San Tan Vistas Ranch

What San Tan Vistas Ranch's governing documents say

San Tan Vistas Ranch is a single-family residential HOA in Queen Creek, Arizona, with equestrian capabilities — you own your individual lot and the association maintains common areas and imposes architectural/use restrictions. The property is also subject to Arizona's Groundwater Replenishment District (CAWCD) assessment, a separate annual charge tied to your groundwater use.

• What you own & maintain: You own your individual lot; the association maintains common areas, landscaping, and drainage basins. Owners must maintain their own homes and lots in good condition and repair.
• Residential use & home businesses: Lots are restricted to single-family residential use only. Home businesses are allowed only if they don't invite customers to visit the property.
• Pets & animals: A reasonable number of dogs, cats, birds, or fish are allowed as household pets, but must be fenced, caged, or controlled — never running at large. Swine, peacocks, chickens, sheep, ducks, and geese are prohibited. Horses are permitted after your home's Certificate of Occupancy is issued, for your sole use and invited guests, and must be maintained cleanly and comply with county health department rules.
• Building requirements & setbacks: One detached home per lot, maximum 2 stories or 30 feet tall. Minimum 2,000 sq ft livable area (single-story) or 1,500 sq ft ground floor (multi-story). Buildings must be set back 40–45 feet from roads, 20 feet from side lot lines, and 40 feet from rear lot lines. Livestock/animal structures must be 50+ feet from your dwelling.
• Architectural review & approval: All homes, garages, fences, landscaping, antennas, satellite dishes, and exterior structures require prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee before construction.
• Vehicle & equipment restrictions: Trailers, campers, and boats must be parked in rear and screened from view. Front-yard parking is for passenger vehicles only; no construction or repair of vehicles visible from the street. Inoperable vehicles cannot be stored visibly; ATVs and motorcycles need committee approval.
• Annual assessments & fees: Assessments are levied annually per lot. Through December 31, 2000, the maximum quarterly assessment was $50 (≈$200/year). After January 1, 2001, the maximum can increase 5% yearly or by the Cost of Living Index, whichever is greater, without a vote. Unpaid assessments accrue 18% interest and create a lien on your property.
• Groundwater replenishment obligations (CAWCD): Your property is subject to the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District's annual Replenishment Assessment, calculated by CAWCD based on excess groundwater delivered to your parcel. This is a separate assessment tied to water use and runs with the land; nonpayment creates a lien and allows CAWCD to 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.