La Cienega

What La Cienega's governing documents say

La Cienega is a single-family home subdivision in Phoenix, AZ — each owner owns the lot and house, and the HOA maintains common areas (Tracts A–D) and enforces rules through a board and architectural committee. These CC&Rs apply to all owners, residents, and guests.

• Who can live here (Single Family): Each residential unit must be occupied by a single family, defined as one or more persons related by blood/marriage/adoption, or no more than three unrelated persons maintaining a common household.
• Architectural control: Any exterior change (construction, painting, landscaping, antennas, solar equipment) requires prior written approval from the Architectural Committee, which has 30 days to respond. Variances may be granted for hardship.
• Pets: Up to two dogs, cats, parakeets, or similar household birds are allowed as domestic pets. They must be confined to the owner's lot; dogs/cats must be leashed (≤6 ft) when off the lot and may not enter other lots. No structure for pets may be visible from neighboring property.
• Vehicles & parking: No trucks, trailers, boats, RVs, or similar vehicles may be parked on lots or common area without prior approval, except in garages or fenced side/rear yards not visible from neighboring property. Motorcycles, ATVs, etc., may only be parked in garages. The HOA may tow violating vehicles at owner's expense.
• Home businesses: A business may be conducted within a home only if it is not detectable from outside, complies with zoning, involves no customer visits or door-to-door solicitation, and is consistent with residential character. Leasing is not considered a business.
• Minimum home size & height: Each residential unit must have at least 3,000 square feet of livable space under roof. Height limits vary by lot: 19 ft (lots 1-7), 20.5 ft with larger rear setback, 23 ft (lots 8-10, 14, 15, 32, 33), and 30 ft for others. All units must be single-story (excluding basements).
• Landscaping & maintenance: Front yard landscaping with irrigation must be installed within 30 days of occupancy, and side/back yards within 60 days, per approved plans. Owners must keep lots trimmed, weed-free, and well-maintained. The HOA may step in and charge the owner if work is not done.
• Gates & liability: The developer may install an electronic gate on a private street; owners assume the risk that it may delay emergency vehicles. Neither the developer nor the HOA is liable for claims resulting from the gate.

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.