West Valley Ranch

What West Valley Ranch's governing documents say

West Valley Ranch is a standard single-family home HOA in Peoria, AZ (Phoenix area). These CC&Rs bind all lot owners, residents, and lessees. The document covers architectural controls, use restrictions, and assessment obligations for maintaining common areas.

• Architectural review: No exterior construction or modification (including landscaping, fences, paint) may begin without written approval from the Design Review Committee. Approval takes up to 45 days; the committee has sole discretion based on aesthetics and harmony. Variances possible for hardship or design innovation.
• Leasing & rentals: Leases must be in writing, for an initial term of at least one month, and cover the entire lot and residence. Owners must notify the association 10 days before lease start with tenant names, contact info, and emergency contact. Subleasing is prohibited; owners are liable for tenant violations.
• Pets: Only dogs, cats, and small household birds (parakeets) are allowed, as pets only (no commercial breeding). The board decides a 'reasonable number' per lot. Dogs must be leashed (max 6 feet) when off the lot; owners must clean up feces. Board may ban dogs from parts of common area.
• Parking & vehicles: No vehicles over 8 feet tall or 24 feet long visible from neighboring property (except temporary contractors or loading). Street parking prohibited if garage/driveway space is available. Garage must be used for parking; garage doors kept closed except for entry/exit. No inoperable or visible vehicle repairs.
• Use restrictions & home businesses: Lots are for residential use only. Home businesses allowed if not detectable from outside, no customer traffic, no employees besides residents, and no flammable materials. No temporary occupancy (tents, trailers). No clotheslines visible from neighboring property. No signs visible without approval.
• Assessments & fees: The association levies regular assessments (based on budget) and special assessments. A transfer fee may apply. Nonpayment leads to lien and foreclosure. The association can also charge a review fee for architectural applications.
• Maintenance responsibility: The association maintains common areas (tracts A, B, C on plat) and other designated areas. Lot owners are responsible for their own lot, including landscaping, fences, and exterior maintenance per board standards. Boundary walls are maintained jointly.

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.