Summit Shadows

What Summit Shadows's governing documents say

Summit Shadows is a single-family home HOA in Mesa, AZ with 60 lots. The Declaration governs use, maintenance, and architectural standards, binding all owners, occupants, and tenants. The association maintains common areas including private roads, access gates, and recreational facilities.

• Residential use & business restrictions: Lots must be used for single-family residential purposes only. Home businesses are allowed only if not detectable from outside, involve no routine employees, and comply with zoning. Garage sales are prohibited.
• Architectural & landscaping control: All exterior changes—construction, painting, landscaping, fencing—require prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee. Fencing must be masonry or wrought iron, max 6 feet. Front yards must be landscaped within 60 days of purchase.
• Rentals & leasing: Only entire living units may be leased; no partial rentals. Leases must be in writing and subject to the Declaration. Transient or hotel purposes are prohibited. Owners must notify the association of lease start/end dates and tenant names.
• Pets: Reasonable number of household pets (dogs, cats) allowed, but not for commercial purposes. Pets must be kept indoors or in fenced yards, not run loose. No structures for animals visible from neighboring property.
• Parking & vehicles: No commercial vehicles, boats, RVs, or trailers visible from neighboring property. Parking permitted only in garages or paved driveways. Street parking limited to 6 hours for guests; no overnight parking on roads. Vehicles may be towed at owner's expense.
• Common areas & amenities: Common areas include private roads, access gates, a tot lot, ramada, and recreational facilities. Owners have easement to use common areas subject to association rules. Gates are unmanned and may delay emergency vehicles; association not liable.
• Maintenance obligations: Owners must maintain their lot's improvements (exteriors, roofs, driveways) and landscaping. The association maintains common areas and 'areas of association responsibility' (e.g., perimeter walls, private streets). Failure to maintain may result in fines and lien.

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.