Solar One

What Solar One's governing documents say

Solar One is a single-family residential planned community in Phoenix, AZ (1985), where you own your lot but cannot rent it out—the community operates under a master solar energy system that generates electricity for all residents based on a pro-rata share. The Association maintains common areas and utilities funded by per-lot assessments.

• What you own & maintain: You own your individual lot and house; the Association maintains common areas, utilities (water, sewer), sprinkler systems, landscaping, and roads. All landscaping and trees must be maintained so they don't shade the solar collectors.
• Single-family dwelling requirements: One detached house per lot, max 2 stories. Minimum 1,200 sq ft ground floor for one-story homes or 1,600 sq ft for multi-story (with at least 1,200 on the ground floor). Quality of construction must match the original builder's homes. Setbacks: 20 ft from front/rear lot lines, 10 ft from street-facing side (corner lots), 4–6 ft from other sides.
• Leasing & rentals: You cannot rent or lease your home under any circumstances—owner-occupancy is required. This is a permanent restriction that runs with the property.
• Pets & animals: Maximum two dogs, two cats, one dog and one cat, or two other small household pets (board approval required for any additional pets). Two small caged birds also allowed if non-disturbing. All pets must be supervised and cannot roam loose on the development.
• Parking & vehicles: You can park passenger cars, station wagons, motorcycles, small vans, and pickup trucks (max 18 ft length) on your driveway. Visitors park only in the resident's driveway. Inoperable vehicles or those under construction cannot be stored anywhere. Tract 'E' is reserved for boats, campers, trailers, and oversized vehicles—each lot has one exclusive parking space.
• Solar energy system & electricity billing: The developer initially owns and operates a solar system that generates electricity for all 24 homes; each unit receives monthly credits or debits based on its pro-rata share of generation versus consumption (calculated at SRP wholesale/retail rates). After 5 years, the developer offers to sell the system to the Association at fair-market value; if rejected, the developer may remove it and residents buy electricity from SRP at retail rates.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments levied per lot cover common area maintenance, utilities, insurance, taxes, and management. Special assessments can be levied for capital improvements. Excess electricity consumption charges also apply monthly based on usage above your pro-rata solar share.
• Architectural review & restrictions: Board approval required for fences, walls, hedges, landscaping, antennas, and outdoor lighting. Front-setback fences capped at 2'6" height; side/rear fences at 6". No high-intensity spotlights or floodlights allowed. No signs on individual lots; reflective materials or mirrors prohibited on windows.

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.