Savona

What Savona's governing documents say

Savona is a single-family home community in Mesa, AZ, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) sets rules for all homeowners and residents. It covers property use, architectural controls, maintenance, assessments, and other community standards.

• Architectural review: Any exterior change that is visible from neighboring property—like painting, fences, sheds, or landscaping—requires prior written approval from the Architectural Committee. Applications are decided within 30 days; if not approved or denied in that time, approval is deemed given. Above-ground pools always need approval; in-ground pools do not if not visible.
• Use restrictions & home businesses: Lots are for residential use only. Home businesses are allowed only if not detectable from outside (no sight, sound, or smell), no customer visits, and consistent with residential character. Leasing a residence is not considered a business. Short-term rentals (under 30 days) are prohibited.
• Pets: You may keep dogs, cats, and small household birds as pets. Up to two pets are allowed without board approval; more require board discretion. Pets must be leashed when off your lot, and waste must be removed immediately. No pet structures visible from neighboring property.
• Parking & vehicles: Parking visible from neighboring property is restricted. Inoperable vehicles, commercial vehicles, RVs, boats, and trailers are not allowed unless temporarily parked on your concrete driveway for loading/unloading (max 24 consecutive hours, 48 hours in 7 days). Only passenger cars/trucks under 7 ft tall and 20 ft long may park on driveways. Garages must be used for parking and kept closed except when entering/exiting or cleaning.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must be for at least 30 days (no transient/hotel use). The lease must incorporate the project documents, and the owner is responsible for tenant compliance. A lease of a residence is allowed.
• Minimum home size: Newly constructed homes (except those originally built by the developer) must have at least 1,500 net livable square feet, excluding garages, covered patios, and balconies.
• Assessments & fees: The HOA levies annual assessments, special assessments, and optional maintenance assessments on each lot. Assessments are a lien on the property. Late payments may incur fines and interest. The board can also impose fines for rule violations.
• Maintenance responsibilities: The association maintains common areas, certain lot areas designated as Areas of Association Responsibility, and some improvements. Owners are responsible for maintaining their lots and any improvements not covered by the association. The board sets maintenance standards.

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.