Empire at Estrella Town Center

What Empire at Estrella Town Center's governing documents say

Empire at Estrella Town Center is a commercial/retail development in Phoenix, AZ governed by a Declaration of Easements, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs). This document applies to owners of commercial parcels (not residential units) and their tenants. It establishes a shared maintenance regime, use limitations, architectural controls, and assessment obligations to preserve the property's value as a first-class retail center.

• Property type & permitted uses: Each parcel may only be used for lawful commercial/retail purposes. Prohibited uses include adult bookstores, pawn shops, flea markets, massage parlors (with exceptions), junk yards, automobile sales, cemeteries, industrial uses, houses of worship, residential (temporary or permanent), trailer courts, and more. Seasonal sales are allowed in parking areas under certain conditions.
• What you own & maintain: You own your parcel and any buildings on it. You must maintain your buildings, parking areas, landscaping (unless part of Areas of Manager Responsibility), and your portion of the Boundary Wall. The Manager maintains common areas like the Perimeter Wall, certain landscaping, monument signs, and water retention basins.
• Assessments & fees: Annual Assessments are levied per parcel based on square footage. Special Assessments require approval by a Super-Majority (80% of gross acreage). Assessments are due as determined by the Manager; late payments accrue 15% annual interest and may become a lien. The Manager may charge a fee up to $750 for architectural review applications.
• Architectural review: All improvements (buildings, signs, landscaping) require prior written Manager approval. The Manager may set Architectural Rules and has 30 days to approve/disapprove a complete application; failure to respond results in deemed approval. Material changes require re-approval.
• Parking & vehicles: Each parcel must provide sufficient off-street parking for all employees, customers, and visitors. Parking on public or private streets is prohibited. No use may attract parking exceeding available spaces. Outdoor storage is generally prohibited unless screened.
• Signage & exterior displays: Outdoor sales and displays are limited to seasonal sales from parking areas; booths must be removed promptly. All signs must comply with Architectural Rules. Monument signs (excluding those naming multiple businesses) may be Limited Common Areas.
• Leasing & rentals: The document does not set minimum lease terms or restrict tenants other than requiring compliance with the Declaration. Leases must not violate use restrictions. Owners must ensure their tenants (Permittees) abide by all rules.
• Insurance requirements: Each Owner must carry commercial general liability insurance with at least $2,000,000 aggregate coverage. Self-insurance is allowed for owners with net worth over $50 million. The Manager may obtain insurance for common areas.

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.