Baldridge Commons

What Baldridge Commons's governing documents say

This is a declaration governing the Baldridge Commons retail shopping center in Goodyear, AZ. It sets rules for commercial property owners of five lots, covering uses, assessments, architectural controls, easements, maintenance, and signage. This is not a residential HOA or condominium; it applies to businesses and commercial tenants.

• Permitted & prohibited uses: Only retail sales/services or commercial purposes (e.g., financial institutions, travel agencies) are allowed. Lot 4 has exclusive right for a cafeteria/grill buffet; Lot 5 for a car wash/oil change. Prohibited uses include taverns, adult entertainment, automotive repair (except on Lot 5), warehouses over 4,500 sq ft, and industrial uses.
• Assessments & fees: The Governors may levy annual assessments based on each lot's proportionate share of total land area (e.g., Lot 1: 19.134%, Lot 2: 12.002%). Special assessments require 2/3 owner approval. Assessments become a lien on the parcel if unpaid, with interest at Prime Rate plus 2% and collection costs.
• Architectural review: All building plans (shape, height, materials, colors, landscaping, lighting) must be approved in writing by the Governors. Approval or disapproval must be given within 15 days; failure to act constitutes approval. The Governors cannot unreasonably withhold approval. Exterior colors and finishes cannot be changed without consent.
• Easements & common areas: Easements exist for cross-access (vehicular and pedestrian ingress/egress), stormwater drainage, and maintenance. Common Areas include drives, landscaped areas, retention area, and center signs. The Governors maintain Common Areas; each owner maintains their own parcel, including parking, lighting, and landscaping.
• Signage restrictions: Only center signs (free-standing) per the Master Sign Program are allowed on common areas. Building signs must comply. Flashing, moving, or temporary signs (except contractor signs) are prohibited. Sign panel maintenance costs are shared proportionally among users.
• Insurance requirements: Each owner must maintain comprehensive public liability insurance with a combined single limit of at least $3,000,000. The Governors also insure Common Areas for full replacement value. Construction insurance must include workers' comp, general liability, and auto liability.
• Default & enforcement: If a party fails to comply, the Governors or other owners may cure after 30 days' notice (or immediately in an emergency). The defaulting party must reimburse costs plus interest, and a lien may be recorded. The prevailing party in any enforcement action is entitled to attorneys' fees.
• Construction standards: All construction must comply with laws, not interfere with other parcels, and use only the constructing party's parcel for storage and parking. Buildings must be located within designated Building Areas on the Site Plan. Exterior quality must be architecturally compatible with the shopping center.

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.