Sun Bird Golf Resort

What Sun Bird Golf Resort's governing documents say

Sun Bird Golf Resort is a 55+ active-adult master-planned community in Chandler, Arizona, where you own an individual single-family residential lot and are a member of the homeowners association. The community includes shared golf course and recreation facilities, private roads, and architectural controls. All owners must comply with the covenants and pay annual assessments to the association.

• Age restriction (55+): At least one resident per unit must be 55 or older; at least 80% of units must have a 55+ resident; all other occupants must be 40 or older; no one under 19 can live permanently in the community.
• What you own & maintain: You own your individual lot and single-family home (minimum 800 sq ft living area, excluding carports and porches); all structures must be newly constructed. The association maintains the golf course, common areas, private roads, and clubhouse, funded by assessments.
• Architectural review & construction controls: Any exterior alterations, fences, landscaping, or new structures require prior written approval from the architectural committee. Plans and specs must be submitted; approval is typically given or denied within 60 days. Changes to approved plans also require permission.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments (1989 base: $500/year, increasing 10% annually) are due semi-annually by January 1 and July 1. Delinquent assessments incur a 25% penalty plus 18% annual interest. Additional occupants beyond two per unit are charged one-half the annual assessment each.
• Leasing & rentals: You may lease your home to tenants, who automatically become subject to all community covenants and restrictions. You remain responsible for ensuring lessee compliance.
• Pets & recreational vehicles: A reasonable number of domestic dogs, cats, caged fish, and birds are allowed; all dogs must be leashed in common areas or confined by approved fencing. Recreational vehicles, boats, motor homes, and trailers cannot be stored overnight on a lot without prior committee approval.
• Common areas & golf course: The community features a golf course, pro shop, golf cart storage, clubhouse, and private recreational facilities operated by or under association control. Members' privileges (such as facility access) can be suspended for unpaid assessments.
• Governance during development: Until the 'Transition Date' (when the developer sells its last lot or relinquishes control), the developer appoints three board directors and members elect two. After transition, normal member-elected governance takes over.

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.