Santan Vista

What Santan Vista's governing documents say

Santan Vista is a single-family homeowners association (HOA) in Phoenix, AZ. This document is the full set of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) that govern all lots in the subdivision. It covers what you can build, how you must maintain your property, and the association's rights to collect assessments and enforce rules.

• Residential use & construction: Lots are for single-family homes only. One residence per lot, plus a guest house allowed. Minimum livable area: 2,500 sq ft for one-story, 3,500 sq ft for two-story (with at least 1,650 sq ft on grade level). All construction must be completed within 9 months, and front yard landscaping within 90 days of occupancy.
• Architectural review: Any grading, building, fence, landscaping, or other improvement requires written approval from the Architectural Control Committee. Plans must include a landscape plan. If not acted on within 30 days, approval is deemed granted (unless conflicting with a specific restriction).
• Pets & animals: Only reasonable numbers of generally recognized house pets are allowed; no swine, peacocks, or geese. Pets must be leashed when outside a fenced area or residence. Owners must promptly remove pet excrement.
• Parking & vehicles: Passenger cars and pickup trucks up to 3/4 ton may park on lots, subject to setback and committee approval. Campers, trailers, motor homes, and boats must be screened. No inoperable vehicles allowed outside an enclosed garage. No commercial vehicles except those in a garage.
• Maintenance & upkeep: Owners must keep lots clean, clear of weeds, and free of unsightly or dangerous conditions. Garbage cans, clotheslines, and yard equipment must be screened. No open burning. All rubbish must be removed promptly.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments cover common area upkeep, reserves, and taxes. Initial maximum annual assessment is $720 per lot (through 2000), then can increase annually by up to 5% or the CPI increase, whichever is greater. Special assessments for capital improvements require a 2/3 vote of members.
• Enforcement & liens: Unpaid assessments become a lien on the lot, foreclosable like a mortgage. The association can also sue for collection, plus interest at 12% per annum and attorney's fees. Any violation of the declaration may be enjoined or abated as a nuisance.
• Amendments & duration: The covenants run until December 31, 2029, then automatically renew for 10-year periods. Amendment before 2029 requires 75% of owners' signature; after 2029, 70%.

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.