Meridian Hills

What Meridian Hills's governing documents say

Meridian Hills is a single-family residential HOA in Phoenix, AZ where owners hold their lots in fee-simple title. The community is governed by an Architectural Committee that approves nearly all exterior changes—from roofing and landscaping to parking and window treatments. Residents must comply with strict aesthetic standards, strict parking and pet rules, and maintain landscaping to defined specifications within 90 days of purchase.

• Architectural review & approval: Any excavation, grading, construction, addition, alteration, or repair to exterior appearance—including color scheme—requires prior written Architectural Committee approval with detailed plans and specifications. The committee has 60 days to respond; failure to respond is deemed approval. Approval is based on design quality, aesthetic harmony with existing structures, and consistency with project standards.
• Residential use only: Lots must be used exclusively for single-family residential purposes. Home-based business is permitted only if invisible from outside, complies with local zoning, involves no customer traffic or non-resident employees, and generates no excessive vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
• Leasing & rentals: Minimum lease term is 30 days—no transient or vacation rentals allowed. Leases must cover the entire lot with all improvements, be in writing, and comply with all governing documents. A copy must be provided to the Association before occupancy.
• Pets: Maximum three domestic pets (dogs, cats, parakeets, or similar household birds) per lot, kept for household use only. Dogs may be off-lot only on a leash of 6 feet or less; all other pets must remain confined to the owner's lot.
• Parking & vehicles: Motor vehicles must park in the garage if available. If insufficient garage space, vehicles can park in the driveway only if under 7 feet tall and 18 feet long. Recreational vehicles exceeding those dimensions may occupy a driveway only for loading/unloading, limited to 24 consecutive hours or 72 hours per week. Trailers, campers, and inoperable vehicles cannot be visible from neighboring properties.
• Landscaping: Front yard landscaping must be installed and substantially completed within 90 days of taking ownership in an attractive manner per Architectural Committee guidelines. Owners are responsible for ongoing maintenance and for maintaining grades, slopes, retaining walls, and drainage structures. Non-compliance allows the Association to perform the work and bill the owner at 15% annual interest, with a lien on the property.
• Exterior standards: All roofs must be tile of an Architectural Committee–approved design, style, material, and color. Garages cannot be converted to living space. Street-facing windows must have white, beige, earth tone, or pastel coverings installed within 90 days. Rooftop air conditioners are prohibited. All utility lines must be underground or concealed. No antennas, signs, or exterior equipment are visible from neighboring properties without approval.
• Minimum home size: Each residential unit must contain at least 1,000 square feet, excluding garages, carports, and patios.

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.