap without owner approval. Special assessments require 2/3 vote of owners. A transfer fee and a working capital payment equal to 2 months of assessments are due upon purchase.
• Fines & enforcement: The board may impose fines for rule violations after a written warning and opportunity to be heard. Unpaid fines become a lien on the lot. Assessments not paid within 30 days incur a late charge (10% or $15, whichever greater) and interest, and may be enforced by foreclosure.
• Signs & flags: Signs visible from neighboring property require committee approval, with exceptions for for-sale signs (30"x24"), political signs (24"x24") allowed 45 days before election to 7 days after, and flags (US or Arizona) on a pole attached to the residence (pole no more than 10 feet, flag up to 24 sq ft).

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.