Desert Shores at the Islands

What Desert Shores at the Islands's governing documents say

Desert Shores at The Islands is a single-family-home subdivision in Phoenix, AZ, part of a larger master-planned community governed by a separate Islands Declaration. Homeowners own their lot and home, and must adhere to use restrictions, architectural controls, and ongoing assessments. This document binds all lot owners (not just renters or tenants).

• Residential use & restrictions: All lots are limited to single-family residential use. No business, professional, religious, or institutional activities are allowed. No temporary structures (tents, barns, etc.) are permitted.
• Architectural review & exterior changes: Any exterior building, fence, wall, addition, or landscaping change (except rear-yard only) requires prior written approval from the Board or an appointed committee. Plans must be submitted; if no decision within 30 days, approval is deemed granted. Initial landscaping by Declarant cannot be altered without approval.
• Leasing & rentals: An owner may lease only the entire lot (not part of it). Leases must be in writing, for at least 30 days, and must state they are subject to all governing documents. The Board can enforce lease defaults if the owner fails to act.
• Pets: No more than two dogs, cats, or other small household pets per lot without Board approval. Pets cannot be kept for commercial purposes, and must not cause unreasonable annoyance as determined by the Board. Pets must be leashed and not allowed to soil common areas.
• Parking & vehicles: Overnight parking is prohibited on designated streets (Seashore Dr., Bayshore Blvd., Rock Harbor Dr.). Vehicles must be parked in garages or driveways. No vehicles exceeding one ton, trailers, campers, boats, or inoperable vehicles may be visible from other lots, common areas, or streets. Exceptions for pickup trucks under 3/4 ton with camper shells ≤7 ft high, mini‑motor homes ≤7 ft high and 18 ft long, and boats stored per the Islands Declaration.
• Assessments: All lot owners must pay annual assessments and may be subject to special assessments for capital improvements (approved by majority of each class). Assessments are a lien on the lot and a personal obligation of the owner at the time due. Late payments accrue interest at 12% per annum. The lien is subordinate to first mortgages.
• Party walls: Fences or walls built on property lines as part of original construction are party walls. Repair costs are shared in proportion to use. If one owner negligently damages a party wall, that owner bears full cost. Any extension or alteration requires written consent from the adjoining owner making use of the wall.

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.