Summer Mesa

What Summer Mesa's governing documents say

Summer Mesa is a single-family home subdivision in Mesa, Arizona, governed by a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) recorded in 1978. These rules apply to all lot owners and cover residential use, architectural standards, and property maintenance. Note that this is an older document and may have been amended or superseded; verify current rules with the HOA.

• Residential use & dwelling type: All lots are restricted to single-family residential use only. No business, commercial activity, or care facilities are allowed. Temporary structures like trailers, basements, or shacks cannot be used as residences.
• Minimum home size: Each dwelling must have at least 1,800 square feet of ground floor area (excluding open porches, pergolas, and attached garages). The Architectural Control Committee may allow homes as small as 1,200 square feet with written approval.
• Architectural review: No building, fence, wall, antenna, or other structure may be erected or altered without prior written approval of the Architectural Control Committee. Plans must be submitted; if not rejected within 30 days, they are deemed approved (unless the document requires 'Expressly Approved In Writing').
• Pets & animals: Dogs, cats, and common household pets are allowed but must not create a nuisance. Horses are permitted (up to 2 adult horses per lot) with proper corrals and fencing. Other livestock (excluding swine/pigs) may be kept with committee approval. All animals must be confined to the owner's lot and waste must be controlled.
• Vehicles & parking: Inoperative or abandoned vehicles must not be visible from other lots or streets. No dismantling of vehicles on lots. Motorcycles and similar vehicles are only allowed for necessary transportation, not for recreational joyriding.
• Fences & walls: Fences and walls must be maintained by lot owners. Front yard fences cannot exceed 3 feet in height or be within 10 feet of the front street line. Side/rear fences cannot exceed the height originally installed by the developer. Fences on lot lines are jointly maintained by adjoining owners.
• Landscaping & maintenance: Lots must be landscaped and kept free of rubbish. Garbage cans and storage areas must be screened. Water drainage must be retained on the lot; no water may flow onto adjacent lots or streets. The Architectural Control Committee may enforce proper landscaping after notice.
• What this document doesn't cover: This CC&R does not establish any HOA fees, common areas, or mandatory membership in a homeowners association. It does not address leasing restrictions, age restrictions, or parking of recreational vehicles (RVs). The document's covenants run for 35 years (from 1978) and may have expired or been renewed.

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.