Tempe Business Center

What Tempe Business Center's governing documents say

Tempe Business Center is a commercial/industrial planned development in Guadalupe, AZ. This document is an agreement between the developer and an adjacent automotive business owner, imposing architectural and use restrictions on the owner's property. The rules bind the property owner (Kiwanis Park Automotive and its successors) and any lessees, governing things like building appearance, signage, outdoor storage, and permitted business activities.

• Architectural review & approvals: No new improvements, exterior alterations, or changes to the property's appearance may be made without written approval from an Architectural Committee. Plans must include site plans, elevations, landscaping, signage, and more. The committee has 45 days to decide; failure to respond means approval is deemed. Approval is personal to the owner and cannot be transferred without consent.
• Allowed uses (business type): The property may only be used for specific automotive-related purposes listed in the agreement, including auto repair, body work, tire service, vehicle rental and sales, and retail storage units. Any other use requires written approval from SunCor (during Declarant Control) and later from the Board and Committee. Nuisance-like uses (vibration, noise, lighting, odors) are prohibited.
• Maintenance & appearance: The owner must maintain the property in a clean, attractive condition: keep paved surfaces level, remove trash, maintain walls and landscaping, remove graffiti promptly, and control erosion. Construction sites must be orderly, with dust control and portable toilets at least 20 feet from boundaries.
• Signs & outdoor storage: Signs must comply with city zoning and be approved by the Committee. Outdoor storage of equipment, merchandise, or vehicle parts is generally prohibited except in the least visible areas, and must be screened by walls or landscaping. After building expansions, outdoor storage must be screened. Existing signs at the time of the agreement may be maintained and replaced by Kiwanis without restriction.
• Insurance & damage restoration: Each owner is responsible for their own liability and casualty insurance. If the property is damaged, the owner must restore it within 12 months (starting within 3 months), either rebuilding to previous condition, razing and returning to unimproved state, or a combination—all subject to Board approval.
• Duration & enforcement: The covenants run with the land for 30 years from recording, automatically renewing for 10-year periods unless terminated earlier. Violations must be cured within 30 days of written notice; if not, the Association or SunCor may enter the property to correct problems, charge the owner for costs plus 10% overhead and 12% annual interest, and seek damages or injunctive relief. The losing party in an enforcement action pays attorneys' fees.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is not a full set of rules for a residential HOA or condominium. It covers only the specific commercial property owned by Kiwanis Park Automotive, adjacent to the broader Tempe Business Center. There are no provisions about residential leasing, pet limits, parking for residents, amenity use, or membership details.

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.