Coplen Estates

What Coplen Estates's governing documents say

Coplen Estates is a single-family home HOA in Phoenix, AZ — you own your lot and house, and the association maintains common areas and enforces rules to protect property values. This document binds all owners, their tenants, and guests. It covers assessments, use restrictions, architectural control, and enforcement.

• Residential use & home businesses: Lots must be used only for single-family residential purposes. Home businesses are permitted if they comply with municipal ordinances for home businesses in residential districts.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must be in writing, for the entire residence, with a minimum term of 180 days. A copy must be provided to the association within 10 days of signing. Owners remain responsible for all assessments and rule compliance during the lease.
• Pets: Common household pets (types and breeds acceptable to the Board) are allowed, but not in unreasonable numbers as determined by the Architectural Committee. No commercial breeding. Pets must be leashed or fenced, and structures for pets must not be visible from neighboring property.
• Parking & vehicles: Parking is prohibited on front yards except on driveways. Street parking for oversized vehicles is limited to daylight hours; guest parking is limited to 72 hours per week. No inoperable or commercial vehicles visible from neighboring property. Vehicles exceeding 250 in length, 84 in height, or 84 in width are restricted.
• Architectural review: Any exterior improvement or alteration (including landscaping, painting, fences, additions) requires prior written approval from the Architectural Committee. The Committee will respond within 60 days; if not, approval is deemed given. The Committee's decisions are final, subject to Board appeal.
• Assessments: Annual assessments start at a maximum of $1,700 per year (until first lot sale). Thereafter, the maximum increases by the greater of 10% or CPI change, with a cap of 20% increase per year without majority owner vote. Special assessments require a 2/3 vote of members. A transfer fee and two months' working capital contribution are due upon purchase.
• Fines & enforcement: The Board may impose fines for rule violations after a written warning and hearing. Unpaid fines carry the same enforcement as delinquent assessments, including liens and foreclosure. Late assessments incur a 10% penalty or $15 late charge, plus interest and attorney fees.
• Party walls: Walls or fences on lot dividing lines are party walls. Each owner maintains the side facing their lot. Repair costs are shared equally unless damage is caused by one owner or originates on their lot. Restrictions include no sprinklers within 5' of walls, no climbing plants, and no attachments without consent.

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.