Desert Orchid

What Desert Orchid's governing documents say

Desert Orchid is a single-family subdivision (HOA) in Scottsdale, Arizona — you own your detached house and lot, and share ownership of common areas maintained by the Desert Orchid Homeowners Association. All owners are automatically members and must pay annual and special assessments, and follow use restrictions and architectural rules.

• What you own & maintain: You own your detached dwelling unit and lot, and must maintain the unit in clean, safe condition including roof, windows, paint, and landscaping in the public yard. The Association maintains common areas (landscape tracts).
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments were initially capped at $300 per lot (through 1995) and can increase by up to 10% or CPI annually without a vote. Special assessments require 2/3 vote of members. Assessments are a lien on the lot; late fees ($50) and 10% interest apply.
• Use restrictions: Only 'Single Family' use allowed — defined as persons related by blood/marriage/adoption, or up to four unrelated adults living together as a household. No businesses, noxious activities, or time-shares. Leasing is subject to restrictions (document references 'LEASING' section but detail is garbled).
• Pets: Pets are allowed but must not be a nuisance; the Association may limit number and type. (Exact numbers not specified in this excerpt.)
• Architectural review: Any landscaping, fences, or exterior changes require prior written approval from the Architectural Committee. The Committee has sole judgment over 'Screened From View' and other standards.
• Parking & vehicles: Commercial/recreational vehicles are restricted; parking of family vehicles in garages and on lots is regulated. Vehicle repairs on lots are limited.
• Other restrictions: Signs, antennas, clothes drying, basketball structures, outdoor burning, and fuel tanks are restricted. Fences require design approval. No drilling/mining.

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.