Sands Royal Palm Square

What Sands Royal Palm Square's governing documents say

Sands Royal Palm Square is a townhome (townhouse) community in Phoenix, AZ, with 31 individually owned lots and shared common areas, including private streets and a recreational tract. Each owner owns their lot and dwelling, while the homeowners association maintains the common elements and certain exterior features. This document is the full set of covenants, conditions, and restrictions that bind all owners, residents, and guests.

• What you own & maintain: You own your lot and townhouse. You are responsible for interior maintenance, exterior doors/windows, patios, and landscaping on your lot (except tree/bush trimming in front lots, done by the association). The association maintains common areas, exterior paint of units, perimeter walls, and private streets, but not roofs, glass, gutters, or downspouts.
• Leasing & rentals: You may rent your entire townhouse (not a portion) only to a single family. You must provide the board with tenant names, phone numbers, and lease term within 30 days of tenancy. You are responsible for giving tenants a copy of the governing documents.
• Pets: Commonly accepted household pets are allowed, but no breeding or commercial purposes. No hogs, goats, cows, horses, poultry, rabbits, sheep, or pigeons are permitted.
• Parking & vehicles: No trucks, buses, trailers, boats, campers, or similar vehicles are allowed on lots without prior board approval (must be screened from view). Street parking is limited to 72 hours in a 7-day period. Tract C is a designated parking area for residents and guests.
• Architectural review: All exterior additions, replacements, alterations, or improvements (including fences, walls, antennas, satellite dishes) require prior written approval from the Board of Directors. Plans must be submitted and approved (or deemed accepted after 30 days). The board can deny for aesthetic reasons or lack of harmony with surroundings.
• Party walls: Walls on lot dividing lines are party walls. Each adjoining owner shares costs for repairs from non-negligent causes. If damage is caused by one owner's act, that owner bears the full cost. Any modification to a party wall requires written consent of the adjoining owner.
• Assessments & fees: Regular assessments are set annually by the board, with a 20% annual increase limit unless 51% of members approve. Special assessments need 51% member approval. Assessments are uniform per lot (1/31 share). Late payments incur 10% annual interest, a late fee (greater of $15 or 10% of the assessment), and can become a lien on the lot.
• Use restrictions: Each lot is limited to a single-family townhouse, no more than two stories. No business, commercial, religious, or institutional use. Clotheslines, trash, and storage must be screened. Signs limited to name/address signs (9”x30”) and one temporary for-sale/rent sign (5 sq ft); political signs allowed per specific size and timing rules. No burning trash, no incinerators.

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.