Village Grove of Mesa

What Village Grove of Mesa's governing documents say

Village Grove of Mesa is a single-family home community (including manufactured/mobile homes) in Mesa, AZ, governed by a homeowners association. It is age-restricted: at least one occupant must be 55+ and no one under 18 may permanently reside. The rules cover lot use, construction, parking, pets, and rentals, with assessments and enforcement by the association.

• Age restriction (55+): At least one occupant of each lot must be 55 years or older. No person under 18 may permanently reside; visiting children under 18 are limited to two weeks without board permission and cannot use recreational facilities unless accompanied by the resident owner or tenant host.
• Leasing & rentals: Only owners who were renting as of the amendment's adoption date (2007) may continue to lease; the right terminates upon sale of the lot. New leases are prohibited unless the board grants a hardship exception. Each rental must have at least one tenant 55+; proof of age required. Subleasing is not allowed.
• Mobile home & lot specifications: Each lot is restricted to one single-family mobile home (new condition, minimum 800 sq ft living area, minimum 19 ft front width). Setbacks: front 20 ft, sides 5 ft and 10 ft, rear 25 ft. Parking area minimum 320 sq ft, with a covered 10'x20' carport. All construction requires architectural committee approval.
• Parking & vehicles: No overnight street parking. Boats, trailers, and motor homes must be parked in the rear and cannot be used as living quarters. Inoperable vehicles must be removed within 48 hours. Parking in the front setback (20 ft from street) is prohibited for extended periods.
• Pets: Maximum two indoor household pets (dogs, cats, or birds) per lot, with advance approval. Must be leashed (6 ft max) when outside; droppings must be picked up. Pets not allowed in clubhouse or pool area. No breeding or commercial purposes.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are divided equally among 137 lots (1/137 each). Due by November 1; delinquent after 30 days incur 12% annual interest and a late fee of $15 or 10% of the delinquent amount (whichever is greater). The board may increase assessments up to 5% per year without member vote. Special assessments require 2/3 board vote and majority member approval.
• Enforcement & fines: Monetary penalties range from $20 to $500 per violation, with continuing violations subject to daily fines. Owners are responsible for violations by family, guests, or tenants. The association may suspend voting and recreational facility use for delinquent members. Fines and unpaid assessments become a lien on the lot.
• Use restrictions & appearance: Lots are for residential use only; no business or commercial activity allowed. Properties must be maintained neatly; the board may enter and perform maintenance at owner expense after 30 days' notice. Fences: front max 3 ft, side/rear max 6 ft, must be masonry block. No laundry hanging visible from street.

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.