Dreamland Villa

What Dreamland Villa's governing documents say

Dreamland Villa Section Fourteen is an age-restricted (55+) planned community in Mesa, AZ. Owners hold title to their individual lot (detached home or a unit in a multi-unit building) and share common areas maintained by the Dreamland Villa Community Club. This document is the full set of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) that bind all owners, occupants, and tenants.

• Age restriction (55+): Every lot must be occupied by at least one person 55 or older (the 'Qualifying Occupant'). No one under 18 may occupy a lot, except as a guest for up to 60 consecutive days (max 90 days per year). At least 80% of all lots must have a Qualifying Occupant at any time. The surviving spouse or cohabitant of a Qualifying Occupant who dies may remain.
• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and any single-family residence on it. For lots 1–58 (multi-unit buildings), each individual unit is treated as a single-family residence. The association maintains all common areas (lawns, recreational facilities, streets, utilities). Owners must maintain the lawn and plantings within their lot.
• Leasing & rentals: Leasing is permitted, but all leases must comply with the declaration (including age restrictions and use as a single-family residence). No minimum lease term is stated. Tenants and guests have use rights to common areas, but children under 18 must be accompanied by the owner or a family member.
• Pets: Only 'generally recognized house pets' are allowed, kept strictly as domestic pets and not for commercial purposes. Pets must be leashed and under human control at all times; owners must immediately remove droppings. The board can decide if a particular animal is a permissible house pet or a nuisance.
• Assessments & fees: The initial maximum annual assessment is $77 per single-family residence per lot for the first Qualifying Occupant, plus $77 for each additional occupant. Unoccupied lots pay $77 per residence. Assessments can be increased up to 10% per year by board vote. Special assessments require a majority member vote. Late charges are at least 10% of the amount due or $15, whichever is greater. Unpaid assessments become a lien.
• Building & property use: Each lot must be used exclusively for single-family residential purposes – no businesses. Main structures must have at least 800 sq ft of enclosed living area. Front setback 20–35 ft, side setbacks 5 ft (interior) or 10 ft (corner). Temporary occupancy in trailers, tents, or shacks is prohibited. House trailers and mobile homes are not allowed.
• Signs & vehicles: Only one 'security' sign within 10 ft of the front door and one 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' sign (max 24x36 inches) are allowed without board approval. No boats, trucks, trailers, campers, or RVs may be used as living quarters while on the property.
• Grandfathering: Any existing use that violates these restrictions may continue if the owner notified the board before this declaration was recorded and the board gave written confirmation that the use is 'grandfathered.'

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.