Circle G at Silver Creek

What Circle G at Silver Creek's governing documents say

This is a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Circle G at Silver Creek, a single-family residential subdivision in Gilbert, Arizona (Phoenix area). It establishes a homeowners association (HOA) that governs the 35 lots, with rules focused on maintaining a rural/equestrian character. Living here means you own a lot and must comply with strict architectural, landscaping, and use restrictions, and pay assessments to the HOA.

• Horse privileges & animals: All lots have horse privileges, but no commercial breeding or boarding. Dogs and other animals must be fenced or controlled. Swine, guinea hens, peacocks, and geese are prohibited. Owners accept noise, odors, and flies typical of a rural equestrian area.
• Construction & minimum home size: Only one single-family residence per lot, plus accessory buildings (garages, barns, tack rooms). Minimum livable area: 3,000 sq ft for one-story, 2,600 sq ft for two-story (excludes garages and porches). Upper story cannot exceed 40% of total. Lot width must be at least 75 ft. Roofs must be tile or shake (no metal or asphalt shingles).
• Architectural review: All construction, additions, fences, and exterior changes require prior approval from the Architectural Control Committee. Submit two sets of plans and pay a review fee. If not acted upon within 60 days, approval is deemed granted unless conflicting with the Declaration or zoning.
• Landscaping requirements: A detailed front yard landscape plan must be approved before installation. Must include two 36-inch box canopy trees (e.g., orange, acacia, ash) placed 10 ft from the street curb. Plan must specify plants, sizes, granite color, etc. Installation must be completed within 180 days of certificate of occupancy. Gravel/granite driveways in front are prohibited.
• Parking & vehicles: Only private passenger cars and pickup trucks up to 3/4 ton may park on driveways. No campers, trailers, motor homes, or boats visible from the street. Inoperable vehicles must be inside an enclosed garage. ATVs, trail bikes, and similar vehicles may not use easements or vacant lots without HOA consent.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are set by the Board, with a starting maximum of $540 per lot in 2003, increasing up to 5% per year (or CPI if greater) without a vote. Special assessments for capital improvements require 2/3 member vote. Assessments are a lien on the lot. Late payments accrue 12% interest and collection costs.
• Violations & fines: For noncompliance, a three-step notice process: first letter, second letter with warning, third letter giving 14 days to cure. After that, fines start at $25/week, doubling every 30 days until cured. Owners may request a hearing before fines are imposed.
• Irrigation & utilities: All lots are required to belong to the Irrigation Water Delivery District (IWDD). Owners must allow irrigator access. Natural gas service is available, and each home must install at least one gas water heater and one gas space heater, or pay a $1,000 fee. Utility lines must be underground except where prohibited.

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.