Desert Ridge Commercial Core

What Desert Ridge Commercial Core's governing documents say

Desert Ridge Commercial Core is a master-planned commercial development in Phoenix, AZ, governed by a Declaration that binds owners and tenants of commercial parcels within the core. The property is held under a 99-year ground lease from the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD). The rules are designed for a mix of general commercial, retail, office, and limited multifamily residential uses, with strict design review and assessment obligations.

• Permitted land uses: The Covered Property is intended for general commercial, retail, and office uses. Limited residential is allowed: multi-family developments (apartments, townhomes) with a single owner and at least 50 units, or part of a 45,000+ sq ft development with multi-family comprising ≤40%; condominium developments with an association; hotel/resort; and congregate care/nursing home. Trailer courts, RV parks, jails, and detention facilities are prohibited.
• Prohibited land uses: Prohibited uses include any residential use that does not meet the multi-family criteria; manufacturing or industrial uses (except incidental); adult-oriented businesses (bookstore, theater, strip club, etc.); head shops, pawn shops, piercing/tattoo parlors; junk yards; outdoor housing of animals; dumping or incineration; and any use violating laws or creating nuisances (odors, noise, pollution).
• Design review & approval: All initial construction and material exterior changes require Declarant approval. Owners must submit plans (site, elevations, materials, landscaping) for review. Declarant has 30 days to object; otherwise deemed approved. Fees for professional review are paid by the owner. Design Guidelines govern aesthetics, colors, landscaping, signage, etc. This Article 6 terminates after 20 years or when Declarant's rights expire.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are levied per Net Square Foot of each parcel to fund association operations, common area maintenance, reserves, and enforcement. Late payments incur a 10% late charge after 15 days' notice and 18% annual interest. Unpaid assessments become a lien on the parcel. The association may suspend voting rights and foreclose the lien.
• Maintenance & common areas: The association maintains Common Areas (arterial and drainage areas). Owners must keep their parcels in good condition, including landscaping, and control dust. If an owner fails to maintain, the association can correct and charge the owner, with the cost secured by an assessment lien. Owners are also responsible for damage to common areas from construction activities.
• Term & amendments: The Declaration runs for 50 years from recording (2000) and automatically extends in 10-year increments. Termination requires 90% of member votes (or 100% if Declarant holds majority) plus Declarant approval. Amendments need 70% of votes cast, but an amendment materially affecting a parcel requires that owner's written 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.