Anthem Community Council

What Anthem Community Council's governing documents say

Anthem is a master-planned community in Phoenix, AZ, governed by the Anthem Community Council — a civic league (not a typical HOA) that oversees community-wide amenities, services, and funding. Individual neighborhoods have their own sub-associations with separate rules. This declaration applies to all Lots and sets the framework for assessments, use of common areas, and council powers.

• Community structure & governance: The Anthem Community Council is a 501(c)(4) civic league that oversees community-wide matters such as the Community Center, parks, trails, and preservation areas. Individual neighborhoods may have their own homeowner or condominium associations with additional rules.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments fund Council expenses and are allocated per Assessment Unit. A Special Assessment may be levied for unbudgeted expenses. There is also a Community Enhancement Fee of up to 0.25% of the gross selling price due on each property transfer (with exemptions for developer transfers, estate transfers, etc.).
• Assessment increase cap: The annual assessment per Assessment Unit cannot exceed 120% of the previous year's amount without the affirmative vote or written consent of a majority of all Owners.
• Lien for unpaid assessments: The Council has a lien on each Lot for unpaid assessments, fees, interest, late charges, and collection costs. The lien is subordinate only to property tax liens and first mortgages. Foreclosure can be judicial or non-judicial.
• Use of common amenities: Residential Owners and apartment tenants have a nonexclusive easement to use the Community Center (which includes a swim facility, multipurpose rooms, and fitness center). The Council may charge use or membership fees and adopt rules that may differ by user class.
• Golf carts prohibited: Golf carts are generally not allowed for transportation within Anthem except on golf courses or if permitted by an Association Declaration recorded before or at same time as this covenant.
• Enforcement & dispute resolution: The Council may impose fines, suspend use of amenities, or sue to enforce rules. Prior to litigation, parties must follow the Council's dispute resolution procedures, except for collection actions.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is the master covenant; it does not contain specific rules for individual lots (e.g., architectural standards, pet limits, parking) — those are governed by separate sub-association documents. The document also lacks details on exact assessment amounts or reserve funding levels.

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.