Sands Oasis

What Sands Oasis's governing documents say

This is a declaration of restrictions for Sands Oasis II, a single-family residential subdivision in Glendale, AZ. The rules run with the land and apply to all lot owners, specifying how lots may be used, what may be built, and certain maintenance obligations. This is not a full modern HOA rulebook—it is the original set of restrictive covenants recorded in 1967.

• Lot use & building requirements: All lots are restricted to single-family residential use only. One detached dwelling per lot, not to exceed one story, with a minimum ground floor area of 1,500 square feet (excluding open porches, garages, etc.). A private garage or carport for up to three cars is allowed. No structure may be moved onto a lot from elsewhere.
• Setbacks & fencing: Front walls must be between 20 and 35 feet from the front property line. Side walls must be at least 5 feet from the side lot line, or 10 feet from a side street line. Front solid walls or fences over 2.5 feet high (or any chain-link fence) are prohibited in front of the building line; on vacant lots, front fences over 2.5 feet must be at least 25 feet from the street and relocated once a house is built.
• Business & commercial activity: No business of any kind may be conducted on any lot or from any residence. Stores, offices, hospitals, sanitariums, theaters, saloons, and similar uses are prohibited. The only allowed signs are 'For Rent' or 'For Sale' signs; the developer could erect temporary billboards during development (up to 36 months).
• Pets & livestock: Hogs, goats, cows, horses, and sheep are not allowed. Poultry and rabbits may be kept only for the private use of occupants, not for commercial sale, and must be confined in sanitary enclosures on the rear quarter of the lot at least 15 feet from any side lot line.
• Architectural review committee: No structure may be built until its design, location, and materials are approved in writing by a three-member committee appointed by the developer (American Builders, Inc.). After all lots are sold, the majority of lot owners can change the committee. If no committee exists or fails to act within 30 days of a written request, approval is not required, but the building must still comply with all restrictions and be in harmony with existing structures.
• Party walls & fences on property lines: Owners may build a fence or wall on the property line, making it a party wall. Costs for repair or rebuilding (except painting) are shared equally between the adjoining owners; each owner paints their own side. Utility companies may require removal of a party wall built on an easement, with shared costs for removal and reconstruction.
• Term & amendment: These covenants run with the land and are binding until January 1, 2006, after which they automatically extend for successive ten-year periods. They may be changed by a vote of a majority of then-owners of the lots.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document does not create a homeowners' association with ongoing fees, community amenities, or enforcement powers beyond legal action by lot owners. There is no mention of assessment or dues, common areas, use of recreational facilities, or specific procedures for modern issues like short-term rentals, solar panels, or exterior modifications beyond architectural review.

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.