Valencta Heights

What Valencta Heights's governing documents say

Valencta Heights is a single-family home subdivision in Phoenix, AZ. This Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) applies to all lots in the community and is binding on current and future owners. It covers architectural standards, use restrictions, and property maintenance requirements.

• Architectural review: An Architectural Committee must approve all exterior modifications, including construction, alterations, and changes. Applications are deemed approved if not acted upon within 30 days. In-ground pools in back or side yards are exempt if not visible from neighboring property; above-ground pools require approval.
• Dwelling characteristics: Only single-family dwellings are allowed. Minimum net livable area is 2,200 square feet (excluding garages, covered patios, balconies). Roofing must be concrete or clay tile (except Santa Fe/Territorial styles). No white or reflective shingles. Windows cannot be covered with aluminum foil or reflective material. Maximum one story (excluding basements).
• Animals & livestock: Up to two dogs, cats, or household birds are allowed without approval; more require committee approval. Horses are allowed: max 1 per 10,000 sq ft of lot area, up to 4 per lot. Other livestock may be kept with approval, but no swine. Proper enclosures and nuisance control required.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must be at least 30 days (no transient/hotel use). All leases must acknowledge these CC&Rs, and owners are responsible for tenant compliance.
• Parking & vehicles: Vehicle, boat, or trailer repairs are allowed only in a closed garage or for emergencies. No motorcycles or ATVs for recreational riding. Garages must be used for parking and cannot be converted to living space; at least one car parking space must be maintained.
• Signs: Only one 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' sign not exceeding 5 square feet is allowed. Other signs require committee approval. Legal proceeding signs and residence/security ID signs are permitted with approval.
• Natural area open space: Each lot must preserve an 80-foot-deep natural area open space (NAOS) from the front property line. Only native plants may be kept or added; no non-native species. No more than 10,000 sq ft of grass per lot. Minimal clearing for walkways/driveways is allowed with approval.
• Fencing: Fences within 10 feet of a property line must be three-rail galvanized unpainted pipe. No fence within 50 feet of the front street. Chain-link and V-mesh are not allowed at the perimeter; rod iron and block fencing are permitted at the perimeter.

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.