Desert Harbor

What Desert Harbor's governing documents say

Desert Harbor is a master-planned community declaration (1985) for a 477-acre development in Peoria, Arizona, intended for phased development with multiple land-use zones: single-family residential, condominiums, apartments, commercial, and mixed-use areas. This is a framework declaration; specific rules for individual sections are defined in tract declarations recorded as each phase develops. The document establishes the association, common areas, architectural standards, and enforcement mechanisms binding all owners and residents.

• Common area easements & use rights: All owners have easement rights to common areas, subject to the association charging reasonable admission and use fees. The association may suspend voting rights and common area access for delinquent assessments or rule violations (up to 60-day periods, successive periods if infractions aren't corrected).
• Architectural review required: All exterior improvements, alterations, repairs, landscaping, grading, color changes, and modifications affecting exterior appearance must receive prior written approval from the Architectural Committee before construction. No changes or deviations from approved plans are allowed without re-approval.
• Landscaping & maintenance obligations: Owners must maintain landscaping on their property and adjacent public right-of-way areas (setbacks, easement areas). Landscaping must be completed within six months of occupancy; the board may require the owner to pay for association-performed landscaping via assessment lien if not done.
• Prohibited animals: No horses, goats, poultry, chickens, sheep, cattle, or snakes allowed. Reasonable domestic house/yard pets are permitted, but the board has sole discretion to determine reasonableness and resolve disputes; pets must not create unreasonable noise or nuisance.
• Building maintenance standards: All buildings and structures must be kept in good condition and repair; if damaged or destroyed, they must be immediately repaired, rebuilt, or demolished and debris removed. Buildings cannot be allowed to fall into disrepair.
• Nuisances & prohibited activities: No rubbish, debris, odors, loud noises, or exterior speakers (except security devices); trash must be stored in covered containers not visible from neighboring property. All outdoor activities must be kept sanitary, neat, and free from conditions offensive or detrimental to neighbors.
• Temporary structures & construction: No trailers, tents, shacks, incomplete buildings, or temporary structures may be used as residences. All construction equipment and trailers must be removed immediately after construction completion; equipment cannot be placed more than 30 days before construction starts. Construction must meet board and architectural requirements.
• Assessment liens & enforcement: The association levies annual assessments per lot/parcel and may levy special assessments for capital improvements; both create property liens. Delinquent assessments allow the association to enforce collection, suspend voting/use rights, and assess collection costs and interest.

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.