Melton Ranch

What Melton Ranch's governing documents say

Melton Ranch is a standard single-family HOA in Peoria, AZ (near Phoenix). This Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) applies to all homeowners, residents, and their guests. It establishes the HOA's authority, property-use rules, and assessment obligations to maintain the community's residential character and common areas.

• Use as a single-family residence: Each lot may only be used by a 'Single Family' — defined as persons related by blood, marriage, or adoption, or up to three unrelated persons living as a household. No trade or business is allowed on the property unless it's a home-based activity that is not visible or audible from outside, does not generate frequent visitors, and complies with zoning. Daycare and frequent client meetings are prohibited.
• Leasing & rentals: An owner may lease the entire lot and dwelling unit on a nontransient basis (no short-term rentals) to a single family. Leasing only a portion of the lot is not allowed. The owner must notify the HOA of the lease and ensure the tenant reads the rules before occupying.
• Pets: Only common household pets (dogs, cats, etc.) are permitted, in a 'reasonable number' as determined by the Board. No breeding, commercial use, or animals like livestock, poultry, or pot-bellied pigs. Pets must be restrained on the owner's property; waste must be cleaned up immediately from any common area or neighbor's lot.
• Architectural review & exterior changes: All exterior improvements (structures, paint, roofs, fences, landscaping, antennas, solar panels, etc.) require prior approval by the Architectural Committee. Roofs must be tile, slate, or concrete. Ancillary buildings (sheds, etc.) must be similar in style and no larger than the main dwelling. Basketball hoops, play equipment, and clotheslines also need approval.
• Parking & vehicles: Commercial vehicles, recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers may not be parked on lots unless inside a garage or on a temporary, nonrecurring basis as determined by the Committee. Vehicle repairs on lots are prohibited. Family vehicles should be parked in the driveway or garage.
• Signs & displays: Only one small (5 sq. ft. or less) real estate sign is allowed per lot, placed where approved. Political signs are permitted with Architectural Committee approval. Religious and holiday decorations are allowed, but the Board can set reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. No other signs visible from neighboring property are allowed.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are set by the Board and paid in installments. The HOA can also levy supplemental, special, and enforcement assessments. Delinquent payments incur 18% annual interest and late fees, and become a lien on the property that can be foreclosed. A one-time working capital fee of 1/6 of the annual assessment is due from each new owner.
• Private streets & gated access: The community is designed as a gated community. Private streets are for use only by owners, their families, guests, and invitees. Until the gates are activated by the Declarant, access is not restricted.

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.