Apache Cove Desert Cove
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What Apache Cove Desert Cove's governing documents say
Apache Cove and Desert Cove are single-family home subdivisions in Mesa, AZ, governed by a homeowners' association (HOA). This document is the recorded declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions that binds all owners, residents, and their guests. It details what you can and cannot do with your property, the association's authority, and your financial obligations.
- Architectural review: You must get written approval from the Architectural Committee before any exterior changes, including construction, grading, paint colors, fences, landscaping, antennas, or basketball hoops. The committee has 60 days to respond; you may also need city permits.
- Residential use & home businesses: Each lot must be used only as a single-family residence (one household: persons related by blood/marriage/adoption, or up to 3 unrelated persons). Home businesses are allowed only if they are invisible from outside, don't generate regular visitors, and don't create noise, traffic, or nuisance.
- Pets: Only common household pets (dogs, cats, birds) are allowed, kept as domestic pets. They must be leashed (max 6 ft) when off your lot, not allowed on other lots, and not a nuisance. Outdoor pet structures must not be visible from neighboring property.
- Parking & vehicles: No parking of trucks, trailers, boats, campers, RVs, or inoperable vehicles on lots or streets (except 48 hours/week). Commercial vehicles over 7 ft tall or 18 ft long are restricted. Garages must be used for parking, not living space. Emergency repairs only; no major vehicle work on lot.
- Signs & antennas: Signs visible from neighboring property are generally prohibited except for one approved 'For Sale' sign and required legal signs. Antennas and satellite dishes require approval, but the committee cannot unreasonably restrict FCC-protected devices, which should be ground-mounted when possible.
- Assessments & fees: All owners must pay annual assessments (initially up to $540 per lot, with annual increases up to 5% or CPI). Special assessments require a 2/3 vote. Delinquent payments accrue interest and late fees, and the association can place a lien on the lot.
- Common area & gated entry: The association owns and maintains common areas (tracts A–F, PS). A gated entry may be installed, but the association does not guarantee security. Owners have an easement to use common areas, subject to rules and suspension for violations or nonpayment.
- Miscellaneous restrictions: No clotheslines visible from neighbors, no rooftop AC units, no reflective window materials, no drainage obstruction, and no subdivision of lots without approval. Trash containers must follow city rules and be hidden except on collection day.
Key facts from Apache Cove Desert Cove's documents
- Community type
- Detached single-family residential subdivision (implied by Lots, Residential Units, Single Family definition) (Article 1 definitions (1.34, 1.35))
- Governing law
- Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) referenced for contract for deed and deed of trust (1.26 Owner definition (A.R.S. §33-741 et)
- Assessments & dues
- Maximum initial: $540 per Lot until January 1 of year following first conveyance to Purchaser (6.2.3(i))
- Special assessments
- Permitted for Common Area improvements; requires assent of 2/3 of votes of each class voting (6.5)
- Collections & liens
- Assessment Lien secures all assessments, interest, fees, costs; priority after property taxes, municipal assessments, and First Mortgage. Foreclosure by action at law or foreclosure of lien. Prior to recording lien, written demand with 10 d (6.1, 6.9.2-6.9.5)
- Reserves & fees
- Association shall establish replacement and maintenance reserves (implicit in 6.2.1) (6.2.1)
- Pets
- Only Permitted Pets: dog, cat, household bird, or other animal commonly kept inside a Residential Unit; no commercial breeding; no livestock, fowl, poultry, reptiles (3.12)
- Leasing & rentals
- Not explicitly prohibited; Lessee defined, see 1.23. Leasing of a Residential Unit is not considered trade or business (3.11). (1.23, 3.11)
- Parking & vehicles
- No trucks, trailers, campers, boats visible from neighboring property without ARC approval except temporary (48h/7 days), construction trailers, vehicles in garages, and certain non-commercial vehicles under 7' height, 18' length (3.16)
- Fences
- Fence is an Improvement; must be approved by ARC; boundary walls mentioned under maintenance (7.5, 7.6) (3.1.2 (improvements include fence), 7.5,)
- Architectural approval
- Prior written approval of Architectural Committee required for any excavation/grading, construction, addition, alteration, repair, change affecting exterior appearance (including color scheme) (3.1.1, 3.1.2)
- Solar & roof
- Not specifically addressed; but antennas/dishes have special provisions
- Home business
- Permitted if: not detectable by sight/sound/smell, conforms to zoning, no regular visitors (except one employee not resident), consistent with residential character, no traffic/parking issues, no hazardous materials beyond normal household (3.11)
- Signs & flags
- No signs visible from neighboring property except: required by law, approved identification signs, one approved 'For Sale' sign of approved size/color/design/location (3.14)
- Maintenance
- Association: Common Area, Areas of Association Responsibility (including certain Lot areas as recorded), and rights-of-way not accepted by government. Owner: Lots and improvements thereon; must maintain in good condition. (1.5, 7.1, 7.2)
- Insurance
- Article 8 Insurance: Scope of coverage not detailed in provided text; only title (8.1 scope of coverage (title only))
- Use restrictions
- All Residential Units used exclusively by a Single Family; no trade or business except home business activities not detectable from outside and conforming to zoning, etc. (3.11 Residential Use)
- Voting & meetings
- Two classes: Class A (Owners of Lots, except Declarant) – 1 vote per Lot; Class B (Declarant) – 3 votes per Lot until conversion (5.7 Classes of Members and Voting Rights)
- Amendments
- By Declarant without Owner consent for annexation (2.2); general amendment per 10.3 (not fully provided – only title in TOC) (2.2, 10.3)
- Amenities
- Gated community provision (3.26); Common Area may contain improvements; no specific amenities listed in provided text (3.26)
Collections & enforcement records
Public records show 6 enforcement filings by this association between 2004 and 2005.
Source: Maricopa County Recorder and Maricopa County Superior Court public indexes.
About this HOA
Apache Cove Desert Cove is a homeowners association in Phoenix, AZ.
HOAproxy has 1 document on file for Apache Cove Desert Cove: 1 CC&R. Last updated 2026-06-14.
Governing documents
- Declaration of Covenants (2001) (44 pages) — PDF