Cortina Homeowners Association

What Cortina Homeowners Association's governing documents say

This is the governing document for Cortina, a single-family home subdivision in Queen Creek, Arizona. The rules apply to all property owners, residents, and tenants. The association maintains common areas and enforces the covenants to protect property values and community appearance.

• Architectural review: Any exterior construction or modification (including changes to structures, landscaping, fences, or paint) requires prior written approval from the Design Review Committee. The committee has broad aesthetic discretion and may disapprove even if the plans comply with the guidelines. Approval is deemed granted if not acted upon within 45 days of a complete application.
• Residential use & businesses: All lots must be used exclusively for residential purposes. Home businesses are allowed only if the activity is not detectable from outside the home, involves no customers visiting the property, and uses no employees who are not residents of the home. Leasing a home is not considered a business.
• Rental restrictions: Owners may lease only the entire lot and residence. All leases must be in writing with an initial term of at least one month. Owners must provide the association with lease start/end dates, tenant names, and emergency contact info at least 10 days before the lease begins. Tenants must receive copies of the governing documents.
• Pets: Only domestic pets (dogs, cats, household birds) may be kept in numbers deemed reasonable by the board. No poultry, livestock, or reptiles are allowed. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet when off the owner's lot, and feces must be cleaned from common areas. The board may restrict dog access on common areas and may require removal of dangerous or nuisance animals.
• Vehicles & parking: Parking on streets is prohibited if garage or driveway space is available. Vehicles must be parked in the garage first, then the driveway. No commercial vehicles, recreational vehicles, or inoperable vehicles may be parked visibly on lots or common areas. Temporary parking for loading/unloading of recreational vehicles is allowed. Vehicle repairs visible from neighboring property are prohibited.
• Signs & antennas: No signs visible from neighboring property may be erected without prior approval from the Design Review Committee. Antennas and satellite dishes are also subject to approval, unless federal law preempts the requirement. Even then, installation must comply with design guidelines.
• Other restrictions: Clotheslines visible from neighboring property are prohibited. Trash and recycling containers must be kept in covered, approved containers and only placed outside for collection. No rooftop HVAC equipment is allowed. Permanent basketball goals require prior approval; portable goals are not allowed. Playground equipment (jungle gyms, swings) visible from neighboring property needs approval.

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.