Vintage Ranch Homeowners Association

What Vintage Ranch Homeowners Association's governing documents say

Vintage Ranch is a standard single-family home HOA in Gilbert, AZ. The governing documents consist of a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and detailed Design & Landscape Guidelines. All homeowners, residents, and tenants must follow these rules, which cover architectural controls, property use, assessments, and maintenance standards.

• Architectural review: Almost all exterior changes—including landscaping, fences, paint, patio covers, and play structures—require prior written approval from the Design Review Committee (DRC). The DRC has 45 days to approve or deny a complete application, and decisions are based on aesthetic harmony with the neighborhood.
• Use restrictions: Residences are for residential use only; home businesses are allowed only if they are not detectable from outside, involve no outside traffic, and meet other strict conditions. Portable basketball hoops are prohibited; permanent ones need DRC approval and must be painted to match the house. Political signs may be displayed from 71 days before an election until 3 days after. Trash containers must be stored out of sight except on collection days.
• Assessments & fees: The HOA levies regular and special assessments on each lot. Nonpayment creates a lien on the property. A transfer fee is charged upon sale. Violation fines start at $25 for a second offense and escalate to $100+ per 14-day period, plus a $5 processing fee per notice.
• Landscaping & maintenance: Front yards must follow a prescribed theme (xeriscape or turf) with minimum tree/plant quantities from approved lists. All landscaping must be maintained in good health; dead plants must be replaced within 30 days. Turf must be sodded and kept healthy; artificial turf is allowed only if it looks like real grass. Decomposed granite must be from an approved color list; lava rock is prohibited.
• Fines & enforcement: First violation results in a courtesy notice with no fine. Subsequent offenses within a rolling six-month period trigger fines: $25 after 14 days, $50 after 28 days, and $100+ continuing every 14 days with a $50 increase each time. Homeowners may appeal fines in writing to the Board at least 10 days before a meeting.
• What this document doesn't cover: The provided excerpts do not detail specific rules for renting (Section 4.21 is not included), parking beyond driveway expansion restrictions, pool/spa construction, or insurance and dispute resolution procedures. Readers should consult the full CC&Rs for those topics.

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.