Sands Central

What Sands Central's governing documents say

Sands Central is a single-family home subdivision in Phoenix, AZ. These restrictive covenants apply to all lots (Lots 1-57) and run with the land. All lots are designated for single-family residential use only.

• Property use: All lots must be used for single-family residential purposes only. No business, hospital, sanitarium, theater, saloon, or any commercial activity is allowed on any lot or in any residence.
• Building size & location: Dwellings must have at least 1,500 square feet of ground floor area (excluding porches, garages). Only one detached single-family dwelling per lot, not exceeding one story. Front walls must be between 25 and 35 feet from the front property line, and at least 10 feet from any side street line (7 feet from side lot lines, except attached carports/garages).
• Fences: Front solid walls or fences cannot exceed 2.5 feet in height. Chainlink fences are prohibited in the front. No fence may be placed nearer to the front street line than the front wall of the residence (or 25 feet if no residence exists).
• Business & home occupations: No advertising signs (except 'For Rent' or 'For Sale' signs), billboards, unsightly objects, or nuisances are allowed. No business of any kind may be conducted in or from a residence.
• Animals: Hogs, goats, cows, horses, and sheep are prohibited. Poultry and rabbits may be kept for private use only (not for commercial sale), must be confined in the rear quarter of the lot, at least 15 feet from any side lot line, and maintained in a sanitary condition.
• Architectural review: No structure may be built or placed until its design, location, and materials are approved in writing by a three-member committee (initially appointed by Kiva Insurance Agency). If the committee fails to act within 30 days after a written request, approval is not required, provided the building complies with all restrictions and is in harmony with existing buildings.
• Document duration & amendments: These covenants run with the land until January 1, 2004, and automatically extend for successive ten-year periods unless a majority of lot owners vote to change them in whole or in part.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document does not establish an active homeowners association, mandatory membership dues, or specific assessments. It only mentions a possible mutual improvement committee; no fees, annual budgets, or enforcement mechanisms beyond individual lot owner lawsuits are described.

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