Pinnacle Center

What Pinnacle Center's governing documents say

Pinnacle Center is a commercial property in Phoenix, AZ, governed by a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs). The rules apply to owners and tenants of the five commercial lots, covering permitted uses, architectural approval, shared parking and access, and association assessments. This is not a residential community.

• Permitted & prohibited uses: Lots may be used for general commercial purposes including hotels, restaurants, offices, retail, and financial services, subject to zoning. Prohibited uses include warehousing (except normal retail stocking), manufacturing, mobile homes, junkyards, dry cleaning plants, auto sales/repair, lodging (except in the hotel on Lot 4), mortuaries, pornography shops, game arcades (except in hotel), gas stations, and massage parlors. A bank exclusion limits federally insured banking to Lot 1 only.
• Architectural review: All improvements (buildings, parking, landscaping, signs) require prior written approval from the Architectural Review Committee. Plans must show site layout, elevations, materials, colors, landscaping, parking, and utilities. Approval is based on design harmony, setbacks, and conformity with the project's purpose. If the committee does not act within 30 days of complete submission, plans are deemed approved.
• Parking & access easements: Each lot has cross easements for parking and vehicle access, and for pedestrian walkways. Owners may relocate parking spaces and driveways as long as the total count is not reduced below originally approved numbers. No on-street parking is allowed; adequate off-street parking must be provided. Truck loading areas must be screened and not face the front of buildings.
• Assessments & liens: Each owner pays a pro rata share of association expenses (based on lot square footage divided by total 355,992 sq ft). Expenses include maintenance of common areas, lighting, insurance, management fees, and private street maintenance. Unpaid assessments accrue interest at 18% per year and can become a lien on the lot, enforceable by foreclosure or personal judgment.
• Landscaping & maintenance: Landscaping must follow an approved plan and include an underground irrigation system. It must be completed within 60 days after building construction. If the owner fails, the association may do the work and charge the owner, with a completion bond required. Owners must keep their lots clean, maintained, and free of rubbish. Outside storage must be fully screened.
• Dispute resolution: Before suing, parties must follow a mandatory process: written notice, 30-day negotiation, then mediation. If mediation fails, the claimant must submit to final and binding arbitration. Certain actions (e.g., lien enforcement, temporary restraining orders) are exempt. The association cannot sue without approval of 75% of members, except for enforcement, collections, tax challenges, or counterclaims.
• Term & amendments: The Declaration runs for 25 years from April 7, 2006, then auto-renews yearly. It can be terminated or amended by owners of 75% of the property, but during the initial term the declarant's written approval is also required.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document does not address residential use, rental restrictions, pets, age restrictions, or any residential amenities. It is a commercial covenant and should not be relied upon for residential occupancy rules.

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.