North Valley Estates

What North Valley Estates's governing documents say

North Valley Estates is a Phoenix, Arizona residential community where you own your lot and are bound by detailed deed restrictions that govern what you can build, how you maintain your property, and what activities are permitted. The restrictions run with the land and are enforced by an Architectural Control Committee (initially the developer, later the Association).

• Architectural review & approval: All improvements, alterations, repairs, or work affecting your lot's appearance require written approval from the Architectural Control Committee before starting. Submit plans and specifications; approval or disapproval must come within 45 days or it's deemed approved. The committee may charge a review fee and can consult architects or engineers. New construction must be all-new (no moved buildings).
• Residential use only: Lots must be used exclusively for residential purposes. Home-based businesses are permitted only if the business is invisible/inaudible from outside, has no customer visits, no employees other than household residents, doesn't increase traffic beyond residential norms, and conforms to zoning. Prohibited uses: clubs, churches, stores, hospitals, clinics, group homes.
• Building requirements: Each residential unit must have a minimum 2-car garage with enclosed doors and a minimum of 2,200 square feet of first-level living area (excluding garage, basement, patio, entryway). Lots 1, 2, 27, and 28 are restricted to one story or one level in height only.
• Vehicles & parking: Motor vehicles must be parked in the garage or driveway (max 7 ft height, 18 ft length). Boats, trailers, mobile homes, and campers cannot be visible from neighboring property; if kept in the rear yard, the yard must be fully enclosed by fence/wall and boats must have a tailored cover. Recreational vehicles/motor homes may stay in a driveway for maximum 24 consecutive hours or 72 hours per 7-day period. Guest vehicles allowed 72 hours per 7 days. No construction, reconstruction, or repair of vehicles visible from neighboring property.
• Landscaping & lot maintenance: Within 60 days of occupancy, owners must install landscaping (grass, trees, plants) with irrigation/drip systems in front/side yards and public right-of-way areas. All lawns, hedges, shrubs must be mowed, trimmed, and maintained neat and attractive. Dead plants must be promptly replaced with like kind unless approved otherwise. Owners are responsible for all maintenance of their lots and buildings.
• Fences & boundary walls: Each owner must construct a standard 4-inch block fence on the side and back-yard boundaries prior to first occupancy. Adjoining owners split maintenance and repair costs equally (50/50), except the owner whose negligence caused exposure to elements bears full cost. Owner constructing the initial fence can claim reimbursement ($9/linear foot or half actual cost) from adjoining owners within 10 days of demand.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and parakeets (or similar household birds) are allowed as domestic pets only. Dogs must be confined to owner's lot or on a leash not exceeding 6 feet when off the property. No other animals, birds, fowl, poultry, or livestock permitted. No animal housing structures may be visible from neighboring property.
• Prohibited items & materials: Asphalt shingles prohibited on roofs. No rooftop HVAC, AC, or evaporative cooling equipment visible from neighboring property. No trailers, incomplete buildings, tents, shacks, garages, or barns used as residences. No temporary structures for residence for more than 12 months without approval. Solar collectors, antennas, and satellite dishes prohibited if visible from neighboring property without approval.

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.