Desert Peak

What Desert Peak's governing documents say

Desert Peak is a rural subdivision in Saddlebrooke, AZ, where you own a large parcel of land (minimum 3.1 or 4 acres per lot) subject to restrictive covenants that preserve the desert character. These covenants run with the land and are enforced by the Declarant or any owner. There is no homeowners association; the rules are recorded deed restrictions.

• Dwelling size & construction: All dwellings must have at least 1,200 square feet of living area, exclusive of garages, porches, and patios. Construction must be completed within 12 months of permit issuance or groundbreaking.
• Manufactured & temporary homes: Manufactured or mobile homes are allowed only if double-wide (minimum 24 feet wide), no more than 6 years old at time of placement, with specific siding and roofing requirements. Temporary housing (RVs, trailers) is allowed for up to 12 months during construction of a permanent dwelling, provided the unit is less than 10 years old.
• Setbacks: Dwellings and guest houses must be set back at least 75 feet from parcel boundaries. Animal pens, corrals, barns, and storage buildings must be set back at least 50 feet. Mutual setbacks may be waived by adjacent owners in writing.
• Animals & livestock: Per parcel, you may keep: up to 3 dogs and/or 4 cats; up to 6 horses, mules, or burros; up to 10 small animals or fowl (if contained). Commercial livestock operations and noisy animals are prohibited. Animals must be confined by fences.
• Vegetation conservation: Removal of saguaro cactus of any size and trees over 4 inches in diameter (measured 1 foot above ground) is prohibited unless necessary for construction, and they must be replanted. Clearing of native vegetation is limited to 20,000 square feet per parcel.
• Motor vehicles & storage: Non-operative or disassembled vehicles, trailers, and boats must be stored out of view (enclosed building, fence, or vegetation). Off-road vehicles may not be operated in a repetitious manner (e.g., racing or circular driving).
• Walls, fences, & outdoor lighting: Walls and fences are limited to 6 feet in height; flat cement block walls must be stucco-coated. Exterior lights must be shielded so the direct light source is not visible from neighboring parcels.
• Duration & modification of covenants: These covenants are effective until the start of 2030, then automatically renew for successive 10-year periods unless 75% of owners (by number and area) vote to terminate. Amendments require a written agreement signed by 75% of owners.

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.