Via Sonora

What Via Sonora's governing documents say

Via Sonora is a single-family home HOA in Phoenix, AZ. This Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements creates a planned residential community governed by a homeowners association. It applies to all lot owners, residents, and their guests. Key rules cover architectural control, leasing, pets, vehicles, and use restrictions.

• Architectural review: Any exterior modification (including landscaping, painting, structures) requires prior written approval from the Board or Architectural Committee. Approval may be denied for purely aesthetic reasons. Requests are deemed approved if not acted on within 60 days of a complete submission.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must be in writing for a term of at least six months. The owner must provide the association with lease dates and tenant contact info. Home exchange programs with nominal consideration are not considered leases. A transfer fee applies to leases.
• Pets: No more than two adult dogs per lot, regardless of size. Other common household pets (cats, domestic birds) are allowed but not for commercial purposes. Pets must be leashed (max 6 ft) when outside the lot, and owners must clean up droppings. Structures for pets must not be visible from neighboring property.
• Parking & vehicles: Commercial vehicles (trucks over 1 ton, RVs, boats, trailers) may not be parked visible from neighboring property without Board approval, except for temporary loading (24 hours). Family vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks under 1 ton) may park on driveway or in garage. No inoperable or stored vehicles may be parked outside. Parking on common area streets is prohibited except for invitees temporarily on main private roads.
• Signs & flags: Signs visible from neighboring property are generally prohibited, with exceptions: one realty 'for sale' sign (per A.R.S. §33-1808), one small alarm sign, political signs (max 24x24 inches, 45 days before election), and flag displays under state law. 'For lease' signs are expressly prohibited.
• Home businesses: Business activities are allowed inside a dwelling if not detectable from outside, comply with zoning, generate minimal traffic, employ only residents, use no hazardous materials, and are consistent with residential character. Leasing is not considered a business.
• Assessments & fees: Annual assessments are levied per lot, with provisions for special assessments and enforcement assessments. The association can impose liens for nonpayment. A transfer fee is charged upon transfer (including leases). Working capital fund and reserves are addressed.
• Use restrictions & nuisances: Lots are for single-family residential use only. No nuisances (odors, loud noises, unsightly conditions) permitted. Trash containers must be placed out no more than 12 hours before collection. Clotheslines are prohibited in public yards or visible from neighboring property. Temporary structures and antennae (except FCC-protected satellite dishes) require 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.