Prescott Highlands East

What Prescott Highlands East's governing documents say

Prescott Highlands East is a standard single-family residential subdivision in Prescott, AZ, governed by a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs). This document applies to lot owners and sets rules for home construction, use, and maintenance to protect property values. Key requirements include a minimum 1,800 sq ft living area and approval from an Architectural Control Committee for most exterior changes.

• Residential use & construction: Each lot is limited to one single-family residence plus permitted accessory structures (e.g., garage, guest house). Minimum livable area is 1,800 sq ft (excluding garage and open porches). All construction must be new (no moved buildings) and completed within 12 months of starting.
• Architectural review: An Architectural Control Committee (ACC) must approve plans for any construction, alteration, grading, landscaping, fences, walls, or other improvements. The ACC can deny based on aesthetics, harmony with surroundings, or other reasons. Plans include a landscape plan. Approval is deemed granted if not acted on in 30 days.
• Parking & vehicles: Passenger cars and pickup trucks (up to 3/4 ton) may be parked on lots if setback requirements are met. Campers, trailers, motor homes, and boats require ACC approval and must be screened. Inoperable or under-repair vehicles must be inside a garage. Off-street parking must be provided to keep streets clear.
• Animals: Only reasonable numbers of common house pets are allowed. No swine, peacocks, or geese. Pets must be leashed outside fenced areas, and owners must promptly remove pet waste. Animal enclosures require ACC approval.
• Signs & mailboxes: No advertising signs except one 'For Sale' sign up to 4 sq ft. Builders may have construction signs. Mailboxes need ACC approval for location, design, and construction.
• Lot maintenance & nuisances: Owners must keep lots clean, weed-free, and properly maintained, including landscaping within road right-of-way. Trash must be in covered containers and not visible except during collection. No open burning, incinerators, or conditions that breed insects or diseases.
• Setbacks & height limits: Front setback minimum 20 ft (can reduce to 10 ft on steep slopes). Side yard minimum 7 ft (10 ft or 10% of lot width, whichever is less). Rear setback 15-30 ft. Building height max 35 ft. Lot coverage max 35%.

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.