The Palms at Mesa

What The Palms at Mesa's governing documents say

The Palms at Mesa is a single-family residential HOA in Mesa, Arizona — you own your lot and home, the association maintains common areas and streets, and all owners pay equal per-lot assessments.

• What you own & maintain: You own your single-family lot and residence (one house per lot, maximum 3 stories, plus 1–3 car garage). The association maintains all common areas, streets, entryways, pools, and recreational facilities.
• Assessments and fees: All owners pay equal annual assessments set by the board. New purchasers also pay 2 months of annual assessments plus a transfer fee into reserves. Late payments (after 30 days) incur a 10% fee (minimum $15) plus interest; unpaid assessments become a lien on your property.
• Architectural review: The Architectural Committee must approve all external changes and new construction. Prefabricated structures visible from neighboring properties are prohibited; all homes must be new construction.
• Parking & vehicles: All vehicles must park inside your garage; no parking on driveways or streets. Visitor parking in common areas is limited to 2 hours per 24 hours (or 24 hours per 5-day period). Vehicles exceeding 18.5 feet long, 6.25 feet tall, or 7 feet wide are prohibited.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential use only; no commercial activities except approved home businesses. No noxious activities or loud devices except security systems. Signs require approval except sale signs (max 30"×24"), political signs (max 24"×24", allowed 45 days before to 7 days after elections), and construction signs.
• Voting rights & membership: Automatic membership upon lot ownership (one vote per lot). The developer holds enhanced Class B voting (3 votes per lot) until 100% of lots sell, 20 years pass, or they relinquish it. Voting rights suspend if you fall 15+ days behind on assessments.
• Fines and enforcement: The association can impose fines for covenant violations with written notice and a right to be heard. Fines must be paid within 30 days; unpaid fines become a lien on your property.

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.