The Shores at Ventana Lakes Homeowners Association

What The Shores at Ventana Lakes Homeowners Association's governing documents say

The Shores at Ventana Lakes is a 40+ age-restricted single-family home community in Phoenix, AZ, part of the larger Ventana Lakes master-planned development. At least one permanent resident per home must be 40 or older; no one under 18 can live there except as a short-term guest (up to 90 days). The community is governed by a homeowners association that maintains common areas including a decorative lake and is funded by per-lot assessments.

• Age restriction (40+): At least one permanent occupant of each home must be at least 40 years old. No one under 18 can occupy a lot, except guests under 18 are allowed for up to 90 consecutive days. If an owner under 40 becomes the sole owner by death, divorce, or separation, they may remain, but no new household members who don't meet the age requirement can be added.
• Assessments & fees: Initial maximum annual assessment is $1,020 per lot. The board can increase assessments annually by the Consumer Price Index or 5%, whichever is greater, without a vote. Larger increases require a two-thirds member vote. Late payments (15+ days) incur 12% annual interest plus a $10 penalty charge per occurrence.
• Architectural review: Any exterior change—landscaping, fencing, structures, alterations, or modifications—requires prior written approval from the Architectural Committee. The committee's decisions are final with no owner recourse; the committee may deny requests without providing a reason.
• Pets: A reasonable number of domestic house or yard pets are allowed. The board determines what qualifies as reasonable for each property. No animal housing structures can be visible from neighboring properties; animals making unreasonable noise or becoming a nuisance may be prohibited.
• Vehicles & parking: No motor vehicles over 3/4-ton capacity, mobile homes, trailers, camper shells, boats, or similar equipment are allowed if visible from neighboring properties. Exception: pickup trucks 3/4-ton or less with camper shells not exceeding 7 feet, and mini-motor homes not exceeding 7 feet high and 18 feet long, used regularly for transportation.
• Decorative Lake use: Only electric or battery-operated boats, sailboats, canoes, and paddle boats are permitted on the decorative lake—no gasoline or combustible-powered boats. All watercraft must be registered with the association and bear assigned identification numbers.
• What the association maintains: The association maintains common areas, the decorative lake, landscaping, and certain exterior elements of homes. Owners are responsible for their home interiors; any exterior changes require architectural committee approval.

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.