Crismon Commons West

What Crismon Commons West's governing documents say

Crismon Commons West is a mixed-use retail/office complex in Phoenix, AZ. This document creates reciprocal easements, use restrictions, and a common area maintenance framework among the owners of individual parcels (lots). It does not establish a residential homeowners association or condominium; it governs commercial property owners and their tenants.

• Permitted and prohibited uses: Parcels may only be used for retail and office uses customary in similar centers. Prohibited uses include residential (unless converted with approvals), truck parking, car pooling, auto repairs (except fast-lube), bowling alleys, funeral parlors, massage parlors, gambling, flea markets, schools (except day care), gun ranges, churches, manufacturing, warehousing (except incidental to retail), adult stores, coin laundries, carnivals, bankruptcy sales, auctions, and unemployment agencies.
• Common area maintenance & fees: The owner of the Primary Parcel (Parcel 5) acts as Maintenance Director, maintaining the common area (parking, driveways, landscaping, lighting, etc.). Each parcel owner pays a monthly pro rata share based on floor area, plus a service charge of up to 15%. The director may adjust estimated payments quarterly or annually and must provide an annual accounting.
• Signage & lighting: A project identification sign is maintained by the Maintenance Director, costs shared pro rata. Each parcel owner may erect a monument sign with Primary Parcel owner approval. Building signs must meet specific design standards (no exposed lamps, no flashing, no roof placement). Common area lighting must stay on from 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily; extended hours lighting is separately metered and paid by users.
• Architectural approval: All buildings must be architecturally compatible. Plans for initial construction or exterior alterations must be submitted to the Primary Parcel owner at least 30 days before work. The Primary Parcel owner cannot unreasonably withhold approval or require standards superior to its own buildings.
• Insurance requirements: Each owner must maintain all-risk insurance (90% replacement cost) and commercial general liability ($2M single limit, $25K deductible). The Maintenance Director must carry liability insurance (minimum $2M combined single limit). Owners waive subrogation against each other up to insurance recoveries.
• Sidewalk sales: Owners/occupants may conduct sidewalk sales up to 12 times per 12-month period, each lasting no more than 10 consecutive days. Sales are limited to the sidewalk in front of the premises, cannot exceed half the sidewalk width or extend 40 feet from the main entrance, and must not obstruct pedestrian or vehicle access. Temporary fences are prohibited.
• Parking & access: Common area parking is for customer/employee vehicles only. No multi-level parking. Parking ratios must be 5 spaces per 1,000 sq ft for office/retail, 10 for restaurants. Owners cannot impede cross-access or park employees on another owner's parcel without consent. Temporary barriers for prescriptive right prevention are allowed.
• Duration & amendments: The declaration runs until December 31, 2055. Before the Declarant sells all parcels, it can amend unilaterally (with the affected parcel owner's consent). Afterward, amendments require written consent of the Primary Parcel owner and all affected parcel owners and lienholders.

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.