Mission Santa Fe

What Mission Santa Fe's governing documents say

Mission Santa Fe is a townhome (patiohome) community in Phoenix, AZ — each owner has fee simple title to the lot and building, with party walls shared between neighbors. The association maintains common areas and front yards, and owners must comply with architectural review, use restrictions, and uniform assessments.

• Party walls: Walls on the dividing line between patiohomes are party walls; repair and maintenance costs are shared proportionally by owners who use the wall. Destruction by fire or casualty may be restored by any using owner, with contribution from others.
• Architectural review: No exterior improvements (buildings, fences, walls, antennas, landscaping) may be erected without written approval of the Architectural Control Committee. Plans must be submitted; committee has 30 days to act, and may charge a reasonable review fee.
• Use restrictions (pets, signs, parking, vehicles): Up to two household pets (dogs, cats, etc.) per home, must be leashed outside. Signs limited to two identification signs (max 72 sq. in.) and approved builder/sale signs. All motor vehicles must be parked in garages; no trucks over 3/4 ton, boats, RVs, or trailers unless permitted; no overnight street parking of large trucks.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must be in writing and include tenant’s agreement to comply with the Declaration, Articles, Bylaws, and rules. No specified minimum lease term in this document; all leases subject to association rules.
• Assessments & fees: Each lot pays annual assessments determined by the Board (initial max $1,000 per lot, can increase by up to 10% or CPI annually without member vote; higher increases need 2/3 approval). Special assessments require 2/3 vote. Late fees ($10 initially) and 10% interest apply if unpaid. Assessments are a lien on the lot.
• Maintenance responsibilities: Owners maintain enclosed lot areas (including landscaping). The association maintains unenclosed front yards and common areas (landscaping, insurance, etc.). If an owner fails to maintain, the association may do so and charge the owner.

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.