Western Skies Estates

Key facts from Western Skies Estates's documents

Community type

Single-family residential planned community with golf course and multi-use parcels (Article 1, Section 1.34 (Project definit)

Governing law

Arizona law (implied by location and references) (Throughout, e.g., Section 1.28 (Official)

Assessments & dues

Initial maximum $180.00 per annum per Lot in year first Lot sold to non-Homebuilder (Section 4.3)

Special assessments

Permitted for capital improvements, unanticipated expenses, or taxes; requires 2/3 vote of each class (Section 4.4)

Collections & liens

Assessment Lien automatically attaches; can be foreclosed like a realty mortgage. First Mortgage liens have priority. (Section 4.1, Section 4.10)

Reserves & fees

Annual assessments must include adequate reserve for taxes, insurance, maintenance, repairs, replacement (Section 4.2, Section 4.5)

Pets

Customary household pets (dogs, cats, birds) allowed; no livestock or poultry (Section 5.3)

Leasing & rentals

Yes, subject to restrictions (Section 5.1B)

Parking & vehicles

No commercial vehicles or recreational vehicles parked in front of Lot or in driveway visible from street except temporary (up to 4 consecutive hours); must be concealed from view of adjacent Lots, streets, and Golf Course (Section 5.11)

Fences

Fences maintained by Owners; party wall rules apply (Article 6, Section 6.1, 6.2)

Architectural approval

Architectural Control Committee (Committee) approves all alterations and improvements; solar, antennas, satellite dishes, sheds, swings, fences, etc. require approval (Article 7, Section 7.2)

Solar & roof

Solar collectors allowed on ground (not roof); require Committee approval and screening (Section 5.6)

Home business

Permitted within house if not detectable from exterior, conforms to zoning, does not increase Association insurance, is consistent with residential character, and does not compete with golf course retail (Section 5.4)

Signs & flags

No commercial signs; one 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' sign per Lot, max 5 sq ft (Section 5.4)

Setbacks / home size

Buildings and structures shall conform with setback requirements in the applicable Plat (Section 5.2)

Maintenance

Owner responsible for roof and exterior maintenance (Section 5.10 (roof, exterior walls, door)

Insurance

Association shall maintain comprehensive public liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage; also fidelity bonds and hazard insurance on Master Common Area improvements (Section 3.2A, 3.2B)

Use restrictions

Lots used for single-family residential purposes only; Multi-Use Parcels may be single-family or multi-family (Section 5.1A)

Voting & meetings

Two classes: Class A (1 vote per Lot for non-Declarant Owners) and Class B (3 votes per Lot for Co-Declarants, Homebuilder, Trust). Class B converts to Class A upon sale of 75% of Lots or 10 years after first Lot sale. (Section 2.4)

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