Chief Butte

What Chief Butte's governing documents say

This is the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions for The Ranches at Chief Butte, a single-family residential subdivision in Marana, AZ, consisting of five large ranch parcels (77+ acres total). It governs what owners must do and what restrictions apply to their property. This document binds all current and future owners of Ranch Parcels 1–5.

• Property use & residential character: All ranch parcels are restricted to single-family residential use only. Home offices without customers, employees, or signs are allowed. Temporary structures, mobile homes, and manufactured homes are prohibited. No business advertising, except approved 'For Sale' signs.
• Animals & livestock: Animals must be kept in reasonable numbers and not disturb neighbors. Livestock is permitted but must be fenced and pasture area limited to 50% of the buildable area. Corrals cannot exceed 2 acres or 25% of pasture (whichever smaller). No hogs, pigs, or more than 10 chickens/poultry. Commercial breeding is prohibited.
• Architectural review & design guidelines: All improvements (landscaping, structures, fences, grading) require prior approval from the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). Removal of native desert growth is restricted. Landscaping must harmonize with the natural desert setting. Design Guidelines control approved plants, materials, and screening.
• Buildable area & setbacks: Construction of improvements is limited to the designated 'Buildable Area' shown on the Record of Survey. No improvements (including fences) may be built outside this area without ARC approval. Grading is minimized to preserve natural topography.
• Parking & vehicles: No vehicle parking on roads for more than 6 hours. All vehicles must be kept in garages or on driveways within the buildable area. Recreational vehicles, boats, campers, motor homes cannot be stored for more than 6 hours unless screened from neighboring properties. Inoperable vehicles must not be visible from neighboring properties. No vehicle repair on lots (except emergency or approved construction repairs).
• Maintenance & landscaping: Owners are responsible for all maintenance on their parcel, including exterior improvements, landscaping, and any buffer plantings. If an owner fails to maintain, the association may enter and perform work at the owner's expense (cost plus 1/3 administrative fee). Fences and walls must be kept in good repair.
• Screening & exterior equipment: All equipment (utility meters, HVAC, satellite dishes, garbage cans, woodpiles) must be screened so they are not visible from neighboring properties. Satellite dishes cannot exceed 20 inches in diameter. No roof-mounted equipment visible from neighbors. Clotheslines prohibited unless not visible from neighbors.
• Subdivision of parcels: Ranch Parcel 1 may be subdivided into up to 4 parcels; Parcel 2 cannot be subdivided; Parcels 3, 4, and 5 may be subdivided into up to 2 parcels each. Subdivisions require ARC approval and must comply with all laws and the declaration.

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.