Triple "D" Ranches

What Triple "D" Ranches's governing documents say

Triple "D" Ranches is a single-family residential community in Phoenix, Arizona (Maricopa County), developed in 1997 specifically for horsemen and equestrian use. You own your individual lot subject to covenants enforced by the homeowner association, which maintains common areas and enforces architectural and use restrictions that run with the land.

• Equestrian community & animal privileges: The community is designed for non-commercial horse keeping on your property. All animals, including dogs, must be kept within fenced areas or enclosed and controlled and not allowed to roam. Swine, peacocks, and geese are prohibited; commercial breeding, raising, or boarding of any animals is not allowed.
• Lot ownership & building requirements: You own your individual lot outright. Any new construction must contain a minimum 2,400 square feet of livable area and include a minimum two-car enclosed garage (side-entry required except for cul-de-sac lots or where impractical). No existing structures can be relocated onto a lot; all buildings must be new construction.
• Architectural review & approval process: The Architectural Control Committee must approve plans and specifications for any residence, garage, barn, stable, shed, fence, or other structure before construction begins. Submit two copies of plans with a review fee determined by the committee. If the committee doesn't act within 30 days, approval is not required—but no structure can conflict with the stated restrictions or zoning laws.
• Lot setbacks & boundaries: Minimum setbacks are 35 feet (front), 20 feet (side), and 35 feet (rear). Horse containment fences can extend to the back wall of the dwelling, or to the front lot line if the entire lot is used for grazing. Lots cannot be re-subdivided into smaller parcels.
• Residential use only: Only one single-family residence per lot is permitted. No business of any kind can be conducted from any residence or building on the property.
• Utilities & sewage: Until municipal sewers become available, all plumbing must connect to septic tanks and leach fields meeting county and state standards. All utility lines (gas, electric, water, sewer, cable, telephone) must be placed underground unless legally prohibited.
• Assessments & enforcement: The association levies annual assessments to maintain common areas and fund reserves. Annual increases are capped at 5% or the Cost of Living Index (whichever is greater) without a member vote; larger increases require a 2/3 vote. Special capital improvement assessments also require a 2/3 vote. Delinquent assessments incur 12% annual interest, attorney's fees, and court costs; the association can place a lien on the property and foreclose.

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.