The Higley-Pecos Property Owners Association

What The Higley-Pecos Property Owners Association's governing documents say

The Higley-Pecos Property Owners Association is a single-family residential community in Gilbert, Arizona, where you own your individual lot and must comply with strict architectural controls and community rules maintained by the association. All property owners are mandatory members and must pay annual assessments based on lot size plus water use fees.

• What you own & maintain: You own your individual lot as fee simple; the association owns and maintains roadways and water/fire protection facilities. You are responsible for maintaining your lot and all structures on it in good condition—the association can enter and repair violations at your expense if you don't comply within 10 days of written notice.
• Architectural control & approvals: Nearly all exterior work requires prior written Association approval, including excavation, grading, construction, color changes, additions, and repairs. If the Association doesn't respond within 30 days of your complete application, approval is deemed granted. Minimum home size is 1,800 sq ft; roofing must be tile or wood (composition/metal prohibited); exterior siding must avoid wood/plastic unless specifically approved. All improvements must be completed within one year of commencement.
• Allowed uses & home business: Single-family residential only. A home-based business is allowed only if the business is not visible, audible, or detectable by smell from outside the structure, conforms to zoning, involves no door-to-door solicitation, and does not threaten community character or safety.
• Vehicles & parking: No vehicle repair or construction on your lot except emergency repairs. No overnight parking on streets. Guest vehicles may park on streets for a maximum of 48 hours per seven-day period. Recreational vehicles (RVs, boats, trailers) must be parked behind setback lines and fully screened from view; screening must be approved by the Association.
• Landscaping & property maintenance: All areas must be landscaped, surfaced, or finished; desert landscaping is prohibited in front setbacks. No weeds, underbrush, or refuse allowed. Landscaping must be installed within 30 days of occupancy or substantial completion. Clotheslines are prohibited if visible from neighboring lots.
• Fencing, screening & equipment: Fencing in front setbacks must be rail or Santa Fe style; barbed wire, razor wire, wood, and chain link are prohibited. All yard equipment, trash enclosures, dumpsters, fuel tanks, and rooftop equipment must be screened; satellite dishes require approval. Underground utilities are mandatory.
• Water service & billing: The Association provides domestic and fire protection water service. Owners requesting water service must pay upfront for meter installation via a Special Water Facilities Agreement. Monthly water use is billed separately; delinquent bills incur a late fee and 18% annual interest, and the Association may disconnect service. Voting rights are suspended until full payment is received.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are levied per lot based on lot area (one vote per 1/10 acre). Annual increases up to 20% don't require member approval; special assessments can be charged up to 20% of the annual budget without approval, payable over up to 10 years. Delinquent payments incur a penalty of the greater of $15 or 10% of the unpaid amount, plus 18% annual interest. The Association can foreclose its assessment lien if payment is not made within five days after delinquency.

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.