Romero Estates

What Romero Estates's governing documents say

Romero Estates is a standard single-family home HOA in Phoenix, AZ. You own your lot and house; the association maintains common areas (Tracts A and B) and enforces uniform rules. Living here requires compliance with detailed architectural, landscaping, and use restrictions overseen by a Design Review Committee.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and detached single-family home (max 2 stories, attached 2+ car garage). You are responsible for maintaining your house, yard, fences, and driveway; the association maintains common areas and the outward-facing side of boundary walls.
• Architectural review: Exterior changes (painting, additions, fences, landscaping, sheds, pools, satellite dishes over 1 meter, etc.) require prior written approval from the Design Review Committee. Fences must be masonry (max 6 ft side/rear, 3 ft front); chain link needs special approval. Play structures, ramadas, and storage sheds face strict size and location limits.
• Parking & vehicles: Parking is allowed in garages or driveways only. No commercial vehicles, boats, RVs, or trailers may be parked on lots or streets unless fully enclosed or hidden in a rear yard behind a fence. Vehicles must be in operating condition with current plates; no parking on landscaped areas.
• Pets & animals: Only 'generally recognized house or yard pets' allowed (no livestock, poultry, or exotic animals) in reasonable numbers per local zoning. Pets must be leashed outside fenced lots; owners must clean up waste. Kennels or pet structures require Design Review approval.
• Landscaping & maintenance: Front yards must be landscaped within 120 days of purchase per an approved plan. Lawns must be kept neat; no visible clotheslines, compost piles, or trash storage. Weeds and debris must be removed. The association can step in and charge the owner if maintenance is neglected.
• Use restrictions & business: Lots are for single-family residential use only. No business, commercial, or manufacturing activities. No mobile homes, tents, or temporary structures as residences. No mineral exploration. No offensive or nuisance activities.
• Signs & antennas: Signs are prohibited except for approved real estate signs and small nameplates. Satellite dishes larger than 1 meter (39 inches) are banned; smaller ones must be in the rear yard and not visible from streets. All antennas require Design Review approval.
• Assessments (HOA fees): All lots pay annual assessments set by the board. Initial max was $10/month; the board can increase up to 10% per year without a vote. Larger increases need two-thirds owner approval. Delinquent assessments accrue 12% interest and late fees; the association can place a lien and foreclose. A transfer fee and working capital payment apply on resale.

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.