Estates at Amber Groves

What Estates at Amber Groves's governing documents say

Estates At Amber Groves is a single-family home subdivision in Mesa, AZ, governed by a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) that run with the land. These rules apply to all owners, residents, and guests, and are enforced by an Architectural Committee. The community requires a minimum 3,500 sq ft living area, 3-car side-facing garages, and specific exterior materials and landscaping.

• Architectural review: All exterior changes (buildings, fences, walls, landscaping) must be approved in writing by the Architectural Committee (initially Ivars Miculs, later a 3-member committee). A $200 plan review fee applies. Approval is deemed granted if the committee fails to act within 30 days. Non-adherence to approved plans can result in enforcement.
• Minimum building standards: Homes must be at least 3,500 sq ft (one-story) or 3,000 sq ft grade level with 4,000 total (two-story). Roofs must be tile or wood shake with a pitch between 5/12 and 12/12. Exterior walls must be brick, stucco, slump block, or stone (no simulated materials). No temporary structures allowed except developer's. Construction must be completed within one year of permit.
• Landscaping: Front yard landscaping must be completed within 4 months of final inspection. Desert landscaping is prohibited; at least 450 sq ft of grass is required in the front yard. Each lot must have a minimum of 4 citrus trees in front and 4 in back (24-inch box minimum). All front yard areas not fenced must be landscaped.
• Pets: Reasonable numbers of dogs, cats, birds, and fish are allowed as household pets, but must be kept within a fenced area or otherwise controlled and not allowed to wander. No cattle, swine, peacocks, or geese are permitted.
• Parking & vehicles: Only passenger vehicles and pickup trucks (up to 3/4 ton) may be parked on lots; larger trucks, boats, trailers, campers must be stored in a garage or behind a 6-foot wall and not visible from the street. Non-operating or in-repair vehicles may not be stored in view of any lot or street.
• Fencing: Within 30 days of home completion, a solid block wall (minimum 6 ft) must be erected along back and side boundaries connecting to the dwelling. Front fences over 2 ft may not be within 25 ft of the front street line. Fences on lot lines are co-maintained by adjoining owners; walls facing streets must be stuccoed to match the house.
• Signs: No exterior signs or advertisements except for mailboxes (must be brick and stucco with lighting), residential nameplates, and for-sale or for-rent signs not exceeding 480 sq inches, conforming to common specifications.
• General upkeep & nuisances: Lots must be kept clean and free of weeds, trash, and obnoxious odors or noise. Clotheslines, yard equipment, garbage cans must be screened from view. No open burning or incinerators. Window coverings must be proper drapes, blinds, or shutters; aluminum foil, sheets, etc. are prohibited.

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.