Russell Manor

What Russell Manor's governing documents say

Russell Manor is a single-family home subdivision in Mesa, AZ, governed by a Declaration of Restrictions that runs with the land. These rules apply to all lot owners and are not an HOA or condominium regime — there are no mandatory fees or an owners' association.

• Residential use only: All lots are designated residential. No business, store, office, hospital, sanitarium, theater, saloon, or other commercial activity may be conducted on any lot or from any residence. 'For Sale' and 'For Rent' signs are allowed, but no other advertising signs or billboards.
• Minimum home size: Single-story dwellings must have at least 1,700 square feet of ground floor area (exclusive of open porches, pergolas, attached garage, and storage). Multi-story dwellings must have at least 1,200 square feet of ground floor area and a total of at least 1,700 square feet. A house of 1,600 square feet may be permitted if the architectural committee finds it compatible.
• Height limit: No dwelling shall exceed two stories in height. Split-level homes are allowed.
• Pets and livestock: No livestock or poultry may be kept. Only house pets such as dogs and cats are allowed, and they must be kept on a leash or within the boundaries of the owner's lot.
• Fences and hedges: Front fences or walls over 2.5 feet high are prohibited. Side and rear fences or walls may be up to 6 feet high. Hedges over 3 feet high are not permitted within 25 feet of the front lot line. All fences must be masonry, wood, or wrought iron.
• Architectural review: No structure may be built, altered, or placed until its design, location, and materials are approved in writing by a committee (initially three named individuals, later elected by lot owners). If the committee does not approve or disapprove within 30 days of a written request, approval is not required — but the structure must still comply with all restrictions and be in harmony with existing buildings nearby.
• Construction and outbuildings: All structures must be new construction; no buildings may be moved from another location. No garage or other outbuilding may be erected until a dwelling is built or under contract with a reliable contractor. No garage or outbuilding may be used as a residence, except that guest or servant quarters of up to three rooms with baths may be included for nonpaying guests or actual servants — but they cannot be rented or used for income.

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.