Canterra Court

What Canterra Court's governing documents say

Canterra Court is a single-family residential HOA community in Phoenix, Arizona (Maricopa County). You own your individual lot and residence; the association maintains common areas and enforces strict design and use restrictions through an architectural committee. This 1998 declaration established a tiered voting structure (the builder retains extra votes initially) and detailed approval requirements for nearly every exterior change.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and residence; the association maintains common areas and has the right to inspect your lot (except completed home interiors). You're responsible for maintaining your landscaping, trees, shrubs, lawn, and buildings in good condition; the association may maintain additional landscaping/improvements on your property if the Board agrees in writing that it's in your best interest.
• Architectural review: Nearly all visible exterior changes require prior written approval from the architectural committee — including landscaping, antennas, satellite dishes, roof equipment (solar, coolers, AC, ventilation), utility lines, patios, decks, fences, walls, exterior paint, and any structural alterations. The committee takes no responsibility for engineering, zoning compliance, or building codes; decisions are final, but owners may appeal to the Board.
• Assessments & fees: The original maximum annual assessment was $30 per lot (from 1998); the Board can increase it annually by the greater of CPI or 10% without a vote, or by more with a 2/3 membership vote. New owners pay a one-time working capital fund equal to 1/6 of the current annual assessment, a transfer fee (set by the Board), and face late charges and lien enforcement if assessments aren't paid within 30 days.
• Parking & vehicles: No motor vehicles over 3/4-ton, mobile homes, travel trailers, camper shells, boats, or similar equipment are allowed visible from neighboring property. Pickup trucks up to 3/4-ton with camper shells up to 7 feet, and mini motor homes up to 7 feet tall and 18 feet long, are permitted only if used regularly for basic transportation. All vehicles must be parked in garages, carports, or designated areas — no overnight street parking, no construction or repairs on-site, and no inoperable vehicles allowed visible.
• Pets: Only a reasonable number of domestic house or yard pets are allowed and must not make excessive noise or become a nuisance. No structures housing animals may be visible from neighboring property. The Board determines what constitutes a 'reasonable number' and whether a particular animal is an approved pet or a nuisance.
• Single-family residential use only: All lots are restricted to single-family residential use — no gainful occupation, profession, trade, or non-residential business is permitted on the property. Owners may lease their lots to a single family and must notify the association of the lease term and lessee name.
• Voting rights & membership: Owners become members automatically upon purchase; Class A members (all owners except the builder/Declarant) have 1 vote per lot. The Declarant initially held Class B membership with 3 votes per lot, converting to Class A on the earliest of: 180 days after Class A votes exceed Class B votes, Declarant's written waiver, or January 1, 2020. Voting rights are suspended 15 days after assessment arrears or up to 60 days for other violations.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is the master CC&R declaration dated 1998; it establishes the legal framework but does not include the association's bylaws, current assessment amounts, detailed architectural guidelines, current association rules, or specific amendments adopted since 1998. Consult the association directly for current rates, rules, and procedures.

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.