Rita Vista

What Rita Vista's governing documents say

Rita Vista Estates 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. There is no formal homeowner's association or mandatory assessments; rules are enforced by lot owners and an Architectural Control Committee. These restrictions apply to all lot owners and residents.

• Single-family use only: All lots are restricted to single-family residential use only. No commercial, industrial, or multi-family uses are permitted (e.g., no stores, offices, hotels, trailer courts, etc.).
• Minimum home size: All residences must have at least 2,200 square feet of livable area, excluding garages, porches, and pergolas. The requirement applies to grade level for one-story homes, or combined grade and sub-grade levels for split-level homes.
• Architectural review: Any new construction, exterior alteration, fence, or structure must be approved in writing by the Architectural Control Committee for harmony of design and location. The committee has 30 days to respond; if no decision, approval is deemed granted. The committee can appoint a representative.
• Parking & vehicles: On-street parking is restricted to deliveries and short-term guests. Vehicles must be parked in a carport or driveway. Buses, motor homes, recreational vehicles, and trucks over 3/4 ton capacity or designed for commercial use may only be parked behind the house or screened from view.
• Pets: Only dogs, cats, birds, or fish may be kept as household pets, and they must not become a nuisance or threat. No animals may be bred or kept for commercial purposes. No other animals, reptiles, or birds are allowed.
• Fences: Each owner must build and maintain a solid block fence at least 6 feet high along the rear lot boundaries, connecting to the dwelling. Chain-link fences are only allowed around pools in the rear. No fence may be placed closer to the front street than the front wall of the house. Party fences (shared fences) require joint maintenance and repair costs.
• Signs: No exterior signs or advertisements are allowed except for mailboxes, residential nameplates, and 'for sale' or 'for rent' signs not exceeding 18 inches by 26 inches, and those must conform to common specifications set by the Developer.
• Term of restrictions: These restrictions run with the land for 30 years from the recording date (April 1984), then automatically renew for successive 10-year periods unless a majority of lot owners record an instrument to change them.

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.