The Gardens at South Mountain

What The Gardens at South Mountain's governing documents say

The Gardens at South Mountain is a single-family home HOA in Guadalupe, AZ. It is a cluster home community with shared driveways and smaller lots. These rules bind all homeowners, residents, and guests. The document covers use restrictions, architectural review, parking, pets, and assessments.

• Single-family residential use: All lots must be used exclusively for single-family residential purposes. Home-based businesses are allowed only if they use a minimal portion of the home, cause no additional traffic or parking, and do not involve business meetings, day care, or shipping/receiving.
• Parking & vehicles: No vehicles over 3/4 ton, boats, trailers, campers, or commercial vehicles may be parked visible from neighboring property. Overnight parking on driveways or private accessways is generally prohibited; guest parking limited to 5 consecutive days, 10 days per month. Vehicles must be parked in garages if possible. No parking on private joint ingress/egress easements.
• Animals & pets: Up to two 'Permitted Pets' (dogs, cats, or small household birds) per lot, excluding breeds traditionally bred for fighting or viciousness. Pets must be confined to the owner's lot, leashed (max 6 ft) when outside, and waste must be cleaned promptly. The Board may require removal of any animal causing a nuisance.
• Architectural review: Any exterior alteration, improvement, or landscaping requires prior written approval from the Architectural Committee. The Committee considers aesthetic harmony and may deny based on purely subjective criteria. Approval expires if construction doesn't start within 3 months or finish within 6 months. No approval needed for interior changes or repainting to original colors/specs.
• Leasing & rentals: Leasing is permitted subject to all Declaration provisions. No specific minimum lease term is stated. Lessees have the right to use common areas during the lease term; the owner loses common area use rights while the property is rented.
• Assessments: Annual assessments are levied per lot. Special assessments may be imposed. Delinquency of more than 15 days may result in suspension of common area use (except ingress/egress). Assessment liens secure unpaid amounts.
• Maintenance & upkeep: Owners must maintain their lots free of weeds and debris, keep lawns mowed, trim bushes, remove dead plants, and keep improvements in good repair. The Association maintains common areas, private accessways, and certain easements.

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.