Avalon Grove

What Avalon Grove's governing documents say

Avalon Grove is a single-family residential community in Mesa, Arizona governed by a comprehensive declaration of covenants. Homes must meet strict minimum standards, and all exterior work—from construction to landscaping to maintenance—requires prior approval from the Design Review Committee. Regular assessments fund common areas and maintenance; violations can result in liens against the property.

• Home size & setback requirements: Single-story homes must have at least 3,000 sq ft of livable area on the main level (or 2,500 sq ft if also including a basement); two-story homes need 2,500 sq ft on the main level and 3,500 sq ft total. All homes must be at least 80 feet wide (except cul-de-sac lots, which may be narrower with approval). Building setbacks must comply with City of Mesa zoning.
• Architectural review & approvals: All exterior improvements, alterations, repairs, grading, landscaping, and changes to the structure's appearance require prior written approval from the Design Review Committee. This includes changes to color scheme, exterior materials, roof structures, garage placement, and utility installations. The committee may assess fees for these reviews.
• Landscaping & yard maintenance: Landscaping must be completed within 45 days of certificate of occupancy and finished within 90 days; a detailed landscape plan requires committee approval. Owners must retain at least one row of original citrus trees along back and side yards and keep at least 20% of existing citrus in the front yard—these must be irrigated and maintained. Front yards must be leveled and at least 30% planted with grass. Desert landscaping and outdoor clotheslines are prohibited. All lawns, trees, shrubs, and plantings must be kept neatly trimmed and free of trash and weeds.
• Citrus trees on vacant lots: Owners of vacant lots must properly irrigate and maintain all citrus trees. The association may harvest citrus crops without notice unless the owner submits a written request before January 1 each year; proceeds from the harvest reduce assessments for other vacant lot owners.
• Pets & animals: A reasonable number of domestic house or yard pets are allowed, but no horses, livestock, birds, or poultry. Animals must not make unreasonable noise or become a nuisance, and any structures housing animals must not be visible from neighboring properties. No animals are permitted on a lot before the City issues a certificate of occupancy for the home.
• Vehicles, garages & parking: Garages must be used primarily for vehicle parking and furnished with doors. Attached garages must permit vehicular entry from the frontage street; detached garages are permitted only with Design Review Committee approval. Garages must accommodate at least two vehicles. Trucks, trailers, campers, and boats are subject to restrictions (detailed provisions appear in the document but are partially obscured in this excerpt).
• Residential use only & prohibited activities: Lots are restricted to residential use by single families only. No gainful occupation, profession, trade, or commercial activity is permitted, except for maintaining a private office in the home.
• Exterior features: roofs, utilities & windows: Roofs must be clay tile, concrete tile, or wood shake (flat roofs require parapets; decorative metal roofs need approval). No solar panels, HVAC equipment, or other structures are allowed on roofs or elsewhere on the lot if visible from neighboring properties. Telephone, electrical, television, and other utility lines must be underground. All windows must have appropriate coverings within 60 days of occupancy; reflective materials are prohibited unless approved, and exterior drapes/curtains must blend with the home's natural colors.

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.